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Towan House

Towan House is a coastal garden with some unusual plants and views to St Mawes, St Anthony Head lighthouse and beyond with easy access to the SW coast path overlooking Falmouth Bay. It is approximately ¼ acre and divided into 2 gardens, one exposed to the north and east winds, the other sheltered allowing tropical plants to flourish such as Hedychium, Corymbosa and cannas.

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Towan House
Towan House
Towan House
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Towan House
Towan House
Towan House
Towan House
Towan House

About Towan House

Towan House is a coastal garden with some unusual plants and views to St. Mawes,
St. Anthony Head lighthouse and beyond with easy access to the SW coast path overlooking Falmouth Bay. It is approximately ¼ acre and divided into two gardens, one exposed to the north and east winds, the other sheltered allowing tropical plants to flourish such as ‘Hedychium’ and Cannas. There is a greenhouse and raised vegetable beds.
A pond nestles in a sunny corner. Camellias, Rhododendrons and Pittosporums add structure and shelter giving unusual plants such as Corymbosa, Drimy lanceolata ‘Red Spice’, Marsdenia Oreophila, Strobilanthes and Corokia a chance to thrive.
Varieties of Salvia, Aster and Dahlia add to the profusion of late summer colour.
A balcony provides views out to sea where sailing boats can be seen enjoying fine weather.

Towan House features

Location details

Towan House,
Falmouth,
Cornwall,
TR11 5HX

Directions to Towan House
On entering Mawnan Smith, fork L at the Red Lion pub. When you see the gate to Nansidwell, turn R into Old Church Rd. Follow NGS signs.

Towan House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 22 June to 7 September for groups of between 5 and 15.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Towan 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Towan House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Towan House are accessible to wheelchair users.

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