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Benbole House

Benbole House sits in approximately ⅔ of an acre in Lostwithiel. We have a mature spring and early summer garden. Tiered with secret corners, there are interesting specimen plants, attractive borders and lovely views across the valley. We have stand of spectacular copper beech trees that stand sentinel around us. Plenty of seating to sit and enjoy.

Owner Info

  • Mr Richard & Mrs Becks Trant
Benbole House
Benbole House
Benbole House
Benbole House

About Benbole House

Benbole House has a traditional Cornish spring and early summer garden. Reinstated by the current owners parents, the garden has about forty different types of camellia, a number of well established rhododendrons and magnolias. It also has some unusual specimen plants. The borders will be in their first flush in June. There is a charming circuit to be enjoyed which meanders you to all corners and there is plenty of seating at which one can sit and enjoy the views and vistas, long and short.
There is well kept lawn below the house and an attractive herb terrace at the back the house. There is a sun room also at the back the house with pelargoniums and other house plants.
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Location details

Benbole House,
Lostwithiel,
Cornwall,
PL22 0DT

Directions to Benbole House
Enter Lostwithiel downhill from the west. You see an escape channel and barrier on L. We are the gate immediately above the channel. Follow the drive to the white gate at the top.

Benbole House openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Llawnroc, Silverlake Cottage and Benbole House.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Benbole House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Benbole House. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Benbole House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Benbole House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.