Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey in Devon began life as a Cistercian monastery before Sir Francis Drake made it his home — and the spirit of that extraordinary sailor still haunts every stone. The medieval tithe barn and the atmospheric Great Hall speak of centuries of transformation, from devout silence to Elizabethan adventure.
- Drake's legendary Elizabethan home
- Medieval monastic origins
- Vast tithe barn and gardens
Best for lovers of naval history and medieval atmosphere.