Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock

About This 6-Bedroom Group Country House

This 6-bedroom group country house is a spectacular retreat in Cornwall that sleeps up to 12 guests. This historic property sits in private grounds near St Austell. Groups enjoy the manor with its games room and tennis court. The setting is perfect for celebrations and reunions.

The estate offers complete privacy in the Cornish countryside. Landscaped gardens surround the house. Woodland walks extend across the grounds. You're just 4 miles from the coast.

The manor sleeps 12 guests in six bedrooms with three bathrooms. Downstairs features a grand drawing room, formal dining room and a kitchen. The games room includes table tennis.

Eden Project sits 6 miles away (15 minutes). Lost Gardens of Heligan are 8 miles distant (20 minutes). Caerhays Castle reaches 3 miles (10 minutes). Carlyon Bay Beach lies 4 miles away (12 minutes).

This is Cornwall's finest manor house for large groups wanting space and facilities. This rental delivers a proper country house experience with modern amenities.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 6
✓Bathrooms: 3
✓Dogs allowed: 3
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: Cot
✓Fam: High chair
✓Garden enclosed
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Kitchen
✓Towels included
✓Family friendly
✓Christmas decorations
✓Games room/Play Facilities
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓Tennis court
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Private parking
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Quirky
✓Shop within 1 mile
✓TV

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Local Insights: Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Ladock, Cornwall

Weather & Local Conditions

16°C

Overcast

Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 2:58am

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15.70°C

Temperature

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26 km/h

Wind Speed

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94%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever October throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

66m

(217 feet above sea level)

Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock sits in a peaceful Cornwall setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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66m

Elevation

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Ladock

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Ladock are typical Cornwall lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.3187000° N | Longitude: 4.9527° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Ladock (Friday, 9 October 2026):

6:31am

Sunrise

4:43pm

Golden Hour

5:43pm

Sunset

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6:31am

Sunrise

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5:43pm

Sunset

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4:43pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (4:43pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

October Daylight

This month in Ladock, you have approximately 11.20 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Cornwall. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at this country house

Indoor Heated Pool

The private swimming pool is perfect for families and groups throughout the year with comfortable temperatures and plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.

Exclusive 26-Acre Estate

Complete privacy across extensive grounds means your group can spread out, explore woodland paths and enjoy the gardens without any disturbance.

Games Room Entertainment

Full-size snooker table and table tennis provide hours of entertainment, keeping teenagers and adults occupied during downtime between coastal adventures.

Sleeps 22 Guests

Accommodation for 22 across the Main House and Coach House means extended families and friend groups can stay together under one booking.

Grand Dining for All

The formal dining room seats your entire party of 22 around one table, making mealtimes and celebrations truly special and memorable.

Tennis Court

Private tennis court on the grounds gives sporty groups another activity option and adds to the country estate experience for all ages.

Getting To This Country House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach this getaway by car, take the A390 towards St Austell, then follow signs to Grampound Road. The manor is located off the B3287 near Tregony. Extensive off-road parking is available on the estate for multiple vehicles.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is St Austell, approximately 6 miles away. Taxis are readily available from the station for the short journey to the manor.

Extensive parking for multiple cars

St Austell station (6 miles)

Accessible from A390 and B3287

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Eden Project

Distance: 6 miles

PL24 2SG

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Distance: 8 miles

PL26 6EN

Caerhays Castle

Distance: 3 miles

PL26 6LY

Pentewan Valley Trail

Distance: 5 miles

PL26 6BX

Dodman Point Coastal Path

Distance: 7 miles

PL26 6NY

Tregony Riverside Walk

Distance: 2 miles

TR2 5RN

Tesco Superstore St Austell

Distance: 6 miles

PL25 5YD

Truro City Centre

Distance: 10 miles

TR1 2LL

Mevagissey Village Shops

Distance: 6 miles

PL26 6UQ

St Austell Brewery

Distance: 6 miles

PL25 4BY

Charlestown Harbour

Distance: 5 miles

PL25 3NJ

Mevagissey Harbour

Distance: 6 miles

PL26 6UG

Eden Project

Distance: 6 miles

PL24 2SG

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Distance: 8 miles

PL26 6EN

Caerhays Castle

Distance: 3 miles

PL26 6LY

Pentewan Valley Trail

Distance: 5 miles

PL26 6BX

Dodman Point Coastal Path

Distance: 7 miles

PL26 6NY

Tregony Riverside Walk

Distance: 2 miles

TR2 5RN

Tesco Superstore St Austell

Distance: 6 miles

PL25 5YD

Truro City Centre

Distance: 10 miles

TR1 2LL

Mevagissey Village Shops

Distance: 6 miles

PL26 6UQ

St Austell Brewery

Distance: 6 miles

PL25 4BY

Charlestown Harbour

Distance: 5 miles

PL25 3NJ

Mevagissey Harbour

Distance: 6 miles

PL26 6UG

Is This Country House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the indoor heated swimming pool for year-round fun. The games room offers snooker and table tennis for older kids. Tennis court provides outdoor sport. The 26 acres of grounds are perfect for exploration and outdoor games. Eden Project is just 15 minutes away with interactive exhibits. Nearby beaches offer rock pooling and sandcastle building opportunities.

Groups Will Love...

