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Historic Houses in Devon
Here you will find stately homes and other fine residences. You might also enjoy our list of historic buildings, such as half-timbered houses, guildhalls, medieval schools, deserted villages, and all the other wonderful historic remnants that dot the landscape of Devon.
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A La Ronde
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An unusual 16 sided house built by two cousins, ane and Mary Parminter, in 1796. The cousins were inspired by a grand tour to the continent, and created this striking houe looking out over the Exe estuary. The interios contain mementoes collected by the two women, and feature unusual decor, including a 'featherfrieze', and a gallery lined with shells. The latter chamber is so fragile that visitors must view it on closed-circuit television.
Summer Lane,
Exmouth,
Devon,
England, EX8 5BD
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m N Exmouth, on A376
Website: A La Ronde
Email: alaronde@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01395 265 514
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OS Grid SY007 835
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| Arlington Court
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Regency house set in lovely parks and gardens. The interiors feature a fabulous collection of model ships amassed by the eccentric former owner Rosalie Chichester. Arlington hosts a collection of horse drawn carriages, and visitors can enjoy a ride around the estate in a carriage (summer only). Enjoyable woodland and garden walks are dotted with modern sculptures.
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Arlington,
Barnstaple,
Devon,
England, EX31 4LP
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 7 m NE Barnstaple, on A39
Website: Arlington Court
Email: arlingtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01271 850 296
Fax: 01271 851 108
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OS Grid SS614404
Photo Credit: David Ross
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| Buckland Abbey
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The former home of Sir Francis Drake, Buckland Abbey was founded in 1278 by the Cistercian order of monks, the last Cistercian foundation in England. As with most Cistercian foundations, the abbey is located in a secluded location, making it one of the more enjoyable historic houses to visit in Devon. In addition to Drake memorabilia, an Elizabethan garden has been established at Bucklands, plus an aromatic herb garden, and there are enjoyable walks through the secluded estate.
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Yelverton,
Devon,
England, PL20 6EY
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off A386, just S Yelverton
Website: Buckland Abbey
Email: bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01822 853 607
Fax: 01822 855 448
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OS Grid SX489 668
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Cadhay
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A lovely Elizabethan manor acclaimed as one of England's thousand best houses. Cadhay was begun in 1550 by John Haydon, on the site of an older house. To Haydon's house was later added a long gallery, effectively creating a rectangular building around an inner courtyard. The house has been beautifully restored and furnished and now operates as holiday accommodation, but visitors are welcome at regular opening times (see website).
Ottery St Mary,
Devon,
England, EX11 1QT
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: on B3176, 1 m NW Ottery St Mary
Website: Cadhay
Email: jayne@cadhay.org.uk
Phone: 01404 813 511
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OS Grid SY089 963
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| Castle Drogo
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A twentieth century "castle" built by Sir Edward Lutyens to satisfy the aspirations to gentryhood of a successful merchant. Battlements, portcullis, fortified entrance tower, all designed to create a medieval heritage. The foundations are hewn into the rock of the hillside, to the point of having exposed granite in the bathroom. An ode to ambition, but a fascinating place to visit for all that.
Garden: Original design by Gertrude Jekyll. Formal gardens, woodland walks, roses, spring flowers, terraces, yew hedges, herbaceous borders, and more.
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Drewsteignton,
Exeter,
Devon,
England, EX6 6PB
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off A30
Website: Castle Drogo
Email: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01647 433 306
Fax: 01647 433 186
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OS Grid SX723 904
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Chambercombe Manor
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A true treasure of England's past, Chambercombe Manor was built in the 11th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Elizabethan furniture shares the interior with later Victorian decor. Lady Jane Grey is known to have visited the house. Chambercombe is supposedly haunted; in the Victorian period a secret room was discovered, and legend says that a body lay upon a bed in the room.
Chambercombe Lane,
Ilfracombe,
Devon,
England, EX34 9RJ
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off A399
Website: Chambercombe Manor
Phone: 01271 862 624
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OS Grid SS532468
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| Coleton Fishacre House and Garden
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Arts and Crafts style house with an Art Deco interior, surrounded by a fantastic garden. The house was built in 1925 for Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte.
Garden: This garden was only begun in 1925, and the wet Devon climate makes it ideal for plants that like it wet, such as bamboos, mimosa, and subtropicals. Rare trees, walled and terrace gardens, circular pool and stream gardens, scented plants and herbs. Good autumn colours.
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Brownstone Road,
Kingswear,
Dartmouth,
Devon,
England, TQ6 0EQ
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 m E Kingswear
Website: Coleton Fishacre House and Garden
Email: coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01803 752 466
Fax: 01803 753 017
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OS Grid SX908 509
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Compton Castle
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A fantastic fortified manor house, bristling with turrets and parapets, lies in a sheltered valley setting. Compton Castle was built by the Gilbert family, and the same family still inhabits the house today, though now the property is owned by the National Trust. The castle is surrounded by lush gardens, including a period knot garden. Compton Castle was used in the filming of the 1995 film adaptation of Janer Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
Marldon,
Paignton,
Devon,
England, TQ3 1TA
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1½ m N Marldon, signposted from A380
Website: Compton Castle
Email: comptoncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01803 661 906
Fax: 01803 661 900
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OS Grid SX868 649
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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.
Cadbury, near Thorverton Exeter,
Devon,
England, EX5 5JS
Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Fursdon
Email: admin@fursdon.co.uk
Phone: 01392 860860
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OS Grid SS922046
Photo Credit: Roger Cornfoot, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Thatched Cottage
Uffculme
Self catering cottage
Thatched Cottage offers 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite), family bathroom, cloakroom, lounge/diner, kitchen, patio. more >>
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Glimpse-a-View
Appledore
Self catering cottage
This fisherman's cottage, which is a 2 minute walk from the sea front, shops and restaurants, offers 1 double bedroom where you can glimpse … more >>
Sleeps 4
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Quality Hotel Plymouth
The Quality Hotel Plymouth offers superb uninterrupted sea views from its position on the crest of Plymouth Hoe. Its central location offers easy access to the city?s excellent shopping facilities. Couple this with the fully serviced bar, restaurant and breathtaking scenery and you have the perfect base from which to … more >>
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Boringdon Hall Hotel
Boringdon Hall is set in its own grounds perfectly positioned in a quiet location just 5 miles outside of Plymouth and close to the edge of Dartmoor. Every corner of this spectacular Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house is steeped in history and past visitors have included Sir Francis Drake … more >>
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