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Devon - Places of Interest
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Castle Drogo
Drewsteignton, near Exeter EX6 6PB
Tel: 01647 433306
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Castle Drogo (National Trust) is spectacularly
sited on a rocky outcrop with commanding views out over Dartmoor and the Teign gorge. It was
built for Sir Julius Drewe, a self made millionaire,
on land once owned by his Norman ancestor, Drogo
de Teigne. Surrounding this 20th century dream
country home, lies an equally impressive garden _ the
highest in the Trust.
The square shape of the castle and the large
rotund croquet lawn exemplifies the simple ethos of
the architect, Lutyens, of "circles and squares".
From spring bulbs in the formal garden, the
rhododendron garden, the stunning herbaceous borders,
the rose garden and the winter garden there is colour
and interest here all year round.
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