Arlington Court: National Trust Guidebook

Hidden in a wooded valley on the edge of Exmoor, the Arlington estate houses numerous extraordinary collections. The house is crowded with the treasures of the Chichester family, including a unique collection of model ships and an amazing assortment of shells. Rare and impressive 18th-century Beauvais Tapestries are displayed alongside the family's personal possessions. The 12 hectares (30 acres) of grounds include the formal Victorian garden and a walled kitchen garden. The 1,125-hectare (2,700-acre) estate is noted for its lichens and wildlife, and includes a heronry.