Caerhays Castle Gardens Castles
Caerhays Castle, which is owned by the Williams family is located in a sheltered valley overlooking Porthluney Cove on the South Cornish Coast equidistant from Truro and St Austell. Caerhays has been an estate which, until 1955, has very much kept itself to itself. From 1370 - 1840 it had been owned by the Trevanion family.
Caerhays is one of the finest Gardens in the United Kingdom. The Williams family led the way in the 19th and 20th centuries by introducing new species of magnolia, rhododendron, and camellias into this country as well as other spring flowering shrubs. Some of these plants, particularly the asiatic magnolias and michelias are well over 100 years old and look spectacular in their setting. Caerhays must be the first stop on a tour of Cornish Gardens. It is world class! - Richard Carew Pole
Caerhays is very much a spring garden and is at its best in March, April and May. The garden is ONLY open at present for these complete 3 months (7 days a week). The castle, where the family still live is only open for more limited periods so please do check opening times carefully. .
Attraction Details
For enquiries about Caerhays Castle Gardens, please contact the attraction using the details below.
AddressGorran, Gorran, Cornwall, PL26 6LY
Opening times10am - 5.30pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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The Vean
Set on a rural shooting estate, The Vean is in the heart of Cornwall. In the village of Caerhays, this luxury Georgian country house offers a well-stocked bar, free WiFi, and free onsite parking..
Tubbs Mill House B&B
Set in Gorran Haven, 44 km from St Ives, Tubbs Mill House B&B boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
Highcote
Highcote is a holiday home set in Boswinger in the Cornwall Region and is 46 km from St Ives. The property is 26 km from Newquay and free private parking is provided. Other facilities at Highcote include a barbecue.
YHA Boswinger
This YHA hostel is located on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula with views of the Cornish coast and countryside. The South West Coast Path is just on the doorstep and Heligan Gardens and the Eden Project are a short drive or bus journey away..
Apple Tree Cottage
Apple Tree Cottage is a holiday home set in Saint Ewe in the Cornwall Region and is 44 km from St Ives. The property is 22 km from Newquay and boasts views of the city. The unit fitted with a kitchen with an oven and toaster.
Bay Cottage
Bay Cottage is a holiday home situated in Portloe in the Cornwall Region and is 42 km from St Ives. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. An oven and a microwave can be found in the kitchen.
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