A La Ronde

A La Ronde is an 18th-century 16-sided house located near Lympstone and well worth a visit. This unique sixteen-sided was built for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from a grand tour of Europe in the late 18th century. It contains many objects and mementoes of their travels. The extraordinary interior decoration includes a feather frieze, gathered from native game birds and chickens, laboriously stuck down with isinglass. There is also a fragile shell-encrusted gallery, said to contain nearly 25,000 shells. The house has a licensed Tea Room or if you prefer you can bring a picnic to eat in the Orchard. Explore the house and grounds, follow the family trail or dress up in the discovery room.

Please check opening times on 01395 265514 or on the national trust website.