Cornwall House
Brick-built townhouse with fine staircase, unusual in retaining its walled garden.
58 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EN, Monmouthshire
Facilities
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Easily accessible without car
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Good journey mark
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No loos
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No parking
There are steps up to Cornwall House from Monnow Street and down to the garden with no alternative access.
Cornwall House is the last remaining privately occupied house in main shopping steeet of Monmouth.
It is a town house, dating back to at least the 17th-century. The red brick garden façade is in the Queen Anne style, dating from 1752 when the house belonged to the Rev Henry Burgh, son of the Duke of Beaufort’s agent, John Burgh.
The street façade was remodelled in the Georgian style (date unknown). Many original features remain, including a fine staircase. The house still has the original 1750s walled kitchen garden.
Cornwall House is a historic brick-built townhouse located at 58 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EN, Monmouthshire. It features a fine staircase and retains its original 1750s walled kitchen garden. The house dates back to at least the 17th century, with its garden façade in the Queen Anne style from 1752 and its street façade remodeled in the Georgian style.
Opening Times
2026: Cornwall House is open from 2pm to 5pm on Fridays in July and August. Additionally, it is open on the following dates:
- 2nd to 6th April
- 2nd to 4th May
- 23rd to 25th May
- 1st and 2nd August
- 29th to 31st August
Admission
- Historic Houses members: Free
- Adults: £5
- Concessions: £2.50
- Free entry: Visitors arriving by bus (with a valid bus ticket)
Note: Cash only.
Accessibility
There are steps up to Cornwall House from Monnow Street and down to the garden, with no alternative access available.
Getting Here
Cornwall House is easily accessible by public transport, being only a 2-minute walk from Monmouth Bus Station. Direct buses are available to and from Newport, Usk, Raglan, Hereford, Chepstow, Abergavenny, Ross-on-Wye, Coleford, and Gloucester (Sundays only).
Historic Houses members visit for free
Adults: £5
Concessions: £2.50
Cash only
Free entry to any visitor arriving by bus on production of bus ticket
There are steps up to Cornwall House from Monnow Street and down to the garden with no alternative access.
Getting here
58 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EN, Monmouthshire
It’s very easy to reach Cornwall House by public transport as it is only a 2 minute walk from Monmouth Bus station with direct buses to and from Newport, Usk, Raglan, Hereford, Chepstow, Abergavenny, Ross -on-Wye, Coleford and Gloucester (Sundays only). Full details on the Good Journey website.
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