Trist House Garden

Escape to the tranquil beauty of this five-acre garden nestled in the traditional village of Veryan.

Steal away to a tranquil horticultural hotspot brimming with rose terraces, historic rockeries and herbaceous borders. Whatever time of year you visit, even in its perfectly formed five acres, Trist House manages to put on a radiant show unmatched by many of the bigger gardens in the region.

Originally created in the 1830s by the vicar of Veryan, Jeremiah Trist, the gardens were found in somewhat of a dilapidated state by the current owners of Trist House, and much of the planting has been developed since 1994.

However, whilst in the stages of development, many of the gardens original features have been discovered and restored to create a unique fusion of historical architecture and modern planting. Velvet-green lawns dominate the view of the front of the house, where three terraces are decorated with ornamental vases. Look behind the house and you will find treasures such as a Victorian rose pergola and a folly.

The most unique and beautiful feature here is the extensive rockery and pool; these were discovered hidden in the undergrowth when the west side of the drive was cleared. The restoration of these original features combined with inspirational plantings makes this not only a beautiful place to visit, but also the most important surviving parsonage garden in Cornwall.

At Trist House not only will you discover the true meaning of small is beautiful, but you will also find a place where peace and quiet exists in perfect harmony with the colourful surroundings. Whilst you are in the tiny village of Veryan, make sure you also check out the round thatched cottages that were also built by Jeremiah Trist, for his daughters. Apparently they were built round to ensure the devil couldn't lurk in the corners, and crucifixes were fixed to the roofs for extra protection.