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Historic Houses in or near Plymouth, such as Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park and Saltram House are listed below. Plymouth is the vibrant capital of Devon and is a blend of a thriving modern city with an historic seafaring port. A great place to find peace and quiet or to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the superb entertainment on offer. Plenty of restaurants, pubs and accommodation choices. A visit to the Plymouth Dome is a must, taking you on a journey through the past, present and future.

Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park

Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall

Cremyll, Torpoint 2.0 miles away

Mount Edgcumbe was built by Sir Richard Edgcumbe of Cotehele in his deer park in 1547-53. The house was destroyed in 1941 during the Blitz on Plymouth and was restored by Adrian Gilbert Scott in 1958, on the instructions of the 6th Earl. Now... more

Saltram House

Saltram House, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon

Plympton, Plymouth 2.7 miles away

Saltram House is a remarkable Georgian mansion that features some of Robert Adam´s finest rooms. There are exquisite plasterwork ceilings and some rooms are decorated with original 18th century Chinese wallpaper. The fine collection of paintings... more

Antony

Antony, Torpoint, Plymouth, Cornwall

Torpoint, Plymouth 3.9 miles away

If you’ve ever seen Tim Burton’s movie Alice In Wonderland, the enigmatically named Antony will seem rather familiar – it provided the setting whilst Johnny Depp’s off the wall Mad Hatter’s Tea Party was all filmed in the grounds. This early 18th... more

Port Eliot

Port Eliot, Estate Office, Saltash, Cornwall

Estate Office, St Germans, Saltash 7.6 miles away

Port Eliot is an ancient hidden gem, set in a stunning fairy tale grounds which nestles beside a secret estuary in South East Cornwall. An award winning attraction, it has the rare distinction of being a Grade I Listed house, park and garden. This is... more

Buckland Abbey

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon

Yelverton 7.7 miles away

Buckland Abbey was originally a small but influential 13th century Cistercian monastery and the former home of Sir Francis Drake. It contains interesting memorabilia of his travels and adventures, and exhibitions of seven centuries of history at... more

Cotehele

Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall

St Dominick, Saltash 9.4 miles away

Set in the heart of this riverside estate, Cotehele was mainly built between 1485 and 1627 and was the home of the Edgcumbe family for centuries. It is built of local granite, slate and sandstone. The interior, unlit by electricity, holds a... more

Lanhydrock

Lanhydrock, Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall

Lanhydrock, Bodmin 25.1 miles away

Lanhydrock was originally a 17th century house which was almost totally destroyed in 1881 and is now one of the most fascinating late 19th century houses in England. Although the gatehouse and north wing survived, the rest of the house was rebuilt.... more

Castle Drogo

Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon

Drewsteignton, Exeter 26.7 miles away

Castle Drogo was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and built of granite in the early 20th century for millionaire Julius Drewe. The interior includes family portraits, oak fittings and furniture by Lutyens. The library and billiards room contain... more

Pencarrow

Pencarrow, Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall

Washaway, Bodmin 29.3 miles away

You can’t beat an English country house for history and character and the gorgeous Georgian confection known as Pencarrow at the foot of the valley between Bodmin and Wadebridge is no exception. The home of the Molesworth family (as any fule kno –... more

Prideaux Place

Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall

Padstow 37.4 miles away

Prideaux Place, situated above the port of Padstow, has been the home of the Prideaux-Brune family for over 400 years. It is a mixture of Elizabethan, Georgian and Regency Gothic. Fine paintings and furniture are on display including two exotic... more

A La Ronde

A La Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon

Summer Lane, Exmouth 37.5 miles away

Wonderfully quirky A La Ronde in Devon is a sixteen-sided house constructed in the late 18th century on the instructions of two rather eccentric cousins Jane and Mary Parminter. Jane and Mary had just completed a Grand Tour of Europe and many believe... more

