Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
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Halberton B&B Accommodation
Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Halberton, Tiverton | Devon
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 7 minutes (2.8 miles) via Lowerman Cross from Halberton, Tiverton in Devon.
About Halberton:
Halberton is a historic village in Devon, England, known for its split "Higher Town" and "Lower Town," separated by a mill stream and duck pond, located near Tiverton and the Grand Western Canal. With roots tracing back to Saxon times (named after a chief "Haligbeort") and many farms dating to the Domesday Book, it's a largely farming community that values its heritage, community life, and beautiful countryside, boasting a Conservation Area and features like a historic church and a popular farm shop. Key Aspects of Halberton: Location: East of Tiverton, with the M5 and Grand Western Canal nearby. History: Saxon origins, important "Hundred" (administrative area), medieval buildings like "The Priory," and Roman road influences. Geography: Situated on the River Culm valley, known for springs. Village Structure: Divided into Higher Town (main road) and Lower Town (south), connected by a stream and pond fed by warm springs. Community: Active, with a strong local business sector, a farm shop, village hall, pub, and a popular Parish Council. Conservation: Designated a Conservation Area in 1990 due to its historical character. Features: St. Andrew's Church (14th-century tower/nave), Halberton Court Farm Shop, Grand Western Canal Country Park. Getting Around: The former Great Western Railway branch line is gone, but the Grand Western Canal offers scenic walks and recreation. It's easily accessible from the M5 motorway (Junction 27) and Tiverton Parkway.
History of Halberton:
Halberton, Devon, has Saxon roots as "Haligbeort's farm," growing into an important medieval religious and administrative center, home to an Augustinian college until the Dissolution (1539). Key features include St. Andrew's Church with Saxon foundations, The Priory (a former college building), the Grand Western Canal, and historic farms, evolving from a Saxon settlement to a significant rural parish known for its farming and later industry like the Twose agricultural engineering firm. Early History & Saxon Period Origins: The name comes from "Haligbeort" (Albert) and "-tun" (farm/settlement). Evidence: Saxon stonework remains in St. Andrew's Church, indicating its deep history. Domesday: Recorded as "Halsbretona," it was a major settlement, even a "Hundred" (administrative area). Medieval Era Religious Center: Granted to St. Augustine's Abbey, it became home to St. Jude's Augustinian College in 1154. The Priory: The college buildings were converted into a house after the Dissolution, known as The Priory, and still stand today. Church: St. Andrew's Church, largely 15th century, sits on the site of an older Saxon church. Later Centuries Farming: Halberton remained a largely agricultural community, with many farms dating back centuries. Canal & Rail: The Grand Western Canal runs through the village, while a former railway branch line to Tiverton is now gone. Industrial Growth: The area supported industries like cider production and was the birthplace of the Twose agricultural firm in 1830. Social Conditions: In the 19th century, pioneering vicar Canon Girdlestone documented poor housing conditions, which prompted efforts for improvement.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email