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A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts and Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors

Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family.

You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley.

This most evocative of country homes, built in the Arts & Crafts style, is imbued with 1920s' elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections.

Note: narrow busy approach lane, reversing required - especially around busiest time of 1 - 2.30pm.

What's on?

Jazz club

Local jazz trio Art Deco Music performing in Café Coleton © Art Deco Music

On the first Friday of every month a fantastic local jazz band, Art Deco Music, strike up the 1920s tunes i...

The Mikado

Local jazz trio Art Deco Music performing in Café Coleton © Chris Watts

In July the garden will be transported to Japan for a performance of The Mikado. This wonderful Gilbert and...

Sketching day

Using flowers in the garden for inspiration © Chris Watts

Enjoy the tranquillity and take artistic inspiration from the gardens at Coleton Fishacre.

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