Photo Tour of Coleton Fishacre House, Gardens & SW Coast Path
About Coleton Fishacre
Coleton Fishacre was a country retreat owned by Rupert and Lady Dorothy D’Oyly Carte. Rupert inherited a large business empire from his father, including D’Olyly Carte Opera Company, The Savoy Theatre and the Savoy Hotel group. The house was built during 1925 and 1926, and the couple soon moved in. The house’s design was inspired by Art and Crafts Movement and Art Deco in exterior and interior design respectively.
Welcome to Coleton Fishacre
We were guided to store our larger bag in the lockers outside and had to finish our coffees before heading in. We later headed up the staircase on our left after passing through the entryway.
Lady Dorothy’s Bedroom
Used by both Lady Dorothy and Rupert, Lady Dorothy’s bedroom was one of the largest of seven bedrooms. Many items in the room have been replicated based on photographic evidence.
Rupert’s Dressing Room
This dressing room was mainly used by Rupert. He would commonly dress here for a stroll in the garden or a fancy evening dinner party. Whenever he had to leave early for London he would sleep in there too.
Turret Dressing Room & Bedroom
Interesting fact: The Llwellyns were invited to move into Coleton Fishacre House by Rupert D’Oyly Carte during the war, from nearby Nethway House. They remained there until Brigidier-General Llewellyn and Rupert died in 1948. The Llewelyn’s son Major George Llewellyn was known to have his own room, Turret bedroom, whenever he was visiting home, away from the war.
Bathroom
The East Bedroom
The East bedroom is one of the main bedrooms in the house, and was occupied by Rupert after his marriage to Lady Dorothy ended.
The Servants’ Quarters, Sluice Room, & Servants’ Landing
In the servants’ quarters, the floors are not carpet but are floor tiles. The hand-cut, cream and brown chequered flooring is a replicate from the original. Each piece was glued together to form the pattern we see today. #
Pictured is one of four maids bedrooms in the house. The D’Oyly Cartes had a butler, a housekeeper, a housemaid and a cook working in the house as well a chaffeur and six gardeners outside.
The next few rooms are pretty straightforward so the commentary will resume some galleries later!
The Butler’s Pantry, Kitchen, & Dining Room
The Sitting Room, & Saloon
The Flower Room
The Gardens
Coleton Fishacre has the best National Trust garden that I’ve seen yet. It was massive and beautiful, with lots to admire!
The South-West Coast Path
After we made it to the back of the garden, it was only right that we had a little coastal path detour. The views were stunning!
Overall a wonderful trip to Coleton Fishacre House. My favourite highlights were definitely the garden, and the products on Lady Dorothy’s bedroom shelves just above the sink. It’s always nice to see antique products and their designs.