A la Ronde is a quirky 18th-century, 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections. In 1784 Jane Parminter, daughter of a wealthy Devon wine merchant, set off on a grand tour of Europe accompanied by her invalid sister Elizabeth, an orphaned cousin, Mary, and a London friend, Miss Colville. Over several years these intrepid women explored France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and possibly Spain and Portugal, before returning to England. Elizabeth died soon afterward. Inspired by their travels, and in particular by the 6th-century Byzantine basilica of San Vitale at Ravenna, Jane and Mary made plans to build themselves a rural retreat, near fashionable Exmouth, which would remind them of their tour and provide a home for their many souvenirs.
It's easy to reach A la Ronde in Exmouth, by train. Simply hop on a train to Lympstone Village station - then it's a 15-20 minute walk from the station up the hill.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit A la Ronde’s website.
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Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
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Nearest station with more facilities | Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform |
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Carpark name | Station Car Park |
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Car parking spaces | 13 |
Cycle storage | Available |
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Cycle storage spaces | 22 |
Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
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Cycle storage notes | Entrance to station and on platform |
Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
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Ramps for train access | Available |
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Induction Loop | Available |
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Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
Accessible taxis notes | Lympstone Village station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operator or alternative station:
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Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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to Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 07:16 | On time | |
to Paignton | Great Western Railway | 07:28 | 1 | On time |
to Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 07:44 | Scheduled | |
to Paignton | Great Western Railway | 07:58 | Scheduled | |
to Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 08:14 | 1 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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from Bristol Temple Meads | Great Western Railway | 07:16 | On time | |
from Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 07:28 | 1 | On time |
from Paignton | Great Western Railway | 07:44 | Scheduled | |
from Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 07:58 | Scheduled | |
from Paignton | Great Western Railway | 08:14 | 1 | On time |