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This is a complex of high-quality craft and gift shops and Garden Centre. There is an excellent delicatessen, a "Cranks" health food restaurant, a kitchen shop and a lovely display of glass etc.
Tel : (01803) 866780
Keen gardeners may want to see what is now a new National Garden. This RHS garden of forty acres is set in the Torridge Valley and incorporates a lake, arboretum and formal gardens.
Tel : (01805) 624067
This lush stream-fed garden that slopes down to the sea was originally created by Lady Dorothy D'oyly Carte of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. Many of the unusual trees and shrubs can only usually be found in conservatories, but thrive here because of the mild climate. Open - gardens - during March, Sundays only. Also House April to November, Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sun and Bank Hol Mondays. Ring for details
Tel: (01803) 752466
This National Trust House and Garden is often mentioned by guests as being worth a visit. It is an elegant Edwardian House which was owned by a scientist, one Otto Overbeck The gardens have spectacular views over the Salcombe Estuary and have many rare plants, trees and shrubs. Gardens are open all year daily. The Museum from April to the end July.
Tel : (01548) 842893
A George II Mansion complete with original contents and landscaped park. Magnificent staterooms by Robert Adam, exquisite plasterwork and fine period furniture. Superb garden with orangery and follies. A National Trust House.
Tel : (01752) 336546
A beautiful extensive estate owned by the National Trust. Lovely gardens famous for stunning displays of rhodedendrons, magnolias, herbaceous borders and rare trees from all over the world. Open mid March to September but not Tuesdays (or Mondays in March), Tel : (01392) 881345
A National Trust property designed by William Burges combining medieval romanticism with lavish Victorian decoration. There is also a celebrated garden.
Tel : (01884) 254665
National Trust property of ancient manor, formal gardens, mill, quay and a variety of woodland walks and historical features.
Tel : (01579) 351346 or information line on (01579) 352739.
According to the National Trust, this is one of the most fascinating late 19th century houses in England. There is also a wonderful garden with magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias. There are 49 rooms open to visitors, who should allow at least one and a half hours to tour the house. The car park is 600m from the house.
Tel : (01208) 73320
Guests enthuse about this garden. It is about 8 acres and people have said it is quite wonderful, certainly as good as most gardens of national standing.
Tel : (01822) 854769
A small Medieval Manor House set in woodlands and meadows. Still lived in by the Woolner family who gave it to The National Trust in 1938. There are no loos or refreshments.
Tel : (01626) 354513
This is an eighteenth century National Trust House and Gardens.
Tel : (01392) 881345A
This is a fascinating 16 sided house completed in 1796 for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter. After a tour of Europe they were inspired by the design of San Vitale's church in Ravenna. The house also contains a special collection of articles they brought back with them. There is a feather frieze, and a gallery encrusted with shells, but these now have to be seen on closed circuit television in order to avoid damage to them.
Tel : (01395) 265514
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