Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
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Ashbrittle B&B Accommodation
Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Ashbrittle, Wellington | Somerset
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 18 minutes (6.5 miles) via Burrow Ln from Ashbrittle, Wellington in Somerset.
About Ashbrittle:
Ashbrittle is a picturesque, rural village in Somerset, near the Devon border, known for its ancient church, village green, and proximity to the larger town of Wellington, which offers amenities, while Ashbrittle itself features historic homes like Court Place Farmhouse, a unique 3000-year-old yew tree (the Ashbrittle Yew), and a peaceful, idyllic setting, with properties ranging from traditional farmhouses to modern conversions, making it popular for country living with good access to transport links like the M5 and rail services to London. Key Features of Ashbrittle Historic & Natural Beauty: Home to the ancient Ashbrittle Yew, a massive tree on a Bronze Age barrow, and historic buildings like the late 15th-century Court Place Farmhouse. Rural Charm: Offers a tranquil, idyllic setting with rolling countryside, ideal for walking and outdoor activities. Community: Features a village hall, green, and is close to other villages like Appley and Stawley, with primary schools and pubs nearby. Proximity to Wellington: Located about 7 miles from Wellington, a market town with supermarkets, shops, and transport links, notes Winkworth and Countrywide Property Auctions (South West). Lifestyle & Accessibility Transport: Good access to the M5 motorway (at Wellington & Tiverton) and regular train services to London from Taunton and Exeter. Amenities: While rural, it's well-connected to larger centers like Taunton and Exeter for major shopping, education, and healthcare.
History of Ashbrittle:
Ashbrittle's history spans millennia, known for its ancient yew tree, potentially 3,000-4,000 years old, growing on a Bronze Age burial mound, with pagan and Christian significance intertwined at the church site; the village, first recorded as "Aisse" around AD 688, became "Aisse de Bretel" after the Norman Conquest, named after its Saxon lord Bretel, appearing in the Domesday Book with mills, meadow, and woodland, evolving into a small Somerset parish with a rich past now centered around its historic church and iconic yew. Early & Saxon Times Origins: The name "Aisse" suggests ash trees, with early records from AD 688 during King Ine's reign. Danish Raids: The region faced Danish attacks, though specific events in Ashbrittle are unclear. Norman Conquest & Medieval Period Land Ownership: Saxon Lord Wado was dispossessed; Robert, Count of Mortain, granted the lands to Bretel. Name Origin: "Aisse de Bretel" evolved into Ashbrittle, with Bretel mentioned in the 1085 Domesday Book. Domesday Entry: Recorded two mills, meadow, pasture, and wood, valued at 100 shillings. Church: Records indicate a church from 1251, built near the yew on what's believed to be an ancient barrow. Pagan & Christian Roots The Yew: The massive yew (up to 4,000 years old) in the churchyard grows on a Bronze Age barrow, linked to pagan rituals and symbols of eternal life. Sacred Spring: A spring discovered under the church altar adds to the site's mystical history, potentially connecting pagan and Christian traditions. Victorian Era & Modern Times Church Rebuilding: The church underwent significant Victorian rebuilding, with notable stained glass by William Wailes, donated by local benefactor Sir Edward Watkin. Village Life: Once had more amenities (pub, post office), but now centers around the church, hall, and the yew, which was featured as one of Britain's Great Trees. WWII Home Guard: Ashbrittle was part of the British Resistance (Stay-Behind) network during WWII, with an Operational Base (OB) hidden nearby.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email