State Rooms, Art Collection & Historical Basement Tour – Family Hosted.

State Rooms, Art Collection & Historical Basement Tour – Family Hosted.

By Port Eliot House & Gardens

Enjoy a special occasion and book an Exclusive House Tour hosted by a member of the Eliot family and including delicious local refreshments.

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Port Eliot House & Gardens

Port Eliot Gardens Saint Germans PL12 5ND United Kingdom

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  • In person

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No Refunds

About this event

Please note: To book this tour, please contact the office on 01503 230211 to book a date and time that suits you. Due to EventBrite restriction we have to add dates and times but it is necessary to contact the office for the actual dates and times that are available. Thank you for your understanding.

Hosted by a member of the Eliot family, a unique tour of the nationally important Sir Joshua Reynolds art collection and other historical artefacts from the Earl of St Germans collection.

View the Sir John Soanes designed Saloon, Drawing Room and the stunning Round Room, in which Robert Lenkiewicz was commisioned to paint his incredible 360° murial that tells the story of the Eliot family and friends.

Running beneath them all is the servant's basement which connects a series of wonderfully revealing service rooms. The Knife Room, China Room, Housekeeper's Room, other historical collections and much more.

At the end of your tour you are invited to join the host for refreshments, where there will be a choice of soft, hard, hot or cold drinks with local sweet treats.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need separate Garden Walk and House Tour tickets?

Your House Tour ticket includes access to the Gardens. However Garden Tour ticket does not include House Tour access.

What are the access restrictions to the House?

Port Eliot would like to invite all ages and abilities, however, at present the House Tour requires visitors to use stairways and walk on varied surfaces.

Can any age attend the House Tour?

Yes. However while under 5’s are permitted, we do not recommend the tour for this age group.

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With its extensive history and relaxed elegance, we welcome you to our secret corner of England, the ancestral seat of the 11th Earl of St Germans and home of the Eliot family.

Enjoy a fantastic day exploring the gardens, touring the house and visiting the Stables Cafe, Shop and Elephant Bar.

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