Trerice

Trerice, Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall

Kestle Mill, Newquay 39.5 miles away

Trerice is a small Elizabethan manor house in a secluded setting. The highlight of the interior is the magnificient great chamber with its barrel ceiling. It houses fine fireplaces, oak and walnut furniture, interesting clocks, needlework and Stuart... more

Killerton House

Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon

Broadclyst, Exeter 42.0 miles away

Killerton House was rebuilt in 1778 for the Acland family, to the design of John Johnson. Alterations to the original house were made later, which included, a rear extension and new side entrance. It houses the Paulise de Bush collection of 18th to... more

Hartland Abbey

Hartland Abbey, Hartland, Bideford, Devon

Hartland, Bideford 46.3 miles away

Hartland Abbey was built 1157, and was remodelled in Gothic style in the 18th century. It was given by Henry VIII to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar, whose descendants still live here. Fascinating collections of furniture, porcelain and paintings are... more

Tiverton Castle

Tiverton Castle, Tiverton, Devon

Tiverton 46.8 miles away

Originally built by order of Henry I in 1106, Tiverton Castle was then rebuilt in the 13th/14th centuries and altered down the ages. It is part Grade I Listed and part Scheduled Ancient Monument. Fascinating history. Once home of the poweful medieval... more

Knightshayes Court

Knightshayes Court, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon

Bolham, Tiverton 48.2 miles away

Knightshayes Court, designed by William Burges, is a gothic Victorian building dating from 1869, and a rare survival of his work. The house is entered under a carved porch by Thomas Nicholls. Much of the decoration was by J G Crace, with his... more

Arlington Court

Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon

Arlington, Barnstaple 54.1 miles away

There’s an awful lot more to Arlington Court near Barnstaple in Devon than grand fireplaces and lovely architecture. This country house, a bold example of 19th century Green Revivalism, is stuffed with fascinating objects, thanks to the tendency of... more

Godolphin House

Godolphin House, Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall

Godolphin Cross, Helston 55.7 miles away

Godolphin House, a privately owned Tudor and Stuart Grade I mansion was begun in the 14th century, with additions made in later centuries - by the end of the 17th century there were over 100 rooms. The Godolphin family wealth came from the tin... more

St Michael´s Mount

St Michael´s Mount, Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall

Marazion, Penzance 61.2 miles away

St Michael´s Mount can be approached by a causeway at low tide and ferry at high tide, was originally the site of a Benedictine priory dating back to the 12th century. After the Civil War it was acquired by the St Aubyn family who still live in the... more

Forde Abbey & Gardens

Forde Abbey & Gardens, Chard, Dorset

Chard 63.3 miles away

Forde Abbey was a Cistercian monastery, founded mid-12th century, and has been a private home since 1543. The buildings seen today almost all existed when the monks departed. The interior was substantially remodelled in 1649-58 by Edmund Prideaux,... more

Dunster Castle

Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset

Dunster, Minehead 63.9 miles away

Originally built in Norman times, Dunster Castle was remodelled in the late 19th century for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. Only the 13th century gatehouse has survived from the original building. During the civil war soldiers... more

Montacute House

Montacute House, Montacute, Yeovil, Somerset

Montacute, Yeovil 74.6 miles away

Montacute House is an Elizabethan house adorned with elegant chimneys, carved parapets, heraldic glass and other Renaissance features. The magnificent state rooms include the Long Gallery which is the largest of its type in Britain, and is full of... more

Lytes Cary Manor

Lytes Cary Manor, Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset

Charlton Mackrell, Somerton 79.4 miles away

Lytes Cary Manor is a small medieval manor house, originally built by Thomas Lyte, was rescued from decay in the 20th century by Sir Walter Jenner. The Great Hall is open to the roof with an unusual Gothic arch that leads to the small dining area... more

Sherborne Castle

Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset

New Road, Sherborne 82.3 miles away

Sherborne Castle is an historic country house, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and extended by the Digby family whose stately home it has been since 1617. The rooms are a variety of styles from Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian to Victorian. Prince... more

Athelhampton House & Gardens

Athelhampton House & Gardens, Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset

