Fursdon House
The seat of the Fursdon family since at least 1259, the building's evolution seen through the architectural development of the house.
Cadbury, Near Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5JS
Facilities
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Pet friendly
Fursdon House has evolved from a modest cob and thatch dwelling to the elegant Georgian manor house you see today. The Fursdon family have lived here since 1259 and behind its gracious façade lie centuries of history.
The house is open for guided tours at 2.30pm and 3.30pm on bank holidays between Easter Monday and the end of September and every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon in June, July and August. The beautiful gardens and tearoom are open 2-5pm on bank holidays and every Wednesday and Thursday between Easter Monday and the end of September.
During our informal yet fascinating tours of the house, you will hear about the evolution and fluctuating fortunes of a family steeped in the tradition of land ownership and farming. There are also many items of historical interest still on display and in use by the family. There are stunning views in every direction from the gardens, which are beautifully landscaped and showcase a delightful variety of flowers and foliage – and of course the opportunity to enjoy a delicious traditional home-made Devonshire cream tea, or slice of cake, in the Coach Hall tearoom, courtyard and barn.
There is a small play area for children and our tearoom stocks local ice cream and Fursdon apple juice, as well as delicious homemade cakes and cream teas.
We welcome dogs on leads in our gardens and our tearoom. Assistance dogs are welcome in the house by arrangement.
Additionally, there is a lovely private Victorian cottage on the estate that is available for holiday accommodation (Fursdon Cottage).
The Coach Hall tearoom can also be hired for small corporate events.
Please note:
Fursdon House, Garden and Tearoom is open for our local Hospiscare charity for the afternoon of Wednesday 30th July, 2-5pm. All proceeds from the house and garden tickets will go directly to Hospiscare. Therefore to maximise revenue for the charity, we regret that free entry for Historic Houses members will not be possible on this day. Thank you.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Garden and Tea Room: The Garden and Tea Room are open from 2-5pm on Bank Holiday Mondays and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from Easter Monday until the end of September.
House Tours: The House is open (guided tours) on Bank Holiday Mondays and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in June, July and August. Tours take place at 2.30pm and 3.30pm and last around 45 minutes.
There is no need to pre-book but we do take bookings for house tours by telephone if requested.
House & Garden – £12 Adults, £4 Children (5-16 yrs)
Garden only: £6 Adults, £2 Children (5-16 yrs)
Annual Garden Season Ticket: £16 Adults, £5 Children (5-16 yrs)
Historic Houses members must show their membership card at the ticket office.
Fursdon House and Gardens is open for our local Hospiscare charity for the afternoon of Wednesday 30th July, 2-5pm. All proceeds from the house and garden tickets will go directly to Hospiscare. Therefore to maximise revenue for the charity, we regret that free entry for Historic Houses members will not be possible on this day. Thank you.
For groups of 20 or more people, we are very happy to arrange bespoke group visits when the house is not normally open to the public. These will include an exclusive tour of the house, time to enjoy the beautiful gardens and refreshments at the tearoom. We will try to be as flexible as possible to suit each group and can offer morning or afternoon visits.
Please ring the Estate Office on 01392 860860 or email admin@fursdon.co.uk for further details.
Small groups of less than 20 people are very welcome to visit on our public open days (bank holidays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during our open season), by arrangement.
A guided tour of the house takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour and groups are advised to allow enough time to enjoy their refreshments and take a stroll in the gardens. There is a reduction in ticket price for groups of 20 or more and there are several options. We can accommodate one coach and up to 45 people at a time. We also have a large parking area for groups travelling by car.
Please contact Becky at the Estate Office for further details.
01392 860860
admin@fursdon.co.uk
Getting here
Cadbury, Near Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5JS
The main visitor entrance is at ///ordinary.caressing.driftwood. What does this mean?
Travelling from the south, 9 miles north of Exeter off A396 Tiverton Road, signposted through Thorverton; or travelling from north off the A3072 Tiverton to Crediton road, 2 miles from Bickleigh, signposted.
Fursdon is not on a direct bus route, but 55 bus route stops in Thorverton 2/3 miles from Fursdon.
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