Ugbrooke House
Devon, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Clifford family (Lord Clifford of Chudleigh)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0AD
Telephone 01626 852179
Ugbrooke is the home of the Clifford family, set in a landscaped park by Capability Brown. Reviewers spend most of their time walking the lake and gardens, and rate the guided house tours highly for local history and detail. The Orangery tea room is well placed for lunch or cake afterwards, and the grounds also host charity and community event days.
Worth the trip
The lake walk - reviewers describe circling it through the landscaped grounds as the most enjoyable part of the day.
Before you go
The terrain around the lake is uneven and reviewers advise against it for anyone with mobility difficulties; house visits are by booked tour rather than free-flow.
Reviewers describe a peaceful few hours split between the guided house tour and a walk round the lake and gardens, with the Spanish garden and the parkland setting picked out. Several praise the guides as informative and happy to answer questions, and one visitor felt the privately owned house was as interesting as any National Trust property. The tea room in the Orangery comes up repeatedly and is generally well liked, though opinions differ on the food: some report a delicious lunch and cake while another found the menu a little short on options and thought the quiche had been microwaved. Visitors also mention a well laid out car park and a friendly welcome hut. One reviewer warns that the terrain around the lake is uneven and not suited to those with mobility problems.
Landscaped park by Capability Brown, home of the Clifford family.
“Cancer Lifeline Fun Day. Dog show, live music, stalls, games, food stalls. A lovely relaxing day in beautiful grounds with a Lake walk, Orangery cafe. Very clean and pristine.”- Margaret King, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “We arrived to a well laid out carpark and Avery friendly staff member in the welcome hut.” - IAN COLLINS
- Guided tours
- “The house guides were very informative and answered all my questions.” - IAN COLLINS
- Terrain & accessibility
- “The terrain around the lake is uneven so not for anyone with mobility issues.” - Jude Price
- Facilities
- “The tea room is perfectly placed in the Orangery and lunch was delicious, as was the cake after our walk.” - Jude Price
Common questions about Ugbrooke House
Where is Ugbrooke House?
Ugbrooke House is in Devon, England, at Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0AD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Ugbrooke House?
Yes - Ugbrooke House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Clifford family (Lord Clifford of Chudleigh). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Ugbrooke House?
Yes - Ugbrooke House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Ugbrooke House?
The lake walk - reviewers describe circling it through the landscaped grounds as the most enjoyable part of the day.
Is Ugbrooke House a ruin or still intact?
Ugbrooke House is largely intact - Landscaped park by Capability Brown, home of the Clifford family.