The indoor heated swimming pool is the standout feature for groups at the country house. This private facility means your party can swim regardless of weather. The pool area provides a social hub where everyone gathers. Combined with 26 acres of grounds, the pool makes this property exceptional for multi-generational groups and celebrations throughout the year.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome at this house and will love the extensive grounds. The 26-acre estate provides safe enclosed space for exercising pets away from traffic. Woodland walks on the property offer varied terrain for exploring. Nearby coastal paths are dog-friendly. The private setting means pets can roam freely within the estate boundaries under supervision.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at this country house

The Wheel Inn Tregony

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TR2 5RN

The Britannia Inn Grampound

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TR2 4SJ

Hubbox St Austell

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PL25 5AX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about this country house

How many guests does the country house accommodate?

The property sleeps 22 guests across 11 bedrooms. The Main House has 8 bedrooms for 16 people, whilst the Coach House provides 3 bedrooms for 6 guests.

Is this property pet friendly?

Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome at the property. The 26 acres of private grounds provide excellent space for exercising pets safely away from roads.

What facilities are available for groups?

The manor includes an indoor heated swimming pool, full-size snooker table, table tennis, tennis court and 26 acres of grounds. A formal dining room seats all 22 guests together for meals.

How far is the nearest beach?

Carlyon Bay Beach is 4 miles away, approximately 12 minutes by car. Several other Cornish beaches are within easy driving distance for day trips.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

The Main House offers 8 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms across three floors. The separate Coach House contains 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms for additional guests.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, extensive off-road parking is available on the estate. The private grounds provide ample space for multiple vehicles from your group.

What are the main social spaces?

The ground floor features a grand drawing room, formal dining room seating 22, professional kitchen and games room. Multiple reception rooms allow groups to spread out comfortably.

What attractions are nearby for groups?

Eden Project is 6 miles away (15 minutes), Lost Gardens of Heligan 8 miles (20 minutes) and Caerhays Castle 3 miles (10 minutes). All offer excellent group experiences and activities.

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Guest Reviews

Ron

Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock is in a secluded and quiet setting in it's own extensive grounds. It must once have been a splendid family home and still has charm and interest. We particularly loved the large kitchen table. We were 6 adults and 3 children (9,5,1) and had pleanty of room. We enjoyed the location and it's proximity to Truro and easy access to both North and South coasts. Also, the beds and bedding were first class. Some aspects of the house are however rather 'tired' and in need of some TLC.

Sarah

We brought our 4 adult children & their partners plus 2 dogs for a week. The house was great, very spacious with lots of areas for everyone to spread out, they loved the games room, the kitchen is brilliant for meals & board games. Plenty of bathrooms & toilets which was important. Loved the log burner & a great location for lots of local attractions. David was really helpful with any questions we had. The house would definitely benefit from a bit of TLC but that didn't spoil our visit at all.

David

The house is set in beautiful grounds, nicely secluded and peaceful. Inside is quirky and spaciousââ?¬â?took a bit to get our bearings! Plenty of amenities for a large group. We loved the games room with pool/table tennis and football table. While the property could use a renovation to refresh it, it was comfy and made a great base for our travels.

Tina

We have just returned from a week away at Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock, the house is perfect for a large family gathering, the games rooms and tennis courts were an added bonus. The house is fully equipped with all utensils and everything you could ask for to make a self catering holiday just perfect. The house is within easy reach of many beautiful beaches. We had an absolutely amazing time and canââ?¬â?¢t wait to go back. Highly recommend.

Michael

We had a lovely holiday at the property which is well located for getting around Cornwall and visiting local attractions. There were 10 of us in the group and the property was very well equiped to cater for a large group with plenty of crockery, cutelry and pans etc. The property was very homely and the gardens and facilities great. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would be very happy to stay there again in the future and to recommend to others.

George

We really enjoyed our stay at Trethurrfe Manor- it was clean, warm and comfortable and well equipped with things to do for all ages and well located for Truro and trips to both coasts. Some parts of the house could do with refurbishing but it suited our group of six adults and four children very well.

Susan

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay..was a really special & lovely week.. location is perfect, equi-distance for visiting places around Truroââ?¬¦ old house is marvellous, in a wonderful setting & safe to let kids run around.. the house is well provided with everything & a lovely gesture of scrumptious welcome pack, milk in the fridge & teabags, wine..all appreciated..esp large family of 12,kids,adults, house really big & spacious, plenty of room for us all, great games room, tennis court.. Lovely time!!

Carol

What an amazing house! Full of character with many areas to relax/play/enjoy. My favourite area outside: walled garden with roses and sun loungers. Tennis court was well used. Snug was ideal for children, including toys and games console. All twelve of us could sit comfortably in the lounge. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with dishes, utensils, every item we needed. Plenty of room to all eat together. Ample hot water. Six toilets! A comfortable, quirky, older house that we loved!

Christina

Loads of space: 2 fridge freezers, two cookers in 2 kitchens and 2 lounges plus a games room. Fantastic welcome pack.

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Historic Country House for 12 in Ladock

About This 6-Bedroom Group Country House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

October Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Indoor Heated Pool

Exclusive 26-Acre Estate

Games Room Entertainment

Sleeps 22 Guests

Grand Dining for All

Tennis Court

Getting To This Country House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is This Country House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Wheel Inn Tregony

The Britannia Inn Grampound

Hubbox St Austell

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Guest Reviews