Exmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Maer Bay Court. Built c1840 as a home for General Gordon and known originally as Miramar. The General was killed at Khartoum before he was able to occupy the property but it was lived in by his sister. During the period when it was a hotel, Vera Brittain, the authoress, was a frequent visitor.
Listen to the audio guide for Vera Brittain and Charles George Gordon blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off