Cadhay |
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Cadhay is first mentioned in the reign of Edward I as a Sub Manor to the Manor of Ottery St Mary held by a de Cadehay.
The main part of the present house was built about 1550 by John Haydon who had married the Cadhay heiress. He retained the "Great Hall" of the earlier house, of which the fine timber roof (1420-1470) can be seen. An Elizabethan Long Gallery was added by John's successor, his great nephew, Robert Haydon early in the 17th century, thus forming a unique and lovely courtyard with statues of English Monarchs on each side described by Sir Simon Jenkins as one of the treasures of Devon.
William Peere Williams acquired Cadhay in 1737 and made a number of alterations, providing some fine examples of Georgian architecture.
Cadhay was restored in 1911 by W.C. Dampier Wetham. Wherever possible he restored the work of John or Robert Haydon of the 16th century and 17th century, but where the work of Peere Williams was the dominant factor he restored that instead.
In 1924 the William-Powlett family came to Cadhay and they bought the property in 1935. The William-Powletts are descendants of the same family as Sir Amias Poulett.
Cadhay stands in a magnificent garden, with herbaceous borders and yew hedges, and looks out over the original medieval fish-ponds, which may well have been used by the Warden and Canons of the lovely Collegiate Church of St Mary of Ottery.
The house is viewed by conducted tours.
Tearooms serving delicious home made cakes and Cream Teas.
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Opening Times
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(2010 times)
House & Gardens:2.00pm to 5.30pm (last House Tour 4.15pm). Every Friday afternoon from May through to September. Also Late May and Summer Bank Holidays - Saturday, Sunday and Monday |
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Admission Charges
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(2010 prices)
House and GardensAdult £6.50; Child £2.00. Gardens Only Adult £2.50; Child £1.00. Car Park Free. Groups of 15+ welcome by prior arrangement |
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Directions
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| Cadhay is approached by an avenue of limes from the B3176, 1 mile north west of Ottery St Mary. Ottery St Mary is 12 miles east of Exeter. |
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Cadhay Postcode for SatNav: EX11 1QT |
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Nearby Attractions
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Escot Gardens, Maze & Forest Adventure
(1 Mile)*
Award-winning Escot is set in 220 acres of stunning private parkland in the heart of East Devon. |
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Sidmouth Museum
(6 Miles)*
"Something for everyone of all ages" is the motto for Sidmouth Museum. |
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Fairlynch Museum
(9 Miles)*
Fairlynch Museum is one of very few thatched museums in existence and is a typical example of a "Marine Cottage Orne". |
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