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Historic Houses

Visit the finest historic houses, castles and stately homes in South Devon including A la Ronde, Torre Abbey, Powderham Castle, Saltram House, and Castle Drogo.

The National Trust has more properties in Devon than in any other county, including Coleton Fishacre, an arts and crafts gem that belonged to Richard D’Oyly Carte, Greenway – crime writer Agatha Christie’s holiday retreat – and the beautiful little manor house of Bradley near Newton Abbot.

Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon, Historic House

Torre Abbey


Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay. It was once the most important Abbey of its kind in England. Visitors can explore the most ancient parts...
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Powderham Castle, Historic House

Powderham Castle


Located in a beautiful deer park setting beside the Exe estuary, just a stone’s throw from the historic cathedral city of Exeter…
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A La Ronde, National Trust, Historic House

A La Ronde


A la Ronde is a unique 16-sided house, built on the instructions of cousins Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from…
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Greenway, National Trust, Historic House, Agatha Christie holiday home

Greenway, National Trust


An extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and popular crime writer Agatha Christie …
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Castle Drogo, National Trust, Historic House

Castle Drogo, National Trust


Castle Drogo was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and built of granite in the early 20th century for millionaire Julius Drewe...
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Berry Pomeroy Castle, English Heritage, Historic Building, Devon

Berry Pomeroy Castle, English Heritage


The castle, now a romantic ruin, is reputed to be one of the most haunted in the British Isles...
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Kirkham House, English Heritage, Historic Building, Devon

Kirkham House, Paignton


A complete medieval house in a backstreet where the only other traces of the old Paignton are in the intricate road layout....
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Dartmouth Castle, English Heritage, Historic Building, Devon

Dartmouth Castle


Picturesquely-sited fortress. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the port of Dartmouth....
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Totnes Castle, English Heritage, Historic Building, Devon

Totnes Castle


Totnes Castle is one of the best preserved examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle in England...
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Saltram House, National Trust, Historic House & Gardens, Devon

Saltram House


Magnificent Georgian house, overlooking the Plym estuary, with gardens and a deer park that dates from the 18th century...
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Killerton House, National Trust, Historic House & Gardens, Devon

Killerton House


An eighteenth century house with a hillside garden. There are fine lawns and views of Dartmoor...
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Coleton Fishacre, National Trust, Historic House & Gardens, Devon

Coleton Fishacre


Arts and Crafts style house with elegant Art-Deco influenced interior, set amid gardens in a spectacular coastal setting....
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Compton Castle, National Trust, Historic House, Devon

Compton Castle, National Trust


Originally built in the 14th century, Compton Castle is a fortified manor house. The Old Kitchen offers a unique insight into medieval domestic life....
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Buckfast Abbey, Historic House, Devon

Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh


Buckfast Abbey was founded in the 11th century by King Canute, the Abbey has a fascinating history and is now an active Benedictine Monastery...
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Ugbrooke House & Park, Devon, Historic House

Ugbrooke House & Park


Ugbrooke House and Park, is set in a tranquil Devon valley landscaped by Capability Brown. It has a history covering 900 years...
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Totnes Guildhall, Devon, Historic Building, Devon

Totnes Guildhall


Totnes Guildhall is a 16th century Tudor historic guildhall, magistrate's court, and prison, in the town of Totnes, south Devon...
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Haldon Belvedere, Historic Building, Devon

Haldon Belvedere


Folly built in c1788. Fine plasterwork & mahogany floors, fine views through 360 degrees of Devon countryside. Roof open to the public.
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Oldway Mansion, Historic Building, Devon

Oldway Mansion, Paignton


Large house & gardens, built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875) in the style of the Palace of Versailles...
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