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Outside the Loughwood Meeting House, Devon, in spring.
Loughwood Meeting House in spring | © National Trust Images/David Sellman

Houses and buildings in Devon

Discover the grand houses and curious family homes across Devon. Step inside and find things to inspire and entertain all the family, whatever the weather.

Houses to visit in Devon

Killerton House 

Explore the country house residence of Sir Francis Acland, 14th Baronet, home of the Acland family from the late 17th century.

A view of the bookshelves and table with the draped windows in the background, inside the Library at Killerton, Devon

Knightshayes House 

This 19th-century manor house, full of quirks and curiosities, is a rare example of the work of William Burges. His lavish designs have always inspired extremes of opinion.

The library at Knightshayes with bookshelves wrapping round the walls, gold wallpaper and sofas.

Arlington Court 

Discover an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over 500 years.

near Barnstaple, Devon

Fully open today
A view of the south front of Arlington Court from the garden, Devon

The house at Coleton Fishacre 

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.

Vintage wooden badminton rackets and soft white balls lean against an art deco wooden sofa with a cream fabric patterned upholstery.

Greenway House 

Step inside the holiday home of Agatha Christie and her family. Find out more about the rooms used by the family and the treasures they collected.

The entrance hall at Greenway, dark wood furniture lines the walls with the stairwell ahead.

Saltram House 

Feast your eyes on Robert Adam’s neo-classical saloon at Saltram, lose yourself in the stories in the Chinese wallpaper and wonder at the sheer volume of books in the library.

A mum holds her young daughter in her arms as they both smile looking at historic Chinese wallpaper

Shute Barton 

A few times a year the house is opened for pre-booked guided tours. These reveal the rich and varied history of the house and residents.

near Axminster, Devon

Closed now
View across the lawn to the house at Shute Barton, Devon

Curious homes and buildings to visit in Devon

Castle Drogo 

Explore the interior of the last castle to be built in England and discover its precious treasures and family stories.

Interior of stone building with old fashioned lights that look like medieval torches attached to wall

Buckland Abbey and Great Barn 

Part museum and part house, the abbey is filled with treasures. Step inside the medieval Great Barn: a tithe barn which is unchanged since it was built centuries ago.

View of Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Devon

Finch Foundry 

The last working water-powered forge in England. Explore this fascinating example of Victorian engineering.

Okehampton, Devon

Fully open today
Blacksmith working in the water-powered forge at Finch Foundry, Devon

Loughwood Meeting House 

Discover the historical features of Loughwood Meeting House, one of Britain's earliest surviving Baptist meeting houses, as well as what to see and do in the surrounding area.

A picnic bench in long grass outside Loughwood Meeting House

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    The South Front and lawn at Knightshayes on a sunny day

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