Pencarrow House and Gardens

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The ancient family home of the Molesworth-St Aubyns, Pencarrow House

September is here and its your last chance to make the most of a visit to Pencarrow House and Gardens. This stunning Cornish Georgian house is open for tours until the 27th of September 2018, the gardens are a little longer, until the end of October.

The ancient woodlands and Iron Age fort and Pencarrow House and Gardens

If you haven't visited Pencarrow yet you are in for a treat. It was only recently I took the guided house tour and it really is worth it. This is an ancient family home, still lived in and maintained by the  Molesworth-St Aubyns family and it is full of quirky objects and interesting tales.

You can see the Georgian Pencarrow House here with the ancient woodland around it and the Italian formal gardens

Elegant interior of the Pencarrow House drawing room, just outside Wadebridge, Cornwall

The guides are great, packing lots of history into a fresh and funny tour. You get to find out about where the Monkey Puzzle tree got its name, scout out secrets doors and see the oil paintings that watch you back!

Guided house tours at Pencarrow House and Gardens include this Georgian library

The house has been used for film locations as well over the years, and you can understand why. Every room feels rich with life and layered with stories.

Of course Pencarrow is not only about the house, the gardens are well worth a visit. With peacocks a plenty and delightful cream teas this picture perfect house can feel like a lovely escape. Formal gardens, ancient woodland, an Iron Age hill fort - but this time of year its all about the hydrangeas.

Vibrant colours in the Pencarrow Gardens open to the public


outdoor seating at Pencarrow House and Gardens

The gardens are dog friendly and the staff are all very welcoming. It is lovely being able to see such a beautiful piece of Cornish history still thriving as a family home. Plan your visit to Pencarrow here.

The majestic peacock at Pencarrow House and Gardens

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