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.
 | Killerton House An eighteenth century house with a hillside garden. There are fine lawns and views of Dartmoor... Read More >> |
 | 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… Read More >> |
 | 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... Read More >> |
 | Totnes Guildhall Totnes Guildhall is a 16th century Tudor historic guildhall, magistrate's court, and prison, in the town of Totnes, south Devon... Read More >> |
 | Haldon Belvedere Folly built in c1788. Fine plasterwork & mahogany floors, fine views through 360 degrees of Devon countryside. Roof open to the public. Read More >> |
 | Greenway, National Trust An extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and popular crime writer Agatha Christie … Read More >> |
 | 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.... Read More >> |
 | 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... Read More >> |
 | 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… Read More >> |
 | Coleton Fishacre Arts and Crafts style house with elegant Art-Deco influenced interior, set amid gardens in a spectacular coastal setting.... Read More >> |
 | 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... Read More >> |
 | 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... Read More >> |
 | Berry Pomeroy Castle, English Heritage The castle, now a romantic ruin, is reputed to be one of the most haunted in the British Isles... Read More >> |
 | Dartmouth Castle Picturesquely-sited fortress. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the port of Dartmouth.... Read More >> |
 | 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... Read More >> |
 | 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.... Read More >> |
 | Totnes Castle Totnes Castle is one of the best preserved examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle in England... Read More >> |
 | Saltram House Magnificent Georgian house, overlooking the Plym estuary, with gardens and a deer park that dates from the 18th century... Read More >> |
