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Mawnan
could be described as
"The Gardens Parish of Cornwall",
with no fewer than THREE major gardens of note
which are open to the public most of the year.
Add to this the gardens & grounds which are occasionally open -
Penwarne Manor, Bosloe and the grounds of the Budock Vean & Meudon Hotels,
the Parish is a paradise for plant and garden lovers.
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TREBAH
- a beautiful 26 acre garden in a steeply wooded ravine
descending to a private secluded beach on the Helford River. Hydrangeas,
rhododendrons, camellias plus 100 year old tree ferns. Visitor centre
and refreshments available. |
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GLENDURGAN (National
Trust) - A valley garden of great beauty, created in the 1820s and
running down to the tiny village of Durgan
and its beach. There are many fine trees and rare and exotic plants,
with outstanding Spring displays of magnolias and camellias. In the
season a glorious display of wild floweres carpets the valley slopes.
The laurel MAZE, dating from 1833, puzzles young and old. Reconstruction
of original schoolroom in cob and thatch. Open: 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m from 16th February to 2nd November 2003, EXCEPT Sundays, Mondays, and Good Friday. Telephone: 01326-862090
(at Trelissick) |
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CARWINION
- Features rhodedendrons, camellias, hydrangeas, and the national
collection of bamboos. Refreshments and plant sales (Towan Camellias)
available. |
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BOSLOE
-gardens now owned by the National Trust, and are open for charity on some
days of the year, the house having been converted into private apartments.
From the Red Lion at Mawnan Smith, take the road to Budock Vean, Helford
Passage, Port Navas. After 0.5 miles turn LEFT at the crossroads - towards
Bosveal, Bosloe & Durgan. The car park is along this road on the right.
PENWARNE MANOR - in private ownership but occasionally the grounds are open for charity. Approximately 1 mile out of the village on the road to Mabe.