Cotehele National Trust House and Gardens

We visit every year at least 3 or 4 times but always around Christmas to see the Garland which is always incredible . It’s become a tradition for us and each year is slightly different but always beautiful. The staff are very knowledgeable and so helpful. Good parking but a little challenging to drive to but worth the effort.

When you enter the estate it becomes apparent that the buildings hold time.

Its history seems to transcend time from the early Norman history through to the Edgecumbes and into the medieval hinterland.

We aim to explore its true history but this time we were here for 'that garland' a truly momentous achievement.

So it was, an achievement worthy of Cotehele and its most famous lady.

Great cottage on same property to stay in for a weekend away from the rat race. Lovely celebration of Christmas time. Decorations are dried flowers. Amazing

We went to see the Christmas garland. Excellent as usual. Amazing amount flowers.

Walked down to the mill and back. Lots to see. Lovely views. We saw five gig-boats racing. The Morris dancers were excellent.

Beautiful site and very interesting. Kids loved seeing the oldest working clock in the world (in the chapel) and all the historic armour. The Quay down the hill is a lovely place to sit and have a cuppa/coffee next to the water a d then read about the limestone process.

I Would advise to drive down to the Quay as the walk back up is a killer. There is parking down there. Best to become a member as if your planning on visiting more than 2 or 3 sites in a year, it works out way cheaper (and you get free parking in loads of places) ..

As stated, beautiful site and the people there are very helpful, polite and well educated on the site 👌 A+

Interesting house with knowledgeable and friendly staff on hand to answer questions, good cafe on site too. I visited the house last year and the grounds this, as it was too wet before. Having wandered down to the Quay, I walked through the visitor's centre reading about the history of the estate and sat looking out over the estuary. Although a bit steep walk, there are plenty of benches to take a break, plenty of picnic space near the house and down at the Quay. Beautiful countryside and other walking trails for the more adventurous. Crafts for sale and of course the usual gift shop. Highly recommend a visit