Bampton & The Exmoor Fringe

Exmoor Pony next to Winsford Hill Stone

Exmoor pony

Bampton & The Exmoor Fringe

Bampton is a historic charter town nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park with a bustling centre.

St Michael’s And All Angels Church houses the Heritage & Visitor Centre featuring fascinating local artefacts and information about the town’s rich heritage. The 12th century church contains many interesting features and curiosities. Find out more about the town and its eclectic stories by joining a guided Town Trail.

There are an abundance of quirky independent retailers, as well as a traditional pharmacy, greengrocers and butchers. Foodies will be well satisfied with more than one award-winning pub to choose from.

Bampton’s Norman motte is one of the best preserved in Devon and offers wonderful views. The Exe Valley Way runs through the town and lots of footpaths meander through the surrounding woodland. The wilderness of Exmoor, its famous ponies, and the real-life locations of Lorna Doone, is just a stone’s throw away. Cyclists can challenge themselves on routes around the winding country roads and steep climbs of Devon’s typical rolling hills.

Every October the town holds the ancient Bampton Charter Fair which is over 750 years old – lively fun and entertainment for all ages.

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Bampton

Bampton is a historic charter town nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park with a bustling centre.

There is an abundance of quirky independent retailers, as well as a traditional pharmacy, greengrocers and butchers creating an oldie worldie atmosphere to immerse yourself in for a morning or afternoon.

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  • Towns and Villages

Oakford

The beautiful historic parish of Oakford lies north of Tiverton near to Exmoor National Park. Close to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, Oakford is conveniently located and easily reached by visitors.

With numerous stunning rural walks through wooded valleys and open countryside, there is no shortage of interest for the keen or casual walker. For those who enjoy walking on high open moorland and along steep valleys, Exmoor is within a short driving distance. Wild deer can be seen grazing both locally around Oakford and on Exmoor, which is also home to the famous Exmoor ponies.

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  • Towns and Villages

Stoodleigh

Stoodleigh lies about 800 feet above the Exe Valley, roughly equidistant between the north and south Devon coasts and close to the Devon/Somerset border.

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Features

  • Explore Mid Devon
  • Towns and Villages

St Michael and All Angels Church

The church, which stands in the centre of Bampton, contains many interesting features and curiosities. The church you can see today in part dates from the early twelfth century but this replaced a religious building that had been there much earlier. Keep an eye out for a stone tablet at the base of the tower […]

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Tarr Steps

Tarr Steps is an ancient clapper bridge, a bridge made of unmortared stone slabs, which crosses the River Barle about 6.5 miles upstream from Dulverton. The Grade I listed bridge, possibly dating back to 1,000BC, is the longest of its kind in Britain and a scheduled Ancient Monument. Some of the stones weigh 5 tons and were said to have been placed there by the Devil to win a bet. The bridge is nestled in the beautiful wooded valley of the River Barle, well known for its wildlife and well worth exploring.

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Features

  • Place of Interest
  • Picnic Spot
  • Explore Mid Devon
  • Viewpoint

Wimbleball Lake

Wimbleball Lake is situated in the hills on the South East corner of Exmoor National Park. Wimbleball Lake is a reservoir lake managed by the South West Lakes Trust and the area is open to the public for recreational activities. Take in the views or watch out for birds with walks around the various nature […]

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  • Price Car Parking £2 for two hours, £4 all day
  • Address Activity Centre, Wimbleball lake, Lower Goodacre, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9NU
  • Website linkwww.swlakestrust.org.uk/wimbleball-lake
  • Phone number 01566 771930
  • Email info@swlakestrust.org.uk

Winsford Hill

Winsford Hill is a heath-covered common with three Bronze Age Wambarrows and good views to Dunkery, Dartmoor and the Blackdown Hills. 

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Facilities

  • Viewpoint

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  • Historic Monument
  • Outdoor
  • Place of Interest
  • Viewpoint
  • Nature and Wildlife

Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre

Located within St Michael’s and All Angels Church, learn about Bampton’s history presented through genuine local artefacts, colourful information boards, short video films and oral memories, booklets and guides. Children’s activities include dressing up costumes, quizzes, and an interactive video game. Bampton Heritage and Visitor Centre offers: – Monthly guided town trails – Interactive talks […]

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  • Price Free entry. Toilets close by, with large public car park. A variety of cafes and restaurants close by, within easy walking distance
  • Address St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon
  • Opening times Winter (November-March) - Thursday - Saturday 11am to 3pm Summer (April-October) - Wednesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm
  • Website linkhttps://bampton.org.uk/heritage-centre.html
  • Phone number 07967277738
  • Email bamptonheritage@btinternet.com

Facilities

  • Accessible/Wheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Entry
  • Open All Year

Features

  • Tourist Info
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Walking
  • Heritage & Culture

Quoit at Cross Vineyard

Established in 2019, Quoit-at-Cross Vineyard is home to 2,200 vines nestled amongst the upland hills of the Mid Devon countryside. They aim to deliver the highest quality wines and are due to launch their first signature sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes in 2024, along with a still Bacchus, and […]

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  • Price Tours £12.50pp. U18 Free. Well behaved dogs on a lead.
  • Address Quoit At Cross, Stoodleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX169PJ
  • Opening times Tours run between May and September: 5:30pm Friday 11:30pm Sunday If these times don't suit you, feel free to get in touch and the vineyard will try to accommodate you at a time that suits you. For general sales and times other than tours, by appointment only, please make contact to arrange.
  • Website linkwww.quoitatcrossvineyard.com
  • Phone number 07983 974957
  • Email quoitatcrossvineyard@gmail.com

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Viewpoint

Features

  • Local Producer
  • Vineyard
  • Wine Bar
  • Take-Away

Exe Valley Pizza Co.

