Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email
Silverton B&B Accommodation
Hotel | Bed and Breakfast | Accommodation | Silverton, Exeter | Devon
Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 26 minutes (12.5 miles) via A396 from Silverton, Exeter in Devon.
About Silverton:
Silverton is a large, historic village in Mid Devon, England, known as one of the county's oldest, dating back to Saxon times, located north of Exeter between the Rivers Exe and Culm. It offers a strong community feel with amenities like pubs (The Lamb, The Silverton Inn) and a farm shop, picturesque cottages, a prominent church (St Mary's), and is popular with commuters and those seeking rural life, with events like a summer Street Market. Key Features History: A significant historical settlement, a former royal manor, mentioned in Alfred the Great's will (899 AD). Location: Situated on a hill, offering views over the Exe and Culm valleys, convenient for commuting to Exeter or Tiverton. Village Life: Features include a village square with a historic leat (water channel), traditional buildings, local shops, and a strong community focus. Landmarks: St Mary's Church with its distinctive pews, a giant ancient oak tree, and the nearby historic Silverton Park Stables. Activities: Walking, cycling, local markets, and its setting supports a peaceful, countryside lifestyle. Community & Development Community: A desirable place to live, attracting commuters, but residents are keen to protect its charm, as seen in its active Neighbourhood Plan. Amenities: Pubs, post office, small supermarket, butcher, hairdresser, farm shop (Exe Valley Farm Shop).
History of Silverton:
Silverton, Devon, is a village with Saxon roots, potentially dating to King Alfred's time, and was a significant royal manor, even giving its name to a Domesday Hundred. Its history includes being a medieval market town, a major fire in 1837, a Civil War temporary HQ for Fairfax, and home to grand estates like Silverton Park, with links to prominent families and even early winemaking. Key Historical Highlights: Saxon Origins: Considered one of Devon's oldest villages, linked to Saxon occupation, with evidence of Neolithic farming. Alfred the Great's will mentioned an estate here (Mylenburnan), notes Britain Express. Domesday & Medieval: A royal manor, it was the largest settlement in its hundred (Sulfretone) by Domesday, mentions king-alfred.com and www.silvertonwine.co.uk. Market Town & Fairs: A market town with annual cattle fairs (February & July), notes Vision of Britain and GENUKI. Civil War: Served as headquarters for General Fairfax for four days in 1645, says Vision of Britain. The Great Fire of 1837: A devastating fire destroyed nearly half the houses, as noted in GENUKI. Silverton Park: An elegant Grecian mansion built by the Earl of Egremont, with its history documented by the Landmark Trust. Early Winemaking: The site of Silverton Vineyard connects to Norman knight Jordan d'Exeter, suggesting early winemaking on these slopes, notes www.silvertonwine.co.uk. Key Locations & Features: St. Mary's Church: A large Gothic church, with potential earlier structures, is a focal point, notes king-alfred.com. Silverton Park: The former grand estate, notes the Landmark Trust. The Exe Valley: The village sits in the hills of the Exe Valley, with land extending to the River Culm.
Brambles Bed and Breakfast
Whitnage Cottage | Whitnage | Uplowman | Tiverton | Devon | EX16 7DS
01884 829211 | Email