Cadhay — Land & Legacy

Cadhay is a Grade I listed historic house in Devon, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Cadhay

Cadhay House stands a mile from Ottery St Mary in East Devon, a Grade I listed Elizabethan manor now run mainly as a private hire venue.

The main house sleeps up to 22 guests, with three further cottages on site for weddings and family gatherings.

It sits in quiet countryside within easy reach of Exeter and the Sidmouth coast.

The house, gardens and tearoom also open to the public on Friday afternoons between May and September for guided tours.

History of Cadhay

Cadhay's mansion house dates from the Tudor period, built in the Elizabethan era on an estate in the parish of Ottery St Mary. The house has been recognised as a Grade I listed building for its historic and architectural importance.

Architecture of Cadhay

Cadhay House is an Elizabethan manor house, its Tudor-era fabric earning it Grade I listed status.

Gardens & grounds at Cadhay

The house is set within private gardens and grounds that guests can walk through during their stay.

Facilities

Parking

Plan your visit to Cadhay

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Nearest station: Feniton Rail Station (2 miles)

Cadhay is primarily a private venue, but the house and gardens are also traditionally opened to the public on Friday afternoons in the summer season for guided tours; check the official website for current details.

Places to visit near Cadhay

Blackbury Camp

historic building 6.6 miles

View Blackbury Camp on heritage map

Killerton

manor house 7.5 miles

View Killerton on heritage map

The Old Bakery, Manor Mill & Forge

historic building 8.2 miles

View The Old Bakery, Manor Mill & Forge on heritage map

A La Ronde

historic building 9.5 miles

Visit A La Ronde View A La Ronde on heritage map

Old Shute House

historic building 10 miles

View Old Shute House on heritage map

Historic places nearby

Within 10 miles of Cadhay there are 4 historic properties, including 3 historic buildings, across National Trust and English Heritage sites.

3 National Trust

1 English Heritage

3 Historic building

1 Manor house

See these 4 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Cadhay there are 17 historic properties, including 8 historic buildings and 8 historic houses, across Historic Houses, National Trust and English Heritage sites.

8 Historic Houses

8 National Trust