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A 1920s country retreat complete with tropical garden by the sea
Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0EQ
Asset | Opening time |
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Coleton Fishacre house | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Garden | 10:30 - 17:00 |
Café Coleton | 10:30 - 17:00 |
Shop | 10:30 - 17:00 |
Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
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Adult (18+) | £18.70 | £17.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £9.40 | £8.50 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £46.80 | £42.50 |
1 adult 2 children | £28.10 | £25.50 |
Group (Adult 18+) | £16.15 | |
Group (Child 5-17) | £8.08 |
Assistance dogs only in house. Dogs on leads welcome in garden, shop and café
Second-hand bookshop in Seemly Hut, located in the garden on Seemly Terrace
Café Coleton with indoor and outdoor seating. Kiosk serving ice cream in summer
Please limit your stay to three hours for the benefit of other visitors. Overflow car park is available, plus additional coastal car parks within walking distance.
Dogs on leads welcome in garden, shop and café. Assistance dogs only in house
Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Poor phone signal. Accessible toilets. Some steep routes. Ground floor of house accessible. Lockers for large bags available.
Grounds are partly accessible, steep slopes, narrow paths. Map of accessible route available
Adapted toilets next to visitor reception
There are accessible parking spaces in our main car park. The main car park has gravel surface
Drop-off available at Reception, if required
Café situated in main courtyard near Visitor Reception with level access.
Shop situated in main courtyard near Visitor Reception with level access
Electric car transport available between main car park and overflow car park.
Two manual wheelchairs are available to use free of charge, if you know you will need one please call us in advance on 01803 843235 to book one as they are very popular
In 1925 building work and landscaping began at Coleton Fishacre, to create the country retreat we see today. To commemorate it's centenary, we'll have a number of exciting things taking place, including sharing previously unseen images from the archive in a photographic exhibition.
This year Coleton Fishacre turns 100 years old, so what better way to celebrate than with a Christmas party inspired by the Roaring Twenties? Get your glad rags on and put your best foot forward as we end the year with a bang.
Here you’ll find information about access across the different areas of Coleton Fishacre and how to make the most of your visit.
Coleton Fishacre is a three pawprint rated place. We love dogs and welcome you to visit with your dog. Find out where you can walk with your four-legged friend at Coleton Fishacre and what facilities are available.
Coleton Fishacre is the perfect place to bring a group. Whether it’s for a coach party, school group or if you’re looking for somewhere to go with a large group, we can help.
All-terrain mobility scooters, called Trampers, allow you to enjoy a great day out at Coleton Fishacre even if you have difficulty walking. Find out more about how to hire one.
1920s country retreat of the D'Oyly Carte family. Arts and Crafts exterior, Art Deco interiors, servants quarters, sea views.
RHS-accredited coastal valley garden. Exotic plants, herbaceous borders and sea views. Bordered by woodland and wildflowers.
Views over the rugged coast towards Kingswear and the Mewstone, an outcrop of rocks popular with seabirds and seals.
Access to South West Coast Path from the bottom of the garden. Routes to Froward Point, Coleton Camp and beaches.
Look down from the coast path to Pudcombe Cove, with 1920s tidal pool and changing rooms. The cove isn't accessible.
Light and airy café serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice cream and light lunches. Indoor and covered outdoor seating.
Gifts, local produce and gardening accessories. Seasonal plants in the courtyard. Pre-loved gardening books in Seemly Hut.
In 1925 building work and landscaping began at Coleton Fishacre, to create the country retreat we see today. To commemorate it's centenary, we're sharing previously unseen images from the archive in a photographic exhibition.
Don't miss the last blaze of summer as open the garden until late. Come along for an after work stroll, catch up with friends over a cuppa and soak up the evening sun by the river on Friday 5 September.
Finish the year with a Christmas party inspired by the Roaring Twenties. Dust off your dancing shoes and wear your vintage best as we invite you to come join the celebration.
Step inside the 1920s country home of the D’Oyly Carte family where Art Deco features, sea views and light and airy designs create an intimate atmosphere.
With a climate as mild as South Cornwall, exotic and tender plants thrive in the garden at Coleton Fishacre. From formal terraces to woodland, the garden is varied and filled with year-round interest, and RHS accredited.
Discover a host of activities at Coleton Fishacre to keep the whole family entertained and help you create memories together. What adventures will you have next?
A visit to Coleton Fishacre would not be complete without browsing the National Trust Shop or picking up a tasty treat from Café Coleton.
Enjoy views of rugged coastline via viewing points in lush woodland on this walk at Coleton Fishacre in Devon.
This accessible walk in Coleton Fishacre garden takes in the best of everything: viewpoints of the terraced garden, woodland paths and stretching sea views.
Coleton Fishacre Ranger Run takes in dramatic coastal scenery, some tough terrain and interesting built cultural history. This 9km trail run follows the edge of Coleton Fishacre estate along the South West Coast Path.
A getaway for two in the gardens of Coleton Fishacre on the South Devon coast.
A tucked-away cottage encompassed by rolling farmland, just a short walk to Coleton Fishacre.
A white-washed cottage set within the grounds of Coleton Fishacre on the Kingswear Peninsula.
A recently refurbished former farmhouse, set within the grounds of Coleton Fishacre.
A quiet Devon countryside stay with the gardens of Coleton Fishacre close by.
A cosy, quiet cottage in the woodland just behind Dartmouth Castle with glorious views of the River Dart, perfect for a peaceful, relaxing break.
A riverside cottage complete with rose climbing walls and a contemporary interior.
Stay in Agatha Christie’s former holiday home where you’ll be treated to views of the Dart Estuary.
We’re delving into the archives to when Coleton Fishacre was created 100 years ago. From the moment the family fell in love with the South Devon coastline to seeing their dream country home finished, we invite you to celebrate it’s centenary.
Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre is back! Ahoy, explorers - its time to set sail and navigate your way through sunny adventures. Sponsored by Starling Bank, Summer of Play is on every day from 19 July - 3 September.
100 years on and the Art Deco interior at Coleton Fishacre remains timeless. Why not join a pop-up talk to learn Would you like to learn more?
Come along and join in a free Little Acorns sessions for under 5’s at Coleton Fishacre.
It wouldn't be a celebration of the 1920s without a cocktail or two. Come along every Wednesday at 3.30pm and sample a different Savoy recipe at Coleton's Cocktail hour.
Join the Walking Volunteers for a guided walk on the coast near Coleton Fishacre, on the first Friday of every month.
What better way to unwind than a stroll through the garden at Coleton Fishacre? Join us on the first Friday of the month and make the most of those balmy summer evenings.
Travel back in time to the jazz age at Coleton Fishacre. A decadent Arts and Crafts holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family.
At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age.
This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style, and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections. You can get an insight into 1920s life 'upstairs and downstairs' from the glamorous Saloon and the airy servants' rooms.
In the RHS accredited 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.
Coleton Fishacre received a bronze award for large visitor attraction of the year at the 2014 Visit Devon Awards, as well as two silver awards at the English Riviera and South Devon Tourism and Hospitality Awards.
Find out how we're celebrating 100 years of Coleton Fishacre, from its creation in 1925 to the centenary celebrations in 2025.
Find out about the D'Oyly Carte family and the history of their country home, Coleton Fishacre. Discover how the perfect spot was chosen while sailing their yacht.
Discover five curious collection pieces from the house at Coleton Fishacre. Learn about each item and how it was used in the home.
There are lots of different ways to volunteer at the Coleton Fishacre in the English Riviera. Find out about the different volunteer roles and how you can get involved.
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