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About Charles

Charles is a North Devon village surrounded by Exmoor's rolling countryside, reached via the A361 from Barnstaple in about 20 minutes. The area serves as a base for exploring both moorland and coast, with the A39 providing east-west connections across the region. Its stone cottages and ancient hedgerow-lined lanes offer an authentic taste of rural Devon life.

Where is Charles on the map?

Charles is in England, at 51.079, -3.880 - about 14 km north-west of Newtown, Devon 3.

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The closest airport to Charles is Exeter International Airport, 75 km (about 1 h by car).

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