Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Castle
Watermouth Castle, two principal fronts
LocationWatermouth, Devon, England
Coordinates51°12′48″N 4°04′49″W / 51.21333°N 4.08028°W / 51.21333; -4.08028
Built1825
ArchitectGeorge Wightwick
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated9 March 1953[1]
Reference no.1168686
Watermouth Castle is located in Devon
Watermouth Castle
Location of Watermouth Castle in Devon

Watermouth Castle is a building in Watermouth, near Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, designed by George Wightwick as a residence for the Bassett family in the mid-19th century and is not a true castle but a country house built to resemble one. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Located near the shore of the inlet of Watermouth, near Ilfracombe, Devon, the castle houses a collection of Victorian antiques centred on domestic tools and amusement machines, a family theme park and holiday apartments.[2] The Bassetts left the castle in 1945.

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Watermouth Castle, including front – retaining wall and rear courtyard (1168686)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
  2. ^ "Picture".