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Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Italian GardenLaid out in c.1735, it is reputedly to a design by Versailles landscaper…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of exquisite award winning gardens. In the peaceful solitude of its secluded position it…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

Fine 18th‐century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate.Built for the Acland family in 1778, the house is furnished as a comfortable home. The Paulise de Bush collection of 18th‐ to 20th‐century costume is displayed in period rooms. There is an introductory exhibition in the stable courtyard,…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection.Begun in 1869, Knightshayes is a rare survival of the work of designer William Burges. The interiors combine medieval romanticism with lavish Victorian decoration, and the smoking and billiard rooms, elegant boudoir and drawing room all…
Distance: 14.8 miles away

Pecorama is the home of the famous Beer Heights Light Railway. Miniature steam and diesel locomotives pull passenger carrying trains over a scenic mile long route. Also location for the Peco model railway exhibition and shop. The grounds also feature the spectacular Peco Millennium Celebration Garden, completed in…
Distance: 8.9 miles away