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Hartland Abbey(Bideford, Devon, UK) |
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Facilities & Restrictions:Dogs allowed, Car park |
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    |
Location:OS Ref. SS240 249. 15 m W of Bideford, 15m N Bude off A39 between Hartland & Hartland Quay Contact:
Address: Hartland, Phone: +44(0)1237 441 264 Management:Management: The Administrator Admissions:
Opening times:OpeningTimes: May - Sept: Wed, Thur, Sun & BHs, plus Tues in Jul & Aug, 2 - 5.30pm Nearest:City: Bideford |
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