Bratton Clovelly is approximately 10 miles from the busy former market town of Okehampton which boasts a popular shopping area including a bank, supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops and a cinema. Okehampton also has a train station which links to Exeter and then onwards to London and other parts of the UK. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contains amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool and there are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. Most sports are available in the town including 18-hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and a thriving rugby and soccer scene.