Step inside the 1920s Art Deco country home of the D'Oyly Cartes, Coleton Fishacre near Kingswear in Devon. House at Coleton Fishacre Coleton Fishacre is a property consisting of a 24-acre (97,000 m 2) garden and a house in the Arts and Crafts style, near Kingswear in Devon, England. The property has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1982.
The Devon house was a place to entertain, so the Christmas decorations and National Trust events designed the celebration of the centenary of the building to allow visitors to experience the Jazz Age. Coleton Fishacre is an outstanding Art Deco country house built for the D'Oyly Carte family and set in 30 acres of superb RHS gardens on the south Devon coast. Inside, the house is dramatically Art Deco in design.
The D'Oyly Cartes aspired to a minimalist design, which can be seen throughout the house in the use of pale rooms and strong accent colours, and a lack of adornment. From Lady Dorothy's room enjoy views of the Rill Garden, where the pastel shades of the plants reflect her taste. At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age.
This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920's and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections. You can get an insight into 1920s life 'upstairs and.
Built in the Arts & Crafts style, it is imbued with Art Deco elegance. In the RHS accredited garden viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants thrive in the moist and sheltered valley. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920's and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.
A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections. Coleton Fishacre is a typical 1920s country retreat on Devon's south coast, with a garden that captivates visitors of all ages throughout the year. Built in the Jazz Age, the house is still very much of that era and a must for anyone who enjoys the Art Deco style.
Despite its year round beauty, it is in winter that you can have a truly unique experience.In deepest darkest Devon, where the. A beautiful art deco designed home built by the former manager of Gilbert & Sullivan, who also built and owned the Savoy Hotel in London. This is a breathtaking property with an equally gorgeous garden.
If you are in Devon, and love art deco/arts and crafts properties, I urge you to go for a visit.