Pencarrow House and Gardens
Address:
Washaway, Bodmin, PL30 3AG
Tel: +44 (0)1208 841369
Pencarrow is approached by a mile-long drive through an ancient British encampment, flanked by huge rhododendrons, blue hydrangeas and specimen conifers. The present Georgian house was completed by Sir John Molesworth, 5th Bt, c1770, his descendants own and live in the house today. Superb collection of paintings with works by many famous artists, set amongst outstanding furniture and porcelain. In c1882, Sir Arthur Sullivan stayed and wrote much of the music for ‘Iolanthe’. Gardens are grade II* listed internationally known and are very extensive with lake and ice house.
Web: www.pencarrow.co.uk