Scott's Local Area

Bampton is a picturesque and thriving small townm situated close to Exmoor National Park, yet within 20 minutes drive of the M5 and the mainline London to Penzance railway line.

The centre of Bampton is a conservation area, where there are many interesting ancient buildings, all of which lend a unique character to the town. The wide main street is particularly attractive and provides a superb range of local and personally run shops and services, catering for the majority of everyday needs. For a greater variety of facilities, Tiverton, Exeter and Taunton are all within easy driving distance.

Bampton is particularly proud of its record in the Britain in Bloom contests, and every year the town is superbly decorated by the inhabitants with a splendid display of brightly coloured flowers, enhancing the already pretty streets and buildings.

The proximity of Bampton to the Exmoor National Park makes it ideal for those who are keen to pursue an outdoor lifestyle. There are no end of opportunities for walking, sailing, canoeing, fishing, cycling and horse riding in the surrounding areas. In addition, there are superb indoor and outdoor sports facilities in Tiverton, where there is a recently constructed swimming pool and leisure centre.

Location & Directions

Take the A396 from Tiverton towards Bampton and follow this for about 4.5 miles. At the Exeter Inn roundabout take the second exit and follow the road for approximately half a mile.The entrance to Scott’s will be found on the left hand side of the road.