Buckland Abbey Houses
Buckland Abbey is a 700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville.
Tucked away in its own secluded valley above the River Tavy, Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville, and contains much interesting memorabilia from their time. There are exhibitions on Buckland's history as well as a magnificent monastic barn, delightful estate walks and craft workshops. Recent developments include new interpretive exhibitions and displays, a hand-crafted plasterwork ceiling in the Drake Chamber and the creation of an Elizabethan garden.
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AddressBuckland Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Devon, PL20 6EY
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Tregona
Located in Buckland Monachorum, this holiday home is set 43 km from Torquay. The unit is 14 km from Plymouth. Exeter is 49 km from Tregona, while Tavistock is 6 km away.
Lady Modyford Hall
Lady Modyford Hall is a holiday home located in Buckland Monachorum in the Devon Region and is 43 km from Torquay. The unit is 14 km from Plymouth. Exeter is 49 km from Lady Modyford Hall, while Tavistock is 6 km away.
The Rosemont
Overlooking the village green, this classic Edwardian house is just 15 minutes drive from the coast at Plymouth. With free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, it is just 20 minutes drive from the market town of Tavistock..
Overcombe House
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, this environmentally-led and ethical guest house offers a friendly welcome and well-equipped, comfortable en suite rooms..
Magpie's Nest
Magpies Nest is a holiday home situated in Horrabridge in the Devon Region and is 42 km from Torquay. The unit is 16 km from Plymouth. The kitchen is equipped with an oven.
The Old School House
The Old School offers luxurious and comfortable surroundings with many of the services of a small hotel or country house. Built in 1875, many of the buildings historic features such as the exposed beams and bell tower have been retained..
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