Set in nearly 450 acres of woods and parkland Lanhydrock House belonged to the Robartes family from 1620 until 1953 and was formerly built as a quadrangle around a courtyard. However the east wing was later removed. Unfortunately all but the Entrance Porch and North Wing (which has a 35 metre long gallery with a plaster barrel ceiling baring scenes from the Old Testament) had to be rebuilt in granite following a fire in 1881. However, the house has been very impressively rebuilt and makes for a fascinating tour, consisting of some 49 rooms to be viewed. Delightful Victorian Gardens, famed for their magnolias, carnelias and azaleas, and a Gatehouse dating back to 1641 provides interest externally, and an avenue of mature trees offers a pleasant walk to Respryn Bridge on the River Fowey. The Bridge was held for King Charles during the Civil War when Royalist troops were encircling the Parliamentarians at Lostwithiel in 1644. For further details or a brochure Contact Mike & Kathryn Hamley on +44 (0)1208 74291 or e-mail us at: mikekathhamley@clara.co.uk Website designed and created by Kevin Kendall Wording by Kevin Kendall