Antony House
Cornwall, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Antony, Torpoint
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Main car park 250 yards from the welcome point; accessible car park closer to the garden; gates locked at 5.15pm; no EV charging on site
- Access
- Wheelchair routes in the house and garden; accessible car park closer to the garden with accessible toilet; drop-off point; all-terrain Tramper to hire (Countryside Mobility, book ahead); seating throughout
- Facilities
- Colonnade Cafe (light lunches, cakes, indoor and covered outdoor seating), second-hand bookshop, natural play area, toilets at front of house and in the accessible car park with baby room
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs on a short lead welcome on gravel and stone paths in the garden; assistance dogs only in the house, garden grass areas and Summer Garden
- Safety
- Busy road to cross at the main entrance; garden paths are gravel and stone
Antony House is an early 18th-century silver-grey stone house that remains the home of the Carew Pole family, giving it a lived-in character among the National Trust's Cornwall properties.
Worth the trip
The silver-grey stone construction that gives the house its distinctive appearance.
Before you go
As a still-occupied family home, opening days and visiting hours tend to be more limited than at fully public properties, so check ahead before travelling.
Reviewers describe Antony as homely and still lived in by the family, which several link to its limited opening, mainly on weekdays. Volunteers are consistently called friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the house, family and garden. The gardens are the other main draw, described as extensive and good for picnics, with the tucked-away summer garden and its sea views recommended. Opinions on the cafe are mixed: one visitor rates the cakes, hot chocolate and Bakewell highly, while another found day-old scones and a poor flat white disappointing for the prices charged. Some rooms, including the bedrooms, were closed on at least one visit. Parking is described as large and easy.
Early 18th-century silver-grey stone house, still home to the Carew Pole family
“Lovely gardens, mostly tree species. I didn't go in the house. Nice cafe, best Bakewell I've ever had!”- Fiona, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “It has a big car park, so no waiting around.” - Renato Lima
- Facilities
- “There's a nice cafe selling light lunches and delicious cakes.” - Hannah Wild
Common questions about Antony House
Where is Antony House?
Antony House is in Cornwall, England, at Antony, Torpoint.
Do you need a ticket to visit Antony House?
Yes - Antony House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Antony House?
The silver-grey stone construction that gives the house its distinctive appearance.
Is Antony House a ruin or still intact?
Antony House is largely intact - Early 18th-century silver-grey stone house, still home to the Carew Pole family.
