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A la Ronde

A unique, artefact-packed, 16-sided home

A La Ronde Window

Tiny a la Ronde is a bit like a human-sized doll’s house. It was built to a 16-sided design in the 1790s for Jane and Mary Parminter. These intrepid cousins wanted somewhere to showcase a wealth of collectibles amassed during a European grand tour.

The result is a unique interior. Walls are adorned with shells, feathers, seaweed, portraits, tiles and intricately cut out silhouettes.

Outside sits a hay meadow, an orchard and a picnic spot with Exe Estuary views.

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Summer Lane, Exmouth, EX8 5BD.

10 miles south east of Exeter.

Hours Feb–Oct 10.30am–5.30pm. Full & latest hours

Admission Adult £10; Child £5; Family £25

+44 1395 265 514

nationaltrust.org.uk

East Devon Coast Sights

Historic Homes

Text © Belinda Dixon

Image by @markheybo