Huntsham B&B Accommodation

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

Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 13 minutes (4.8 miles) via Green Gate from Huntsham, Tiverton in Devon.

About Huntsham:

Huntsham is a small, picturesque village in rural Mid Devon, known for its tranquil setting, rolling hills, and rich history centered around the grand Tudor Gothic Huntsham Court mansion, now a popular private hire venue for weddings and events, alongside the historic All Saints Church. Once a significant estate, the area offers a glimpse into historic Devon, with scattered farms, woodlands, and proximity to the Exmoor National Park. Key Features: Huntsham Court: A magnificent Victorian mansion built by Benjamin Ferrey for the Troyte family, it's now a unique, exclusive-use venue known for its flexibility and historical interiors. All Saints Church: A beautiful historic church with origins possibly dating back to 1336, restored by the Troytes and offering church weddings or blessings, notes Visit Mid Devon. Rural Charm: The parish is characterized by its peaceful, agricultural landscape, with the River Lowman flowing through, providing a true taste of English countryside living. History: The area has an Iron Age fort, Huntsham Castle, and historical links to the Troyte family, including a former local MP, Sir Gilbert Acland-Troyte. Location & Access: Situated in Mid Devon, about 7 miles northeast of Tiverton. Offers relative seclusion but is accessible, being a short drive from the M5 motorway. What to Expect: Peaceful, relaxing environment. Opportunities for country pursuits and exploring nearby historic villages. Stunning architectural features and beautiful gardens around the Court.

History of Huntsham:

Huntsham's history spans Iron Age earthworks (Huntsham Castle) through medieval land ownership by families like de Stanton, Dunsland, and Bere, to becoming a significant estate for the Troyte family who built the current Huntsham Court (1868-70) and restored All Saints Church in the 19th century, later becoming a hotel and venue, famous for Douglas Adams writing So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish there. Early History & Medieval Ownership Iron Age: Site of an Iron Age hillfort, Huntsham Castle, noted for its earthworks. Domesday Book (1086): Held by Alric, then Odo Son of Gamelin. Medieval Lords: Manor passed through families like de Stanton (c. 1242), Peter de Dunsland (1307), and the Bere family (from 1309), with Thomas Bere serving as MP for Tiverton. The Troyte Era & Huntsham Court 18th Century: The estate was purchased by the Lucas family, then the Troyte family. 19th Century Revival: William Troyte bought it in 1760; his kinsman Arthur Henry Dyke Acland inherited in the 1850s, taking the name Troyte. New Court: Arthur's son, Charles Arthur William Troyte, built the present Huntsham Court (1868-70) in Tudor Gothic style, as the old Tudor manor was deemed unfit. Church Restoration: Arthur Acland Troyte and his wife restored All Saints Church in the 1850s. Modern Times Literary Fame: Author Douglas Adams wrote So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish at Huntsham Court when it was a hotel, even dedicating the book to it. Current Use: Huntsham Court now operates as a country house party and wedding venue.

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