Hartland Abbey

Cathedrals, Churches & Chapels & Abbeys

Only 1 mile's walk from a spectacular Atlantic Cove

Founded as an Augustinian Monastery in 1157 in a beautiful valley only 1 mile's walk from a spectacular Atlantic Cove, the Abbey was given by Henry VIII in 1539 to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar, whose descendants live here today. Remodelled in the 18th & 19th century, it contains spectacular architecture and murals. Important paintings, furniture, porcelain collected over generations. Documents from 1160. Victorian and Edwardian photographs. Museum. Dairy. Recently discovered Victorian fernery and paths by Jekyll lead to shrub and walled gardens of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, tender and rare plants inc. echium pinanana. Peacocks, donkeys and Jacob's sheep in the park. Historic Houses Association Member. Opening Times: May - Sept (including Easter Sun/Mon): Wed, Thur, Sun & BHs, plus Tues in Jul & Aug, 2 - 5.30pm