Home of the Fursdon family since 1259, historic Fursdon House is surrounded by 4 acres of hillside gardens that have been extensively restored and replanted over the last 40 years, with stunning views looking over grassy parkland to the Exe Valley, Dartmoor and beyond. Rising behind the house is the ancient cob-walled garden, known mysteriously as the 'Fox Garden', with terraces of roses, herbs and perennials in mixed traditional and contemporary planting. Scented shrub roses throughout have been trained to encourage maximum flowering and are surrounded by a haze of herbaceous planting in soft blues, purples, and pinks. The Vine Pavilion and thatched Round House, as well as other strategically placed benches, offer lovely places to sit and admire the view.

The Library Terrace bank planting has been developed to provide a nectar-rich feast for bees and butterflies - recently added Salvias, Asters and Nepeta mingle with drifts of marjoram and other perennials in front of a wall clad with roses and clematis. The Meadow Garden, planted nearly 200 years ago, is now a woodland walk leading to a pond and grassy areas where the family is establishing wild flowers from existing meadows on the estate. It is a green and tranquil spot with huge old beech trees, trickling streams and interesting plants, both wild and planted. Just a short walk from the main garden, visitors can wander and enjoy this peaceful natural space, while building up an appetite for tea in the Coach Hall. At the tea-room, large planters in the cobbled courtyard provide a riot of colour all season - again focusing on nectar rich planting - inspiration for visitors whilst they enjoy their teas!

Opening Times: Garden & Tearoom open 2-5pm on bank holidays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between Easter Monday and the end of August. House tours at 2.30pm and 3.30pm on bank holidays between Easter Monday and the end of August and every Wednesday and Thursday in June, July and August.
Admission Rates: Garden Only entry; Adults £6.00, Concessions (free entry for a carer accompanying a visitor with disabilities and children under 5), Children (aged 5-16) £1.00.
House & Garden entry; Adults £12.00, Concessions (free entry for a carer accompanying a visitor with disabilities and children under 5), Children (aged 5-16) £3.00.
Members of Historic Houses welcome. We also accept Gardeners’ World and CPRE 2 for 1 cards.
Groups Rates: Bespoke group visits available outwith public afternoons between April and September. Minimum group size 20. Garden only with refreshments £13.00pp. House & Garden with refreshments £19.00pp.
Facilities: 4 acre hillside garden, Meadow Garden, parkland views, courtyard and tearoom, Wifi, loos, dogs on leads welcome in garden and tearoom courtyard.
Disabled Access: Partial access to the garden. Easy access parking or drop off can be arranged. Ramps available for the tearoom, and to enter and within the House. Please call us for more information about access at Fursdon.
Tours/Events: House tours – please see Opening Times above. Please see our website for event details.
Coach Parking: Free coach parking is available (please call or email to discuss access route).
Length of Visit: 2-3 Hours.
Booking Contact: Becky Smith. Fursdon House, Cadbury, Nr Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5JS
Telephone: 01392 860860. Email: admin@fursdon.co.uk Website: www.fursdon.co.uk
Location: Satnav postcode EX5 5JS; What3words location: //ordinary.caressing.driftwood