Stover

Stover is a Grade II listed park and garden estate spanning about 180 hectares near Newton Abbot in South Devon, featuring formal gardens, open parkland, lakes, and tree plantations across its grounds. Visitors can explore the property through walking paths that provide views toward Dartmoor and the surrounding hills.

James Templer purchased the property in 1765 and built a Georgian mansion of granite between 1776 and 1780, keeping it in family ownership for three generations. The estate was developed and shaped during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The grounds display 18th and 19th-century landscape design through formal gardens, carriage drives, and a neoclassical stable block that visitors encounter along the walking paths. These elements show how the estate was shaped to reflect the tastes and values of its owners during that period.

The estate can be reached through Higher Lodge from the A382 road, with an extensive network of walking paths suitable for different abilities and interests. Weather conditions affect path accessibility, so checking conditions beforehand helps plan your visit.

The grounds contain a late 18th-century classical summerhouse and a grotto built from large stone blocks near the main house. These two structures demonstrate distinctive building techniques that remain visible to visitors today.

Location: Teigngrace

GPS coordinates: 50.55600,-3.64110

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07