HARTLAND ABBEY

Founded as an Augustinian monastery in 1157, the Abbey was remodelled in the 18th and 19th centuries. Historically associated contents and other works of art include family portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Sir Godfrey Kneller and Thomas Hudson. William Henry Diest: "The Poltimore Coach Horses", Adrien van Diest: Two extensive Italianate landscapes. George III oak suite, 7 seat furniture by Hepplewhite. Set of 7 Chippendale mahogany armchairs of Gothic design. Set of murals by Alfred Beer in both the dining room and the drawing room, depicting times in history when members of the Stucley family or their forebears were present. Set in extensive woodland gardens.

Access

Directions: 15 miles west of Bideford, 15 miles north of Bude off A39, between Hartland and Hartland Quay. For details of opening times please refer to the website link shown.