Warleigh House

Warleigh House is a stone building with an E-shaped footprint and two and a half storeys near Bickleigh. The structure displays sash windows from the early 19th century with Gothic square stone details above them.

The property has a long history reaching back to 1135, when Sampson Foliot held the estate. It passed through the hands of several prominent Devon families over the following centuries.

The house takes its name from the Warleigh valley in the area where it sits. Inside, rooms display architectural styles from different periods, showing how the building was continuously adapted over time.

The house sits on a river bank where the Tavy and Tamar rivers meet, roughly one mile west of Bickleigh. Its location provides easy access and proximity to Plymouth, making it suitable for a day visit in the area.

The estate contains two separate Grade II listed structures: an 18th-century red brick dovecote and a Gothic boathouse built around 1800. These outbuildings are noteworthy because they are recognized as independent monuments despite being created for the main property.

Location: Bickleigh

GPS coordinates: 50.43490,-4.17439

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08