Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email
Butterleigh B&B Accommodation
Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Butterleigh, Tiverton | Devon
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 21 minutes (7.2 miles) via Uplowman Rd from Butterleigh, Tiverton in Devon.
About Butterleigh:
Butterleigh is a charming, historic village in Mid Devon, just a few miles southeast of Tiverton, known for its strong community, traditional farming landscape, and features like St. Matthew's Church and The Butterleigh Inn pub. It offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with nearby access to Tiverton's amenities (shops, Grand Western Canal) and is a great base for exploring Devon's countryside, with the M5 and coastlines within easy reach. Key Features: Community Hubs: The village boasts a historic church, a village hall, and a popular pub, The Butterleigh Inn, which offers food, local ales, and B&B. Historic Charm: With roots in the Domesday Book, Butterleigh features traditional architecture, including its 13th-century church, St. Matthew's, and remnants of its wool industry past. Rural Setting: The area is characterized by picturesque valleys, hedged fields, and is surrounded by farmland, offering beautiful countryside walks and wildlife. Activities: Enjoy walks, visit the nearby Devon Railway Centre, explore the Grand Western Canal, or hike in Exmoor. Connectivity: While rural, Butterleigh benefits from modern amenities like fibre broadband and is conveniently located near Tiverton and Exeter, offering access to shops, schools, and transport links (M5, Tiverton Parkway station). What's Nearby: Tiverton: A bustling market town with shops, the Tiverton Museum, Tiverton Castle, and the Grand Western Canal. Bickleigh: A picturesque village with the Devon Railway Centre. Exeter: The regional city with cultural sites, varied shopping, and dining.
History of Butterleigh:
Butterleigh, Devon, is a historic rural parish near Tiverton, known for its ancient St. Matthew's Church (13th-century origins, Victorian rebuild), its strong farming past (Harvest Home traditions), and significant land ownership by families like the Pulleyns and Courtenays, later Sir Simon Leach, featuring rural charm, old maps, and local heritage connected to the land and its people. Key Historical Aspects Early Ownership: The manor was long held by the Pulleyn and Courtenay families before being sold to Sir Simon Leach in 1600, according to White's Devonshire Directory (1850). St. Matthew's Church: A central feature, with origins in the 13th century (notably the font and piscina) but largely rebuilt in the 1860s, featuring Victorian stained glass (including a William Morris window) and an old oak poorbox. Rural Life: A small parish, historically agricultural, famous for its Harvest Home festival, and surrounded by classic Devon countryside with farms and lanes. Land & Records: Detailed land history, including tithe maps (1830s/40s) showing ownership and cultivation, are held by the Devon Heritage Centre. Local Landmarks: Includes the Butterleigh Inn, a village hall, and proximity to Bickleigh Mill. Interesting Facts "Utterly Butterly": A popular legend suggests the famous slogan was inspired by the village's road sign in the 1990s. Mural Monument: The church contains a 17th-century monument to Elizabeth Courtenay (d. 1624) and her husband, Dr. Peter Muden.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email