Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
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Originally dating back to the early 1600's Whitnage Cottage offers guests clean and comfortable accommodation on a bed and breakfast or room only basis in a quiet location close to Tiverton in Mid Devon. Hidden and unspoilt Whitnage is a rural hamlet near the villages of Uplowman, Sampford Peverell, Halberton, Huntsham, Uffculme, Willand and Westleigh, with magnificent views of the Devon countryside, the Culm Valley and the Blackdown Hills.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast has three en suite rooms, available for single or double occupancy, with king sized beds, smart TV's, digital radio, a generous refreshments tray, free Wi-Fi internet access and secure off road free parking. The location (map link) provides easy access to the M5, A361 and A38 for Cullompton, Honiton, Exeter, Tiverton, Wellington and Taunton.
Perfect as a base for a relaxing short break or holiday in the West Country, Brambles Bed and Breakfast is also ideal for anyone attending a wedding or function nearby, visiting family and friends, house hunting, watching sport, working in the Tiverton area, or breaking a longer journey into Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Whatever the reason for a stay at Brambles Bed and Breakfast expect a warm welcome from Alison and Dave.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast full menu includes a freshly cooked traditional 'English' breakfast which includes sausage, bacon, tomatoes, hash brown, mushrooms, baked beans and eggs. Toast, Tiptree preserves, plus a selection of fruit options, cereals, yogurts, freshly baked croissants and pastries from a continental style breakfast buffet.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free (coeliac) options are always available including Soya, Oat and Almond dairy free drinks. If you require something specific, please let us know in advance of your stay and we will endeavour to source it for you.
There is also a choice of fruit juices, semi skimmed and skimmed milk, Twinings tea and Douwe Egberts coffee. Other hot drink options include herbal teas (camomile, earl grey, peppermint and green) and fruit teas (red berries, cranberry and raspberry, mango and strawberry, blackcurrant and blueberry and st clements), red bush, hot chocolate, cappuccino, latte and decaffeinated tea and coffee.
In and around Tiverton, there are more than seventy options for eating out, ranging from cozy pubs and quaint cafes to more formal restaurants. Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch or an evening meal, you will find a variety of choices catering to different tastes and budgets. Local establishments offer a diverse range of cuisines and atmospheres, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Local restaurants to check out include the Redwoods Inn at Uplowman, which is 3 minutes by car (0.7 of a mile, a 15 minute walk), the Globe Inn at Sampford Peverell, the Hickory Inn at Halberton, the Waterloo Cross at Uffculme, the Halfway House at Willand, the Hartnoll Hotel at Bolham, the Bakehouse at Cullompton, the Lost Kitchen at Chettiscombe, the Ashill Inn, the Fisherman’s Cot at Bickleigh, the Merry Harriers at Westcott, the Martlett Inn at Langford Budville, and the Blacksmiths Arms at Plymtree, all within 20 minutes. In Tiverton town centre, Frou Frou, Ponte Vecchio, the Mumbai Kitchen and the Golden Panda, also all with 20 minutes.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast has a large south-facing garden with views towards Tiverton and the Exe Valley, the Blackdown Hills and Culm Valley. Heavily planted borders, with hundreds of hardy perennials, azaleas, camellia, ferns, flowering quince, forsythia, fuchsias, lilac, magnolias, pieris, rhododendrons, roses, skimmia and viburnum. Terraced with seating areas, lawns, paths, patios, hedges, green houses, sheds, plant tables and pots, the garden provides a welcoming and tranquil environment for guests to appreciate. There are often plants for sale and free to take away.
The garden has over one hundred types of garden plants, and different varieties, including achillea, agapanthus, allium, bergenia, bluebells, canna lilies, crocosmia, daylilies, geums, hardy geraniums, hellebores, hesperantha (Kaffir lily), hostas, iris, Japanese anemones, lupins, oriental poppies, penstemon, peonies, pulmonaria, red hot pokers, salvia and Siberian iris. Most are sourced locally from the Old Well Garden Centre and Cove Garden Nursery.
