Antony House (National Trust) – Gardens and Waterfront

Antony House (National Trust) – Gardens and Waterfront is an 18th-century house in a landscape garden. It sits between the tidal River Lynher to the north and the English Channel coast to the south. The house is still home to the Carew Pole family, so a visit feels like a lived-in home and garden rather than a museum piece.

What you’ll find

You come first to the welcome point. The main car park is about 250 yards away, so allow for that walk at the start and end of your time here. In the garden, well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome. Only assistance dogs are allowed within the house. Then the landscape garden leads down towards the waterfront on the Lynher. It is easy to spend the best part of a morning or afternoon here without rushing.

The cafè serves light bites, cakes, and hot and cold drinks. It works for a quick stop or a sit-down break after the garden.

Planning your day

Antony village is about three miles west of Torpoint on the Rame Peninsula. Antony House and its medieval church are the village’s best-known landmarks. The house and garden sit close to the water, so a garden walk and a beach stop can make a simple day out. Look out for Antony House Beach if you want to round off the visit by the shore.

Questions visitors ask

Can I bring my dog to Antony House?

Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the garden. Only assistance dogs are allowed within the house.

How far is the car park from the entrance?

The main car park is about 250 yards from the welcome point, so allow a short walk each way.

What can I eat on site?

The cafè serves light bites, cakes, and hot and cold drinks.

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