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Greenway House was once home of the famous Agatha Christie, and since the year 2000, it is one of the properties of the National Trust.
As always, the National Trust was careful to keep the house and the garden pretty much the way it was when the author lived in it.
There you will find precisely how the living room, kitchen, bathroom and other rooms were.
You will notice loads of bookshelves and more than 11,000 objects collected by her and her family, such as books, porcelain, silver, archaeology and other memorabilia.
Thus I suggest at least 3 hours to get the most of your visit.
Greenway House is beautifully located on a secluded hill overlooking the River Dart.
In fact, this was Agatha’s and her husband’s holiday home, but they often spent months there.
For those who know me, remember how passionate I am about her books. Seeing her house was truly inspiring.
Greenway and its surroundings inspired Dead Man’s Folly, Five Little Pigs and Ordeal by Innocence. The boathouse features in Dead Man’s Folly and can be reached through the gardens. Read more about the Agatha Christie books inspired by Greenway.
Actually, to walk around the garden is an extra attraction. The garden is a bit mysterious and beautiful, and you have some stunning river views.
If you have more time, I would recommend going down to the river, where you can cross to the other side of the banks to visit the stunning village located there, called Dittisham.
To get there, you carry on the road going past Greenway house’s entrance, where the road ends at the river.
Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to do it but we certainly plan going back.
Admission and parking
You don’t need to book your visit to Greenway in advance, but if you’re driving, it is best to reserve a parking space, even as a National Trust member. You can arrange this through the Greenway booking guide and check admission details on the official Greenway website.
Opening times
The house and garden have seasonal opening arrangements. Check the current Greenway opening times for your visit.
How to get there
Address: Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES. Follow the official directions through Galmpton and book your parking before travelling.
If you’re travelling to Devon by train, you can check train times and tickets on Trainline, then arrange the final part of your journey to Greenway separately. The official Greenway transport information will help you plan your arrival, including ferry options.
Well, I have to say that if you are near Torquay in Devon, you should visit it. It doesn’t matter if you are a big fan of Agatha Christie or not, because the place is remarkable.
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