The land on which the castle stands was originally owned by the Killigrew family, governors of Pendennis. The lodgings fronting the 'keep' were added to provide more comfortable accommodation. In 1598, during Elizabeth I's reign, a new type of defensive wall was added around the original…
Distance:
13.3 miles
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Sheltered garden with an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs. Intimate and closely linked to the picturesque stream running through its valley, the garden leads up to a terrace and summer houses with splendid views across Mount's Bay to The Lizard. The walled gardens contain many…
Distance:
11.3 miles
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A superb subtropical garden with year‐round interest. This valley garden of great beauty was created in the 1820s and developed over many years by the Fox family. Running down to the tiny village of Durgan and its beach, the garden has many fine trees and rare…
Distance:
9.4 miles
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Discover the extraordinary beauty of Godolphin House and Gardens which offer over 700 years of Cornish history. The privatly owned Tudor and Stuart Grade 1 mansion complete with its Elizabethan stables lies surrounded by very early formal gardens c. 1500, orchards and spectacular bluebell woods April…
Distance:
4.2 miles
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St Michael's Mount is a magical rocky island crowned by medieval castle and church. A national treasure not to be missed, ancient, romantic & breathtakingly beautiful. Follow in the steps of pilgrims,mariners & giants to discover the legends & the real stories of the Mount. …
Distance:
7.2 miles
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