Woodbine-Cottage, near Torquay, Devon. The property of Miss Johnes ... (1823)

John Barnett (Lithographer)
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Devon West Country Studies L SC3113
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SC3113
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Blewitt, Octavian. The panorama of Torquay. Second Edition. London: Simpkin and Marshall; Torquay: Cockrem, 1832. pp. 93-4.In our return we shall leave Rock-View House on our right and pass through the plantations at the back of Woodbine cottage, the marine villa of Mrs. Johns. This delightful residence is one of the leading ornaments of Torquay. The roof of the cottage is apparently supported by a colonnade of pollards; it was constructed after the designs of Mr. Foulston. The interior is fitted up with great elegance and taste; the floors are inlaid with choice specimens of Devonshire marble, and the principal sitting-room opens into the conservatory which is rich in curious exotics. The creepers are tastefully trained over light arches springing from the capitals of a double range of cast-iron columns. The effect produced by the introduction of the plate glass at the extremity of the apartment is very pleasing. The green-house is well stocked with rare plants, and the grounds of the villa are laid out with much skill, now being adorned with flowers and now opening into terraces commanding the rich scenery around the bay.The view from the gardener's cottage is singularly delightful; […][Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
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125x195mm
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1823