Trerice TR8 4PG
Free for NT members
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
An intimate Elizabethan manor and a Cornish gem, Trerice remains little changed by the advances in building fashions over the centuries thanks to long periods under absentee owners. The house is open seasonally for you to learn about its history and collection, with daily talks providing further detail.
The house at Trerice is surrounded by a small but varied garden, where you can sit in the Elizabethan knot garden surrounded by apple trees, enjoy a game of kayling on the lawn and admire the surrounding views from the parade ground.
Today the renowned stillness and tranquillity of Trerice is much prized by visitors. The cafe can be found inside the barn, offering a range of light refreshments, cream teas and packed lunches for children. Finish off your visit with a trip to the National Trust shop and second-hand bookshop.
History:
By the 16th century the Arundell family had become well-established and was connected by marriage to nearly all the other landed families in Cornwall. These landlords live off a rental income from leasing out their land or estate which can include tenanted cottages and farms.
The status of the family increased through various members gaining good positions at the Royal Court. These family members would travel to London to try to impress Queen Elizabeth I who could offer jobs in government. The Royal Court was the centre of Elizabethan England and to be involved there would ensure power and a large income too.
The Arundell family inherited Trerice through marriage around 700 years ago. By 1572 John Arundell V had begun building the house you can see today. Just ten years earlier his income had been boosted by marrying well.
Son of the builder of Trerice, Sir John Arundell VI earned the title John for the King due to his role in the Civil War. He successfully defended Pendennis Castle in Falmouth for King Charles I.
After the restoration of Charles II, Richard Arundell became Baron Arundell in recognition of the support he and his father had given to King Charles I.
It was the marriage of John, 2nd Baron Arundell to Margaret Acland in 1675 that eventually led to the great Devonian family inheriting Trerice. The Acland family were based at Killerton near Exeter in Devon, they also owned the large estate of Holnicote in North Somerset.
Sir Thomas Dyke Acland never lived at Trerice but often stayed during his political visits into Cornwall. He also used the Great Hall for lavish entertaining of guests. The huge banqueting table in the hall gives an idea of how many people may have been invited for dinner.
Initially arriving at Trerice as tenants of the last private owner, the Elton family took on the tenancy from the National Trust when the charity bought it in 1953. John Elton paid for the repair of the roof and remaining parts of Trerice and went on to rebuild the fallen North Wing. His aim was to create a comfortable family home.
Dog Friendly:
Dogs to be kept on short leads,
Entry Charge:
See website
Parking:
Limited coach parking available, please book in advance
Facilities:
Book Shop
Cafe
Shop
Toilet
Licensed for civil weddings
Notes:
Contact:
Tel:01637875404
Email:
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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