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Wylam House

A mid C19 Italianate Villa, built in 1861, with 2 acres of semi-formal decorative gardens. The gardens are south-facing and slope away from the back of the house. At 300ft above sea level they overlook Torbay and have commanding magnificent views. The garden is laid out to lawns and flower beds, with a large central ornamental pond, and a late Victorian listed rose garden.

Owner Info

Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House
Wylam House

About Wylam House

Enjoy your tea & cake on the extensive terrace looking out at the panoramic sea view, with the beautiful facade of this Victorian villa behind you. Marvel at the intricate glass and ironwork of the period conservatory housing tropical plants. The listed Rose garden is being carefully renovated by the current owners.

Location details

Wylam House,
Haldon Road,
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ1 2LX

Directions to Wylam House
Cross over Meadfoot Sea Rd to Higher Woodfield Rd to reach a sharp hairpin turn on R onto Middle Lincombe Rd, then immed L onto Ridgeway Rd which leads to Haldon Rd. Wylam is black gates on R.

Wylam House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:30

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • Upper region of the gardens accessible by wheelchair.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Wylam House. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Wylam House. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Wylam House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Wylam House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.