Historic Houses in Devon
Enjoy a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous of bygone days in Devon's historic houses; there are plenty to choose from! Wander round their beautiful gardens and spacious grounds for stunning views and an escape from everyday life.
Regency Arlington Court is crowded with the family treasures, plus a terrific collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Elegant Georgian Saltram, with its fine Adam interiors, has wonderful paintings and delicate plasterwork ceilings. Gracious Killerton House boasts a splendid costume collection of over 9000 outfits.
The home of the Earls of Devon for over 600 years, Powderham Castle's roots are deep in the past. Buckland Abbey, once a Cistercian abbey, is famed for its association with Sir Francis Drake, who bought it from Sir Richard Grenville.
For a hint of eccentricity, visit A La Ronde, a 16-sided 18th century house built specially for two cousins. If your taste runs to the truly magnificent, then Oldway Mansion is not to be missed. This enormous house was enlarged in the 19th century by the Singer family of sewing machine fame into an imitation of the Palace of Versailles.
Here are a few other historic houses around Devon:
Fursdon House
Location>Exeter
Historic manor house, gardens and coach house tea rooms in lovely setting with stunning countryside views. Guided tours of the house showing the 750 year family history and museum. the rooms you see date from different periods in history - medieval
The Merchants House
Location>Plymouth
The Merchant house is Plymouth's finest example of a 16th century residence. During the 16th century it was home to three Plymouth mayo'rs including privateer William Parker a friend of Sir Francis Drake.
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Location>Torpoint
Restored Tudor mansion house, past home of Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. French, Italian and English formal gardens with temples. Grade I garden. Eight hundred acres of parkland.
Elizabethan House
Location>Plymouth
Sixteenth-century house with carved oak features and period furniture. Owned by Plymouth City Council.
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