Prideaux Place
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Overview
Situated above the picturesque port of Padstow is the Elizabethan Prideaux Place. Completed in 1592 by Nicholas Prideaux and still lived in by the family who can trace back their ancestry to William the Conqueror. Surrounded by 40 acres of landscaped gardens and overlooking a deer park, this splendid house contains a wealth of family and royal portraits, a fine porcelain collection, a growing teddy bear collection and a magnificent 16th-century plaster ceiling in the Great Chamber, which has some marvellous views across countryside to Bodmin Moor. There's plenty of opportunity for walking in both formal gardens and woodland, and there is also a peaceful tearoom. The house has been featured in many film and TV productions.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: House open 1-5 Apr and 6 May-4 Oct, Sun-Thu 1.30-4. Gardens and tearoom 12.30-5. Closed 30 Apr-3 May
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. Known for its popular surfing spots, the region provides ample opportunities for water sport enthusiasts, and for those who prefer to stay on land, visitor attractions like the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan offer a lovely day out.
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The Old Coach House
Part of the historic estate of Prideaux Place and built in the 1800s, this converted coach house is full of character with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and old oak doors. In a fine p...
Coach House
Part of the historic estate of Prideaux Place and built in the 1800s, this converted coach house is full of character with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and old oak doors. In a fine p...
Rosehill Cottage
Once part of period residence Rosehill House, this cottage blends modern styling, such as its open-plan ground floor, with original features like its pointed, arched windows, tall chimn...
Rosehill Cottage
Once part of period residence Rosehill House, this cottage blends modern styling, such as its open-plan ground floor, with original features like its pointed, arched windows, tall chimn...
Kingfisher Cottage
Kingfisher Cottage is excellently located in 'Padstow Old Town' just five minutes’ walk to Padstow harbour, restaurants, inns and shops. Sleeps 6 in double with en-suite shower room, do...
Kingfisher Cottage
Kingfisher Cottage is excellently located in 'Padstow Old Town' just five minutes’ walk to Padstow harbour, restaurants, inns and shops. Sleeps 6 in double with en-suite shower room, do...
Butlers
Beautifully renovated and with wonderful views of Padstow’s rooftops from the patio, this is a real find – the former quarters of the butler at the grade 1-listed Elizabethan manor hous...
Butlers
Beautifully renovated and with wonderful views of Padstow’s rooftops from the patio, this is a real find – the former quarters of the butler at the grade 1-listed Elizabethan manor hous...
