Trelissick

The Trelissick Estate stands at the head of the estuary of the River Fal. There are beautiful landscaped gardens featuring hydrangeas, rhododendrons, camellias, 500 acres of parkland and riverside woods overlooking the River Fal and Carrick Roads. The estate’s Cornish apple orchard is another interesting feature here and it was created to preserve many traditional apple species. The 18th century house is dominated by a columned portico, which was added in the mid 19th century. The 12-bedroom manor house is owned and lived in by the Copeland family and is not open to the public. However, several of the outbuildings have been converted to take visitors; in the stables is a display of saddlery, while another building is home to Trelissick Gallery, a showcase for the work of artists and craftsmen working in Cornwall. The shop sells gifts, souvenirs, books and plants, and light refreshments and lunches are served. It is open all year.

Close to the estate is the landing point of the King Harry Ferry which takes cars and passengers across the narrow, yet deep, stretch of water on the River Fal between Feock on the west bank and Philleigh on the Roseland Peninsula. There has been a ferry crossing at this point for centuries; the latest chain ferry was installed in 2006 and is one of only six chain ferries at work in Britain. River trips can be taken in summer from either Truro or Falmouth across to the new pontoon at Trelissick.

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