Award-winning woodfired pizza, cooking on the streets of Devon. Pizzas from £7.00. In sunny weather, you can enjoy your pizzas on the grass with a view of the Blackdown Hills. ‘Best Pizza in Tiverton’ on Restaurant Gurus, 2022

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  • Address Sampford Peverell By the Park / Bampton Quarryman’s Rest / Crediton St Lawrence’s Green Shop / Cullompton Meadow Lane, near the Sports Centre / Tiverton Moorhayes Community Centre / Hemyock Football Club, Longmead /
  • Opening times 5pm - 8pm: Monday: Sampford Peverell Tuesday: Bampton Wednesday: Crediton, Cullompton Thursday: Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Friday: Hemyock (weekly), Crediton (weekly), Kentisbeare (2nd Friday of the Month), Rackenford (4th Friday of the Month) Saturday: Crediton Sunday: Bow (1st Sunday of the Month), Cheriton Bishop (3rd Sunday of the Month) Please see https://exevalleypizza.co/home/findus/
  • Website linkwww.exevalleypizza.co

Features

  • Local Producer
  • Take-Away

The Quarryman's Rest

The Quarryman’s Rest is a traditional country pub and B&B, set in the historic village of Bampton, surrounded by beautiful countryside. We serve pub food and our speciality curries in a relaxed atmosphere. The pub is enitrely family friendly.

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  • Address Briton Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9LN
  • Opening times Mon: Closed Tues - Thurs: 6pm - 11pm Fri - Sat: 4pm - 11pm Sun: 1pm - 9pm
  • Website linkwww.thequarrymansrest.com
  • Phone number 01398 331480
  • Email info@thequarrymansrest.com

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Games / Play Area
  • Live Entertainment
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Features

  • Public House
  • B&B
  • Take-Away
  • Restaurant

Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel at Oakford offers a pub, restaurant and rooms situated close to Exmoor. The Red Lion is beautifully renovated but retains the atmosphere of a friendly local Devon pub. Enjoy a superb, varied menu in the restaurant where all tastes and requirements are catered for. Extend your visit with a stay in […]

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  • Address Red Lion Hotel, Rookery Hill, Oakford, EX16 9ES
  • Opening times Monday & Tuesday: 5 - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday: 12 - 2.30pm & 5 - 11pm Sunday: 12 - 8pm
  • Website linkwww.redlionoakford.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 351569
  • Email info@redlionoakford.co.uk

Facilities

  • Accessible/Wheelchair Friendly
  • Bar
  • Café / Restaurant On Site
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Live Entertainment
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Features

  • Public House
  • Guest Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • B&B
  • Take-Away
  • Restaurant

Wellhayes Vineyard

Set on the edge of the Brendon Hills, 10 miles north of Tiverton, Wellhayes Vineyard occupies an ideal location on a South facing slope overlooking the small village of Clayhanger in Mid-Devon. Wellhayes Vineyard produces quality sparkling wine on site from grapes grown in the vineyard. Visits to the vineyard are available by appointment through the website at 3pm on Wednesdays and Sundays between May and September.

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  • Price Vineyard Tours start from £15 per person. An optional cream tea is also available for £5pp.
  • Address Wellhayes Farm, Clayhanger, Devon EX16 7NY
  • Opening times The Vineyard is open for wine sales 7 days a week by prior appointment. Vineyard Tours are available at 3pm on Wednesdays and Sundays from May to September.
  • Website linkwww.wellhayesvineyard.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 361612
  • Email info@wellhayesvineyard.co.uk

Facilities

  • Accessible/Wheelchair Friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Toilets

Features

  • Local Producer
  • Vineyard
  • Local Produce
  • Wine Bar
  • Events

Wonham Oak Tree-Houses and Holiday Cottages

Nestling in 24 acres of woodland on the edge of Exmoor, Wonham Oak self-catering Tree-houses and Holiday Cottages provide the ultimate in seclusion and comfort. The tree-houses, perched above woodland were completed in 2022 and give  guests a truly unique Devon experience. The cottages are beautifully furnished, cosy and quiet. They are self-sufficient, running on […]

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  • Address Wonham Kiln, Bampton, Tiverton , EX16 9HY
  • Opening times All year round. Visit www.wonhamoak.co.uk for information on how to book.
  • Website linkwww.wonhamoak.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 331832
  • Email james@wonhamoak.co.uk

Facilities

  • Accessible/Wheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Features

  • Guest Accommodation
  • Glamping
  • Self-Catering

Morrells Valley Lodges

Set in the glorious Mid Devon countryside, Morrells Valley is ideal for those searching for a peaceful, quiet location.  Two spacious, well equipped lodges, each with private hot tub and large outside area.  With over 75% of their bookings being returning guests, they must be doing something right!

