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National Trust Properties
The English Riviera is the ideal base for a holiday in South Devon, surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline, and towns full of character. In and around the resort you’ll find a number of National Trust properties, ranging from castles to country homes, providing the perfect day out for all ages.
Nestled in woodland on the banks of the River Dart stands Greenway, once the holiday home of Agatha Christie. The property has been lovingly restored to reflect the home as it was in the 1950s, and boasts a stunning wild garden complete with battery and boat house. Parking is limited and must be pre-booked – but by far the best ways to get to Greenway are by boat or Agatha Christie Bus.
Compton Castle, the ancestral home of the Gilbert family for almost 600 years, sits in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards. This medieval fortress was once home to Elizabethan adventurer and explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert, half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
At Kingswear, beyond Brixham, lies Coleton Fishacre, a remnant of the lively Jazz Age. With an Arts and Crafts exterior, an elegant Art Deco interior, and stunning gardens, this country home was built in 1926 for the D’Oyly Carte family, patrons of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.
Just outside of the resort in the town of Newton Abbot you’ll also find Bradley Manor, a fascinating medieval manor house. And don’t forget those National Properties further afield – day trips are easily made to Dartmoor and Cornwall from South Devon’s beautiful bay.
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High Cross House
Type
Historic House/Palace
Location
Totnes
One of the country’s greatest Modernist houses - High Cross House at Dartington in Devon – will open under National Trust management in March 2012.
This stunning house in the International Modern style was designed by Swiss-American architect Wil
National Trust - Compton Castle
Type
Castle/Fort
Location
Marldon, Paignton
A rare survivor, this medieval fortress is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Elizabethan explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
National Trust - Bradley Manor
Type
Historic House/Palace
Location
Newton Abbot
Unspoilt and fascinating medieval manor house, still a relaxed family home, in a green haven of riverside meadows and woodland.
Greenway Halt
Type
Sub-Attraction
Location
Brixham
NEW FOR 2012 - Greenway Halt
Step back in time to the 1950’s when steam trains were the way to travel…..
If you are interested in visiting Greenway House and Garden, you can now arrive by steam train! Greenway Halt is a brand new stop on our routeGreenway
Type
Historic House/Palace
Location
Brixham
This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family.
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre
Type
Historic House/Palace
Location
Kingswear, Dartmouth
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family. You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds.
