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Historic houses and general interest museums are abundant. The Cobbaton
Combat Collection started as a hobby and is now an exceptional museum. The
Lynmouth Flood exhibition is very interesting. At Fremington Quay, there is an
RSPB viewing area and a beach which accepts dogs.Castles, Houses and Gardens
There
are more than 120 Devon gardens to explore, in aid of charities supported by The
National Gardens Scheme. Those closest to the North Devon coast include the
following:
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Arlington Court (National Trust property) near Barnstaple. Rolling
parkland, terraced Victoria Garden, fine specimen trees.
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Chambercombe Manor,
Ilfracombe
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Clovelly Court Gardens, near Bideford
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Docton Mill & Gardens, near Hartland
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Dunster Castle, near Minehead
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Hartland Abbey and Gardens
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Heddon Hall at Parracombe, 4 acres on edge of Exmoor.
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The
Gate House near Lee offers 2.25 acres with stream and range of habitats
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Knightshayes Court,
near Tiverton, National Trust
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Marwood
Hill Gardens near
Barnstaple.
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Tapeley Park,
Instow
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Watermouth Castle
at Watermouth Cove
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Watersmeet, near Lynmouth [wonderful for walks - dogs permitted]
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Westcott Barton, near Barnstaple. 2-acre valley garden with stream, bridge
and bluebell wood.
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Above: Powderham
Castle near Exeter
Above: There are many gardens to visit, including RHS and NT properties,
many of which have their own cafes and restaurants
Above: Hartland Abbey
and Gardens
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