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The first house at Lanhydrock was completed in around 1640. Begun by Richard Robartes, he passed away before seeing its completion, that task falling to his son. Lanhydrock was originally constructed around a courtyard, but in 1780 the east section was removed to give the house its present floorplan.

A serious fire swept through Lanhydrock in 1881 destroying most of the house. Surviving from the 17th century undamaged are the gatehouse and long gallery, noteworthy for its 116 foot length and barrel-vaulted ceiling with fine plasterwork decoration.

Fortunately, Lanhydrock was rebuilt to its original design but incorporated the lastest in Victorian contemporary living. The house contains some fine furniture and family portraits. The National Trust recommends allowing 1 1/2 hours to see the 49 rooms open to the public.

There are formal gardens and park surrounding Lanhydrock contains beeches and sycamores, some over 350 years old. There are colourful displays of magnolias, rhododendrons and camelias.

Most of the gound flooe rooms are accessible to the disabled and there is a small lift to the first floor. Garden with gravel paths and some steep sections.

Attractions near Lanhydrock include Bodmin, Lanhydrock Golf & Country Club at Bodmin, Charlestown Shipwreck And Heritage Centre near St Austell, Eden Project at St Austell, Cornwall's Crealy Adventure Park near Wadebridge, The Lost Gardens Of Heligan at St Austell, New Mills Farm Park near Launceston.