Lanhydrock
Cornwall, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Lanhydrock, Bodmin PL30 5AD
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Pay and display for non-members (members free); main car park 600 yards from house; coach, caravan and campervan parking; postcode PL30 4AB
- Access
- Several steps, ramps and slopes; lift in the house; access buggy between reception and gatehouse; manual wheelchairs and powered mobility vehicles available; accessible toilets
- Facilities
- Park Café at the hub and Stables Café in the courtyard, second-hand bookshop, shop, plant shop, toilets
- Dogs
- On leads in gardens (except the Herbaceous Circle), parkland, countryside, courtyard, cafés and bookshop; assistance dogs only in house and shop
- Safety
- Several steps, ramps and slopes; uneven terrain in places
Lanhydrock is a Victorian country house with more than 50 rooms open to visitors, largely rebuilt after a fire destroyed much of the original building in 1881.
Worth the trip
The sheer number of rooms open to visitors - more than 50, giving an unusually complete picture of Victorian domestic life both upstairs and downstairs.
Before you go
With so many rooms to see, allow plenty of time for a full visit rather than treating it as a quick stop.
Several reviewers rate this among the best National Trust houses they have visited, praising the ceilings, portraits and the chance to see the kitchens, nursery and service rooms as well as the family rooms. The gardens are frequently called the highlight, with camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and daffodils noted in late March. Staff are described as friendly and keen to make sure visitors do not miss anything, and the Stables Cafe is recommended for coffee, cake and scones. Accessibility opinions differ: one reviewer found wheelchair access poor and the grounds hilly, another found the paths good once past a car park surface described as rough for a mobility scooter. Reviewers advise allowing enough time, as one notes everything closes between about 4.30pm and 5pm. There is a children's play area near the car park.
Victorian country house with over 50 rooms open to visitors, rebuilt after an 1881 fire
“So much to see and space to enjoy. Gardens well looked after and beautiful. Staff helpful. Good car park although surface a bit rough to take a mobility scooter over. Once out of the car park plenty of good paths around…”- Sue Pickwell, 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
- “Good car park although surface a bit rough to take a mobility scooter over.” - Sue Pickwell
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Accessibility for wheelchairs not good, and people who have walking issues....” - Yvonne Meir
- Facilities
- “The stable Café is a nice place to get hot drink and some yummy cake.” - Jan Sassmannshausen
Common questions about Lanhydrock
Where is Lanhydrock?
Lanhydrock is in Cornwall, England, at Lanhydrock, Bodmin PL30 5AD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Lanhydrock?
Yes - Lanhydrock 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.
Can you stay overnight at Lanhydrock?
Yes - Lanhydrock offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Lanhydrock?
The sheer number of rooms open to visitors - more than 50, giving an unusually complete picture of Victorian domestic life both upstairs and downstairs.
Is Lanhydrock a ruin or still intact?
Lanhydrock is largely intact - Victorian country house with over 50 rooms open to visitors, rebuilt after an 1881 fire.
