Trerice
Cornwall, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Trerice, Kestle Mill, Newquay TR8 4PG
Telephone 01637 875404
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Trerice is a small Elizabethan manor house known for its elaborate curved gables, and reviewers describe it as compact but well preserved, with original furnishings and features like an original many-paned window. Opinions on the gardens are mixed - some find them smaller in scale than they'd read about - but the house's history and the volunteer guides' storytelling win people over.
Worth the trip
The curved Elizabethan gables and the large original window with its many small panes of glass, both standout architectural features.
Before you go
It's tucked down a maze of small roads and not well signposted, so plan your route in advance, and note the gardens are smaller in scale than some visitors expect.
Reviewers consistently describe Trerice as a well-preserved, characterful manor house with original furnishings and interesting historical artefacts, including links to the Royal Family. Guided talks are praised as informative, and the walled gardens are called peaceful and gorgeous, with one reviewer highlighting a hidden box-breathing exercise station as an unexpected bonus. A couple of visitors felt there wasn't a great deal to see inside relative to expectations, and the property's location down a maze of small roads is flagged as poorly signposted. The cafe is mentioned favourably by more than one reviewer.
Small Elizabethan manor house known for its elaborate curved gables
“Nice old stately home. Gardens wasn't as nice as I read about. Not a great deal to see inside. We had free entry as National Trust members, I would have been disappointed if I'd had to pay.”- John Bates, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Plenty of parking and the usual range of facilities you expect at an NT property, including cafe, shop and toilets.” - Andrew B
- Guided tours
- “The Guide's talk was very informative regarding the house and the area's history.” - Valerie M
Common questions about Trerice
Where is Trerice?
Trerice is in Cornwall, England, at Trerice, Kestle Mill, Newquay TR8 4PG.
Do you need a ticket to visit Trerice?
Yes - Trerice is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Trerice?
The curved Elizabethan gables and the large original window with its many small panes of glass, both standout architectural features.
Is Trerice a ruin or still intact?
Trerice is largely intact - Small Elizabethan manor house known for its elaborate curved gables.
