Cornwall Historic Houses
 | 5 miles west of Plymouth via Torpoint Car Ferry Built between 1711-1721 for Sir William Carew, the house stands on a peninsular bounded by the estuaries of the Rivers Tamar and Lyner and the sea. Spared modernisation it is exceptional for the quality of its furnishings. A collection of portraits includes work by Reynolds and a painting of Charles I at his trial. With landscaped gardens, there is also natural woodland of 50 acres. Given to the National Trust in 1961 the gardens are in the care of Carew Pole Garden Trust. more information |
 | Near Mevagissey 6 miles south of St Austell, off B3273 Appears to be a Norman stronghold but it was built in the 19th century for John Bettesworth Trevanion. John Nash created the mansion. The castle fell into disrepair until bought by Michael Williams, who restored the castle. Later generations created 60 acres of woodlands and the famous gardens. The family lives at the castle, one of the remaining Nash castles. more information |
 | 6 miles south-west of Tavistock, off A390 Medieval manor house rebuilt between 1490 and 1520 by Sir Richard Edgecumbe and his son, one of the least altered medieval houses in Britain. Display of arms and armoury.Acquired by Trust in 1947. The contents of Cotehele House are on loan from Lord Mount Edgecumbe's trustees. Gardens descend the steep valley to the River Tamar. The gardens lead to a quay with the National Maritime Museum and a restored Tamar sailing barge. more information |
 | 5 miles north-west of Helston, between Townshend and Godolphin Cross Godolphin House is a granite-built Tudor and Stuart house, today a remnant of a building that was the home of the Godolphin family, wealthy from the local tin-mining industry, until the 18th century. In the 17th century the building contained around 100 rooms. In 1805 a lot of of the building was pulled down, and was sold in 1929, before coming under the care of The National Trust. Farm buildings with Elizabethan stables. Gardens, walks and carp ponds. more information |
 | Near Lostwithiel 2.5 miles south-east of Bodmin, off B3268 The estate was bought in 1620 by Sir Richard Robartes, who built the magnificent Tudor mansion. In 1881 a fire destroyed nearly all the building, and the owner, Lord Robartes, had the house rebuilt as a replica. The house includes 49 rooms reflecting Victorian life above and below stairs. In 1953 it was given to the National Trust. There are 22 acres of gardens and the estate extends to around 1,000 acres of woodland and meadows. more information |
 | 10 miles west of Plymouth via Torpoint Tudor home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe with views over Plymouth Sound. In the 16th century it came to Sir Piers Edgcumbe who created a deer park, and his son Richard built a new house.In the 18th-19th century there was rebuilding. Lord Edgcumbe's son, the 1st Earl, transformed the grounds, and are mostly unchanged today. In 1941 the house was bombed, and was a ruin until 1958 when the 6th Earl rebuild it. In 1971 it was bought by Plymouth City and Cornwall County Council and the grounds were made a country park. The estate, which is surrounded by coastline, has more than 800 acres, with 7 acres of formal gardens, walks and deer in the park. more information |
 | Marzion, 4 miles east of Penzance - access across a causeway by foot at low tide and by ferry at high time in the summer months. St Michael's Mount is dedicated to the archangel St Michael who, according to legend, appeared here in 495.Since 1660 the Mount it has had a peaceful existence, remaining unoccupied until the 18th century. The Victorian apartments contain some Chippendale furniture and there are collections of paintings and armour. In 1964 it was given to the National Trust.Good views and at the water's edge there are shops and restaurants. more information |
 | In centre of Tintagel 14th century cottage used by the G.P.O. 1844-1892. A rare survival of local domestic architecture, one of the few remaining picturesque buildings in Tintagel. Now in the care of the National Trust who have carefully restored it. The post room, which closed in 1892, has been fitted out as a Victorian post office. more information |
 | 3 miles south of Newquay, off A3058 A small Elizabethan manor house set in a quiet valley, built in 1573 by Sir John Arundell on the site of an earlier house. The house escaped alteration during the 18th and 19th centuries and was purchased by the National Trust in 1953. None of the furniture at Trerice is original to the house but the house has ceramics and glasses and a clock collection. A barn has a lawn mower collection and exhibition. more information |
 | 7 miles west-south-west of St Austell, south of A390 between Grampound and Probus villages An early Georgian house set in a woodland garden. Built by three generations of the Hawkins family. In 1904 Trewithen was inherited by George Johnstone. The house has some pieces of 18th and early-19th century furniture and a collection of blue-and-white porcelain. Paintings include 18th century British portraits. The 30 acre garden is internationally famous. more information |