Powderham Castle
This private house is occupied by the countess and earl of Devon, who let Ismail Merchant and James Ivory use their home as a setting for The Remains of the Day, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. It was built in the late 14th century by Sir Philip Courtenay, sixth son of the second earl of Devon, and his wife, Margaret, granddaughter of Edward I. Their magnificent tomb is in the south transept of Exeter Cathedral. The castle has many family portraits and fine furniture, including a remarkable clock that plays full tunes at 4 and 8pm, and midnight; some 17th-century tapestries; and a chair used by William III for his first council of state at Newton Abbot. The chapel dates from the 15th century, with hand-hewn roof timbers and carved pew ends.
This private house is occupied by the countess and earl of Devon, who let Ismail Merchant and James Ivory use their home as a setting for The Remains of the Day, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. It was built in the late 14th century by Sir Philip Courtenay, sixth son of the second earl of Devon, and his wife, Margaret, granddaughter of Edward I. Their magnificent tomb is in the south transept of Exeter Cathedral. The castle has many family portraits and fine furniture, including a remarkable clock that plays full tunes at 4 and 8pm, and midnight; some 17th-century tapestries; and a chair used by William III for his first council of state at Newton Abbot. The chapel dates from the 15th century, with hand-hewn roof timbers and carved pew ends.
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