Pencarrow is still privately owned and lived in by the Molesworth-St Aubyn's whose ancestor John Molesworth purchased the estate in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Pencarrow is approached by a magnificent mile-long carriage drive through an Iron Age hill fort. Around the Palladian mansion are Grade II* formal gardens, a large Victorian rock garden and ice house, celtic cross, 50 acres of parkland, lake and woodland with more than 700 varieties of rhododendrons and many camellias, easily accessible along well-maintained footpaths. There are lovely Tea Rooms, and a Wendy House with plenty of toys for the children to enjoy. Dogs are welcome off the lead in the woodland (on the lead around the house) and visitors can also pick their own soft fruit when its in season.
The House is open to public from 3 April to 29 September Sundays through to Thursdays by guided tour. Tours run at regular intervals between 11am and 3pm.
Peacock cafe and gift shop are open 11am - 5pm
Gardens open daily March 1st - October 31st, 10am - 5.30pm.