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Agatha Christie's home in Torbay

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Step inside Agatha Christie's former holiday home, Greenway, as Christie's grandson takes you on a tour of the house and garden. Mathew Prichard shares some of his dearest memories of Greenway Estate which is now run by the National Trust and open to visitors between February and October. 
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What time of the year did Matthew and his mother usually visit Greenway House?

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In spring

In summer

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Why does everyone feel so welcome at Greenway?

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Because it has a very relaxed feeling about it.

Because it looks like a real home.

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What did Matthew and his grandmother use to do in the afternoons?

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Walk down to the boat house and watch all the boats come down.

Walk down to the village and buy ice-cream

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Where would you go if you wanted to take a walk that would take in a couple of Agatha Christie's famous murders?

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To the guest house

To the boat house

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When is the best time to visit the camellia garden?

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From February to early May

From May to early July.

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Which is the most iconic room in the house for Matthew?

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Agatha's bedroom

The library

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According to Matthew, what is the reason they chose the National Trust when they decided to open Greenway to the public?

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The National Trust don't change places.

The National Trust don't charge entry fees.

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