Athelhampton, Dorchester 84.1 miles away

With a lineage stretching back to the 1400s, it’s not surprising that a walk around Althelhampton House in Dorset is a living history lesson. Its Great Hall is its centrepiece, built in 1485 as the main accommodation for the house’s inhabitants and... more

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff

Castle Street, Cardiff 87.6 miles away

When an attraction is steeped in history it can sometimes seem a little daunting getting to grips with it all. But the curators at Cardiff Castle have done an excellent job in bringing 2,000 years of fighting, defending, merrymaking and grand living... more

The Bishop´s Palace and Gardens

The Bishop´s Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset

Wells 87.9 miles away

The Bishop´s Palace and Gardens lies in the heart of Wells, within very easy access of the market place and cathedral. Enter the moated and fortified grounds from the gatehouse and discover the splendour of the beautiful medieval Palace. Behind the... more

Clevedon Court

Clevedon Court, Tickenham Road, Clevedon, Bath & Northeast Somerset

Tickenham Road, Clevedon 93.8 miles away

Clevedon Court is an outstanding 14th century manor house with parts of a massive 13th century Tower and Great Hall and much of the original building still evident. It has been home to the Elton Family since 1709. A large amount of the interior was... more

Stourhead House

Stourhead House, Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire

Stourton, Warminster 94.9 miles away

Stourhead House is a Palladian mansion built in the 1720s, which was home to the Hoare family, who are the owners of Britain´s only surviving private bank. The entrance hall has a large collection of Hoare family portraits. The interior includes an... more

Sausmarez Manor

Sausmarez Manor, St Martin, Guernsey

St Martin, Guernsey 95.4 miles away

Sausmarez Manor is an historic house lived in by descendents of Seigneurs going back to the early 13th century. Over the generations the family have been explorers, diplomats, admirals and generals who have all left their mark. The facade was built... more

Tredegar House

Tredegar House, Coedkernew, Newport (Gwent), Newport

Coedkernew, Newport (Gwent) 95.8 miles away

Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late 17th century houses in the whole of the British Isles. For over 500 years it was home to one of the greatest Welsh families, the Morgan’s, later Lords... more

Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bath & Northeast Somerset

Wraxall 96.9 miles away

Tyntesfield is a spectacular Victorian country house, remodelled by John Norton in 1864 for William Gibbs. It is an extraordinary Gothic Revival, with extravagant towers and turrets. The original interior is still intact with an unrivalled collection... more

Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Wimborne Minster 97.8 miles away

Kingston Lacy is a 17th century house that was the home of the Bankes family for over 300 years, and replaced the ruined family seat at Corfe Castle. The house contains an outstanding collection of paintings and other works of art including work by... more

Longleat House

Longleat House, Warminster, Wiltshire

Warminster 99.6 miles away

Nestling within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, Longleat, built by Sir John Thynne, is one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. On display are priceless collections of furniture and paintings, including works... more

Picton Castle

Picton Castle, Rhos, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Rhos, Haverfordwest 103.1 miles away

A beautiful hybrid, Picton Castle consists of a 13th century castle with splendid Georgian wing added in 1790s. Guided tours span nearly 800 years, starting in the medieval castle, elegantly remodelled with plaster and fireplaces by Sir Henry Cheere,... more

No. 1 Royal Crescent

No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset

Bath 105.0 miles away

Number One Royal Crescent was the first house to be built in John Wood´s masterpiece of Palladian architecture. The magnificently restored town house creates a wonderfully vital picture of fashionable life in 18th century Bath. Each room is an... more

Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, Bath, Gloucestershire

Bath 109.3 miles away

Dyrham Park is a 17th century mansion built in the baroque style between 1692 and 1704 for William Blathwayt, Secretary of State to William III. The rooms have changed little since they were furnished by Blathwayt. Due to his royal connections, the... more

Breamore House & Countryside Museum

Breamore House & Countryside Museum, Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Breamore, Fordingbridge 111.9 miles away

