A la Ronde. Characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and handcrafted decorations from shell, feather and paper. Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

Delve into A la Ronde’s history and see its noteworthy interiors and collection. Wander around the Octagon room and peep behind the doors leading off it. A la Ronde's highlights

Jane and Mary Parminter decided to create an unconventional life for themselves at A la Ronde. So, who were these women and where did they come from?

A la Ronde in Devon is a unique 16-sided house containing a wealth of treasures. If you aren't able to visit in person, don't worry as you can explore it from the comfort of your own home by taking a 360-degree virtual tour of the Shell Gallery, Gantry and Drawing Room.

Learn more about the estate at A la Ronde. With views over the countryside to the Exe estuary, the estate is as beautiful and varied as the house itself.

A la Ronde has stood for over 200 years, and in that time has weathered south westerly storms, seen major building adaptations, been a family home, housed war-time evacuees, been divided into bedsits for tenants, and opened to visitors.

The Compendium is a collection of stories to delight and surprise. You can explore all things A la Ronde here in one central place for the first time. We will be adding new stories for years to come.

Jane and Mary Parminter decided to create an unconventional life for themselves at A la Ronde. So, who were these women and where did they come from?

A la Ronde may be small in stature, but it has a huge capacity to bring history to life for wider audiences online. The project gave us the opportunity to photograph, film and digitise this unique property in more depth than ever before.

Learn more about Point in View, the chapel made by the Parminters at A la Ronde as part of their estate.