Discover Littleham

Littleham combines impressive historical details with a landscape of wooded and grazed slopes. From here, there are views into the valley of the tree-lined River Yeo. Those looking for a mix of culture, landscape and activity for their trip will therefore find several different starting points for planning their days. The choice of holiday accommodation can be guided by whether historic buildings or a cycling and walking trail excursion should be the main focus.

Church of St Swithun and the history of the village

A central cultural point of interest is the Church of St Swithun in Littleham. It is designated as a Grade I listed building. Its building history can be seen in several parts: the nave and chancel date from the mid-13th century, while the north transept dates from the late 13th century. The south aisle and west tower were built in the early 15th century. For visitors interested in culture, this creates a clear chronological arc, revealing different medieval building phases in a single place of worship.

Notable features include a 13th-century parish chest made from a hollowed-out tree trunk. The Crealock monuments also draw attention to specific people and periods. They consist of two chest tombs from the mid and late 18th century. The southern tomb commemorates James Crealock, who died in 1749. The northern one commemorates William Crealock, who died in 1786, and his family. Such details give travel planning a historical focus and make the different building phases and individuals tangible.

The Old Rectory and architectural details

Another noteworthy building is The Old Rectory. The Grade II listed building dates from around 1830. It features a stucco panel with a heraldic cartouche belonging to Rev. H.G. Morse, dated 1878. For travellers who enjoy paying attention to inscriptions, façade elements and different building periods during their stay, this building adds a detail from the 19th century to Littleham’s historical perspective.

Sunken lanes and the Tarka Trail

Littleham can also be understood through its characteristic lanes. The narrow sunken lanes running between high banks lead to different parts of the widely scattered village. They are therefore a defining orientation feature of the village structure. For a more active excursion, the Tarka Trail is located in nearby Landcross, two miles from Littleham. There, the route runs as a tree-lined cycling and walking trail. If you would like to include a longer stay with cycling and walking routes in your travel plans, this excursion can be treated as a focus in its own right.

Hallsannery lime kiln

The lime kiln at Hallsannery is also part of the cultural and historical spectrum. It is well preserved and retains many of its original features. Particularly striking is its Romantic Gothic and pseudo-medieval façade, which is associated with Victorian taste. Hallsannery is also designated as a Scheduled Monument. Hallsannery thus provides an additional cultural and historical example of industrial and design history.

Littleham as a starting point for your travel planning

When looking for holiday accommodation in Littleham, it helps to establish your desired travel rhythm first. Historical details take centre stage if you want to link the Church of St Swithun, the Crealock monuments, The Old Rectory and Hallsannery as cultural themes. The Tarka Trail near Landcross, on the other hand, provides a distinct focus for a day of cycling and walking. Families with different interests can plan the focal points separately rather than deriving a single route from all the sights.

You can find more places for travel planning here: Plympton, Milton Abbot, Abbotskerswell, Harberton, Newton Abbot, North Huish, Dunsford, Ilfracombe.

For the overarching travel overview: Devon.