Hartland Abbey & Garden, Devon

The house was originally an adaptation of abbey buildings, but there was a major reconstruction in the 1770’s. Evidence of the original Abbey building can still be seen in the basement. There are notable interiors in the Queen Anne and Regency styles. Since the Abbey has never been sold, it contains collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain going back hundreds of years. There are exhibitions of documents, and of Victorian and Edwardian photographs.
There are extensive gardens and grounds leading down to a rocky cove on the coast.
The house and contents were interesting and I remember exploring parts of the gardens.