Lostwithiel Manor
About This Villa
Welcome to the magnificent Grade II listed Lostwithiel Manor. This exceptional manor house is one of the most beautiful in the country. It is steeped in history and boasts the most impressive interior design by the brilliant Sarah Fortescue Designs and is surrounded by the most incredible estate. Lothwithiel Manor is the perfect venue for a small, intimate wedding or an ultra luxurious holiday. As well as Lothwithiel Manor which sleeps eighteen guests in luxurious comfort, the Lostwithiel Manor Estate boasts another astonishing manor house, Lostwithiel Stewardry which sleeps fourteen guests and a selection of cottages, Lostwithiel Stable House which sleeps four, Lothwithiel House which sleeps six and Lostwithiel Dairy House which sleeps eight guests. In addition, some of the properties enjoy sofa beds for the odd extra guest. If you are planning a wedding, a special event or a family get together, the Lostwithiel Manor Estate is fantastic as you can book a combination of the properties and all enjoy a wonderful time together.
Discover within your stay the eco-friendly charm of Lostwithiel Manor, boasting reduced CO2 production, setting it apart from other properties across the country.
The Lostwithiel Manor Estate sits deep in the Cornish countryside, four miles from Lostwithiel. The estate is phenomenal, boasting spectacular landscaped gardens, a lake, manicured lawns, a deer park, parkland, fascinating historic monuments, miles of cycling and hiking tracks, orchards and a tennis court. Guests enjoy endless entertainment. The estate managers boast a prestigious list of local partners who can offer additional services to ensure that you experience the holiday of your dreams. Their own private chef can cater for special events or work with a highly professional catering team. The estate hosts a number of special community annual events.
Lothwithiel Manor is a wildly romantic manor house that has been beautifully refurbished by the remarkable Sarah Fortescue Designs, bringing vitality and bold colour to the rooms together with the best of Cornish craftmanship. The living spaces and bedrooms are astounding, all with different styles and moods. The stately reception rooms are lavish and brilliantly furnished yet still feel homely and very welcoming. Roaring open fires welcome you in the cooler months and add atmosphere and a warm ambience. The main living room is drowned in magical sunlight and is full of sumptuous furniture, together with its giant fireplace, beautiful period features and oversized flower arrangements. Its ceiling cornicing and plaster mouldings are works of art themselves. You can get lost in a novel in the library, settle down with a pot of tea and the Sunday newspapers or enjoy a movie using the pop-up projector. You can dine like royalty by candlelight in the atmospheric, panelled dining room with the open fire lit and the ultra long table beautifully set with fine glass and china. There are additional living spaces, some cosy and inviting, perfect for pre-dinner drinks and others perfect for informal breakfasts and planning the days activities. The manor house enjoys exquisite wallpapers and lavish fabrics which together with sumptuous furnishings make for extravagant holiday living. One room is opulent, moody and rich in colour whilst another is playful with garden inspired wallpaper and bright light beaming through the period windows. The kitchen is a remarkable wonder with the very best of appliances and such amazing style. Bluetooth speakers, television and boardgames are all supplied for your enjoyment plus guests enjoy use of the stable games room.
Lostwithiel Manor offers nine opulent bedrooms, all vibrant luxurious havens with fabulous colour palettes and luxurious soft furnishings. Every room is stunning, beautifully styled with incredible attention to detail. There are a mix of kingsize beds and twins, all dressed with crisp cottons and co-ordinating soft furnishings. If you are lucky, you may even enjoy the four poster bed in the Kings Bedroom where you will be mesmerised by the estate views through its vast Palladian windows. Each of the nine ensuite bathrooms enjoys elegant wallpapers, a luxurious ambience, fragrant organic toiletries and fluffy white bathrobes and towels. You will sleep and bathe like kings and queens in exquisite surroundings. The imperial staircase leading from the ground floor to the upper bedrooms is seriously impressive with the most fabulous frescoes decorating the walls.
