By 1614, therefore, Henry had inherited in Ireland from both his father and brother over 18000 acres , and then when in 1636 he became 5th Earl of Bath, after it was refused by his cousin William Bourchier (1624-1689) son of Edward Bourchier, 4th Earl of Bath he added the Bourchier seat of Tawstock in Devon and 36 other manors in Devon and Somerset to his name.