Local Cornish Gardens & Country Houses

The following Cornish Gardens are located within a short drive of Mullion Cove Hotel and are highly recommended to visit whilst staying on the Lizard Peninsula.

Bonython Private Gardens – Lizard Peninsula
Situated only 15 minutes drive from Mullion Cove Hotel these beautiful private gardens under new ownership are now revealing the potential that has lain dormant in Cornwall for nearly 200 years. Situated in a quiet wooded valley Bonython Estate Gardens is well worth a visit comprising an interesting collection of hydrangeas, specimen trees, walled, herbaceous and herb Garden.

Trevarno Country Estate – near Helston
Situated on the Helston to Penzance road and described as the jewel in the crown, Trevarno has 70 acres of enchanting gardens and one of Cornwall's largest and most diverse plant collections and is home to the National Museum of Gardening: a remarkable celebration of Britain's great gardening heritage featuring the Country's most comprehensive collection of gardening antiques and memorabilia…well worth a visit.

Trelowarren Country Estate - Lizard Peninsula
With over 1000 years of recorded history, Trelowarren Manor House and Country Estate has always been at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula. Today, in addition to offering quality time share accommodation Trelowarren warmly welcomes visitors to walk on the Estate, or to visit the 12 acre gardens now under restoration, Cornish craft centre and nurseries.

Trebah – Helford River, near Falmouth
Located in a spectacular 26 acre sub-tropical Cornish ravine on the edge of the Helford River, Trebah is rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world and is home to a unique collection of rare and exotic plants, trees and shrubs that you discover in the pathways that lead you to the private and secluded beach at the bottom.