Port Eliot House and Gardens

Port Eliot House and Gardens Magnificent ancient stately Grade I listed house and gardens. Home of Port Eliot Festival, fabulous weddings and civil partnerships. Film location.

Port Eliot is one of the most beautiful places in Cornwall; the perfect place for a wedding, film shoot or festival-styled celebration. Explore the treasures in the House. Gaze at the masterpieces by Reynolds and Van Dyck. Decipher the Lenkiewicz Round Room riddle mural. Wander amidst the rhododendrons and camellias. Get lost in the maze. Lie beside the unspoilt estuary. Bring your dog and picnic

wherever you like. The House and Gardens are extremely ancient and have been lived in for over 1000 years; the passage of centuries can be felt as you walk around the estate. The House was remodelled by Sir John Soane in the eighteenth century and sits in a romantic landscape laid out by Humphrey Repton which stretches down to a secret estuary on the river Tamar. It is a magical ensemble which in March 2008 was opened to the public for the very first time. The House and gardens have the rare distinction of both being awarded Grade 1 status. Children love to run free in the vast lawns. Others prefer the calm and dappled shade of the spring woodland gardens. Port Eliot is the historic seat of the Earl of St Germans. The family have lived at Port Eliot for hundreds of years, and have accumulated a magnificent collection of exquisite furniture and paintings. But the house is still very much a family home.

With summer galavanting along, it’s already less than two weeks until our next Country House Car Boot on Sunday 5th July...
23/06/2026

With summer galavanting along, it’s already less than two weeks until our next Country House Car Boot on Sunday 5th July at 10am! Hosted the first Sunday of every month through summer, this is a great opportunity to peruse some preloved usefuls, vintage gems and handmade items whilst soaking up the atmosphere here at Port Eliot and enjoying our gardens, stable yard cafe and rejuvenated pub!

Following interest from a few local craftsmen and women, we’re opening up the ‘boot’ to anyone who would like to sell their handmade items! We’d love to see your talents and creations showcased alongside the second hand curios and gems.

You can book a stall for just £7 here:
Porteliot.co.uk/product/carboot

Buyers and sellers also welcome to arrive on the day without booking although stalls advised to book.

Any questions please email [email protected] or PM us.

See you there!

Why not pop down to Port Eliot for a stroll around the gardens this Fathers Day and then follow it up with a coffee stop...
21/06/2026

Why not pop down to Port Eliot for a stroll around the gardens this Fathers Day and then follow it up with a coffee stop at the stables and homemade food at The Eliot Arms.

All within a short walking distance of each other. Gardens walker tickets can be purchased from the stables cafe counter.

21/06/2026

FATHER’S DAY AT THE ELIOT ARMS

Treat Dad to a delicious Father’s Day Set Menu this Sunday! 🍽️

🥩 Choice of delicious roasts
🍰 Tempting desserts
🎶 Live entertainment from Dave Gilbert
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Whether you’re celebrating with Dad, Grandad, or the whole family, join us for great food, great music, and a fantastic atmosphere.

📍 The Eliot Arms
📞 Book now to avoid disappointment!

What a fantastic afternoon of painting we had yesterday with artist Louise Courtnell and our lovely, and may we say very...
21/06/2026

What a fantastic afternoon of painting we had yesterday with artist Louise Courtnell and our lovely, and may we say very talented guests! Here’s a little glimpse at what was created. Some really intriguing canvas’ each with a unique interpretation of what they could see and feel.

Thank you to Louise for sharing your rare and special skill and thank you to those who came along and made it such a splendid afternoon. We hope to make painting workshops like this a staple in our Celebrating Robert Lenkiewicz series.

The sun is finally shining for our Lenkiewicz painting workshop later today at 3pm! There’s still some space on the work...
20/06/2026

The sun is finally shining for our Lenkiewicz painting workshop later today at 3pm! There’s still some space on the workshop so you’re welcome to drop by and pay on arrival which also includes full access to the gardens.

Tickets are £35 and the workshop is 2 hours long. Please bring some paper and paints of your choice!

Please head to the front of the house where Coco and Louise will greet you and walk down to the estuary together.

We cannot wait to see you.

The pub in our village has always been a staple in the backdrop of life at Port Eliot ever since its founding. A place t...
19/06/2026

The pub in our village has always been a staple in the backdrop of life at Port Eliot ever since its founding. A place to share stories, confide in each other, shelter from winter and rejuvenate with hearty food & drink and we are so proud to say that The Eliot Arms has never done it better than now!

The new menu has quickly garnered the love of whoever has tried it and the wholesome, carefully curated dishes by head chef Nondas have established themselves as nothing short of tantalising! One of our favourite quotes regarding the homemade moussaka is, “I’ve not tasted a moussaka like that since my nan’s dish as a child back in Greece.”

Let us persuade you first, then you’ll persuade yourself thereafter. Truly fantastic.

Drop by and refuel in and amongst your Cornish summer days out! Open Tuesday through Sunday. Serving food until 8pm apart from Sunday where service ends at 4pm. See you there.

Call 01503 232733 to make a reservation. Walk-ins also welcome.

Last chance to come and paint with us down by the estuary and learn from the wonderfully flamboyant Louise Courtnell who...
19/06/2026

Last chance to come and paint with us down by the estuary and learn from the wonderfully flamboyant Louise Courtnell who knows more than a handful of the masterful techniques used by the late Robert Lenkiewicz. Come away with your own interpretation of our riverside vista on canvas seasoned with a little Lenkiewicz style on top.

To book on: porteliot.co.uk/product/paintingworkshop

Our painting workshop with Louise Courtnell is this Saturday! Book on now to avoid missing out on the limited slots! www...
17/06/2026

Our painting workshop with Louise Courtnell is this Saturday! Book on now to avoid missing out on the limited slots!

www.porteliot.co.uk/product/paintingworkshop

On Saturday the 20th of June, we welcome you to join our first Painting Workshop by the estuary in our gardens as part of our Robert Lenkiewicz series.

Unwind, get creative, and be inspired at a relaxing afternoon of painting with Louise Courtnell who knew the man well, learned from him and is poised to share with you the most masterful and simple techniques to enhance your painting at any level.

This special workshop takes place beside the estuary in the stunning grounds of Port Eliot — the perfect setting to explore your creativity.

Tickets are £35, including free parking and full access to the beautiful parkland. Locals, students and OAPs can join for £25.

Bring your own comfy camping chair or stool, sketch book/ paper and paint of choice. Easel optional.

We can’t wait to welcome you for an afternoon of art, landscape and inspiration.

Ticket link: porteliot.co.uk/product/paintingworkshop

We have some availability for house tours this week should you want a good excuse to wonder around a magnificent Cornish...
16/06/2026

We have some availability for house tours this week should you want a good excuse to wonder around a magnificent Cornish stately home but one with all the character and soul of the private home of the Eliot family.

We recommend following up a house tour with a delicious coffee & cake at our exquisite stable yard cafe and then a gentle stroll around the gardens to try and find what is possibly the oldest Yew tree in Europe!

You can book a house tour here on our website:
Porteliot.co.uk/product/fullhousetour

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Port Eliot
Saint Germans
PL125ND

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