Compton Castle Castles
Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539–1583) was coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
Compton Castle is occupied and administered by Mr & Mrs G E Gilbert. Great Hall with solar, chapel, the Old Kitchen, rose garden and knot garden are open to visitors.
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AddressMarldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1TA
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Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is a holiday home set in Marldon in the Devon Region and is 5 km from Torquay. It provides free private parking. Other facilities at Rose Cottage include a barbecue.
Mill Cottage
Mill Cottage offers accommodation in Marldon, 5 km from Torquay. It provides free private parking. Other facilities at Mill Cottage include a barbecue.
Jasmine Cottage
Featuring a barbecue, Jasmine Cottage is a holiday home located in Marldon in the Devon Region. It provides free private parking. Torquay is 5 km from Jasmine Cottage, while Plymouth is 39 km away.
The Bickley Mill
The Bickley Mill is situated in the peaceful valley of Stoneycombe, conveniently located 15 minutes from Newton Abbot, Torquay, and Totnes..
Burleigh Lodge
Burleigh Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodation in Torquay, 1 km from Torbay Hospital. The property is 1.6 km from Mount Stuart Hospital and free private parking is featured.
The Garden Room
The Garden Room is a holiday home set in Marldon, 6 km from Torquay. The property is 39 km from Plymouth and free private parking is available. An oven, a toaster and a fridge can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom.
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