Kilkhampton was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Chilchetone". The population of the parish was 1,193 in the 2001 census. This increased to 1,368 in the 2011 census
The remains of a late Norman period motte-and-bailey castle known as Penstowe Castle are located 500 metres west of the village. Further west, at Stowe, is the site of Stowe House, the grand mansion of John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath, built in 1680 but demolished in 1739: some of the stonework was reused at Penstowe, also in the parish.
Kilkhampton has a post office, a primary school, and a community centre called the Grenville Rooms. There are three general stores, two pubs, and a selection of shops including an electrical goods store.
At the New Inn we serve traditional home-cooked pub food using local produce Aberdeen Angus or Red Ruby beef from Andrew Honey’s Parkham FarmSeasonally available – Crab and lobster freshly caught from Clovelly. Venison, Rabbit and Pheasant are all supplied by our local licensed game dealer food served noon till 2 and 6pm till 9pm daily 01288 321488
The London Inn Kilkhampton (or Kilk as it's known locally) is a superb village pub serving local Cornish ales and ciders, along with excellent home cooked food using locally sourced ingredients.
The 16th Century Coach House is located in idyllic village surroundings and is a building that clings to its heritage whilst radiating a friendly atmosphere. 01288 321665