Port Eliot
There are over 500 paintings in this house, six show the same bloody parrot, there eight depicting cows and sheep, there is even one portraying a pile of dead ducks pheasants, pigeons with a heron and a fish. Yet there is only one of a dog and that is kept in an attic.
Visitors may walk within the grounds and designated areas of the park. The paths within the grounds are rough and uneven and for those with mobility problems access is restricted to the first section of the river bank where there is a viewing point near the Boat House. However, for the adventurous there is a route following the grass bank along the estuary to see a view of the viaduct.
FEATURES
Family portraits including those by Reynolds, Hoppner and Ramsey
Robert Lenkiewicz’s masterpiece in the Round Room
Grade I listed park improved by Humphrey Repton
Grade I listed Medieval Priory remodeled by Sir John Soane
Spring garden with bulbs, camellia, rhododendron and azalea
Estuary views
VISITORS INFORMATION:
PENING TIMES
Port Eliot will be open daily, except Fridays, from 1st March to 30th June 2010 from 2.00 pm until 6.00 pm with last admission to the House at 5.00 pm.
Port Eliot will be open to the public on Friday 25th June 2010 from 10am to 1pm, last admission to the house at 12 midday. The tea room will also be open in the morning from 11am onwards.
Also the Museum of Folklore at the Gate House of Port Eliot opening for 2010 from 3rd April, same days as the main house opening from 2.00pm to 5.30pm.
ADMISSION PRICES
| House and grounds |
| Adult |
£7.00 |
| Child (16 years and under if accompanied by a paying adult) |
FREE |
| Grounds |
| Adult |
£4.00 |
| Child |
£2.00 |
| Season Ticket |
| Annual season ticket adult |
£20.00 |
Public / Green Transport Discounts
Visitors arriving at Port Eliot by rail, bus/coach, boat or bicycle will qualify for a discounted ticket as follows:
Adult £6.00
Child £3.00
Annual season ticket for House & Grounds
Family £50.00 (2 adults & up to 4 children)
Adult £25.00
Child £10.00
TRANSPORTATION
You can visit Port Eliot by the following means :
Train
First Great Western Trains stop at St Germans Station. From the station follow the signs to Port Eliot, via the Lodge Gate in the village. This walk should take approximately eight minutes.
Bus
A bus service runs from Plymouth to St Germans (route 572/3) please contact
Boat
Tides permitting it may be possible to visit Port Eliot by boat. Visitors must phone the Estate Office on 01503 230211 to confirm arrival details before departure
Pedestrian
The entrance to Port Eliot is via the Lodge Gate in the village
Dogs
Dogs on leads are welcome at Port Eliot. On Wednesday, during the normal opening times, dogs will be allowed loose in the Park provided they are kept under control. Dog owners will be liable for any damage caused by their dog.
Wedding Venue
Port Eliot Tea Room
Open March 29th to 30th June each day except Fridays. Open 12.30 to 6.00pm. Fantastic homemade lunches and cakes in the Stable Yard at Port Eliot.
ACCESS
A new vehicle entrance has been created from the B3249 in order to avoid extra traffic within the village of St Germans; please follow the direction signs.
The grass car park is located on top of a hill with outstanding views over the Lynher Estuary and is approximately 500m from the house.
Registered drivers with disabilities
There are 5 parking spaces reserved for the vehicles of registered drivers with disabilities beside the house. Please enter the car park in the normal way and report to the ticket booth where you will be directed to the house.
Mobility vehicle
A mobility vehicle is available for those who require assistance between the house and the car park.
Accessibility assistance
Access within Port Eliot for those with mobility difficulties is restricted by a flight of stairs. If you require assistance please ask on entry to the house and an alternative point of access will be provided.
Address:
Port Eliot Estate Office
St Germans
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 5ND