Port Eliot House

One of the most beautiful places in Cornwall a perfect outing for the family. Children love to run free on the lawns. Others prefer the calm and dappled shade of the woodland garden. Wander amidst the rhododendrons and camellias; get lost in the maze. Marvel at the landscaping designed by Sir Humphrey Repton in the Grade I Listed garden, as you walk along the hidden gems of the estuary walk and the viaduct.

The house and gardens are extremely ancient as the site was once a monastry; the passage of time can be felt as you walk around the estate. Amongst the camellias and other flowers are old magnificent trees like a Thuja Lobbii planted by Mrs Ellis in 1890 or Gunnera and red Acer shrubs.

There is also a beautiful Orangery which dates from the Georgian period with chandaliers romantically entwined with flowers.

There are guided walks on Tuesdays from March to the end of June 2010 from 3.00p.m. If there is a group interested in a guided walk, please contact us and our Head Gardener may be able to accompany you.

For more information, please contact Jo Buchanan on 01503 230211.