History of Croydon Hall
Situated in the timeless beauty of the Exmoor National Park and built over a century ago by an eccentric German count, the house has a colourful history and has seen many changes over the years.
In 1198 the Croydon Estate was home to a community of Cistercian monks, part of Cleeve Abbey. Since the departure of the monks, the site of Croydon Hall has seen a variety of uses from a feudal farm to a residential school for girls. An even wider variety of residents have passed through the grounds, including a magistrate who possibly used the property as a courtroom, to war time evacuees and, of course, the eccentric German Count. It was the latter who was responsible for many of the beautiful garden features which include the Italian garden and the various water features that can be found within the grounds.
Through the centuries, events and people have shaped the story – and the appearance – of Croydon Hall, giving it a unique warmth and soul that is immediately felt as you enter this truly beautiful building.
