Greenway

Step into the private world of the Queen of Crime at Greenway, the cherished holiday retreat of Agatha Christie and her family. Nestled above the shimmering waters of the River Dart, this atmospheric Georgian house is preserved as it would have been in the 1950s, when Christie herself would read her latest mystery aloud to a circle of friends gathered in the drawing room.

The house is full of personal treasures collected by the family, including rare ceramics, silver, Tunbridgeware, and an extensive library.  Outside, the woodland gardens sweep gently down the hillside toward the river. 

Don’t Miss:

 • Agatha Christie’s first editions and her own handwritten notes

 • Quiet reflection by the boat house, featured in Dead Man’s Folly

Local Secret: Arrive early to stroll the garden paths before the crowds. The riverside stillness feels just as Agatha must have known it. 

Top Tip: Parking must be booked in advance through the National Trust spaces are limited and fill quickly.

Distance from Lydgate House & Cottage: 27.9 miles | Approx. 55 minutes’ drive