Stately homes · South West England
Lanhydrock House
In or near Helland.
Lanhydrock House — country house in Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
.jpg){kind=link}
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin Parkway · 2.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lanhydrock House, the nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL30 5AD. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Lanhydrock House is a stately home in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Managed by National Trust. Part of National Trust. Address: PL30 5AD. Wikidata describes it as: "country house in Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4410°, -4.6978°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Lanhydrock House, commonly known simply as Lanhydrock, is a country house and estate in the parish of Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England. The house stands in extensive grounds of 890 acres (360 ha) above the River Fowey, and has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. The house dates from the 1620s, however most of the interiors were reconstructed after a fire in 1881; a new service wing was built at the same time. It is a Grade I listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees. The parish church is dedicated to St Hydroc and stands in the grounds of Lanhydrock House.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Lanhydrock House is a Victorian country house that showcases the history and stories of the Agar-Robartes family. Visitors can explore the beautifully maintained formal gardens, extensive parkland, and various cycle trails, as well as learn about the lives of the family and their servants.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Lanhydrock House, commonly known simply as Lanhydrock, is a country house and estate in the parish of Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England. The house stands in extensive grounds of 890 acres (360 ha) above the River Fowey, and has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. The house dates from the 1620s, however most of the interiors were reconstructed after a fire in 1881; a new service wing was built at the same time. It is a Grade I listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees. The parish church is dedicated to St Hydroc and stands in the grounds of Lanhydrock House. Parts date back to the late 15th century and the church has a chancel, nave, north and south aisles and three-stage battlemented tower with nine bells. Eight bells date from the late 19th century and are regularly rung. The ninth bell dates from circa 1599 and is only rung infrequently for tolling.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Lanhydrock estate belonged to the Augustinian priory of St Petroc at Bodmin but the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the 1530s saw it pass into private hands. In 1620 wealthy merchant Sir Richard Robartes, of Truro, acquired the estate and began building Lanhydrock House, designed to a four-sided layout around a central courtyard and constructed of grey granite. Robartes died in 1624 but work on the building was continued by his son John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor, a notable public figure who served as Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council. The embattled walls were built of rude (rough), massive granite blocks with years 1636 and 1642 on the walls, indicating when they…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.4410, -4.6978
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanhydrock
- Postcode
- PL30 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Established
- 1881
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin Parkway — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:30am–5pm; House 11am–4:30pm
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1805491 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lanhydrock House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lanhydrock (2759114593).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Featured in this guide
Other places nearby
Lanhydrock
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Churchyard cross in Lanhydrock churchyard
Historic churches · 0.0 km
St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Stables Cafe
Cafés · 0.1 km
Lanhydrock War Memorial Club
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Ebenezer Chapel
Chapels · 1.5 km
Penvivian Downs
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Castle Canyke
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Castle Canyke
Castles · 2.2 km
Red Moor
Forests & woodlands · 2.4 km
Red Moor nature reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.7 km
Restormel Castle
Castles · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Churchyard cross in Lanhydrock churchyard
Churchyard cross in Lanhydrock churchyard — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock
St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Lanhydrock War Memorial Club
Lanhydrock War Memorial Club — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Ebenezer Chapel
Ebenezer Chapel — chapel in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Lanhydrock House
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Eden Valley Holiday Park
Eden Valley Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Campsites · South West England
Mena Farm
Mena Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tregainlands Touring Park
Tregainlands Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ruthern Valley Campsite
Ruthern Valley Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Croft Farm Campsite
Croft Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pack Horse Public House
The Pack Horse Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Pier House Hotel
Pier House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Tavernan Carow Public House
Tavernan Carow Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Albion Public House
The Albion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
More places run by National Trust
Flagship📷 10Parks · London
Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Park — park in Morden, London.
Flagship📷 10
📷 5Gardens · London
Claremont Landscape Garden
Claremont Landscape Garden — historic garden in Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · London
Eastbury Manor House
Eastbury Manor House — Grade I listed historic house museum in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
Flagship📷 9Stately homes · South West England
Anderson Manor
Anderson Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Anderson, Dorset, England, UK.
Flagship📷 10Stately homes · South West England
Iford Manor
Iford Manor — manor house in Somerset/Wiltshire, UK.
Flagship📷 10Stately homes · South West England
Mells Manor
Mells Manor — Grade I listed house in Mells, Somerset, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Addestone Manor
Addestone Manor — manor house in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanhydrock House?
- Lanhydrock House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL30 5AD), in the parish of Lanhydrock.
- What is Lanhydrock House?
- Lanhydrock House — country house in Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lanhydrock House?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL30 5AD.
- When was Lanhydrock House built?
- Built or established in 1881.
- Who runs Lanhydrock House?
- Lanhydrock House is operated by National Trust.
- Is Lanhydrock House a listed building?
- Lanhydrock House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Lanhydrock House a protected site?
- Yes — Lanhydrock House is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lanhydrock House?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 5AD.