Grand Western Canal

Local Businesses and Services

Below is a list of local businesses and services that are positioned along or close to the Grand Western Canal Country Park. To find out more information about each business please click on the company's name. For any other information please contact the Rangers Office on 01884 254072 / email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk or Tiverton Tourist Information Centre on 01884 255827 / email tivertontic@btconnect.com

Tiverton

Tiverton Canal Company

Tiverton Canal Company
The Wharf
Tiverton
Devon EX16 4HX
Tel: 01884 253345
Email: info@tivertoncanal.co.uk
  • Horse-drawn barge trips
  • Boat hire (day boat, rowing and Canadian canoe)
  • Gift shop (canalside and online)
  • Boat permits.
  • Open Easter to end of October

Ducks Ditty Cafe/Bar

Duck’s Ditty floating cafe/bar
The Wharf
Tiverton
Devon EX16 4HX
Tel: 01884 253345
Email: info@tivertoncanal.co.uk
  • Fully licenced bar
  • Coffee house
  • Refreshments
  • Light lunches
  • Ice creams
  • Open Easter to end of October
Canal Tea Rooms and GardensCanal Tea Rooms
Canal Hill
Tiverton
Devon EX16 4AQ
Tel: 01884 252291
  • Morning Coffee
  • Light Lunches
  • Cream Teas
  • Home made cakes and gateux
  • Open: Easter - October
Best-one Convenience StoreBest-one Convenience Store
4 New Parade, Anstey Crescent
Canal Hill
Tiverton
Devon EX16 4HX
Tel: 01884 252536
  • Groceries
  • Off licence and lottery tickets
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • 24hour ATM machine (outside)
HornhillHornhill
Exeter Hill
Tiverton
Devon EX16 4PL
Tel: 01884 253352
Email: Hornhill@tinyworld.co.uk
  • Country House B&B accommodation including private bathrooms and four poster bed.
Best Western Tiverton HotelBest Western Tiverton Hotel
Blundells Road
Tiverton
Devon, EX16 4DB
Tel: 01884 256120
Email: reservations@tivertonhotel.co.uk
  • 69 spacious en-suite bedrooms
  • Disabled rooms available
  • 7 purpose built Conference Suites
  • Superb restaurant
  • Ample free parking
Exe Valley AnglingExe Valley Angling
19 Westexe South
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 5DQ
Tel: 01884 242275
  • Fishing tackle
  • Bait
  • Permits
  • Angling rights on the canal are leased to the Tiverton and District Angling Club. A canal permit or day ticket is required in addition to the Environment Agency rod licence.

Halberton

Mid Devon Hireboats and MooringsMid Devon Moorings
Orchard Farm, East Manley
Tiverton
Devon EX16 4NJ
Tel: 01884 252178
Email: pat@middevonhireboats.co.uk
  • Moorings for narrowboats and cruisers, long or short term.
  • Water, fuel, gas, rubbish/toilet disposal.
  • On Site Car Park and Lawn Area
Abbotshood BikesAbbotshood Cycle Hire
Abbotshood Farm, Greenway
Halberton
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7AE
Tel: 01884 820728
Email:abbotshood@halberton.org
  • Cycles to suit all ages and abilities
  • Children’s trailers
  • Specialist disability trikes and Tramper mobility buggy.
  • Free delivery and collection by arrangement.
  • Open all year, dawn ‘til dusk.
Halberton Court Farm ShopHalberton Court Farm Shop and Tearoom
Halberton
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7AW
Tel: 01884 829543
  • Fruit, vegetables, cakes, preserves, butchers.
  • Tearoom, offering light lunches, open throughout the summer.
  • Open Mon – Sat 9am -5.30pm,
    Sun 10am – 4pm (PYO season only).
The PrioryThe Priory bed and breakfast
11 High Street
Halberton
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7AF
Tel: 01884 821234
Email: dawn@theprioryhalberton.co.uk
  • Two double en-suite rooms in 12th century priory.
  • Evening meals and therapies optional.
The BargeThe Barge
93 High Street
Halberton
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7AG
Tel: 01884 820316
  • Food and real ales; skittles, pool and darts.
  • Open Mon – Fri noon – 2pm & 5pm – 11pm, Sat & Sun noon – 11pm/10.30pm.
  • Food served lunchtimes and evenings except Sun eve and Weds.

