Prideaux Place
An ancient Cornish house now a regular on our television and cinema screens.
Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RP
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Shop
First recorded as being Lords of Prideaux Castle, Luxulyan 1000 years ago, the family has been based at Prideaux Place since 1592, still lived in by the family who built it.
The house, surrounded by 40 acres of landscaped grounds and with its ancient Deer Park, is a charming mix of Elizabethan, Strawberry Hill Gothic and Georgian eras. Each room has its own individuality from all these different ages and one of it has been spoilt by Victorian additions.
The 18th-century outbuildings in the Stable Courtyard are worth a visit by themselves and the newly restored gardens are a compliment to the 1740’s Temple, Exedra and the 1750’s Double Dairy and battlements. Here you can escape the hustle and bustle of Padstow and enjoy our fully licensed tearoom for a light lunch or Cream Tea overlooking the Deer Park to the Camel Estuary and beyond.
Now an international film location where such luminaries as Helena Bonham Carter, Imelda Staunton, Richard E Grant, Ralph Fiennes, Kiera Knightley, Joanna Lumley and Peter O’Toole and many other famous names have all acted.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Please would you update the opening information for the 2024 House Open Season, wording as follows:
House Open 2024 Season from Monday 1st April 2024 (Easter Monday) until Friday 4th October 2024.
House Tours throughout the Season in English & German from Monday 1st April to Friday 4th October: Monday to Friday from 11am until 3pm. Closed at Weekends.
Grounds and Café open from Monday 1st April to Friday 4th October: Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 4:30pm. Closed at Weekends.
Please call Office on 01841 532411 for any further enquiries.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House and garden: Adults: £11, Children (12-16 years): £5
Grounds only: Adults: £5, Children (12 -16 years): £2
Group Rates on Application
Group bookings for 15 or more are available all year round by appointment and by prior arrangement German and French speaking guides can be provided.
Group cream teas should be booked in advance.
Please contact Carmen Hocking on 01841 532411 or email us on: office@prideauxplace.co.uk
Getting here
Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RP
Padstow is easy to find, from the A30 take the Wadebridge/Padstow road where signposted.
The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway with bus connection to Padstow, just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.
There is currently no access through the East Gate (by the deer park) – please come in up the front drive. Limited free parking available.
Mrs Thatcher, as she was then, made an impromptu visit to the house when staying in Cornwall and Peter Prideaux-Brune answered the door. She asked if she could have a look around the house. Peter went to ask his father and was told rather abruptly 'no, not now, I'm having my lunch!' So Peter took her around and she was incredibly knowledgeable and charming.
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