Helpful information
We are planning to open our Gardens, Cafe and Shop on the 12th April (subject to any government restrictions in place at this time)
We have had to take the sad decision to keep our Gardens closed till then due to a delay in the planned essential tree work that we have had to undertake on the Ash Die Back. We had hoped that this work would have started at the beginning of February, but is now not expected to start until early March. This delay is annoyingly yet another outcome of the Covid pandemic.
The woodland around the Estate and in the gardens has been monitored over the last 2 years and it has been found that a very large majority of the Ash trees have become infected with the fungal disease known as Ash Die Back. This horrid disease inhibits the tree’s ability to draw nutrients into the upper branches and we are required to remove them. As part of this exercise, wherever possible, we will retain non infected good examples of Ash trees in the hope that they may develop a degree of immunity and thus become a source of future trees in the garden. At the same time we are going to take this opportunity to remove some of the rubbish understory to allow us to replant with wonderful new broadleaf trees, that will further enhance the gardens and ensure that they prosper in the years to come.
The Gardens will therefore open every day – 10.00am – 5.00pm – from the 12th April and in recognition of that will stay open until the 30th November instead of closing at the end of October.
The Cafe will be open Sunday to Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday) 10.30am – 5.00pm
The planned opening date for House tours is the 17th May
Admission
Adults
Under 16s
Registered disabled
House and Gardens
£12.50
FREE
£9.75
Gardens Only
£6.95
FREE
£5.25
Special Offers:
Save money on your visit! Plus kids now go free – print off this offer to save £1 off each full paying adult on the admission price to the house and gardens (not gardens only).
Peacock café
The Peacock café is housed in a beautiful vaulted building with plenty of space outdoors. Here you will find tempting cakes, lovely lunches and a great selection of teas and coffees. All our food is freshly made and locally sourced with the best Cornish produce. Alongside you will find our natural children’s play area – complete with a one of a kind slate roofed Wendy house!
Please note that there is no charge for visiting the Café only, just let our friendly staff in the shop know on arrival.
Gift and plant shop
In the cobbled car park you’ll find what was once the stables and carriage yard. Our gift shop has a range of local treats from food and drink to artisan soaps, cosmetics and cards. In the plant shop you can peruse at your leisure the selection of herbs, flowers, shrubs and trees.
Fun Fact: We work together with Treseders, a family-run nursery between Bodmin and St Austell where the owner, James Treseder, is a descendant of another James Treseder. Back in the 1820s he served his garden apprenticeship under the great plant hunter William Lobb before founding his own plant import business in Truro. The Treseders and the Molesworths undoubtedly would have done business in the Victorian era, as they are doing now.
A dog friendly day out
We love dogs at Pencarrow! Your furry friend is most welcome to explore our gardens. We just ask that in the area around the outside of the house and the café you keep them on the lead as we have free range chickens and peacocks, but for the rest of the grounds feel free to let them run off some steam. Please do not leave your dog inside the car on warm and sunny days. We are sorry but no dogs inside the house itself (except assistance dogs), they are welcome in the small room in our cafe and in the outside seating area. You can also treat your pooch to a doggy ice-cream from our cafe (old sock flavour is very popular!) Water bowls are available outside the gift shop and the café and there is a dog poo bin at the entrance to the car park.
Corporate events
Organising a corporate event? At Pencarrow we can cater for promotional events, conferences, receptions and VIP dinners – whether in our marquee or outside. The Old Servants Hall is an ideal conference room seating 30 and is available all year round. Simple buffets and light refreshments can be provided in-house. Guided house and garden tours can be incorporated into your event and we are always pleased to adapt to suit clients’ individual requirements. Please give Tracy a call to discuss your event 01208 841 369.
Visitors with limited mobility
On arrival please call in at the gift shop (situated in the main car park) and let them know of any particular requirements you may have for your visit.
• Parking – we have disabled parking available just outside the house entrance. There are also places to park very close to the café. Please call into the gift shop situated in the main car park and they will direct you.
• The Peacock café, gift and plant shop are fully accessible.
• Toilets – we have a unisex disabled toilet.
• House tours – ramps are available for wheelchairs access into the main house. There are seats in most of the rooms on the tour for those who cannot stand for long periods of time. For those who cannot manage the stairs, we are able to offer access to a film of the upstairs part of the tour, which visitors can watch downstairs.
• Gardens – the paths are hard, gravelly and mostly level but as the gardens are listed and old we ask for your understanding that some of the walkways are uneven. There are gentle slopes on the walk to the American Gardens but wheelchair users with strong arms or motors have said it is worth the effort! We have two ramps onto and off the grass on the East Lawn. There are steps around the garden; but we have a map in the Gift Shop which shows you where these are. The more robust mobility scooters may be able to access the slopes to the lake, however the smaller less sturdy scooters may struggle to cope with the terrain.
• Assistance dogs are welcome, including in the house and Peacock café.
• Wheelchairs – we have two wheelchairs available for use. It is advisable to book these ahead of your visit, please telephone 01208 841 369.
• Sadly we regret due to safety that we can no longer allow mobility scooters inside the house. We do have wheelchairs to use and of course your own wheelchair is allowed.
"The Peacock Cafe offers wonderful, delicious homemade food, set in an enchanting area which provides plenty of activities for children. The whole site is dog friendly, including specific sheltered car parking areas for dog owners."
Group booking enquiry
At Pencarrow we are happy to cater for groups. We have plenty of parking suitable for coaches. Please fill in the form below about your trip and we will contact you as soon as possible:
Please note that group rates are only applicable for groups of 20+
