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Coleton Fishacre

Brownstone Road | Kingswear, Dartmouth, England
01803 842382
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Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Dartmouth
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Coleton Fishacre is a beautiful Arts and Crafts house set in stunning gardens with superb costal views. This National Trust property is set in a chine leading down to the costal path and sea, so be prepared for steep paths. There are plenty of seats should you need to rest and enjoy the views. The NT attendants are friendly and... More

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Leeds.West Yorks.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Had lunch of quiche and salad, spoiled a little by the fact the tasty quiche had been microwaved so a little soggy. Typical National Trust cafe, always busy, a little expensive for a snack lunch, but nothing you could really complain about. I suspect this place is now run by the Trust, rather than the people who ran it a... More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This was well worth the visit. The gardens and walks were lovely though limited possibilities for less able to get around them all but don't be put off by that there was still something to see. This house is a gem for Arts and Crafts and Art Deco.

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Berkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This is a lovely Arts and Crafts house, nestling in a typical Devon valley. Contents are very 'art deco', beautifully presented, and the house has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The extensive gardens have lots of winding paths, and these are very very steep. The NT has placed gentle warning signs at the top of slopes, reminding visitors that if... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We walked to the house along the coast path from the ferry landing at Kingswear - it took us a couple of hours. There's a lot of up and down, but it really is a fantastic walk. And then you arrive at Coleton Fishacre, walking up to the houses through the fabulous gardens. We were there at a perfect time... More

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NTEnglishRiviera, Marketing and Communications Intern at Coleton Fishacre, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Very pleased that you enjoyed your visit to us, being able to walk up the coast path and through the garden really is a fantastic way to start a visit. Thank you for your lovely review. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Right balance between house and garden. Small scale but intimate. Well kept gardens with labelled plants and information hut with gardening books. Plenty to see outside and fantastic views. Walks also possible along cliff path.

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NTEnglishRiviera, Marketing and Communications Intern at Coleton Fishacre, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Our gardens have worked hard to look after the garden and will appreciate your kind words. Thanks for your review! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

The house and garden are beautiful. Well worth seeing. It is one of my favourite NT properties that I've visited.

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NTEnglishRiviera, Marketing and Communications Inter at Coleton Fishacre, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for your kind words, we all believe that Coleton Fishacre is a special place. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Having recently joined the NT and living so close to Coleton Fishacre it seemed obvious to visit. We are so glad we did. We went with friends and their children started with the house. A really lovely Art Deco property. Quiz sheets for the younger children added some interest and very friendly volunteers and staff. As we were leaving, someone... More

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NTEnglishRiviera, Marketing and Communications Intern at Coleton Fishacre, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for your fantastic review. I'm so glad that you found your visit worthwhile and was enjoyed by all members of the group. We do have a number of jazz and cocktail events at Coleton Fishacre which you might be interested in as they really do bring the house to life. Keep an eye on our website for information. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We spent around 3 hours wandering around the house and gardens and easily could have spent more time there What a wonderful home. They have diligently recreated the rooms so you really feel like you have stepped back in time. The staff were very helpful and a font of knowledge. In addition there are information cards in every room. The... More

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NTEnglishRiviera, Marketing and Communications Intern at Coleton Fishacre, responded to this review
13 May 2013

What a fantastic recommendation! Thank you. So pleased that you enjoyed your day and that you are hoping to return again soon. Unfortunately we have had to close the path down onto the beach due to instability in the cliffs from various rock falls, but you can still appreciate the wonderful sea views from the viewpoints and coast path. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Fabulous gardens - walk down to the sea and enjoy a relaxing experience - beautiful art deco house - nice restaurant for lunch - best place in Devon

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NTEnglishRiviera, Marketing and Communications Intern at Coleton Fishacre, responded to this review
13 May 2013

We are very happy to hear that you had a relaxing day at Coleton Fishacre, and thank you for your glowing recommendation. More

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