Watermouth Castle | |
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Location | Watermouth, Devon, England |
Coordinates | 51°12′48″N 4°04′49″W / 51.21333°N 4.08028°W |
Built | 1825 |
Architect | George Wightwick |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Designated | 9 March 1953[1] |
Reference no. | 1168686 |
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.