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Hartland Abbey

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An Augustinian monastery from 1160 to 1539, Hartland Abbey was given to the Sergeant of the Wine Cellar at Hampton Court by Henry VIII. Still the home of the Stucley family, the Abbey houses Document and Photographic exhibitions. The original abbey cloisters run the length of the west passage in the basement, but above stairs 18th and 19th century remodelling features murals, painted panelling, and the vaulted and stencilled ceiling of the Alhambra Passage. Impressively restored gardens.
Garden: Since the 1950s the grounds of the 12th century Hartland Abbey have been cleared, restored and replanted. Victorian fernery, woodland gardens, bog garden, 'Ladies' woodland walk, secret walled gardens. Large glasshouses. Longer walks lead to the Cove and spectacular coastal scenery. more details ...
Hartland, Bideford, Devon, England, EX39 6DT

About Hartland Abbey
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 15 miles west of Bideford, off the A39
Website: Hartland Abbey
Email: ha_admin@btconnect.com
Phone: 01237 441 264
Fax: 01237 441 264
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Hartland Abbey Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain express
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Nearest Attractions Docton Mill and Garden - 1.4 miles (Garden) Clovelly Court Gardens - 4.3 miles (Garden) Lundy - 13.4 miles (Countryside) Tapeley Park - 14.9 miles (Historic House) Rosemoor Garden - 15.8 miles (Garden) Penhallam Manor - 17.1 miles (Historic Property) Winsford Walled Garden - 19.7 miles (Garden) Marwood Hill - 20.4 miles (Garden)

Nearest Towns and Villages Stoke - 0.3 miles away Hartland - 1.1 miles away Clovelly - 4.8 miles away Morwenstow - 6.9 miles away Bude - 12.1 miles away Westward Ho - 12.2 miles away Bideford - 12.8 miles away Appledore - 13.9 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Little Barton Cottage - 0.9 miles from Hartland Abbey Hartland, Devon Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £350

Little Barton Farmhouse - 0.9 miles from Hartland Abbey Hartland, Devon Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £800

Shipload - 2.9 miles from Hartland Abbey Hartland, Devon Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £360

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Nearest Hotels

The West Country Inn - 3.9 miles from Hartland Abbey Welcombe, Devon Stay from: £45.00

New Inn - 4.8 miles from Hartland Abbey Clovelly, Devon Stay from: £48.00

Red Lion Hotel - 4.8 miles from Hartland Abbey Clovelly, Devon Stay from: £55.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Cheristow Holiday Cottages - 0.2 miles from Hartland Abbey Hartland, Devon From: £170.00

Lew Barn - 8.5 miles from Hartland Abbey Holsworthy, Devon From: £35.00

Links Side Guesthouse - 11.5 miles from Hartland Abbey Bude, Cornwall From: £34.00

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Bude
Visitor Centre
The Crescent
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 8LE
Tel: 01288 354 240
Fax: 01288 355 769
Email: budetic@visitbude.info
Web: http://www.budelive.com/
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