Sampford Peverell

The Merriemeade PubThe Merriemead
1 Lower Town
Sampford Peverell
Devon
EX16 7BJ
Tel 01884 820270
  • Food and real ales, Sunday roast.
  • Open Mon 5pm – 11pm, Tues – Sat 11.30am – midnight, Sun noon – 11.30pm.
  • No food served on Sun eve or Mon.
The Globe InnThe Globe Inn
16 Lower Town
Sampford Peverell
Devon EX16 7BJ
Tel: 01884 821214
  • Food and real ales, en-suite accommodation.
  • Open 11am – midnight daily.
  • Food served lunchtimes and evenings daily and all day Fri – Sun.
  • Carvery on Fri & Sat night and all day Sunday.
Spar convienience storeSpar Convenience Store and Post Office
Smithy's Way
Sampford Peverell
Devon EX16 7FB
Tel: 01884 829535
  • Groceries, post office, off-licence, newsagent, hot food.
  • Open Mon – Fri 7.30am – 8pm, Sat & Sun 8am – 5.30pm.
  • Post office open Mon – Fri 7.30 – 5.30, Sat 8am – 5.30, closed Sun.
Acorns Holiday ApartmentAcorns Apartment
Mountain Oak Farm,
Sampford Peverell,
Tiverton,
Devon EX16 7EG.
Tel: 01884 820053
Email: rachaelhart@uwclub.net
  • Ground floor, wheelchair-accessible, pet-friendly holiday apartment, sleeps 1-4.
Little Turbfields Farm ShopLittle Turberfield Farm Shop
Tiverton Parkway Way
Sampford Peverell
Devon EX16 7EH
Tel: 01884 820908
  • Meat, poultry, vegetables, pies & pasties, soft drinks.
  • Open Tues – Thurs 8am – 5pm, Fri 8am – 5.30pm and Sat 8am – 3.30pm.
  • Closed Sun and Mon.

Westcountry Golf Academy

Coffee Shop

Tel 01884 820825

  • Public coffee shop serving refreshments and light snacks.
  • Open Mon – Thurs 9am – 8pm, Fri – Sun 9am – 6pm.
  • Closing extended by one hour during BST.
Minnows Caravan and Camping Park
Minnows Touring Park
Minnows Touring Park
Sampford Peverell
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7EN
Tel: 01884 821770
  • Caravan Club affiliated site for caravans and motorhomes.
  • Small tent area
  • Ice creams
  • Services for boaters including permits, parking, showers,water, chemical loo disposal.
  • Open early Mar – early Nov 9am - 6pm.
Sampford ShrubsSampford Shrubs
Sampford Peverell
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7EN
Tel: 01884 821164
  • Retail nursery and Holbrook Garden, propagating and growing a wide range of hardy plants.
  • Open Weds, Thurs & Fri 10am – 5pm, 1st April – 16th September.

Burlescombe

Ayshford Arms

The Ayshford Arms
Station Road
Burlescombe
Tiverton
Devon EX16 7JN
Tel: 01823 672418
  • Real ales and evening meals plus weekend lunches.
  • Open Mon – Thurs 7pm – 11.30pm, Fri 7pm – 2am, Sat & Sun noon – 3pm and 7pm – 2am/midnight.
  • Open outside these times for groups by prior arrangement.

Holcombe Rogus:

Whipcott Water Holiday CottagesWhipcott Water holiday cottages
Whipcott Water
Holcombe Rogus
Nr Wellington
Somerset TA21 ONA
Te: 01823 672339
Email: stay@oldlimekilncottages.co.uk
  • 6 self-catering, wheelchair-accessible holidaycottages with hot tubs.

The Prince of Wales
The Prince Of Wales Inn
Holcombe Rogus
Wellington
Somerset TA21 0PN
Tel: 01823 672070
E-mail: enquiries@theprinceofwales-uk.com
  • CAMRA pub serving real ales and food.
  • Open noon - 3pm Tues - Sun, 5.30pm - 11pm Mon - Thurs, 5.30pm - midnight Fri & Sat, 6pm - 11pm Sun. Food served lunchtimes and evening except Mon lunchtime.
  • Carvery on Sun lunchtime.
Holcombe Rogus Garage Shop and Post OfficeHolcombe Rogus Garage,
Village Shop and Post Office

Holcombe Rogus
Near Wellington
Somerset TA21 0PN
Tel:01823 672693
  • Petrol, diesel, groceries, newspapers, magazines, soft drinks, boat permits.
  • Open Mon – Fri 8am – 1pm & 2pm – 6.30pm, Sat 9am – 1pm.
  • Post Office open Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm.