Prideaux Place
Description
Prideaux Place is a historic Elizabethan manor house located in Padstow, Cornwall, England. It is situated on a hill overlooking the picturesque town of Padstow and the Camel Estuary. Its elevated position provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. Prideaux Place is a Grade I listed building and has been the ancestral home of the Prideaux-Brune family for over 400 years. The manor house dates back to the 16th century and is renowned for its stunning architecture, including Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Georgian elements. Visitors can explore the rich history and heritage of Prideaux Place through guided tours and self-guided walks.
Prideaux Place is surrounded by beautiful gardens and landscaped grounds that cover over 40 acres. Visitors can explore formal gardens, terraced lawns, and ornamental plantings, including rare and exotic species. The gardens offer scenic walks, tranquil ponds, and secluded seating areas where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the estate. Prideaux Place hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including guided tours, historical reenactments, garden festivals, and outdoor concerts. Visitors can also attend special events such as Christmas fairs, summer fetes, and charity fundraisers held on the estate grounds.
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About Padstow
Padstow, famous for its harbour, Rick Sein, fresh dining and gorgeous beach has something for the whole family.
Rick Stein has a seafood restaurant and a take away here as well as a shop which tourists love to sample some of his famous fish and chips.
The harbour is a fantastic place with a great atmosphere to explore throughout the day or night, with lots of little shops in the narrow streets surrounding the harbour to explore.
There is a beach called St Georges Cove just half a mile away from the harbour as well and so much coastline to explore around the town.
