South Tawton is ideally placed for exploring all West Country heritage sites, as our location is very central, and can be reached by car or coach on the main A30 trunk route from Exeter to Penzance. (London via Bristol M4, Wales via Bristol M4, The North & Midlands via Bristol M6 - Bristol to Exeter M5 motorways) We are situated in the middle of the triangle of Exeter (25 minutes), Plymouth (40 minutes) and Newquay (60 minutes) airports. We can also be reached from Europe by sea to Plymouth and by rail to Exeter or Plymouth, with good bus/coach connections.
Follow the red dotted lines
From : Cornwall, Plymouth via Tavistock,. Barnstaple & North Devon
Join the A30 heading Eastwards and leave at the second exit signposted Okehampton B3260. Turn right signposted Sticklepath, continue through the village, over the bridge and then turn left at Ford Cross. Church House South Tawton is half a mile straight on.
From : Exeter
Leave the A30 at the first (and only) roundabout Merrymeetand turn left following signs for South Zeal to the mini roundabout, and straight over From : South Devon via Moretonhampstead
At the mini roundabout, turn left signposted South Zeal, etc.
Follow the road past the turn off signs for Dishcombe and South Zeal, down the hill and round a sharp right hand bend passing Owlsfoor Garage on your left and continue on to Ford Cross. Turn right and Church House South Tawton is half a mile straight on.
Room Bookings and Visits
You may make a booking for functions and events, either using the form below or by post. We can offer seating accommodation for 50+ persons and there is the possibility of one or both floors with basic kitchen facilities and disability access/toilets.. There is a standard charge per 4 hour session but, as each case differs, we ask you to contact us (see below) for availability and total charges. Those wishing to book exhibitions, etc. should be aware of the summer period public opening times below.
If you wish to arrange a group Heritage Visit to the building, this can be arranged,
with access and a guided tour of St Andrews Church.
For individual heritage sightseeing,Church House is open to the public from 1st April to 31st October,
Wednesdays and Sundays 11 am - 4.30 pm. Entrance free.
Hire Charges
Heritage Visits
Morning or Afternoon Whole Building inc. guide £35
Other Functions
Downstairs Hall
Upstairs Rooms
Whole Building
Morning
09.00 - 13.00
£12
£12
£24
Afternoon
13.30 - 17.30
£12
£12
£24
Evening
18.00 - 23.30
£16
£16
£32
All Day
09.00 - 17.30
£24
£24
£48
Day & Eve
09.00 - 23.30
£40
£40
£80
Aft & Eve
13.30 - 23.30
£28
£28
£56
Function Type Variations: Block bookings for Exhibitions, regular weekly/monthly hire, etc.
subject to discount by negotiation.
If you are interested in making a booking, use this link to read the Conditions of Hire
or, if you prefer, you can complete the on line Booking Application Form below.
When we receive your Booking Application Form, we will confirm availability, total charges and any deposit required.
Church House Management Committee
The Church House Management Committee was formed in January 2003 and has 10 members. The Committee was set up after a number of public meetings which were held in the Parish to determine the future of Church House. The building has been used by the community for over 500 years and has now been restored to a high modern standard, for public use on a wider basis.
The Managing Trustees of Church House are the incumbent and Churchwardens of South Tawton, and the Custodial Trustees are the Exeter Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd. The Management Committee has been appointed to manage the building, to safeguard the future of Church House by vigorous promotion of the renovated building.
Friends of Church House
The Friends of Church House support the Committee by gift aided donations, voluntary work and fund raising.
If you would like to support the project by joining please email us.