The garden attracts a variety of wildlife, including bats, foxes, hedgehogs, rabbits and squirrels. If you sit in the garden at twilight on a summer evening you will often spot bats flying between the trees.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is an ideal setting for bird enthusiasts to see garden birds up close. There are four bird feeding stations dotted around the garden, bird baths and water troughs for the birds to find fresh water. We feed a mixture of seeds, fat blocks and peanuts to attract more than twenty different species including blackbirds, blue tits, bullfinches, chaffinches, coal tits, collared doves, dunnocks, goldfinches, great tits, great spotted woodpeckers, green finches, house sparrows, long-tailed tits, nuthatches, robins, siskins, song thrush, starlings, tree sparrows, wood pigeons, wrens and yellowhammer.
One of the feeding stations is opposite the dining room window and guests are likely to see a variety of birds feeding at breakfast.
The West Country is home to many popular bird watching destinations, and the Tiverton, Wellington, and Cullompton areas are known for their diverse bird populations, with occasional sightings of rare and unusual species that are resident throughout the year, or birds that make the area their temporary home. Some common summer visitors include house martins, swallows, swifts, chiffchaffs, whitethroats, and willow warblers, and winter visitors include fieldfares, firecrest, lapwings, redwings and skylarks.
There are several bird of prey and owl centres in Devon, including Yarak Birds of Prey and Hawkridge Birds of Prey. Buzzards, kestrels, red kites and sparrowhawks are often spotted flying or perched on poles in the Tiverton area. The buzzards are often heard calling and observed gliding in the thermals overhead, and sparrowhawks have been seen perching on the bird feeders and the garden fence on more than one occasion.
There are several owl species in the West Country, such as the barn owl, tawny owl, and the little owl, however although occasionally heard they are rarely seen. There are also many corvid species in the area including jays, ravens, crows, rooks, jackdaws and magpies. You will also come across pheasants in the local lanes, footpaths and surrounding fields, and they sometimes venture into the garden too.
A popular spot for fishing near Tiverton is the Grand Western Canal. Less than a mile from Brambles Bed and Breakfast at Sampford Peverell, this tranquil location offers a variety of fish species including tench, bream, carp, roach, perch and pike. Additionally, nearby lakes run by Tiverton & District Angling Club and Exeter and District Angling Association, and rivers such as River Culm, Exeter Canal and the River Exe provide anglers with lots of options.
There are quite a few golf courses near Brambles Bed and Breakfast including the nearby Westcountry Golf Academy (Tiverton Parkway Golf Centre) at Sampford Peverell, Tiverton Golf Club, Padbrook Park at Cullompton, Oake Manor Golf Club between Wellington and Taunton, offering a range of facilities and landscapes for players to enjoy. Tiverton Golf Club provides a great spot for a round of golf with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and Westcountry Golf Academy, is the ideal place to learn, practice and play golf with a beautiful nine hole golf course to play for all standards of player. There is also a driving range at Westcountry Golf Academy just over one mile away.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering plenty of walking options for outdoor enthusiasts. A popular option is the Grand Western Canal Country Park, which winds through stunning countryside and offers a peaceful and scenic setting just to the south of Whitnage. The Blackdown Hills and Culm Valley are also nearby, featuring numerous trails that highlight the area's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Tiverton offers a variety of walking routes for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Tiverton Town Trail is a popular option, highlighting historical landmarks and attractions throughout the town.
If you are looking for a more challenging hike, the surrounding hills such as Bampton Down, Tiverton Common and Northernhay Trail offer breathtaking views and a more rugged terrain to explore, and the Exe Valley Way is a long-distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley.
There are a number of bike friendly cycling routes in the Tiverton area with a mix of beautiful countryside, paths, quiet lanes and trails making it an ideal destination for cyclists looking to explore Devon and Somerset. Popular options include the Grand Western Canal Country Park, Exe Valley Way, National Cycle Route 3 (Land's End to Bristol) and Haldon Forest. Whether you're seeking a leisurely ride, or a more challenging cycling experience, Brambles Bed and Breakfast provides a range of options for bikers to enjoy the outdoors and discover the scenic beauty of the area.
There are several wildlife parks and zoos within an hour or so of Brambles Bed and Breakfast, including Wildwood, which is 30 minutes by car (15.6 miles). Set in forty five acres of stunning parkland and woodland, Wildwood features threatened and locally extinct native species such as brown bears, otters, red squirrels and wild boar. Other animal related attractions include Somerset Sheep Trekking, Axe Valley Wildlife Park, the Donkey Sanctuary, Buckfast Butterfly Farm, Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Woolley Animals Alpaca Walking & Farm Park, World of Country Life, Exmoor Zoo, Paignton Zoo and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park.
