Spring at Pencarrow House and Gardens

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Pencarrow House and Gardens

Spring gardens in Cornwall

One of the best things about being in Cornwall is Spring, the flowers tend to open here first and the stunning gardens we have dotted around are full of rhododendrons and magnolia. A sight to behold! 

It really is lovely after the destruction of the recent storms seeing these beautiful gardens recover. Pencarrow House and Gardens, just outside Wadebridge, lost a massive 50 mature trees in storm Eunice, so tragic as the gardens are wrapped in ancient woodland and a joy to explore. With a slightly delayed opening, 21st March, the team at Pencarrow are busily getting the gardens ready again for the public to enjoy.

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Pencarrow really is a Cornish gem, still family-owned the estate is full of ancient history and worthy of an explore. The gardens are a wonderful mix of woodland (where you can just make out an Iron Age fort), the Italian formal gardens which are so peaceful and there's even a secret grotto thought to be a romantic meeting spot! There is a garden trail for the kids and children actually have free entry to the gardens so that's a real bonus.

Fresh cakes and cream teas at Pencarrow

Peacock

I love the Peacock cafe (so named after the random peacocks you can see strutting their stuff around the place). Head there for cream teas, delicious cakes and light lunches. 

Pencarrow also has a claim to fame - this is where the Monkey Puzzle tree got its name.

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Spring is so beautiful here, snowdrops, bluebells and over 400 varieties of rhododendrons. The house re-opens on the 3rd of April and holds a treasure trove of history. The tour guides are really knowledgeable, and rather funny! I love the family's sense of humour that comes across as you wander around. The statues sport an array of interesting hats, portraits have eyes that follow you and there is even a secret passage way. It's a great family day out.

Guided house tour at Pencarrow

Italian Gardens at Pencarrow

Events this year include 21st Century Abba, Some Enchanted Evening (lovely music in the Italian Garden) and Cinderella!   

Pencarrow house and gardens

You can check out the website for more details, and for all those history buffs, the site has archives filled with juicy information on the notorious residents who called Pencarrow home. 

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