Cornwall is located on England's rugged southwestern tip. The19th Century Victorian Lanhydrock House (1620) is a country estate and mansion. Lanhydrock means church enclosure of St. Hydrock. The great house constructed of massive, gray granite blocks is located on 890 acres above the River Fowey including gardens and formal areas. It was damaged by fire (1881) and only one part was saved as they cut that section away with axes, saws and dynamite in order to save it from the fire. When it was rebuilt the ceilings were thick concrete to help prevent a fire from spreading. The house was originally a four-sided layout but is U-shaped now due to the demolition of one section. During WWII, Lanhydrock was a home for evacuees. Ammunition was stored in the woodland as enemy planes couldn't see them from above. In 1953, Lanhydrock was given to the National Trust.
We visited Lanhydrock (Agar-Robartes family home) that was given to the National Trust. It was very large and as a visitor, I had full access. We were allowed in family rooms, storage rooms, and all the areas that the “help” used to run the household. It was just like stepping back in time. The gardens were lovely. The family also had their own chapel and cemetery on the property. The estate has over 900 acres with many footpaths for wandering and cycling. I could have used more time there as I did not discover the children’s play area, pool, or the magnolia tunnel.
This was quite the apparatus for roasting.
Another room just for baking.
A “Game Room”
The Nursery
Attic Storage.
The oldest son’s room. He was killed in battle.
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