In 1808 Sir Thomas Acland built a rustic summerhouse for his wife Lydia in the grounds of their estate at Killerton. Two generations later, their grandson shipped a bear over from Canada and kept it as a pet. The summerhouse became the Bear’s Hut and has been known as that ever since. Now it’s the highlight of a visit for children, on Saturday I sheltered from a shower of rain, but I’d like to have a tea party there!
Lucid Gypsy 
it looks pretty enticing,, tea and cakes sounds good.
What a charming place.
How wonderful, like something out of a fairy tale. What a thoughtful husband, and crazy grandson! Those faces in the stained glass window are amazing….it looks like it’s made from the broken remains of some wonderful windows….
Beautiful, though the bear would probably have peered to stay in Canada!
Interesting history but no tea here for me. 🙂
These are lovely photos. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Absolutely adorable, and the perfect spot to pass a spell of rain!
A delightful cottage. Too nice for a bear. 🙂
How delightful!
I love the history of the hut. I would like to com to your tea party for I think it looks like a sweet fairytale place to have one.
Chamomile – please.
Nice place for a tea party! I love these photos really suggestive!