Chevithorne B&B Accommodation

Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Chevithorne, Tiverton | Devon

Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 11 minutes (4.5 miles) via Uplowman Rd from Chevithorne, Tiverton in Devon.

About Chevithorne:

Chevithorne is a small village near Tiverton, Devon, known for its significant Oak (Quercus) collection at Chevithorne Barton gardens, historic St. Thomas Church, and community hall, located in a picturesque rural setting with luxury accommodation options. Historically part of the Tiverton parish, it developed around its own church and manor, featuring connections to notable families and architects like William Burges. Key Features & Attractions: Chevithorne Barton Gardens: Features a vast National Collection of Oaks, alongside magnolias, rhododendrons, and woodland, open for public visits. St. Thomas Church: A historic church with links to the Heathcoat-Amory family, known for its significant architectural details and role in local religious history. Village Life: A strong community hub with a volunteer-run Village Hall for events, built from a former school. Luxury Stays: Home to unique properties like the award-winning treehouse 'Verte' on the Chevithorne Barton estate. Location & History: Location: About three miles northeast of Tiverton, situated in Mid Devon, near Exmoor. Historical Roots: Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Chevithorne was once a significant manor and part of Tiverton's large parish, developing its own identity and religious importance over centuries. Architectural Significance: Home to a vicarage designed by renowned architect William Burges.

History of Chevithorne:

Chevithorne, near Tiverton, Devon, has history dating to the Domesday Book (1086) as a manor, evolving from Tiverton's large parish into its own in 1889, with key local landmarks like the historic Chevithorne Barton (home to Francis & Heathcote-Amory families) and St. Thomas' Church, built with Heathcote-Amory support and linked to Tiverton's grand Knightshayes Court, showcasing centuries of local landowning, religious, and architectural evolution. Early History & Domesday Name Origin: "Chevithorne" likely means 'Ciffa's Thorntree'. Domesday (1086): Recorded as a manor within Tiverton parish, held by Alwin and Beatrix, with some villagers, smallholders, and slaves. Manorial & Family History Chevithorne Barton: A significant Elizabethan manor built around 1610 for the Frauncis family, later owned by the Prideaux, Gwynn, Griffith, and eventually the Heathcote-Amory family (from 1905). Notable Residents: John Fraunceis, owner of East Chevithorne, was a prominent figure and MP in the 1620s. Church & Parish Development Origins: Historically part of Tiverton's huge St. Peter's parish, with priests serving "portions". St. Thomas' Church: A chapel built in the outlying area, later enlarged/restored by Sir John Heathcote Amory (linked to Knightshayes Court). New Parish: Chevithorne became a separate parish in 1889, with its own church (St. Thomas) and vicarage (designed by William Burges). Modern Status: The parish eventually reunited with St. Peter's, forming the benefice of Tiverton St. Peter's and Chevithorne with Cove. Key Families & Influence The Heathcote-Amory family, associated with Knightshayes Court, heavily influenced Chevithorne's church and community in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. Architectural Significance Chevithorne Barton: A Grade II* listed manor house with 17th-century origins and later additions. Old Vicarage: A Grade II listed building designed by William Burges for the Heathcote-Amorys in the 1870s.

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