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Nestling in the thickly wooded valley of the River Yeo lies the 1125ha (2700 acre) Arlington Court estate. At its centre stands the intimate and intriguing home of Miss Rosalie Chichester, who lived here for 84 years until 1949. Crowded with treasures amassed from her travels, the house contains model ships, tapestry, pewter and shells. In the basement, from May to September, visitors can view Devon's largest colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats via the 'batcam'. The stable block houses one of the best collections of 19th-century horse-drawn vehicles in the country and offers carriage rides around the grounds.
The 12ha (30 acre) gardens are largely informal but include a small Victorian garden with conservatory and ornamental pond leading to a partially restored walled kitchen garden. Wonderful walks take in historic parkland grazed by Jacob sheep and Shetland ponies, leafy woodlands and a lake with heronry and bird hide.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
House:<18th March to 28th October: Monday to Friday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm. Carriage Collection: 18th March to 28th October: Monday to Friday and Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm. Gardens: 26th March to 29th October: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 10.30am - 5.00pm. In Addition 1st July to 31st August: Saturdays 10.30am - 4.30pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
House, Grounds and Carriage Collection:Adult £7.40; Child £3.70; Family £18.50; Family (one adult) £11.10. Grounds and Carriage Collection only: Adult £5.20; Child £2.60. Grounds, Bat-cam, shop and tea-room (Saturdays in July and August): Adult £2.80; Child £1.40. November & December: Adult £2.00; Child Free. |
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Directions
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| 8 miles North East of Barnstaple on A39. Use A399 fom South Molton if travelling from the south. |
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Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
(3 Miles)*
You'll be wild about Combe Martin Park. Set in twenty five acres of beautiful woods and parkland, our renowned Wildlife and Dinosaur Park offers you and your family the perfect day out. |
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Marwood Hill Gardens
(4 Miles)*
At Marwood Hill there are over eighteen acres of landscaped gardens with a large collection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants. |
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Watermouth Castle
(5 Miles)*
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