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Shute Barton is open for guided tours. Members can book for free, while non-members need to pay when booking.
Shute Barton
Devon14th century Medieval manor house with Tudor additions, set in the East Devon countryside.
Shute, near Axminster, Devon, EX13 7PT
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Important notice
Shute Barton will be open for pre-booked tours in 2026 on the following dates: 2 & 3 June, 4 & 5 July, 6 & 7 October, 14 & 15 November.
Timed guided tour tickets will ONLY be available to book from two weeks before these dates.
M T W T F S S Open
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Whole property
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £6.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.25 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £16.25 1 adult, up to 3 children £9.75 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Car park
Limited parking: signposted and is on the short track just after the main drive (which goes under the gatehouse) if coming via Shute Road A35. If there are no parking spaces, then there is some parking in the village but please be mindful of residents. Walk up the drive, entry on your right.
- Guided tour
Visits are by guided tour only.
- Drop-off point
By the small parking area on the driveway (just after the gatehouse entrance if the gatehouse is on your left).
- Seating available
Seats available in most rooms.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Medieval building arranged over three floors. We are sorry but wheelchair access is not possible due to numerous steps and staircases. The garden is on several levels which are connected by a combination of stairs and ramps.
- By bus
- Take the X38 Stagecoach from Exeter to Seaton via Honiton. The journey takes about an hour, there are 3 buses a day and the service is Monday - Friday only. Please note the property is open for public access ONLY on 8 dates a year. At other times, it is a holiday cottage so there is no entry to the property.
- Cycling
- Shute Barton can be cycled to along local roads. Please note the property is open for public access ONLY on 8 dates a year. At other times, it is a holiday cottage so there is no entry to the property.
- By road
- 3 miles south west of Axminster, 2 miles north of Colyton on Honiton to Colyton road (B3161).Parking: Limited parking. Please note the property is open for public access ONLY on 8 dates a year. At other times, it is a holiday cottage so there is no entry to the property, and no parking for visitors.
- By train
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 5 miles from Shute. The X44 bus from Axminster brings you to the junction of Shute Road and the A35, and you would then need to walk about 2.5 miles to Shute. Please note the property is open for public access ONLY on 8 dates a year. At other times, it is a holiday cottage so there is no entry to the property.
- On foot
- Please note the property is open for public access ONLY on 8 dates a year. At other times, it is a holiday cottage so there is no entry to the property.
Shute, near Axminster, Devon, EX13 7PT
Planning your visit
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Booking your visit to Shute Barton
Shute Barton is open for pre-booked tours on selected dates through the year. Find out how to book and what you can see during your visit including an informative tour with time to wander around the garden at your leisure at the end.
Highlights
House
14th century Medieval manor house with Tudor additions, towers and battlements.
Guided tours
Shute Barton is usually open to members of the public eight times a year for pre-booked guided tours. Please check the booking pages for current dates.
Architecture
Original roof structure, windows and 24 ft fireplace (believed to be the largest Medieval example in Britain).
Grounds
Explore the rural setting of Shute Barton, the nearby village and church.
Spotlight events
Guided tours
Shute Barton is open to members of the public eight times a year for pre-booked guided tours. Learn more about the rich and varied history of this Medieval house. Hear stories of royal connections, and its residents through the eras. Stand inside the largest Medieval fireplace in Britain, and climb to the attic to see its impressive Middles Ages roof timbers.
Places to stay
Shute Barton
Stay in one of Devon’s most significant manor houses dating back to the Middle Ages. Explore the grounds and surrounding East Devon countryside, within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast.
Upcoming events
Event
Guided Tours of Shute Barton, 6 & 7 October 2026
Please book your guided tour timeslot. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
About Shute Barton
Discover Shute Barton, a medieval house with royal connections. A building of battlements and towers set in the rolling east Devon countryside, this magnificent house is open to members of the public eight times a year for pre-booked guided tours. The open dates are in the yellow banner at the top of the webpage and you won't be able to book tickets until 2 weeks before these dates.
Enter the great kitchen containing what is believed to be the largest fireplace in England, and take a look at the attic room with its medieval roof structure.
This historic house is the perfect place to stay for an unforgettable holiday and is available to hire all year round.To find out more about staying at Shute Barton take a look at the Places to Stay page or visit the National Trust Holiday Cottages website to make a booking.
History
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History of Shute Barton
Discover more about this ancient farmstead, once a large and impressive medieval estate complete with gatehouse, church and family home. It holds important historic significance as one of the oldest manors in England.
