Knightshayes Court, Victorian country house in Tiverton, England.
Description
Knightshayes Court is a Gothic Revival mansion with detailed woodwork, ornamental plaster ceilings, and rooms filled with period furniture reflecting how the family lived. The spaces tell the story of domestic life through carefully arranged furnishings and decorative elements.
History
The mansion was designed by William Burges in 1869 for the Heathcoat-Amory family, replacing an earlier building on the site. This transformation brought a new architectural style and reflected the family's growing prominence during that period.
Culture
The house holds memories of Joyce Wethered, a pioneering golfer who married into the family, with displays showing her sporting achievements. Her presence reflects how this home was intertwined with the lives of notable figures beyond just its walls.
Practical
The property is managed by the National Trust with parking available, a cafe for refreshments, and a shop selling local items. Plan to spend several hours exploring both the interior rooms and the gardens surrounding the house.
Did you know?
The grounds feature a rare stikkets court built in 1907, an obscure sport that few visitors know about or have seen before. Adjacent to it, a restored kitchen garden still grows vegetables and fruits that once supplied the household.
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