Honiton B&B Accommodation

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Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 31 minutes (17.1 miles) via A373 from Honiton in Devon.

About Honiton:

Honiton is a historic market town in East Devon, known as the "Antiques Capital of the South West, " famous for its traditional lace-making (used in Queen Victoria's wedding dress), pottery, antique shops, and vibrant Georgian high street. Nestled in the scenic East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the River Otter, it offers a mix of independent retailers, galleries like Thelma Hulbert Gallery, historical sites like Allhallows Museum, and serves as a base for exploring the Blackdown Hills and the nearby Jurassic Coast. Key Highlights: Lace & Antiques: A major hub for antiques and celebrated for its intricate Honiton lace. History: Mentioned in the Domesday Book, it was a significant coaching town, retaining much of its Georgian character. Shopping: A charming high street with independent shops, cafes, and weekly markets. Culture & Art: Home to the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (contemporary art) and Allhallows Museum (local history, lace collection). Outdoors: Located within the East Devon AONB, offering beautiful countryside, walks, and proximity to the Jurassic Coast. Location: About 17 miles east of Exeter, with good transport links. Things to Do: Browse antique shops and independent retailers. Visit the Thelma Hulbert Gallery for art. Discover local history at Allhallows Museum. Walk the countryside, especially around Hembury Fort or Blackbury Camp. Explore nearby coastal towns like Sidmouth or Branscombe. Why Visit? Honiton offers a tranquil, traditional English market town experience, rich in history and crafts, set in stunning natural landscapes, making it ideal for history buffs, shoppers, and nature lovers alike.

History of Honiton:

Honiton is an ancient East Devon market town, famed for its lace-making, particularly after Queen Victoria's wedding dress featured Honiton lace, and its significant antiques trade. Its history traces back to the Iron Age and Roman times (along the Fosse Way), flourishing as a market town from the 13th century, but devastating fires in the 18th century led to much of its current Georgian architecture, with traditions like Hot Pennies Day and vibrant markets continuing today. Key Historical Aspects Roman Roots: The town developed along the ancient Roman road, the Fosse Way, with a fort nearby, though its modern layout was formalized around the 1200s. Lace Making: Introduced by Flemish immigrants, it became a major cottage industry, peaking in the 19th century when Queen Victoria's choice for her wedding veil boosted its global fame, with the Allhallows Museum holding extensive collections. Fires & Georgian Rebuilding: Major fires in 1747 and 1765 destroyed much of the medieval town, leading to the construction of many of the Georgian buildings seen today, notes Britain Express and www.visitdevon.co.uk. Market Town: A popular market town since the 13th century, it thrives on its markets and antique shops, a tradition continuing today, says www.honitondirect.co.uk and Visit Devon. Famous Events: The town was part of the Trafalgar Way, receiving news of Nelson's victory, and still hosts events like the Hot Pennies Day (commemorating landowners throwing pennies to the poor) and the Honiton Festival. Notable Sites Allhallows Museum: The oldest building in town, housing the world's largest collection of Honiton Lace. Marwood House: A significant 17th-century manor house. Hembury Castle: A nearby Neolithic hill fort.

The East Devon market town of Honiton, has a great deal to offer its many visitors, - a fascinating history, a lively atmosphere and miles of country walks for ramblers, being just a few of the many delights of the town. For centuries Honiton has been renowned for lace, pottery and glove making, and although these time honoured crafts are no longer carried out to their former extent, Honiton has numerous specialist shops dedicated to both lace and pottery. In more recent years, the town has also become the main centre in the West Country for antiques and antiquarian books. Honiton is a magnet for antique dealers and bargain hunters from all over the world, who come to browse in the 30 or so establishments, or to visit one of the regular auctions. Strategically situated in South-East Devon, Honiton, is one of the traditional gateways into the county of Devonshire, making it an excellent base for people wishing to visit or to tour East Devon. Honiton is within easy reach of both of the West Country's National Parks - Dartmoor and Exmoor, as well as being close to Exeter - the ancient capital of the South West. Vast tracts of the area surrounding Honiton are designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty and the town's location, near to the River Otter, provides the visitor with an abundance of country walks and footpaths to explore.

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