Coleton Fishacre

The house is full of a festive party feeling to get you in that Christmas spirit. Dress up in a 1920's party outfit, listen to party music or complete the spotter trail. Outside, wrap up warm and see what wintery things you can tick off the 50 things list.

Christmas nights sparkle and dazzle at the after hours festive event, Coleton Aglow. Follow the magical lights through the garden and inside the house, where a 1920s Christmas party is in full swing.

Whether you’re looking for gifts for family and friends, stocking fillers for the little ones or something for your Secret Santa, why not escape the busy high street this Christmas.  

There's a nip in the air and a crunch of leaves underfoot; autumn is waning and winter is arriving. There's still plenty to see during November and December weekends in this sheltered garden, and the sea views are uninterrupted when the leaves are falling.

Throughout the year we'll be exploring the design of Coleton Fishacre, from architectural details in the house to unique landscaping in the garden.

We've picked five curious features or items from the house at Coleton Fishacre and delved into a little more detail on them.

There's an ongoing leak from the flat roof, so for now the service rooms are currently closed as essential work is taking place. Find out more about the rooms and how they were used.

You can tick spending time in nature and keeping fit off your resolution list; with coast paths and countryside lanes to explore, the English Riviera is the perfect setting for winter walking.

A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone. Come and Trust10 with us.

Tuck into tasty food in the café at Coleton Fishacre. With freshly prepared food and delicious cakes to tempt you, it's clear to see why Café Coleton is award winning. Work has just been completed to create an extended seating area with a retractable roof, so that you can enjoy the best of the weather.

The shop at Coleton Fishacre is a great place to find a range of tempting seasonal and locally sourced treats, with all profits made going back into the conservation of Coleton Fishacre. Perfect for picking up a gift or indulging in a little retail therapy.

Judith Mills began volunteering through her interest in Gilbert and Sullivan. She tells us all about her experiences as a room guide, sharing her passion for the operettas and the family behind the Gilbert and Sullivan Company.

At Coleton Fishacre the volunteers bring the house to life in lots of different ways. Vintage DJ James plays music from the 1920s and 1940s on a gramophone made in the 1940s. He shares some stories about his experience volunteering at as the only Vintage DJ volunteer in the National Trust.

This elegant and comfortable flat inside the old Motor House is one of five holiday cottages on the Coleton Fishacre estate. The flat has a distinctive 1920s flair and has been recently renovated.

Coleton Barton Cottage One and Two are a pair of cottages just off of the Coleton Fishacre driveway. These early 20th-century cottages enjoy rural views over rolling farmland, and share the large lawned garden surrounding them.

From the Coleton Barton cottages, there's just a short walk into Coleton Fishacre garden. Guests staying in Coleton Fishacre's holiday cottages enjoy exclusive access to Coleton Fishacre garden after-hours.

This luxurious cottage is the perfect place for a large group of family and friends to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. A grand and stylish former farmhouse, Higher Brownstone is nestled amongst fields down a quiet country lane. With a billiard room, private garden, spacious rooms, and space for up to 12 people to stay, you may never want to leave.

This lovely little cottage is in a quiet and secluded situation surrounded farmland and just off the South West Coast Path. It's also just one mile from Coleton Fishacre, and sleeps four people.