Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email
Sampford Peverell B&B Accommodation
Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Sampford Peverell, Tiverton | Devon
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 4 minutes (1.1 miles) via Whitnage Rd from Sampford Peverell, Tiverton in Devon.
About Sampford Peverell:
Sampford Peverell is a historic village in Mid Devon, England, known for its excellent transport links (M5, Tiverton Parkway Station), the scenic Grand Western Canal running through it, and a strong community with local shops, a primary school, and various clubs and societies. Originally a Saxon settlement, its name reflects its medieval link to the Honour of Peverel, and the area offers walking, cycling, and historical interest through its conservation areas and local history society. Key Features: Grand Western Canal: A major feature, providing towpaths for walking and cycling, and a separate conservation area. Transport Hub: Close to M5 Junction 27 and Tiverton Parkway mainline railway station (with direct trains to London Paddington). Community & Facilities: Includes a primary school (CofE), village hall, local shop/Post Office (Spar), doctor's surgery, sports facilities, and a strong network of clubs (e.g., walking, gardening, history). History: An ancient Saxon settlement (Sanforda in the Domesday Book) with ties to William Peverel; later involved in woollen industry and quarrying. Things to Do & See: Walk or cycle the Grand Western Canal. Visit the Sampford Peverell Society for local history. Enjoy local events and activities organized through the Parish Council. Explore the separate Higher Town and Lower Town areas, bisected by the canal. Location: In Mid Devon, east of Tiverton, near the M5 motorway.
History of Sampford Peverell:
ampford Peverell, an ancient Saxon village (recorded as Sanforda in the Domesday Book), grew around a sandy ford, with its name later linked to the Peverell family who held the manor in the 12th century. Historically an agricultural and woollen center, it developed as a borough with markets, saw industrial activity including mills (Sampford Mill still stands), and later, significant changes due to the Grand Western Canal in the 19th century, which brought new roads and chapels. Key features include its Norman-font church, historic chapels (Methodist, Bible Christian), and links to Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII. Early History & Name Saxon Roots: Known as Sanforda, meaning "sandy ford," it was an important Saxon settlement. Peverell Connection: In the 12th century, the manor was granted to William Peverell, adding his name to the village. Borough Status: By the 14th century, it was a borough with free burgesses, a weekly market, and annual fairs. Medieval & Tudor Period Margaret Beaufort: The manor house, occupied by Henry VII's mother, played a role in the village, with Margaret Beaufort providing a house for the priest (now the Old Rectory). Church: Features a 13th-century church with Norman origins. 18th & 19th Centuries: Industry & Change Woollen Trade: The village was involved in producing woollen cloth like kersey and serge. Grand Western Canal: The canal's arrival in the 19th century altered roads, led to the building of new rectories, and impacted the Great Pond. Milling: Sampford Mill, a three-storey building, was powered by streams and the canal's leat; the Great Pond it served was drained in the 1950s. Nonconformity: The village became a center for religious nonconformity, hosting Devon's oldest Methodist Chapel and a Bible Christian Chapel. Notable Aspects Sampford Barton: A significant building constructed after the demolition of Sampford Castle. Water Meadows & Leat: An ancient watercourse, the leat, still runs through the village, with sections where it runs down the lane. Parish Life: Detailed records exist of 18th-century poor relief and the involvement in industries like quarrying and tanning.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email