Okehampton B&B Accommodation

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Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 50 minutes (45.6 miles) via M5 and A30 from Okehampton in Devon.

About Okehampton:

Okehampton is a historic market town in West Devon, known as the "walking centre of Dartmoor" due to its prime location on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, offering access to extensive hiking, cycling (Granite Way, Tarka Trail), and outdoor activities, with key attractions including the ruins of Okehampton Castle and Simmons Park, all while serving as a base for exploring National Trust properties like Finch Foundry and Lydford Gorge. Key Features & Attractions: Okehampton Castle: Devon's largest castle ruins, set in woodland by the River Okement, offering rich history and scenic walks. Simmons Park: A beautiful town park with riverside paths, gardens, play areas, and sports facilities. Outdoor Activities: Direct access to Dartmoor for walking, cycling (Tarka Trail, Granite Way), horse riding, and rock climbing. Museum of Dartmoor Life: Interactive exhibits showcasing the area's heritage. Historic Town Centre: Features the elegant Town Hall, St James Chapel, and Victorian shopping arcades. History & Heritage: Named after the East and West Okement Rivers, with roots in Saxon times. Grew around Okehampton Castle (Norman era) and flourished as a wool and tin trade center. The Dartmoor Line railway recently reopened, reconnecting it to Exeter.

History of Okehampton:

Okehampton's history spans from Bronze Age settlements to a significant Saxon market town, growing around the River Okement, with its medieval prominence cemented by the ruins of Okehampton Castle, built after the Norman Conquest by the de Courtenays. Key features include early Saxon records mentioning slave freedom at crossroads, medieval prosperity from wool and tin, its role as a "rotten borough" losing parliamentary seats, and its continued importance as a gateway to Dartmoor National Park. Early Beginnings & Saxon Era (Pre-1066) Bronze Age Evidence: Archaeological finds show human activity in the area long before the Saxons. Saxon Settlement: The town, first recorded as Ocmundtune (settlement by the Ockment River) in 980 AD, was an important Saxon centre where slaves were freed at a crossroads. All Saints Church: The site of the current parish church has roots in this Anglo-Saxon period. Norman Conquest & Medieval Growth (1066-1485) Okehampton Castle: Built by Baldwin FitzGilbert around 1070-1080 as a defensive fort after a Devon rebellion. Courtenay Family: The castle passed to the Courtenays, who transformed it into a lavish home, holding it for centuries. Market Town: Okehampton flourished as a medieval market town, boosted by the wool and tin industries. Later History & Decline Henry VIII: Seized the Courtenay estates, leading to the execution of Henry Courtenay. Parliamentary Borough: Became a "rotten borough", losing its parliamentary seats after the 1832 Reform Act due to its reduced size. Key Landmarks & Legacy Okehampton Castle: Now impressive ruins, it remains a significant symbol of the town's past. White Hart Hotel: A historic building where MPs once addressed citizens. Gateway to Dartmoor: Today, it serves as a popular base for exploring Dartmoor's natural beauty.

Okehampton is a flourishing historic town providing a wide range of high quality facilities for residents, businesses and visitors. Conveniently located on the main route to Cornwall, and with easy access to Dartmoor, Okehampton is an ideal base for tourists. Okehampton is an ideal centre for exploring Dartmoor, Devon and Cornwall. The town provides a wide range of facilities in an historic setting, and is conveniently located for access to the beaches, coves and resorts of both north and south coasts. The vast moorland expanse of Dartmoor, with its rugged tors, fast flowing streams and unspoilt villages lies just south of the town. To the north is rural Devon, with Exmoor beyond. The town is linked by rail to Exeter, and by road to Exeter and the M5 via the A30 trunk road.

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