Appley B&B Accommodation

Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Appley, Wellington | Somerset

Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 20 minutes (6.9 miles) via Bishop's Hill from Appley, Wellington in Somerset.

About Appley:

Appley is a small rural hamlet near the town of Wellington in Somerset, England. It is known for its quiet, rural character, historic properties, and local amenities, surrounded by the Somerset countryside. Key features and information about Appley, Wellington: Location and Setting: Appley is a small, accessible hamlet situated between the Blackdown Hills and the Brendon Hills. It is a short distance from the main town of Wellington and within easy reach of the M5 motorway. Tiverton is also nearby. Local Amenities: The hamlet has a primary school, a village shop/post office with a popular cafe, and a pub called The Globe Inn. The pub is reputedly 500 years old and a Grade II listed property, known for its rustic charm and jovial atmosphere (though it was noted as temporarily closed in early 2020). Historical Properties: The area is home to several historic, often Grade II listed, properties, including former farmhouses and cottages with features like exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. Appley Court Farm, for instance, is a 17th-century Grade II listed Somerset longhouse. Local Businesses: A family-run business, Appley Sawmill & Wood Yard, operates nearby, providing sustainably sourced sawn timber products to the South West of England. Apley Castle (nearby historical site): To the north-east of Wellington lies the site of the original Apley Castle, a 14th-century fortified manor house. The original castle's remains were later converted into stable blocks when a grand Georgian house was built, which was subsequently demolished in the 1950s. The surviving stable block has since been converted into private properties, retaining some medieval features, and the site is part of the Apley Woods area

History of Appley:

The Globe Inn in Appley, near Wellington, Somerset, is a historic, Grade II listed pub with over 500 years of history, reputedly starting as the village blacksmith before becoming an inn, serving the community with real ales and cider from its location on the Somerset/Devon border until it closed in late 2016, prompting local efforts to buy and run it as a community asset. Key Historical Points: Age & Origins: The building dates back centuries, with claims it's over 500 years old and was originally the blacksmith's forge before becoming a pub. Community Hub: It served as a central spot for village life, including fairs held on the green in front of it. Listing & Closure: The pub is Grade II listed but closed its doors in December 2016, after which the community, led by Stawley Parish Council, attempted to purchase it as a community pub. Location: Situated in Appley, near Wellington, on the border of Somerset and Devon, making it a landmark for the area.

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