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| Property name |
Address |
Contact details |
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| Castle Drogo |
Drewsteignton
nr Exeter
Devon
EX6 6PB |
Tel: 01647 433306
Fax: 01647 433186
Restaurant: 01647 432629
Email: castledrogo@ntrust.org.uk
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| Property
description |
- last castle to be built in Britain
- elegant interiors designed by Lutyens
- spectacular views and walks
This extraordinary granite castle, perched on a Dartmoor crag,
was built between 1910 and 1930 for self-made millionaire, Julius
Drewe. Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens skilfully combined a medieval
atmosphere, created by bare granite, exposed timbers and tapestry-hung
walls, with comfortable and stylish rooms fitted with the latest
conveniences of the day. These included central heating and elaborately
appointed bathrooms.
The delightful formal garden has colour throughout the season,
with azaleas and rhododendrons followed by roses and herbaceous
borders. A huge circular croquet lawn can be used by visitors (equipment
for hire). The grounds give magnificent views over the surrounding
countryside and delightful walks can be enjoyed into the wooded
gorge of the River Teign.
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| Dolls, dolls'
houses and miniatures |
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Large doll's house from 1906. 10 rooms, 2 hall ways, various dolls
and furniture.
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| Musical instruments |
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2 pianos.
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| Paintings |
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Family portraits.
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| Tapestries, embroidery and needlework |
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Tapestry-hung walls.
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| Below stairs:
Kitchen, larder, servants quarters |
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Kitchen fittings by Lutyens. Notable circular table. Scullery,
pantry and wine cellar. Larder with slate shelves, glass jars and
ceramics. Butler's and cook's sitting room. Butler's pantry. Manservants'
bedroom.
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| Castles and
fortified buildings: |
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Battered walls, stylised crenellations and expanses of mullioned-and-transomed
windows combine to create a romantic austerity, echoing the Middle
Ages and foreshadowing the Modern Movement.
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| Chapels and
churches: |
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Church with low vaulting and bellfry.
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| Architecture: Fine example of an Edwardian house |
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This extraordinary granite castle, with its deliberate ‘made to
look old’ atmosphere, was constructed between 1910 and 1930 for
self-made millionaire Julius Drewe. The sought-after architect Edwin
Lutyens was responsible for skillfully marrying a medieval look
of bare granite, exposed timbers and tapestry-hung walls with comfortable
and stylish rooms. Castle Drogo is proof that appearances can deceive,
as it was built with the very latest ‘mod cons’ of the day, such
as central heating and elaborately appointed bathrooms.
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| Gardens |
Formal: Large formal
garden to the north of the castle. At 264m, it is the highest NT garden!
Herbaceous borders, shrub garden, rhododendrons and 17 varieties of
magnolia. |
| Floral displays |
Autumn Colour, Herbaceous
& Mixed Borders, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Azaleas, Roses and
Summer bedding schemes. |
| Location |
4 miles (6.5km) NE
of Chagford, 6 miles (10km) S of A30. Coach access via Sandy Park
on A382 Moretonhampstead - Whiddon Down road. The road from Sandy
Park is narrow and winding. See the location
map. |
| Tours |
Please allow 1 hour
30 minutes to tour the property. Guided walks through surrounding
grounds and Teign Gorge at pre-arranged times. |
| Catering |
Licensed restaurant
in the house serving lunches and afternoon teas. Seating capacity
of 90 spread over two rooms. Group menus available. Please telephone
Restaurant Manager in advance.
Tea-room in the car park. Counter service for light meals, hot
and cold drinks.
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| Coaches |
Coach parking facilities
within car park. Coach driver receives complimentary refreshments. |
| Booking |
Please contact the
Property Manager on above numbers. |
| Shop |
Full range of National
Trust goods. |
| Visitors with disabilities |
Wheelchair available
at Castle. Visitors with disabilities may be set down at the house
by prior arrangement with visitor reception. Ground floor and garden
are reasonably accessible. Lift access to dining room/kitchen area.
Adapted WC at visitor reception in car park. Braille and tape guides
available. |