Small groups of roe deer can often be seen feeding in the fields bordering the bed and breakfast garden, and red deer observed in larger herds on Exmoor and the Quantock hills. The West Country is also well known for the wild ponies on Dartmoor and Exmoor. Badgers are rarely seen, due to their nocturnal habits, but are occasionally spotted by guests walking back from the pub after the sun has set.
One of the most elusive mammals to be found locally is the otter. In recent years they have made a strong recovery in the West Country and evidence of their activity is being recorded regularly in the nearby Grand Western Canal Country Park. Most sightings are early in the morning or late in the evening.
If you are looking for more activity related things to do in Devon, Dorset and Somerset, options include angling, bowling, clay pigeon shooting, climbing, combat games, cycling, coarse, game and sea fishing, foot golf, flying, golf, horse racing, horse riding, hot air ballooning, karting, mountain biking, motor sports, paintball, parachuting, paragliding, quad bikes, sailing, spas, walking, willow weaving workshops and many water sports.
Popular activity related businesses in the Tiverton area include Abbotshood Cycle Hire (Sampford Peverell), Betonica School of Herbal Medicine (Hemyock), Devon Clays (Cadbury), Devon Cookery School (Cullompton), Foot Golf Devon (Cullompton), Quad World (Exeter), Rose and Crown Stables (Tiverton), Sarah Le Breton Willow (Chevithorne), Skydive Southwest (Dunkeswell Airfield), Tiverton Canal Company and Virgin Balloons (Tiverton and Cullompton).
The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Nature Reserve, also known as the Tiverton Canal, meanders for eleven and a quarter miles through beautiful countryside and quiet villages between the market town of Tiverton and the hamlet of Lowdwells (near the Somerset border), including Halberton, Sampford Peverell, Ayshford, Burlescombe and Westleigh. Brambles Bed and Breakfast is located close to the midway point, and is accessible nearby at Sampford Peverell (1.1 miles, 20-minute walk).
The canal and park offer a haven for wildlife, as it has a variety of habitats including woodland, hedgerows, open water and ponds, attracting swans, grey herons, egrets, kingfishers, mallards, little grebes and cormorants.
Local cafes and pubs along the canal include the Swans Neck Cafe at Halberton, the Ducks Ditty Cafe and Bar in Tiverton, the Canal Tea Rooms and Gardens, the Globe Inn at Sampford Peverell, the Hickory Inn at Halberton. There is a visitor centre at the Tiverton, horse drawn barge trips, rowing boat hire and canoe hire (Tiverton Canal Company). The towpath is flat and well maintained, so great for walkers and cyclists. There are car parks, public toilets and picnic sites at various points.
There are many places to visit in the West Country. Popular seaside destinations on the East and South Devon Coast include Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Topsham, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and Seaton. In North Devon there is Lynton and Lynmouth, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Braunton, Bideford, Appledore and Westward Ho! In West Somerset Porlock, Watchet and Dunster. In Dorset Lyme Regis is also within an hour.
The Jurassic Coast is a 95-mile long stretch of coastline in southern England, situated within the counties of Dorset and Devon, between Studland Bay and Exmouth. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its outstanding rocks, fossils and landforms.
Alternatively, visitors may enjoy a day out, short break or holiday exploring Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, or the Blackdown Hills and the Quantock Hills, both designated areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Other popular places to visit include the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve, Seaton Wetlands, Dawlish Warren Nature & Wildlife Reserve and River Dart & Dart Estuary.
Devon, Dorset and Somerset are home to many stunning outdoor locations to visit, such as Lydford Gorge, Foggintor Quarry and Canonteign Falls in Devon, and Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. Other great outdoor locations and places to visit include Culmstock Beacon, Wellington Monument, Ludwell Valley Park, Haldon Forest, Tarr Steps, River Dart Country Park, Becky Falls, Fingle Bridge, Glastonbury Tor, Selworthy and Watersmeet.
