Trebartha Estate Garden

Lemarne, Near North Hill, PL15 7PD
Tel: (01483) 211535
Email: hello@ngs.org.uk
Web: www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/trebartha-estate-garden-and-country-garden-at-lemarne-pl15

A Cornish Estate with the house now gone

Trebartha Gardens have a fine landscape, including views of the hillside running from Hawks Tor, on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, to the valley of the river Lynher. Flowing water and ponds, trees, and granite contribute to its magic. Extra attractions in spring include rhododendrons and bluebells.

The gardens are well spread out, covering about 45 acres. Different areas have their own characters. Allow at least 90 minutes to see all of them, including the cascades, terraces and the garden at Lemarne. This walk includes some steep, rough paths which can be slippery when wet.

It is also possible to have a shorter walk round more level areas of the gardens, taking in the old swan pool, American garden, fish ponds and walled gardens.

Trebartha has a long history, the property was owned by Walter Reynell in 1193. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086). The Spoure family owned the house in late 15th century. Colonel Francis Rodd, who inherited Trebartha in 1736, created the three fish ponds, damming the valley where tin and a small quantity of gold had been mined. Francis Hearle Rodd planted the American garden in about 1820. There are still many trees which were planted by the Rodd family in the nineteenth century, including some county champions. The swan pool was constructed around 1900. Trebartha was acquired by the Latham family in 1941. Trebartha Hall was requisitioned during World War 2; it was left so damaged that it was demolished in 1949. The estate and gardens are managed as a family trust, with the long term future in mind.

Bodmin Moor       Altarnun       Minions       The Copper Trail

Launceston       North Hill