A Regency house with extensive gardens that is home to a huge collection of period horse drawn carriages, a famous colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats, red deer and peacocks. Carriage rides are available.
A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.
Originally built for Henry I, this castle encompasses 900 years of history. Worth a visit to see the romantic ruins and beautiful walled gardens and you can book a stay through Classic Cottages as there are several cottages and apartments available. Tours can be booked in advance, with limited availability.
This stunning manor house set in 30 acres is a popular venue for wedding receptions. Plan your visit carefully as tours are only available on certain days of the year and booking is essential. Please see their Website for contact details.
A stunning example of an Arts and Crafts house with beautifully restored Edwardian gardens. Plan your visit carefully as tours of the house and gardens only take place a few times a year and places must be booked in advance. Please see their Website for booking details.
In a beautiful setting in the Dartmoor countyside, this is the last remaining water-powered forge in England. Hourly live demonstrations are always fun at this working water-powered forge.
The Fursdon family have lived here since 1259 and the evolution of the house, complete with family stories is all part of the tour which includes the gardens and a woodland walk. Take care when planning your visit as the house is only open on certain days of the year and booking is essential. Please see their Website for further details.
The home of the Fulford family since c1190, this beautiful house is in a lovely setting. Only a handful of tours take place throughout the year so plan your visit carefully. Please see their Website for tour dates and booking details.
Set in stunning countryside, Hartland Abbey has a deer park within which peacocks, donkeys and guinea fowl roam and graze.
Due to re-open after repairs in spring 2022, this stunning town house holds a facinating collection of exhibits spread over three floors. Take a look at the collections and learn about the interesting connection with Australia. Children are welcome and there's a toy room where they can play.
'North Devon has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 12 in North Devon. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
28 August 2023
A Regency house with extensive gardens that is home to a huge collection of period horse drawn carriages, a famous colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats, red deer and peacocks. Carriage rides are available.
27 September 2020
A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.
19 March 2010
Originally built for Henry I, this castle encompasses 900 years of history. Worth a visit to see the romantic ruins and beautiful walled gardens and you can book a stay through Classic Cottages as there are several cottages and apartments available. Tours can be booked in advance, with limited availability.
This stunning manor house set in 30 acres is a popular venue for wedding receptions. Plan your visit carefully as tours are only available on certain days of the year and booking is essential. Please see their Website for contact details.
A stunning example of an Arts and Crafts house with beautifully restored Edwardian gardens. Plan your visit carefully as tours of the house and gardens only take place a few times a year and places must be booked in advance. Please see their Website for booking details.
In a beautiful setting in the Dartmoor countyside, this is the last remaining water-powered forge in England. Hourly live demonstrations are always fun at this working water-powered forge.
The Fursdon family have lived here since 1259 and the evolution of the house, complete with family stories is all part of the tour which includes the gardens and a woodland walk. Take care when planning your visit as the house is only open on certain days of the year and booking is essential. Please see their Website for further details.
The home of the Fulford family since c1190, this beautiful house is in a lovely setting. Only a handful of tours take place throughout the year so plan your visit carefully. Please see their Website for tour dates and booking details.
Set in stunning countryside, Hartland Abbey has a deer park within which peacocks, donkeys and guinea fowl roam and graze.
Due to re-open after repairs in spring 2022, this stunning town house holds a facinating collection of exhibits spread over three floors. Take a look at the collections and learn about the interesting connection with Australia. Children are welcome and there's a toy room where they can play.