Open Days
The house and gardens are open to the public on specific afternoons between Easter and the end of August . Click here for opening times. Group visits can be arranged at other times.
Fursdon is one of Devon's oldest family homes. 23 generations of the family have lived on this site. 2009 will mark the 750th anniversary of the family's ownership.
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The house has evolved from a three room cross passage cob and thatch dwelling to the elegant manor house you see today. A tour of the house reflects these changes and the fluctuating fortunes of a family steeped in the tradition of land ownership and farming. You will see rooms, all of which are in use by the present family, dating from different periods in history:
- Medieval
- Jacobean
- Georgian
- Regency
- 21st Century!
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Visits to Fursdon House are always by guided tour -as it is a family home as well as a place of interest.
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Your experienced guide will offer you an insight into the life and times of the squires of Fursdon and their families. Inside the house you will see:
- Family portraits and paintings
- Antique and contemporary furniture
- Museum reflecting Fursdon's long history
- 18th and 19th century family costumes
You will hear:
- Family anecdotes
- Highs and lows of managing an ancient estate in the 21st century
- Stories of a ghost and a dragon!
Visitors can stroll around the attractive gardens with stunning views and take tea in the Coach Hall.
