Glendurgan

Arriving at Glen Durgan on the eve of heavy snow falling for 2 days - we could not have found ourselves in better company - the house and our rooms were warm. Caroline cherished us with care, delightful meals and refreshment when required and Charles offered to drive us when the conditions were difficult. the house and gardens are in an area of outstanding beauty and Charles has an encyclopaedic knowledge of plants as well as his family's history which is fascinating. Having found we could not return home because of heavy snow at our home, our stay was extended - and we valued every moment.

We had a wonderful stay with Caroline & Charles at Glendurgan. Our hosts did everything possible to make our visit comfortable; we had wet walking boots upon arrival which were dried out in the boot room overnight. We were treated to a welcome cup of tea with home made cake, sitting in the lounge of the beautiful & historic house, overlooking the fabulous garden . Above & beyond the call of duty, two evenings running, Caroline gave us a lift to & picked us up from the nearby pub on the Helford river. Also, a delicious breakfast was served each day. ideal if you are walking the coast path.

Caroline is a warm and welcoming host. Breakfast was delicious and there were lots of lovely touches, like our beds being turned down at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful setting on the Helford River. We hope to return to see the gardens in another season - and be spoilt again.

It's my second stay at Glendurgan and I love it. Caroline and Charles are perfect hosts and I feel totally welcome. The two rooms, each with own bathroom are very comfortable, the house and the garden are amazing. From there I can perfectly explore Cornwall, the wonderful beaches and great gardens.

The perfect starting point for a tour of Cornwall's famous gardens! Charles set the scene and provided answers to even the most challenging of gardening questions. His tour of the garden was a high point of our stay only matched by the quality of the dinner Caroline had prepared for us. The Foxes are truly excellent hosts and made us feel at home in that fantastic house.

If you are planning a holiday in Cornwall the only place to stay for me would be Glendurgan. The home of Charles and Caroline Fox. Their wonderful home surrounded by the most stunning garden with fantastic views and their amazing hospitality cannot be bettered in any home in the country. I just loved every minute. This was my second visit and looking forward to the next?

This is the most enchanting house and garden , we stayed for two nights and wished we could have stayed for a week. We were totally spoilt and came away thinking that one never needs to go abroad again when you have gardens to explore like Glendurgan. Incredibly warm and interesting hosts and they went out of their way to make our time very special. We are going to recommend all our friends to stay at Glendurgan.

Fabulous. We had such a happy family weekend. CHarles and Caroline Fox were so hospitable. The breakfast was wonderful and they treated us like royalty.

Glendurgan is perfect. Every carefully planned detail - trees, books, fabrics, art, colours, sea views, eggs, china, flowers - provided nourishment for a starved soul and tired body. A Sense of Place.

Wonderful welcome (tea and cake) from Caroline, continuing engaging and generous hospitality, great breakfast and conversation with Caroline and Charles, very comfortable bedroom and all of the time living with history, books,paintings, views to the Helford River and of course the garden. Dinner booked by Caroline in Maenporth, followed by a walk in the garden on midsummer's evening (significant for us Swedes! ). A perfect short break within the Glendurgan estate and garden with many thanks to the Fox family for their generous hospitality, Caroline and Charles! 21/22 June 2016.

A very special place where Charles and Caroline provide a most wonderful experience. Their home, food(a first class breakfast) and the location at the top of Glendurgan garden is exceptional. They take pride in ensuring you are well looked after.

What a pleasure to wake up each morning to a long view of the Glendurgan garden down to the sea. Caroline's varied breakfasts started the day, along with maps and ideas for more garden visits and dinner reservations as needed in the evening. Our room and bath were spacious, comfortable, very clean, with modern amenities in an historical house full of Charles' paintings and fresh flowers. We walked the garden often and also used the National Trust tea room for lunch or tea. Although we had already planned our Cornwall trip, it was obvious that Charles would have been an excellent guide.

Charming & hospitable host & hostess - everything presented to the highest standard with great attention to detail in an exceptionally beautiful setting. Delicious home-made food was an added pleasure, not to mention Caroline's delicious cake on the terrace on arrival - a chance to admire the glorious view.

A wonderful place to stay. The house and hospitality are exactly as described, and a real treat. We had the large bedroom with the bay window shown in the photo, with a view down the garden to the estuary: single beds but very comfortable & with hot water bottles provided! The gardens were magical, esp after visitors had left: reds and pinks and yellows, soft grass, bumblebees and birdsong. Walk along the coastal path in the sunshine. Take the ferry to the pub in Helford Village. Well done, Charles and Caroline. Very highly recommended.

Grateful. We were just so grateful about Caroline's warm welcome while we - a family with three children - stood soaking wet in front of the door. Caroline offered a cup of tea in her lovely parlour and put all our clothes into the dryer. Her restaurant recommendation for dinner was perfect, the English breakfast in the next morning, as well. We will always remember this beautiful place with its warmheated owners - THANK YOU so much for taking care of us! Hope you liked the Austrian wine ;-) kindest regards, Inge & Stephan

A rare and special place. Charles and Caroline's kind thoughtfulness and care for their guests is exceptional. To give just one example, I mentioned early on I was keen to see the rare rhododendron "Polar Bear" in flower, then completely forgot about it, but there it was on the breakfast table on our last morning, Charles had remembered and went to pick it for us specially. A wonderful few days, I will gladly return. Shipwright Arms just across the river also really good, peaceful, unhurried, and delicious food.

Wonderful! A exquisite place to stay in an amazing surrounding and a great hospitality. Caroline and Charles are the perfect hosts. I enjoyed the days and I´ll return next year.

WONDERFUL LOCATION, HOUSE AND HOSPITALITY . ONE OF LIFE'S COMPLETELY DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCES . A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY HOME TO HOSTS CAROLINE & CHARLES FOX. VIEWS FROM THE HOUSE AND GARDENS WONDERFUL. ALL TOPPED OFF WITH EXCELLENT BREAKFAST. FULL MARKS .

We saw in the New Year at dreamy Glendurgan and the whole experience was delightful, especially as, being off-season, we had the remarkable gardens to ourselves. This is a comfy family home in the best English country house tradition and I thoroughly endorse previous comments about talented and generous hosts Caroline and Charles. They live in a beautiful place and are happy to share it, so sign up and wind down...!

A wonderful stay in a comfortable and gracious house set in spectacular gardens. Caroline and Charles Fox could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. We had an absolutely delicious dinner (accompanied by generous amounts of wine) cooked by the very accomplished Caroline.. All in all, a very special place at a more than reasonable price.