Breamore House is set above the village of Breamore on the edge of the New Forest and was completed in 1583 by the Dodington family. It was purchased in the early 18th century by Sir Edward Hulse, Physician in Ordinary at the Court of Queen Anne,... more

Wilton House

Wilton House, The Estate Office, Salisbury, Wiltshire

The Estate Office, Wilton, Salisbury 111.9 miles away

Wilton House has been the ancestral home of the Earls of Pembroke for 450 years and was rebuilt, after a fire in 1647, by Inigo Jones and John Webb. There were further alterations by James Wyatt in 1801. The magnificent 17th century state rooms... more

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral, 33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire

33 The Close, Salisbury 113.9 miles away

Salisbury Cathedral: Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain´s finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set within eight acres of lawn and surrounded by historic buildings and museums within the... more

Mompesson House

Mompesson House, The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire

The Close, Salisbury 113.9 miles away

Mompesson House, an elegant and spacious 18th century house in Cathedral Close, was built for Charles Mompesson in 1701. It has magnificent plasterwork, a fine oak staircase and good quality period furniture. The house also contains the Turnbull... more

Lacock Abbey

Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire

Lacock, Chippenham 114.7 miles away

Lacock Abbey was founded in 1232 and converted into a country house in the mid-16th century, the cloisters and monastic rooms of the Abbey have survived largely intact. On the closure of the monastery it passed to William Sharington. The Strong Room... more

Hamptworth Lodge

Hamptworth Lodge, Hamptworth, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Hamptworth, Landford, Salisbury 116.6 miles away

Hamptworth Lodge is a Grade II Jacobean style manor house, built by Harold Moffatt with the help of architect Guy Dawber, on the site of the original house. Most of the furniture and interior woodwork is by Moffatt. The heart of the house is the... more

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Berkeley 117.5 miles away

They don’t come much more historic than Berkeley Castle. This Gloucestershire landmark has played host to Francis Drake, Elizabeth I and a succession of other royalty as well as being celebrated by Shakespeare and the scene of Edward II’s murder back... more

Hamptonne

Hamptonne, Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence, Jersey

Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence 118.0 miles away

Set in the heart of St Lawrence, let Hamptonne Country Life Museum transport you back to 17th century rural life. Explore the cluster of restored farmhouses, and outbuildings, follow a nature trail and feed the resident farm animals. Watch local... more

Bowood House & Gardens

Bowood House & Gardens, Estate Office, Calne, Wiltshire

Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 118.3 miles away

Bowood House, the family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, was built during the 18th century, to the designs of Henry Keene and Robert Adam. The Chapel and famous Italianate terraced gardens were added in the 19th century. The... more

Elizabeth Castle

Elizabeth Castle, St Aubin's Bay, St Helier, Jersey

St Aubin's Bay, St Helier 121.3 miles away

Built on a rocky islet in St Aubin's Bay, Elizabeth Castle has watched over Jersey’s main seaway for more than 300 years. At low tide you can walk out along the causeway or, if you want to experience a different way to travel, catch the amphibious... more

Palace House & Beaulieu Abbey

Palace House & Beaulieu Abbey, John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Hampshire

John Montagu Building, Beaulieu 122.5 miles away

Palace House, once the Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, is the family home of Lord Montagu since 1538. The house contains splendid rooms full of fine portraits, pictures, furniture, photographs and many treasures collected by past generations from... more

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate, Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire

Mottisfont, Romsey 123.6 miles away

Mottisfont Abbey is a 12th century Augustinian priory which was converted into a private house after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and still contains the spring or `font´ from which its name is derived, and the cellarium from the old priory. The... more

Mont Orgueil Castle

Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey, St Martin, Jersey

Gorey, St Martin 123.6 miles away

Mont Orgueil Castle has cast its imposing shadow over the beautiful fishing port of Gorey for more than 600 years. One of the finest examples of a medieval fortress in existence, Mont Orgueil has witnessed many of the key events that have shaped... more

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