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Fursdon

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A 17th century country house, enlarged and refurbished in the Regency period. Fursdon House has been the home of the Fursdon family since the 13th century and is a bit of an unknown treasure in the countryside of Devon.

History
The Fursdon family has lived here in an unbroken line dating back over 750 years, which must surely make Fursdon one of the oldest continuously inhabited family houses in Britain. The estate dates to Walter de Fursdon, who settled here in 1329. An old tale tells that the legendary Dragon of Cadbury Castle guards the estate and protects members of the Fursdon family in time of need. Perhaps that explains how they have managed to retain the estate for so many years!

The first known house at Fursdon was a simple three room cross passage cotttage, which became a hall house in the medieval period. The current house was built in the 1730s. To that Georgian house a colonnaded front was added in 1815. The interior feature a family costume collection dating back to the 18th century.

Fursdon stands in attractive parkland with a small formal garden area near the house. Visits of the house are by guided tour only, and will show family portraits, antique and modern furniture, and a museum with exhibits covering Fursdon's long and varied history.
Cadbury, near Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 5JS

About Fursdon
Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Fursdon
Email: admin@fursdon.co.uk
Phone: 01392 860860
Historic Houses Association
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Photo Credit: Roger Cornfoot, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Roundhouse - 8.5 miles from Fursdon Morchard Bishop, Devon Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £270

The Stable - 8.5 miles from Fursdon Morchard Bishop, Devon Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £270

The Stables - 9 miles from Fursdon Clyst Honiton, Devon Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £215

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Nearest Hotels

Bickleigh Castle - 1.6 miles from Fursdon Tiverton, Devon Stay from: £60.00

Thorverton Arms - 1.6 miles from Fursdon Exeter, Devon Stay from: £55.00

Fishermans Cot - 2 miles from Fursdon Bickleigh, Devon Stay from: £16.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Thorverton Arms - 1.6 miles from Fursdon Exeter, Devon From: £50.00

Devon Wine School - 2.8 miles from Fursdon Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon From: £65.00

The Courtyard B&B - 3.7 miles from Fursdon Exeter, Devon From: £210.00

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Tiverton
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Tiverton
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England
EX16 6LU
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