Plan your visit
With acres of gardens, farmland and woodland to explore, take a look at our map so that you can arrive ready to explore. After wandering around the garden and grounds stop off in the café and enjoy a delicious light lunch or cream tea. Entry into the estate and gardens is free of charge. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
Shilstone
Nestled in 500 acres of Devon countryside, the landscape gardens meander gentley through walled gardens, with an old stone folly, into a greenhouse scented with geraniums. At the heart of Shilstone lies our newly restored Grade II listed Georgian manor house that has been virtually rebuilt by our talented team of craftsmen.
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Create your Day
The House
At the heart of Shilstone lies the completely restored Grade II listed Georgian manor house, open for tours every month, and for events.
The Gardens
The gardens at Shilstone include a fine terraced garden, a walled garden, a kitchen garden, formal gardens around the house, surrounded by wild flowers and long grasses.
The Land
Shilstone is surrounded by unspoilt rolling Devon hills and oak lined green fields. Below the house are five ancient ponds connected by rills and cascades.
Archive
The archive is a historical collection of books, photographs, documents and artifacts with a connection to rural Devon.
Sunday Lunch
Every Sunday we host a traditional Sunday lunch in our Great Barn. Enjoy a delicious selection of roast lunches while you enjoy taking in the views and the Shilstone gardens and surrounding farmland.
Café
Our charming café is situated in a flower-filled courtyard with indoor and outdoor seating, serving a delicious and light breakfast & lunch menu, as well as afternoon tea and homemade cakes.
Workshops and Events
We have a number of seasonal events throughout the year, including wood-fired barbecues in the café courtyard, workshops including block printing, as well as monthly evening lectures.
House and Garden Tours
Every month, the owner of Shilstone House,
Lucy Fenwick, hosts house and garden tours, taking you through all of the rooms of the house whilst explaining the history and restoration, and discussing the creation of the gardens.
Opening Hours
Gardens and Valley Walk are open Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday Click here to view additional garden opening dates.
The Cafe is open Monday – Sunday from 10 – 4pm
The Archive is open Monday – Sunday from 10 – 4pm
The Woodland Walk is open Monday – Sunday from 10 – 4pm
The Barn is open on Sundays from 12 – 3pm
Getting Here
Shilstone is located five minutes outside of Modbury (25 minutes from Plymouth, 40 minutes from Exeter)
We ask all our guests to access Shilstone via our main drive off the ‘Ridge Road’.
Please use the link below to view a map to help with directions and your arrival.
Address
Shilstone
Modbury, Ivybridge
Devon, Pl21 0TW
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Directions
By Car
From London, Exeter and the East
Exit the A38 at Wrangaton and turn left and follow the A3121 to Kittaford Cross and take the third exit at the roundabout. After a few hundred yards bear left behind the Ugborough Garage then follow signs for Shilstone.
From Plymouth, Cornwall and the West
Exit the A38 at Ivybridge and follow the B3123 to Ermington. Pass Ermington Church, and turn left. At the bottom of the road turn left onto the A3121 and take the second right signed ‘Sheepham’ then follow signs for Shilstone.
From Modbury
Head North out of Modbury on Brownston Street and after leaving the town take the second left signed ‘Mary Cross’. Pass Weeke Farm on your left. Turn right at the T-junction then follow signs for Shilstone.
By Train
Our nearest train stations are Totnes (25 min drive) and Ivybridge (15 mins drive).
By Walking
There is a bridleway and footpath for walking. These both run though Shilstone. Please click the link to view the map.
Useful information
Entrance to the Estate and Gardens is free of charge
Guests using wheelchairs and parents with prams, the majority of the estate can be accessed but please speak to our team for more information.
Dogs are welcome at Shilstone
We can only accept card or contactless payments on-site.
There is a car park on-site, parking is free of charge.
Please wear sturdy shoes when visiting the garden and walks as the car park and paths can be a little uneven.
If you have any questions about visting us, please get in touch with our team who will be delighted to help.
What’s on
Shilstone House Tour
Lecture: Listening to the Enemy by Michael Griffiths
Shilstone House Tour
Country Walks
There are a number of spectacular walks around the land at Shilstone, including the Valley Walk which leads down from the house, meandering around the series of medieval ponds; the woodland walk festooned with snowdrops and wild daffodils in January, and bluebells and wild garlic in the spring; and the Bridleway – an ancient farm track enclosed in a canopy of trees and wild flowers.
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Stay with us
Set in the heart of Devon, our traditional stone cottages and barns are the perfect place for you to switch off and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding Devon countryside.
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Archive
The archive is a community resource free for all visitors to explore the heritage of their rural Devon house, village, town or landscape. The collection consists of historical books, photographs, documents and artifacts with a connection to rural Devon. Nicola, the curator of the archive, along with her team of volunteers, will be able to help you discover the lost secrets of your home or village.
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Volunteering at Shilstone
We are always looking for historically minded people to volunteer in the archive to help us share and record our growing collection with visitors. If you are passionate about local history, architecture and rural landscapes, and enjoy talking with a wide range of people, we would love to hear from you.
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In the local area
There is plenty to do and explore around Shilstone. The beautiful local beaches, including Mothecombe, Bantham and Bigbury, are just a short drive away. Shilstone is within walking distance of the ancient local village of Modbury. We are perfectly positioned to explore the Devon countryside, including Dartmoor. Please get in touch to find out more information.
Get in Touch
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Plan your visit
Opening Hours
The Cafe is open Monday – Sunday from 10 – 4pm
The Archive is open Monday – Sunday from 10 – 4pm
The Woodland Walk is open Monday – Sunday from 10 – 4pm
The Barn is open on Sundays from 12 – 3pm
Getting Here
Shilstone, Modbury, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0TW
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Contact information
Admission
Entrance to the Estate and Gardens is free of charge.
Parking
There is a car park on-site, parking is free of charge.
Please see the car park map to find the correct car park for your visit.
Accsessability
There are spaces for wheelchair parking, providing easy access to the gardens, archive and cafe.
Guests using wheelchairs and parents with prams, the majority of the estate can be accessed but please speak to our team for more information.
For disabled access to the Restaurant and Marquee, please speak to our team for more information.
If you didn’t find the answer to your question, please email us at hello@shilstonedevon.co.uk or call us on 01548 830888.
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