Ugbrooke House
Historic family home designed by Robert Adam and sitting in a Capability Brown landscape.
Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0AD
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Ugbrooke House is a Grade 1 listed stately home nestled in the quintessential rolling green hills of south Devon.
It has a fascinating history covering 900 years, originally featuring in the Domesday book of 1086, and today it remains the private home of the Clifford family. The Honourable Alexander Clifford and his wife live in the main house, but each summer they open the doors to their house and garden to allow visitors a sneak peek into their family home.
Visitors can take one of two daily guided tours through the house to learn more about the family, as well as view priceless tapestries, furniture and military artefacts and no visit to a Devon stately home would be complete without a Devon cream tea! The Orangery serves scones, homemade cakes and more substantial lunches with hot drinks and alcoholic refreshments so you can take a moment to enjoy the formal gardens.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Ugbrooke House Opening Times
Summer Season: 8th June – 30th July 2026
Ugbrooke House and Gardens are open Monday to Thursday only during the summer season. The park gates open at 11am, with last admission at 3:30pm and the estate closing at 4:30pm.
Visitors can choose between a general opening to explore at their own pace, or join one of the guided tours that run daily at 12:30pm and 2:15pm. Each guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
A Gardens & Grounds Only ticket option is also available during these times for those who wish to visit the grounds without entering the house.
Celebration of Spring: April 2026
The gardens are open for the Celebration of Spring event on the following dates, from 10am to 4pm:
- Saturday 5th April and Sunday 6th April 2026
- Tuesday 7th April and Saturday 11th April 2026
These spring openings are gardens only — the house is not open during these dates.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Please book tickets online to avoid disappointment.
House & Gardens:
Adults – £21
Child (6-16) – £10
Under 5’s – Free
Family (2 adults / 2 children) – £52
Grounds Only:
Adults – £12
Child (6-16) – £6
Under 5’s – Free
Ugbrooke House and Gardens is the perfect venue for private tours and special interest groups.
Delve into the rich history of the house, the parkland, the Clifford family and their connections, follow your tour with a sumptuous cream tea or buffet lunch served in the stunning historic setting of a Robert Adam house within a Capability Brown Landscape.
We are happy to discuss group and bespoke visits, please contact our events team on 01626 852179 for more information.
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0AD
Easily accessibly via the A380 or the A38 between Exeter and Newton Abbot, about 20 minutes south of the M5.
Newton Abbot train station is on the direct Great Western Railway (GWR) line from London, and is approximately 10 minutes from the house.
National Express buses travel on the A380 from Exeter to Newton Abbot, with the nearest stop 10 minutes walk to the house.
A very good and informative tour lasting about 1½ hours - a lovely house with a very interesting history spread over 500 yrs - owned and lived in by the same family for 300+ yrs. House and grounds kept in super condition - nice and enjoyable lake walk.
Images: ©Ugbrooke House by Camilla Arnhold Photography
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