Agatha Christie’s Luxury Holiday Home Opens to the Public

Agatha Christie's Holiday Home, Greenway

The National Trust has opened Agatha Christie’s holiday home, “Greenway,” in Devon to the public, after extensive renovation work. The 300-acre estate was donated to the trust in 2000, and work has now been completed. In an attempt to limit environmental damage by visitors, it is necessary to book a car parking space if you wish to arrive by vehicle. “Green,” visitors arriving by foot or bicycle are made more welcome and take preference over those driving to the property.

Renovation Work now Completed on Greenway

The house occupies a hillside perch, overlooking the River Dart in South Devon.  Whilst the house is still privately occupied the National Trust was given 300 acres of gardens and farmland at the estate, 30 acres of which are being opened to the public. First mentioned in 1493, ‘Greynway’ was the crossing point of the River Dart to Dittisham. In the late 16th century, a Tudor mansion, Greenway Court occupied the site. Greenway House, the central block of today’s building was built in the 18th century. The gardens, beautiful in all seasons and renowned for rare half-hardy plants under-planted with native wild flowers, are believed to be partially the work of prisoners from the Spanish Armada, and are currently kept by gardening staff that have been on the property for many years.

30 acres of gardens are open to the public

If you are interested in the history of the house or details about visiting go here – The National Trust

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