Jean Bartlett Holiday Cottages

A magnificent 20 acre garden established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Many of these plants were first introductions to this country, discovered by the plant hunting descendants of the Countess.

A unique 16 sided 18th century house, with a distinctive interior including a "feather frieze" and shell room, houses an impressive collection of Grand Tour mementoes. There are some stunning views over the Exe Estuary also.

Miniature village, climbing camp, Bigfoot maze, crazy golf, large indoor play complex, nature trail and acres of informal gardens. Special area for the under 5's. Lots to do indoors if bad weather.

A beautifully landscaped, ten acre garden, Burrow Farm Gardens will appeal to both the plantsmen and those seeking a relaxing walk round a tranquil garden with extensive views. It includes a fascinating woodland garden created in an ancient Roman clay pit, and the most recent addition is the millennium rill garden.

Cadhay is a beautiful Elizabethan Manor House built around a central courtyard with luxurious accommodation for up to 22 people and magnificent gardens.

Enjoy the natural historical gardens and fantasy woodland which surround the ancestral home of the Kennaway family.
Escot is a place for people who love Nature - here are paths, trails, vistas, places to picnic, things to enchant and delight, and everywhere beautiful flowers, shrubs and specimen trees.

The Roper family welcome you to Forde Abbey, their unique house surrounded by over 30 acres of world famous gardens. Founded by Cistercian monks over 800 years ago it became one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the country. The Abbey now stands at the heart of a family run estate. Much of the food served in the restaurant is grown in the garden or on the estate.

This fine 18th century house is home to the Paulise de Bush costume collection with over 9,000 outfits. With stunning parkland walks all year round and a delightful hillside garden featuring rhododendrums, magnolias and rare trees it is a spectacular year round treat on the senses.

Stand in one of the lavishly decorated rooms of Knightshayes and soak up the atmosphere of grand Victorian country house life. From the smoking and billiard rooms to the elegant boudoir, the rich interiors are enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
Delight in the outstanding gardens featuring a water lily pool and unusual topiary, fine specimen trees, rare shrubs and delightful seasonal colours. Meander through the grounds on an attractive woodland walk.

One of the most popular garden centres in the South West, Otter Nurseries is the ideal place whatever the weather. With over 2 acres under cover offering thousands of quality plants, home and leisure goods and a restaurant serving freshly prepared meals and snacks all made using the best fresh local ingredients, it's a perfect place for convenient and relaxed out of town shopping.

The main family house is Elizabethan, with an adjacent Mediaeval Hall House, 6 acres of gardens with lawns, borders and woodland.

Ride on the Beer Heights Light Railway, model railway exhibition, play area, crazy golf and fitness trail.

Plantagenet Manor House, with the Great Kitchen which has, it is believed, the largest open fireplace in the country. Limited opening hours.

83 acres of exotic trees and shrubs and a collection of ornamental and rare breed domestic waterfowl. Limited opening hours.