Glendurgan

Glendurgan House is very special gem in the crown of loveliness that is the Cornish coast. Caroline and Charles welcomed us with warmth and grace to their beautiful home, fed us with delicious local and home grown feasts, and were utterly charming and generous in their attention to detail, ensuring our supreme comfort and relaxation at all times. The only down side was having, eventually, to leave this heavenly place.

As well as all its other delights, Glendurgan House offers you the chance to rise with the sun, make your way down through the magical garden with only the birds for company, to emerge at the bottom of the valley on a little beach (very little, if the tide is in). Here you can swim in clear cold water, as the sun rises over the headland. By the time you arrive back at the house after the 10 minute walk, your body is warm again and ready for a perfect breakfast. And you could go again at sunset, or in the moonlight...

Enjoyed a very comfortable one night stay at Glendurgan whilst visiting friends locally. The house is lovely and Caroline and Charles are very welcoming. Delightful view from the breakfast table down to the water through very attractive gardens. Hope to return before long.

Caroline and Charles offer a superlative experience - comfort, charm, delicious food and of course the most spectacular historical important gardens in the South West of England - this is a must on your bucket list for anyone visiting Cornwall

I just spent 5 lovely nights at the Fox’s B&B at Glendurgan. My bedroom looked out over the garden filled with rhododendrons and azaleas! Beautiful! The bed was very comfortable, the breakfasts were perfect, and Caroline’s dinners were absolutely delicious! Charles drove me to the Eden Project one day and to Falmouth for a ferry and lunch in St. Mawes on another. I walked through the garden several times and along the SW Coast Path in both directions. It was a wonderful visit and I hope to go back very soon.

We've recently returned from a wonderful stay at Glendurgan House whilst dropping our son off at university. It was the perfect place to stay - the house and gardens are beautiful, with stunning views of the estuary (also from our bedroom!). Charles and Caroline made us feel very welcome and we would love to visit again. Thank you!

I loved my stay at Glendurgan. The tranquility and Cornish beauty of both the house and surrounding gardens were memorable. Caroline and Charles were warm and welcoming hosts which made the whole stay a joy.

We were made to feel immediately welcome by Caroline. The house is charming and very comfortable. The guests comfort is obviously uppermost in our host’s focus. We had 2 delicious dinners. Caroline is a most engaging person and chatting with her over breakfast was a joy. We will be back for sure.

We had a lovely 3-night stay with Caroline and Charles at a beautiful house at the top of the NT Glendurgan Gardens. We were made very welcome, thoroughly enjoyed Caroline's cooked breakfasts and the one evening meal that we had at Glendurgan. We walked down through the National Trust gardens and along the coast path to the Ferry Boat on the other 2 evenings. We learnt a lot of local history both about Glendurgan and about the Donald Healey motoring connections with Trebah Gardens next door. Hopefully we will return one day.

We had the loveliest visit to the Fox’s Glendurgan near Falmouth. The hosts were most welcoming and we wanted for nothing. Enjoyed our walk through the beautiful gardens, then had a delicious dinner. We are hoping to be able to visit again.

We loved everything about our stay with Caroline and Charles at Glendurgan House. Caroline and Charles were fantastic hosts, the house is beautiful and the setting stunning. On the edge of a large national trust garden and with a secluded swimming spot 15 mins walk. We had the perfect stay and would strongly recommend. Thank you!

We only stayed for one night but it was a perfect haven for that time. Caroline and Charles are delightful hosts, offering a warm welcome and very helpful advice on local walks . Glendurgan house is beautiful with a fabulous view over to the Helford river, and access in to the wonderful Glendurgan gardens was an unexpected privilege. A little taste of heaven. We would highly recommend it and love to go back.

Sublime experience staying in this beautiful home. Caroline and Charles are the perfect hosts. Waking up to that incredible view down through the gardens to the river….. priceless! Highly recommend the dinner option.

Returning after a couple of years and an altered world it was such a pleasure to find nothing had changed at Glendurgan. Charles and Caroline as fascinating and generous as ever, a palatial bedroom, wonderful breakfasts, beautiful gardens and the loveliest countryside. To be able to wander the historic and unique grounds in the late evening with just birdsong for company will stay with us always. Thank you very much, we'll be back!

Not your average b&b! We felt very lucky to visit this amazing house and garden, and so looked after by Caroline and Charles. We will especially remember the beautiful garden flowers in our bedroom, the story behind the historic doorbell and playing the Steinway grand. Loved everything and looking forward to the next trip.

We had the most delightful 10 days staying with Charles and Caroline at Glendurgon. The warmth of their welcome and hospitality knew no bounds. Nothing was too much trouble and our room was extremely comfortable with a lovely view. We were treated to wonderful breakfasts and because of the special circumstances of Covid, Caroline cooked the most delicious dinners for us every night. We had fascinating tours of Glendurgon and two other gardens with Charles. We could not recommend staying there more highly and even though it is a very long way from us we hope to go there again.

Caroline & Charles welcomed us (with delicious homemade brownies & tea), into their beautiful, elegant home - a delightful treasure trove of historical artefacts. You had thought of our every comfort & we really appreciated the luxurious linen and beds! Being able to walk through the stunning gardens to the beach at the bottom for a swim, was glorious! Thank you for your kindness, interesting chats & wonderful breakfasts. We would love to come back!

We arrived early evening and Caroline suggested a walk through her amazing garden to the sea for a swim. Absolutely nothing could have been nicer or more welcome. And so the weekend went on......it just got better and better - deliciously comfortable beds, deliciously delicious dinner and breakfasts (first class home-made bread and jam) glorious coastal walks with 100 swims a long the way, many a fun chat with Charles and Caroline and a farewell tea and cake on their sunny terrace. The house and garden are simply magical and we were looked after beautifully. Thank you so much.

What a gem! We took my parents to Cornwall shortly after 'sheilding' was over. We felt completely safe and cared for from the minute we first arrived. The house is spotless, as were our bedrooms, bathrooms, bed linen and towels. Plenty of sanitiser is provided. Protecting our parents whilst having a much needed break away was our foremost concern. We needn't have worried. Glendurgan is like a home away from home. Caroline gave us delicious tea and cake on the terrace as we arrived - the views are simply stunning, gazing down the valley to the river. Her breakfasts were fresh and varied.

Staying at Glendurgan, with its timeless elegance and beautiful garden, was made even more special by our hosts, Caroline and Charles, whose generous and faultless hospitality made our stay so wonderful. Glendurgan is, quite simply, a haven of peace and tranquility.