I popped down to A La Ronde, a little National Trust property that overlooks the Exe estuary, a few weeks ago. It was one of those beautiful autumn days that I add to my memory store, to help me throught the winter. A La Ronde was built in the 18th century and isn’t actually round – it has sixteen sides! Those of you who love windows would fall for it, they are a delight. I hope this photo is legible, read a little of its history.
And here is some of the exterior, click on any photo for a better view.
The Old Laundry
I’ll be back sometime with some inside shots, the Parminter ladies had some bizarre design ideas and quirky collections. Meanwhile here is the outside of the house, just before the painting was finished.
Lucid Gypsy 
so nice 🙂 🙂
Oh so beautiful!
I love those red windows with the autumnal vine leaves. Delicious!
I just wondering about inside shots and then I read you had some too, how wonderful. The building looks amazing, I love those diamond shaped windows.
Gorgeous pictures and very interesting history.
This is a magical house. I’m looking forward to seeing inside.
My inside photos aren’t very good – wrong lens and no flash allowed!
Captivating and unusual. Thanks for sharing, Gilly.
Wonderful photos 🙂 I love the angles and the red is captured so beautifully.
Just beautiful , you always capture the most interesting photos. 🙂
Your photos paid it true homage ! I’d love to see it!
Love the red windows. Beautiful houses!
This is really cool! Where is it located?
It’s near Exmouth in Devon Hayley 🙂
how fabulous Gilly! what a treasure to visit, and an inspiring story of women passing it on to women … can’t wait to see the inside too 🙂
Sometimes, I am bound to think these exist only in books. What beauty!
Oh Gilly…what a wonderful place to see
A window lovers dream! 🙂
Such breathtaking photos, Gilly. What an enchanting place. 🙂
So cool! Love the peppermint color combination. 😀