There are also many beautiful gardens to visit in Devon, Dorset and Somerset, including Tiverton Castle, Knightshayes Court, Fursdon House and Gardens, Killerton, Hestercombe Gardens, Powderham Castle, Fyne Court, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Castle Hill Gardens, Connaught Gardens, Dartington Hall Gardens and RHS Rosemoor. Whether you are interested in historical estates, stunning landscapes, or rare botanical specimens, there is something for everyone to appreciate.
There are twenty plus National Trust properties in Devon, Dorset and Somerset, including Knightshayes Court (Tiverton), Killerton (Cullompton), Markers Cottage, Clyston Mill, Castle Drogo, Barrington Court, Montacute, Dunster Castle and Watermill, Lytes Cary Manor, Tyntesfield and Arlington Court all within an hour.
Popular places to visit in Tiverton and the surrounding area include Coldharbour Mill, the River Exe at Tiverton, Mid Devon Show at Chettiscombe, Tiverton Castle and Gardens, Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life, Diggerland, Pannier Market, St Peter’s Church, Devon Railway Centre at Bickleigh, Bickleigh Mill, Bickleigh Castle and Knightshayes Court and Gardens at Bolham near Tiverton.
Visitors can also explore breweries, cider makers, gin, rum and whisky distilleries and vinyeards in the Tiverton area. There are thirty plus drink producers in Devon and Somerset that offer tours for visitors to learn about the production process and sample their products. These include Sheppy's Cider (Wellington), Hatherland Brewery (Washfield) and Wellhayes Vineyard (Clayhanger).
Other interesting places to visit in Devon, Dorset and Somerset include abbeys, castles, cathedrals, country houses, churches, working farms, markets, mills, museums, potteries, racecourses and theatres.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is centrally located (map link) two miles from the areas main road links and intersections, including the A38 for Wellington and Taunton in Somerset (avoiding the M5 motorway), the M5 (Junction 27) for Tiverton, Cullompton and Honiton (Junction 28), Exeter (Junction 29), Wellington (Junction 26) and Taunton (Junction 25), the A361 for Crediton, North Molton and South Molton, Barnstaple, Bideford, Woolacombe and other locations in North Devon, and six miles from the A396 Exe Valley Road for Exeter, Crediton, Bampton, Exbridge, Dulverton, Exmoor, Wheddon Cross, Dunster and Minehead. Tiverton town centre is 15 minutes by car, and Cullompton and Wellington town centres twenty minutes.
There are many towns and villages located within 30 minutes of Brambles Bed and Breakfast including Ashill, Ashbrittle (Somerset), Ash Thomas, Bampton, Bickleigh, Blackborough, Bolham, Broadhembury, Bradninch, Burlescombe, Butterleigh, Chevithorne, Chettiscombe, Cove, Crazelowman, Crediton, Culmstock, Cullompton (EX15), Dulford, Dulverton, Dunkeswell, Exeter, Five Bridges, Greenham, Halberton, Hemyock, Hockworthy, Holcombe Rogus, Honiton, Huntsham, Kentisbeare, Ottery St Mary, Sampford Peverell, Silverton, Stoneyford, Stoodleigh, Taunton, Tiverton (EX16), Uffculme, Uplowman, Wellington (TA21), Westleigh, Whitnage, Willand, Witheridge and Wiveliscombe.
Tiverton Parkway railway station is 8 minutes by taxi (1.9 miles, a 40-minute walk) from Brambles Bed and Breakfast. It serves the towns of Tiverton, Cullompton and Wellington and the surrounding villages. There are taxi services operating from both the local station and Tiverton town centre and there is a regular bus service at Sampford Peverell (1.0-mile, a 20-minute walk) serving Halberton, Tiverton, Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, Uffculme, Willand and Cullompton. Exeter Airport is 22 minutes by car or taxi (18.3 miles) and Bristol Airport is 62 minutes by car or taxi (50.7 miles). Coach services to and from Cullompton are operated by Megabus and services to and from Tiverton operated by National Express. Car and Van Hire are available locally from VMS Vehicle Hire or Europcar and Enterprise also covering the area from Exeter, Taunton and the airports.
Guests staying at Brambles Bed and Breakfast are often checking out wedding venues or attending weddings and functions in the Tiverton area. Theses venues include Huntsham Court, Middle Coombe Farm (Uplowman), the Corn Barn (Cullompton), Bridwell Park (Uffculme), Muddiford Court (Willand), Bickleigh Castle, Padbrook Park Hotel (Cullompyon), Stoodleigh Court, the Hartnoll Hotel (Bolham), Uplowman Village Hall, Sampford Peverell Village Hall, and the Tiverton Hotel, Lounge and Venue (formerly the Best Western Hotel).
