A La Ronde
Devon, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Summer Ln, Exmouth EX8 5BD
Telephone 01395 265514
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
A La Ronde is an unusual 16-sided house built for two cousins, decorated inside with intricate shellwork and feather friezes. Reviewers consistently describe it as small but deceptive - packed with quirky, one-off design details - and the shell collection in particular wins over visitors who don't expect to be taken with it.
Worth the trip
The shellwork decoration inside, a one-off design detail reviewers repeatedly call the highlight.
Before you go
It looks modest from outside, so allow more time than you'd expect - reviewers say the compact house takes longer to properly explore than its size suggests.
Reviewers consistently describe A La Ronde as a small but quirky and memorable property, praising its unusual sixteen-sided design and the shell-encrusted interior gallery as unlike anything else they have visited. The views over Exmouth and the shaded orchard picnic area are mentioned repeatedly as highlights, and knowledgeable volunteers are praised for bringing the family history to life. There is no full cafe, with refreshments served from a mobile van or cabin instead. Visitors consistently note the site can be seen thoroughly in a couple of hours, though some linger longer to enjoy the view.
Unusual 16-sided house built for two cousins, decorated with shellwork and feather friezes
“I certainly didn't expect to love this place so much. The inside of the house is so special and filled with beautiful things. I adored the Shell collection (I'm not usually so taken by these things!) The design of the…”- Shalom Bertie100, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “The picnic benches in the orchard are a good place to enjoy your picnic.” - D Hughes
Common questions about A La Ronde
Where is A La Ronde?
A La Ronde is in Devon, England, at Summer Ln, Exmouth EX8 5BD.
Do you need a ticket to visit A La Ronde?
Yes - A La Ronde is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting A La Ronde?
The shellwork decoration inside, a one-off design detail reviewers repeatedly call the highlight.
Is A La Ronde a ruin or still intact?
A La Ronde is largely intact - Unusual 16-sided house built for two cousins, decorated with shellwork and feather friezes.
