A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all - spanning the fashions of the past 200 years. The gardens are the star of the show at Killerton. Beautiful all year round, they put on a wonderful display of rhododendrons and magnolias, set against the backdrop of Devon's rolling countryside. Open-air theatre is hosted here during the summer.
The impressive triangular tower is a landmark of the Devon skyline, visible for miles around. Near to the walking trails at Haldon Forest Park.
Set in farmland and orchards, this little hamlet of buildings embodies the pastoral Devon of yesteryear. The water-powered corn mill sits by the River Clyst near the thatched Budlake Old Post Office, which served as village post office until 1950. Today, roses and herbs grow in the cottage garden. The timbers in the intriguing 'Maker's' medieval cob cottage and blacksmith's workshop are still soot-blackened from years of cottage industry. Amble a while and soak up some of Devon's history.
'Exeter has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 3 near Exeter. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
20 February 2014
A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all - spanning the fashions of the past 200 years. The gardens are the star of the show at Killerton. Beautiful all year round, they put on a wonderful display of rhododendrons and magnolias, set against the backdrop of Devon's rolling countryside. Open-air theatre is hosted here during the summer.
The impressive triangular tower is a landmark of the Devon skyline, visible for miles around. Near to the walking trails at Haldon Forest Park.
Set in farmland and orchards, this little hamlet of buildings embodies the pastoral Devon of yesteryear. The water-powered corn mill sits by the River Clyst near the thatched Budlake Old Post Office, which served as village post office until 1950. Today, roses and herbs grow in the cottage garden. The timbers in the intriguing 'Maker's' medieval cob cottage and blacksmith's workshop are still soot-blackened from years of cottage industry. Amble a while and soak up some of Devon's history.