An historic house lived in by
the family who have owned it and
shared their history with it for over 500 years; a tranquil garden in an idyllic setting -
all combine to give you a day out with a difference! We invite you to come and share it
all with us.
In its peaceful East Devon valley, this historic stone house is set
in about 6 acres of varied gardens. Gardens in which to relax, to wander round corners, to
gaze at the views, to sit and watch the birds. A sun baked terrace, shady woodland, lawns
and borders – something for everyone.
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The family house is
principally Elizabethan. The resident members of the family, Stephen and
Stella Huyshe-Shires, provide guided tours, showing a wealth of
period interior features as well as an adjacent mediaeval hall house. You will see rooms
that are lived in, and hear first hand not only about the history, but of the delights, the
difficulties and the unexpected aspects of living in and maintaining an historic house.
You may even meet the two resident cats, Timothy and Tuppence (the white
one)!
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