A Jacobean Manor tucked away in its own secret valley.Hidden away in a wooded hollow just beneath the wild tors of Dartmoor, Lewtrenchard is a house virtually untouched by time. The original manor was mentioned in the Domesday Book, but today's impressive Jacobean dwelling, set in its own shrub filled gardens and surrounded by peaceful parkland, dates from the early 1600's.Over the years it was home to a series of colourful characters James Gould, one the earliest adventurers to trade on the Chinese mainland, Edward Gould the compulsive gambler and suspected murderer, and the Reverend Sabine Baring Gould, celebrated hymn writer and novelist who composed 'Onward Christian Soldiers' at the desk that still stands in the front hall. This house, steeped in history, is large enough to be imposing, yet not so grand as to be unwelcoming. Stepping over the ancient slate floor in the impressive hallway one immediately feels very much at home.
Lewtrenchard ManorLewdown, Devon Okehampton EX20 4PN
DIRECTIONS FROM EXETER From the end of the M5 at Exeter take A30 for Okehampton and Bodmin. After Okehampton take the A386 junction signposted Tavistock, Plymouth and Bideford. At the T-junction at the end of the slip road, turn right and then immediately left onto old A30 signposted to Bridestowe and LEWDOWN. After 6 miles you will come into Lewdown and a 40 mile an hour speed limit. Turn left at the signpost for Lewtrenchard. Follow signs for three quarters of a mile. We are on the left-hand side of the road. DIRECTIONS FROM PLYMOUTHFrom Plymouth take A386 for Tavistock. From Bedford Square in Tavistock, take small road between Lloyds and Midland Bank, sign posted Chillaton and Lifton. About 1 mile out of Tavistock, fork left for Chillaton. Proceed straight through Chillaton, and Lewtrenchard is approximately 3 and a half miles on the right hand side.DIRECTIONS FROM CORNWALLJoin the A30, heading east towards Launceston/Okehampton. As soon as you pass over the River Tamar near Launceston (Dunheved Bridge), take the slip road off to your left sign posted Lifton. Turn right at the end of the slip road on to the old A30. Stay on this road, passing through Lifton and Portgate, until you enter Lewdown (about 6 miles). All within about 200 yards, you will pass the War Memorial on your right, then the village Stores/Post Office. Take the first turning on your right after the Post Office, signposted Lewtrenchard. Descend the hill for three quarters of a mile and we are on the left.
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