Huntsham

Welcome to Huntsham:

Huntsham is a peaceful rural parish set in the heart of the Devon countryside. At its centre stands All Saints Church, believed to have been consecrated as early as 1336. The church was later restored under Arthur Troyte, who commissioned the architect Benjamin Ferrey to completely rebuild it around 1856. The result is a beautiful and historic building that remains a focal point of parish life.

Close to the church lies the impressive Huntsham Court, once the manor house of the parish. The house gained its current Tudor Gothic style when Charles Troyte — Arthur’s son — married Katherine Mary Walrond of Cullompton in 1864. The Walrond family considered the previous style unsuitable for their daughter, prompting an extensive redesign. Appropriately, a house “built for a bride” is now a stunning venue used primarily for weddings and celebrations.

Local Experiences

Huntsham offers visitors a blend of history, countryside tranquillity and elegant architecture. A stroll through the parish brings you to All Saints Church, where centuries of heritage can be felt in every detail. The churchyard is also the resting place of several notable members of the Troyte family. Just a short walk away, the magnificent Huntsham Court showcases the beauty of Victorian Tudor Gothic design. Today it stands as one of Devon’s most impressive wedding and events venues.

The surrounding countryside provides peaceful walking routes, scenic views and the timeless charm of rural Mid Devon — making Huntsham a lovely place to wander, photograph and explore.

History & Places of Interest

• Music Connections: Huntsham Court served as a filming location for the band Beady Eye, appearing in the music video for their song Shine a Light.
• Sir Gilbert Acland‑Troyte: Son of Charles Troyte and Katherine Mary Walrond, he served as Conservative MP for Tiverton from 1924–1945. His niece, Anne Wignall — an author and socialite known by the pen names Alice Acland and Anne Marreco — is also buried in the churchyard.
• Douglas Adams’ Writing Retreat: In 1984, author and humourist Douglas Adams stayed at Huntsham Court for ten weeks while working on So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, the fourth book in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series.

Acknowledgement: Image courtesy of Lewis Clarke / Huntsham : Huntsham Court / licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.