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  • Address Morrells Farm, Huntsham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7PG
  • Opening times February Half Term to New Year
  • Website linkwww.morrellsvalley.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 361440
  • Email info@morrellsvalley.co.uk

Facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Games / Play Area
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Viewpoint
  • Wifi

Features

  • Retreat
  • Self-Catering

The Ginger Peanut

Five luxury bedrooms in the heart of Bampton. A residents' pantry is stocked with teas, coffees, fresh milk and snacks. Our rooms offer luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, super-fast WiFi and power showers. In walking distance of all local amenities in the village and ideally located to explore Exmoor.

Information

  • Address 19 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon. EX16 9ND
  • Website linkwww.gingerpeanut.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 332244
  • Email clare@gingerpeanut.co.uk 

Facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Wifi

Features

  • Guest Accommodation
  • Restaurant

The Quarryman's Rest

The Quarryman’s Rest is a traditional country pub and B&B, set in the historic village of Bampton, surrounded by beautiful countryside. We serve pub food and our speciality curries in a relaxed atmosphere. The pub is enitrely family friendly.

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  • Address Briton Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9LN
  • Opening times Mon: Closed Tues - Thurs: 6pm - 11pm Fri - Sat: 4pm - 11pm Sun: 1pm - 9pm
  • Website linkwww.thequarrymansrest.com
  • Phone number 01398 331480
  • Email info@thequarrymansrest.com

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Games / Play Area
  • Live Entertainment
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Features

  • Public House
  • B&B
  • Take-Away
  • Restaurant

Heron House

Award-winning stylish B&B in the heart of Bampton. Heron House will appeal to discerning visitors looking to rest, relax and explore and will seduce you with its tranquility. Beautiful cosy bedrooms, gourmet breakfasts, complimentary WiFi, optional Plat du Jour informal suppers. Easy airport access via M5 for our international guests. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence […]

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Facilities

  • Dog Friendly
  • Parking
  • Wifi

Features

  • B&B

Quoit-at-Cross Farm

Come and visit Theodore and Jefferson! Stay in one of our very comfortable ensuite rooms and relax in the Heart of Devon.
Our charming 17th century Farmhouse is situated in the centre of the peaceful village of Stoodleigh. Bring your dog along with you if you like! Ground floor room available too.
While you are here you can go walking on Exmoor, visit RHS Rosemoor, take a trip on the Horsedrawn Barge along the Grand Western Canal or spend time at one of the National Trust Properties in the area. There is so much to do!

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  • Address Quoit-at-Cross, Stoodleigh, Tiverton, Devon. EX16 9PJ
  • Website linkwww.quoit-at-cross.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 351280
  • Email quoit-at-cross@hotmail.co.uk

Facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Parking
  • Wifi

Features

  • Vineyard
  • Walking
  • B&B

Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel at Oakford offers a pub, restaurant and rooms situated close to Exmoor. The Red Lion is beautifully renovated but retains the atmosphere of a friendly local Devon pub. Enjoy a superb, varied menu in the restaurant where all tastes and requirements are catered for. Extend your visit with a stay in […]

Find out more about Red Lion Hotel

Information

  • Address Red Lion Hotel, Rookery Hill, Oakford, EX16 9ES
  • Opening times Monday & Tuesday: 5 - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday: 12 - 2.30pm & 5 - 11pm Sunday: 12 - 8pm
  • Website linkwww.redlionoakford.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 351569
  • Email info@redlionoakford.co.uk

Facilities

  • Accessible/Wheelchair Friendly
  • Bar
  • Café / Restaurant On Site
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Live Entertainment
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Features

  • Public House
  • Guest Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • B&B
  • Take-Away
  • Restaurant

Three Gates Farm

Beautiful 17th century farm, with five 4 Star holiday cottages (sleeping from 2-6, up to 22 in total), set in the peaceful east Devon countryside. Super large indoor swimming pool (33ft), sauna, fitness room, children's play area, trampoline and two acres of grounds with amazing views over surrounding countryside. Pets welcome.

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  • Price All facilities free of charge for resident guests
  • Address Three Gates Farm, Huntsham, Tiverton, Devon. EX16 7QH
  • Website linkwww.threegatesfarm.co.uk
  • Phone number 01398 331280
  • Email info@threegatesfarm.co.uk

Facilities

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Games / Play Area
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Open All Year
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Features

  • Retreat
  • Holiday Centre
  • Holiday Park
  • Guest Accommodation
  • Accommodation
  • Self-Catering

Winsford Hill

Winsford Hill is a heath-covered common with three Bronze Age Wambarrows and good views to Dunkery, Dartmoor and the Blackdown Hills. 

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Facilities

  • Viewpoint

Features

  • Historic Monument
  • Outdoor
  • Place of Interest
  • Viewpoint
  • Nature and Wildlife