The grounds of Lothwithiel Manor are totally amazing. Within its lush acres, you can picnic by the lake or wild swim, stroll along grassy banks watching the nearby flocks of sheep, enjoy the shade of ancient trees, sip cocktails on the terrace, enjoy barbecues or family games in the parkland. You can stroll through the deer park watching the grazing fallow deer who have nibbled on the park’s lush grass since the days of the Domesday Book and head to the centuries-old trees in the ancient woodland. Adjacent to the deer park is the estate cricket pitch where you can watch one of the regular weekend matches, one of the estate’s most popular summertime traditions. The enchanting gardens offer beauty and vibrant colour. The Dorothy Garden boasts beautiful fountains and the Shrubbery offers a multitude of colour pops with thirty four different varieties of hydrangeas and vivid pink and purple rhododendrons and azaleas. The Stewardry Walk offers a palm-fringed paradise and a tropical fountain. The gardens also feature Lady Hamilton’s marble bath, a waterfall, a pool, magnolias and a huge array of other exotic plants. The estate’s magnificent parkland slopes gently towards the lake offering that true countryside feel. The estate’s ‘living museum’, boasts impressive monuments including the obelisk which soars 123 feet into the sky. You can put your running shoes on and explore the many acres of land listening to birdsong and sheep for company or cycle. You can also enjoy yoga, play tennis or just relax on beautiful outdoor furniture with your holiday read. Children will love foraging for wild garlic to make pesto and blackberries for beloved crumbles. You can also order fresh produce from the kitchen garden for supper. In the autumn, you are welcome to pick apples from the orchard.
Guests staying at Lostwithiel Manor can marry in the estate’s 800 year old church, enjoy a civil or humanist ceremony in the house or celebrate with an outdoor wedding in the Dorothy Garden, the Georgian Bathhouse, in a magical spot by the lake or on the lawn. Wedding feasts can be taken in the Smoking Room or outdoors watching the sunset by crackling fire pits. The 14th century church is stunning with ancient stained glass windows and an intimate atmosphere. The estate managers offer a wide range of food and drink options including fine dining, summer barbecues, hearty feasts, cheese and wine stations and party breakfasts. Special options include fireworks, gin and whisky tastings in the drawing room, champagne and oysters served in the fernery and presented in a spectacular 19th century marble ice bath, tractor trailer rides to admire the night sky on Druid’s Hill, croquet on the lawn, trips to the beach and much more. Oliver’s Travels feature all of the estate properties so your guests can join in the fun and enjoy the wedding during a holiday.
Children can enjoy a mud kitchen located in the estate grounds, adjacent to a charming Romany caravan, where they can let their imaginations run wild. Additionally, there is an outdoor kitchen tucked away in a picturesque corner of the estate, available for guests to use. The estate also boasts a popular craft space, providing a creative outlet for guests to indulge in various artistic endeavors. For those traveling with their furry friends, dog-friendly stays are gaining popularity, thanks to the miles of woodland tracks and designated off-leash areas where dogs can freely explore. The estate offers a multitude of recreational options, including paddle boards, mountain bikes, and more, ensuring there's something for everyone.
When it comes to food, Lostwithiel Estate goes the extra mile to cater to guests' culinary needs. They can arrange meals for guests from a local deli called Bella Mama, ensuring delicious and convenient dining options. In Lostwithiel, guests can find an excellent butcher and baker, providing access to fresh and high-quality meat and baked goods. The estate is also proud to collaborate with Trewithen, a renowned local dairy known for sourcing their milk from within a 25-mile radius of the estate. This enables guests to enjoy locally sourced milk, butter, yogurt, and clotted cream during their stay.
With acres of ancient woodland and miles of paths and tracks to explore, Lostwithiel Manor is a paradise for four-legged friends.
At Lostwithiel Manor every family member should be included in your travel adventures, and that includes your beloved canine companions. With the understanding of the joy and comfort that comes from traveling with your dog, at this property the owners are thrilled to offer a warm welcome to both of you.
The estate plays host to a number of annual events including a five mile race around the estate in aid of St John’s Ambulance Cornwall, an Endurance GB Ride, the south west’s premier Cornish ride with over 200 riders, Charity Open Gardens in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care and the Carriage Driving Day sponsored by the British Driving Society. Every event is superb and you will feel privileged to be a participant!
If you can bear to leave this dreamy estate, the charming town of Lostwithiel is just four miles away, nestled in a beautiful wooded valley at the tidal reach of the River Fowey in central Cornwall. From this gorgeous countryside spot, you can visit both the north and south coasts of Cornwall, explore the moors and enjoy the most delicious cuisine imaginable.
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