Fursdon House, Garden & Tearoom

Fursdon is one of Devon’s oldest family homes where the Fursdon family has lived for more than 765 years.

Experience the evolution of a building originating over 765 years ago and hear stories about the family that have lived here since 1259. The tour includes a fascinating visit to the family museum, where you will see costumes and other precious items. We are delighted to have a very special display of artefacts found at Cadbury Castle, a Roman Hill Fort and well-known local landmark which is close by on the estate. Relaxed and informative house tours are available at 1430 and 1530, taking approximately 50 minutes.

Explore our attractive and informal garden, with mixed traditional and contemporary planting - roses, herbs and bulbs; wild flowers, trees and shrubs. This hillside garden has interest and colour throughout the seasons with sculpted paths leading around its contours into a terraced and cob walled garden. There is a further walk down to the Meadow Garden currently undergoing restoration - it now has a pond to encourage wildlife. There are vistas and views throughout the garden and plenty of carefully placed benches to make the most of them.

While you are at Fursdon, you may also like to stay for a Devon cream tea or a home baked treat in the Coach Hall & Courtyard tea-room. The tea-room and garden are open from 1400-1700

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

Gardens & Tea rooms: 1400-1700. Tour 1430 & 1530

Thursday 17 September:

Gardens & Tea rooms: 1400-1700. Tour 1430 & 1530

Location & directions

Fursdon House, Cadbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5JS

Directions:

W3W - ordinary.caressing.driftwood

Contact on day:

Becky Smith

Telephone number:

+441392860860

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To book a house tour, please contact Becky in the office at [email protected] or 01392 860860. There is no need to book to see the gardens or to have refreshments.

Booking contact name:

Becky Smith

Booking telephone number:

+441392860860

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please ring or email to discuss access in detail. Cobbled courtyard Toilets have level access but cannot cater for wheelchair users Gravelled driveway Grassy slopes in garden There are steps into tearoom and house and within house - ramps can be provided.

Additional information

Max number of people:

18

Estimated duration:

50 minute(s)

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