Prideaux Place
An ancient Cornish house now a regular on our television and cinema screens.
Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RP
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Shop
First recorded as being Lords of Prideaux Castle, Luxulyan 1000 years ago, the family has been based at Prideaux Place since 1592, still lived in by the family who built it.
The house, surrounded by 40 acres of landscaped grounds and with its ancient Deer Park, is a charming mix of Elizabethan, Strawberry Hill Gothic and Georgian eras. Each room has its own individuality from all these different ages and one of it has been spoilt by Victorian additions.
The 18th-century outbuildings in the Stable Courtyard are worth a visit by themselves and the newly restored gardens are a compliment to the 1740’s Temple, Exedra and the 1750’s Double Dairy and battlements. Here you can escape the hustle and bustle of Padstow and enjoy our fully licensed tearoom for a light lunch or Cream Tea overlooking the Deer Park to the Camel Estuary and beyond.
Now an international film location where such luminaries as Helena Bonham Carter, Imelda Staunton, Richard E Grant, Ralph Fiennes, Kiera Knightley, Joanna Lumley and Peter O’Toole and many other famous names have all acted.
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Prideaux Place, located in Padstow, Cornwall, is an Elizabethan manor that has been home to the Prideaux family for fourteen generations. The house and its grounds offer a variety of attractions and events for visitors.
Opening Times
The house is currently closed and will reopen on Easter Monday, 6th April 2026, remaining open until Friday, 9th October 2026. During this period, house tours are available from Monday to Friday, with the first tour starting at 11:00 AM and the last tour at 3:00 PM.
Admission Prices
- House Tours: Adults £17.50, Children (aged 12-16) £7.50
- Grounds Only: Adults £5, Children (aged 12-16) £3
Additional Information
- The Terrace Café and grounds are open from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, from 21st April to 3rd October.
- Group bookings for house tours (15 people or more) are available by appointment. Language-guided tours are priced at £17.50 per person, while English-guided tours are £15.50 per person.
- Exclusive VIP house tours can be arranged for groups of up to 10 people by contacting the Office Administrator.
Deer Park
The historic deer park at Prideaux Place is home to one of the oldest herds of fallow deer in the country. Visitors can enjoy the sight of the deer while dining at the licensed Terrace Tearoom, which overlooks the park.
Contact Information
For more details or to arrange bookings, contact Prideaux Place at:
- Address: Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RP
- Phone: 01841 532411
- Email: [email protected]
Prideaux Place is a member of the Historic Houses association.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House tours: Adults – £17.50, Children 12 – 16, £7.50
Grounds only: Adults: £5, Children (12 -16 years): £3
Group Bookings for House Tours on Monday to Friday (15-people +)
Language Guided House Tour = £17.50 per person.
English Language Guided House Tour = £15.50 per person.
Exclusive VIP House Tours for 2025 are arranged by appointment with Office Administrator – Limited to 10-people maximum for Private House Tour & Cream Tea.
Getting here
Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RP
Padstow is easy to find, from the A30 take the Wadebridge/Padstow road where signposted.
The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway with bus connection to Padstow, just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.
There is currently no access through the East Gate (by the deer park) – please come in up the front drive. Limited free parking available.
Mrs Thatcher, as she was then, made an impromptu visit to the house when staying in Cornwall and Peter Prideaux-Brune answered the door. She asked if she could have a look around the house. Peter went to ask his father and was told rather abruptly 'no, not now, I'm having my lunch!' So Peter took her around and she was incredibly knowledgeable and charming.
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