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Broadclyst sits about five miles northeast of Exeter, positioned on the edge of the red sandstone lands that define this part of East Devon. It is a substantial village with a distinct character, largely because much of the center - including many of the cob and thatch cottages - belongs to the National Trust. This historical preservation stems from the village’s long association with the Acland family and the Killerton Estate nearby. Geographically, it serves as a practical hub; it is close enough to the city for a straightforward commute via the B3181 or the nearby Pinhoe railway station, yet it remains firmly rural, surrounded by the orchards and farmland of the Clyst Valley. The village is well-served by a local shop, a post office, and two pubs, the Red Lion and the New Inn, while the 15th-century Church of St John the Baptist acts as a prominent local landmark. It is an active community with a primary school and Clyst Vale Community College both located within the village, making it one of the few places in the area where children can attend school from reception through to sixth form without leaving the parish.