Teignmouth 2 miles, Newton Abbot 4.3 miles (London Paddington 2 hours 15 mins), Exeter 17 miles (All distances and times are approximate)
Falconers rest is beautifully located being “tucked away” and yet right above the heart of ever-popular Bishopsteignton. This desirable village is se above and beside the beautiful Teign Estuary, around 2-miles from the seaside town on Teignmouth. There are many local amenities to include a Post Office, a village shop, a chemist, a garden centre, two churches, a village hall, a community centre, a doctor's surgery and two public houses.
Good nearby educational facilities include a well-regarded primary school in the village, a community college in Teignmouth, along with Trinity School offering private education at primary and secondary level as well as Stover in Newton Abbot and the renowned Grammar Schools in Torquay.
Teignmouth and Newton Abbot provide the mainline railway links to London Paddington and the rest of the UK. The International airport of Exeter is also within easy reach and gives access to a great number of European destinations.
The area provides a wide choice of sporting facilities including several golf courses and excellent riding and walking country. The nearest beach can be found at Teignmouth with other popular destinations such as Dawlish only moments away as well as the desirable village of Shaldon. The estuary offers good boating opportunities and Teignmouth golf course is only 2 miles away, set on the hills above the town. For walking, the wonderful south west coast path is accessible from Teignmouth and Dartmoor is accessible via Bovey Tracey, around 8 miles away. More extensive business, shopping and recreation facilities can be found in Newton Abbot and the cathedral city of Exeter which is an easy drive.