Knightshayes Court, Tiverton, Devon
Knightshayes Court, designed by William Burges, in 1869. Built for Sir John Heathcote-Amory, who made his money from lace. The interiors - with painted ceilings and wall stenciling - are a medieval feel with Victorian overtones that added up to a Victorian country house. The National Trust is so good at re-creating the original atmosphere of such houses.
The garden is well known in its own right. It offers intricate topiary, a water lily pool, and a collection of rare shrubs. There are also woodland walks through the grounds.
open April 1 to Oct 31
11 to 5.30 (4.30 in October)
closed Fridays (and also Fridays in October)
Knightshayes Court, Tiverton, Devon
Bolham
Tiverton
Devon EX1 7RQ
tel 01884 254 665
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday, 10-May-2008 22:10:06 BST
Eastacott Barton, Umberleigh
EX37 9AJ
Tel: 01769 540545
E-mail: stay@eastacott.com
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