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Lanhydrock House
One of the most fascinating late 19th-century houses in England, full of period atmosphere and the trappings of a high Victorian country house. Although the gatehouse and north wing (with magnificent 32yd-long gallery with plaster ceiling) survive from the 17th century, the rest of the house was rebuilt following a disastrous fire in 1881 with the latest in contemporary living, including central heating. The garden features a stunning collection of magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias, and offers fine colours right through into autumn. All this is set in a glorious estate of 364ha (900 acres) of woods and parkland running down to the River Fowey.
Open MARCH to OCTOBER 11am -5.30pm
(last admission 4pm)
NOVEMBER to FEBRUARY 11am -5.00pm
For exact dates please call 01208 265950 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Cotehele Mill
At the heart of this riverside estate the house at Cotehele was mainly built between 1485 and 1627 and was a home of the Edgcumbe family for centuries. Its granite and slatestone walls contain intimate chambers adorned with tapestries, original furniture and armour. Outside, the formal gardens overlook the richly planted valley garden below, with medieval dovecote, stewpond and Victorian summer house, and 18th-century tower above. A network of footpaths throughout the estate provides a variety of riverside and woodland walks with a high nature conservation and industrial archaeology interest.
Opening times:
Winter (November - March): 11am - 4.30pm
Summer (April - October): 11am - 5pm
Last Entry 1 hour before closing
Closed Christmas Day
For exact dates please call 01579 352739 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Pencarrow House
Pencarrow estate has been the home of the Molesworth family and their descendants sice Elizabethan times. Pencarrow is approached by a magnificent mile-long carriage drive. Around the Palladian mansion are formal gardens, a large Victorian rock garden and 50 acres of parkland, lake and woodland with more than 700 varieties of rhododendrons and many camellias, easily accessible along well-maintained footpaths. There are lovely Tea Rooms, and a Wendy House with plenty of toys for the children to enjoy.
Guided tours around Historic Georgian House open to public from March 28th to October 28th.
Sundays through to Thursdays 11am-5pm - House,Restaurant and Craft Shop, Closed Fridays and Saturdays. Last House Tour 4pm.
Gardens open March 1st, 7 days a week 9am - 6pm.
www.pencarrow.co.uk |
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