There are a number of churches nearby and in the Tiverton area. These include, Uplowman Church (St Peter's), Sampford Peverell Church (St John the Baptist Church), Huntsham Church (All Saints Church), Halberton Church (St Andrew's Church) and Tiverton Church (St Peter's Church).
The local area (Halberton, Sampford Peverell, Uplowman and Willand) has several pubs, a hair salon, three village shops, including a SPAR, One Stop and Co-op, post offices, farm shops, cafes, a garden centre, tea rooms and coffee shop, a couple of bed and breakfasts, BP service station, Burger King and Costa. Tiverton, Cullompton and Wellington are the nearest towns for a greater range of shops and services.
Tiverton’s Tourist Information Service is based within the Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and is a source of more local information. Also located in the town centre, less than fifteen minutes from Brambles Bed and Breakfast, are Mid Devon District Council, the Tivoli Cinema, Tiverton Town Football Club, Heathcote Fabrics, Blundells School, Petroc College (Tiverton Campus), Tiverton High School, Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tesco, Morrisons, Boots, Halfords, Lloyds Pharmacy, M&S Simply Food and Tiverton and District Hospital.
Cullompton, Tiverton and Wellington has barbers, churches, colleges, gp surgeries, doctors, dentists, electric recharging points, garages, hairdressers, filling stations, hospitals, leisure centres, pharmacies, schools, shops, sports clubs, supermarkets, swimming pools and tyre centres. If you like your sport, Exeter Chief's (Rugby Union) home ground at Sandy Park is less than 30 minutes, as is Exeter City Football Club and Somerset County Cricket Club at Taunton. Exeter, Newton Abbot and Taunton Race Courses are all within 30 minutes.
If you are relocating or travelling for business reasons, Brambles Bed and Breakfast is well located for business parks and industrial estates in Tiverton, Willand, Cullompton and Wellington. These include the Chelston Business Park, Hartnoll Business Centre, Howdens Industrial Estate (Tiverton), Swallows Court (Uffculme), Newlands Park and Kingsmill Industrial Estate (Cullompton), Langlands Business Park (Uffculme), Mid Devon Business Park (Willand), and Foxmoor Business Park and Greenham Business Park (Wellington).
There are a large number of schools, colleges and universities in the area. These include, ACE Tiverton Special School, Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School, Blundell's School, Bolham Community Primary School, Bridgwater and Taunton College, Burlescombe Primary School, Castle Primary School, Cullompton Community College, Exeter College, Exeter School, Exeter University, Halberton Primary School, Heathcoat Primary School, Hemyock Primary School, Holcome Rogus Primary School, Petroc College, King's College, Richard Huish College, Sampford Peverell Primary School, St John’s Catholic Primary School, Tidcombe Primary School, Two Moors Primary School, Taunton School, Tiverton High School, Uffcilme School, Uplowman Primary School, Wellington School, and Wilcombe Primary School.
Large employers in the area include, 2 Sisters Food Group (Willand), Alcoa, BT, Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon County Council, Devon Patnership NHS Trust, Devon Valley Papermill, Earnst Jackson, EDF Energy, Exeter City Council, Graphic PLC, Goonvean Fibres, Gregory Distribution, Heathcoat Fabrics (Tiverton), HepcoMotion, Kaba Ltd, Mid Devon District Council (Tiverton), Mole Valley Farmers, Morrison's, PenCarrie, Relyon Ltd, Rotolok Ltd, Sainsbury's, St Regis, Tesco, Tiverton and District Hospital, VPK Packaging and Willie's Cacao.
There is a wide variety of bed and breakfast accommodation and other places to stay in the Tiverton area. These include well-known hotel brands like Airbnb, Best Western, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Travelodge, bed and breakfasts, country houses, farmhouse b&b's, guest houses, holiday cottages, inns, motels and small independent hotels. Whether you prefer a more traditional stay in a family run accommodation like Brambles Bed and Breakfast, or more contemporary accommodation, there are plenty of options to suit your requiremenst and budget.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email