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Description: Bolham / Tiverton / Devon / EX16 7RQ / Tel: 01884 254665. / Designed by the eccentric William Burges. Interior Romantic ... more

Knightshayes Court ... and Gothic-style splendour. Celebrated formal gardens with lily pools, floral borders and amusing topiary. Rare shrubs and specimen trees give vivid autumn colours. Play the pianos. Newly restored walled kitchen garden.

Newest Review: ... was the case for this one, when we visited. I hope you too enjoy visiting this and/or other National Trust properties. Cick on the map at http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-v h/w-visits/w-findaplace.htm to find a National Trust place near you to visit. Knightshayes Court Bolham, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7RQ Telephone: 01884 254665... more

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Knightshayes Court: Gothic Grandeur & Glorious Gardens - Devon (1189 words)
by - written on 10/06/07 (Very useful, 279 readings)
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Knightshayes Court is a Victorian country house in Bolham, about 2 miles north of Tiverton, in Devon. We followed the signs from J27 of the M5. The building was richly decorated by William Burges, who was known for his eccentricity. The style made me think it looked older than it actually is. Visitors to this flamboyant National Trust run estate, are first asked to visit the old stable block to purchase a ticket, or show their membership card (which gains members entrance to most Trust properties without extra charges). A lot of the car parking spaces here are under the shelter of trees, which we were glad of, as we visited on a warm ... Read the complete review

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