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Tregothnan
Cornwall, England.
Britain’s first home-grown tea for the ultimate Britishness in every cup! Enjoy a country escape in the cottages, participate in the many courses on offer and indulge in some home produced Manuka honey!
History
The name ‘Tregothnan’ literally means ‘The House at the Head of the Valley’ . The Boscawen family have lived at Tregothnan since 1334 and it is the seat of Viscount Falmouth. Honourable EAH Boscawen inherited the estate from his father, the 9th Viscount Falmouth in 1985.
Admiral Boscawen commanded HMS Namur, a 90-gun battleship, during the Siege of Louisbourg in 1758 and won the battle of Lagos in 1759. The oldest surviving part of the Estate is the iconic Kitchen Garden door which dates back to the Plantagenet era.
Tea
Tregothnan has been a pioneer of foreign farming in Britain for centuries, experimenting with the tea genus in its unique microclimate. In 2005 Tregothnan sold the first-ever tea grown in the UK and now produces a range of black, green, herbal and speciality teas as well as tea bushes! Discover the wide range to order on their website.
Courses
1 to 3 day courses include the Tea School Masterclass for tea fanatics, the Tea Gower’s Guide for a fascinating look into the process of tea cultivation, Beekeeping for an introduction into the world of of honeybees and beekeeping, Floristry Workshop to learn how to create your own display fit for a manor horse on which the origins of British floristry are built.
There is also the Gardener’s Workshop for those looking to enhance their experience of plants and gardens, and equally, anyone who is intrigued by the unique and magical setting of Tregothnan and the Single Estate 3 day Experience – a tremendously exciting and unique opportunity to create your own bespoke blend of tea, whilst staying on the Tregothnan Estate. Full details of all the courses on the Tregothnan website.
Holiday Cottages
Retreat to Cornwall for the ultimate getway with our Wild Escapes holiday cattages,nestled in ancient plum orchards anddown remote tracks to secluded river beaches.
These idyllic luxury cottages retain the best of cornish character, nestled in a tranquil waterside location on thr beautiful river Fal.
Wheter you seek romantic walk in the coutryside, gazing at wildlife, tracing istorical steps, bicycle ride,boating, or relaxation by the crackle of a wood-burning stove, there is something for everybody with coombe as your base.
The Gardens
Guests can explore the beautiful areas of the Fal Estuary by arranging a private, guided tour of the largest, private botanic garden in the UK protecting some of the world’s rarest plant species. Enormous Magnolias signal the start of Britain’s spring every year with bright pink blooms and our record-breaking Rhododendrons are the biggest in the world from a single steam. Explore and learn about Tregothnan’s pioneering tea plantations.
Honey
Tregothnan introduced the Manuka plant from New Zealand in the 1880s and remains the only commercial grower of Manuka and producer of Manuka Honey outside of New Zealand. The honey can be ordered online.
Flowers
Tregothnan picks a wide range of beautiful blooms for our bouquets which are chosen for their joyfulness and diversity as if you were walking through an English country garden. These can be ordered online.
Tregothnan has pioneered botanical firsts since 1334 and sold Britain’s first homegrown tea in 2005, supplied by the plants and gardens thriving there.
