Glendurgan

The highlight of an autumn holiday in Cornwall. Caroline and Charles are the most accomplished and charming hosts, cherishing their guests immaculately and with gentle grace and consummate kindness. Their lovely family home could not have been more comfortable and welcoming. Caroline is a most generous and thoughtful hostess and Charles a fascinating and sensitive guide and companion around the wonderful gardens and surrounds. We could not have had a happier time, nor a more enjoyable dinner and breakfast; we wished we could have stayed for a few days more and will certainly so do soon.

What a delightful and memorable stay! Caroline and Charles offer "home from home" in their wonderful house - we were made to feel so welcome, and interesting conversations complemented the fabulous location and amazing views. My dad (96) especially enjoyed playing the grand piano in the drawing room.

A fabulous and unique spot, with dreamy views to the Helford river and beautiful gardens at your feet. This was a special one night stay which we wished could have been longer. We were made to feel extremely welcome by Caroline and Charles, who were gracious and charming. Their house is so very beautiful and our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.