A beautiful Manor House with extensive gardens and views to the sea. Standing above the valley of Polperro and surrounded by National Trust Land.

8 beds all with their own facilities.

"Having the run of an institution gave the week a pleasing anarchic edge..........a game of sardines could last an hour with children scurrying through the arched doorways to peer under grand pianos and snooker tables in search of relations"
The Observer Travel Review.

Surroundings

The house is built of Cornish stone and is beautifully situated on the hill to the west side of the ancient and picturesque fishing port of Polperro with its restaurants and historical public houses. The village is renowned for its quaint narrow lanes and whitewashed cottages and still retains its olde world charm. The coastal walks in both directions are breathtaking.

The Manor is set in peaceful grounds of 2 acres and commands beautiful views to the sea and surrounding countryside. The gardens feature an interesting and wide variety of shrubs, plants and trees which are surrounded by National Trust Land. Outdoor seating and a barbeque are provided.  The summer house with BBQ and outdoor seating is the ideal location to take in the views of the surrounding countryside and makes an ideal changing room for the large Hot tub.

There are 6 double bedrooms and 2 twin rooms all individually furnished, many with antique furniture. All have an ensuite or own shower room, plus televisions. One of the double rooms with ensuite is situated on the ground level for easy access for the guest who finds stairs difficult. A cot is always available and an additional travel cot can be provided. Stroller/prams can also be provided on request in advance of your arrival for a small rental fee.

The House

Kitchen - The large traditional farmhouse kitchen

with its freestanding oak units and slate floor is superbly equipped with an aga along with a conventional oven. Other kitchen utilities include microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishwasher, fridge etc. A wide range of cooking utensils are also provided.

Utility Room – At the back of the Manor, there is a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

All linen/towels are provided at no charge.

Lounge – A large comfortable lounge superbly equipped with a TV/Video recorder /digital TV/DVD & CD/tape machine, plus a cosy large log fire for those cooler summer evenings, views over the garden. Snug/bar room adjacent, ideal for socializing away from the children. Furnished with bar benches and copper tables.

Dining room - Can easily seat all guests and has a grand piano for those musically minded (the piano however is an antique straight string and does not produce the sound quality of a modern instrument) Has a log fire for cooler evenings.

Play/games room which contains a games table and a computer with computer games which has proven most popular with our younger guests. Cloakroom.

Bedrooms

Ground Floor - 1 Double bedroom with views overlooking the gardens, ensuite.

1st Floor:
Foster Room – A beautiful double room tastefully decorated with antique furniture, ensuite.

Evans Room - A lovely large double room with a four poster bed. Beautiful views over the garden and to the distant sea. Ensuite.

Derx Room - The ideal family room. This room is furnished with antique furniture a Super king 6ft size bed. This room has a cot and there is space for a small child’s pull out bed. Ensuite. Lovely views over the garden and to the distant sea.

Gilbert Room – A lovely light and airy double room, decorated in blue Laura Ashley and furnished in country pine, plus lovely views over garden. Ensuite

Hocken Room - A lovely newly furnished double room with double bed, plus own separate shower room across from it.

Donzelli Room - A comfortable twin room with own sink unit and a separate shower room across from it.

Thorne Room - A comfortable twin room furnished with country pine, with ensuite.

1st floor family bathroom - A lovely Victorian style bathroom with roll top bath, elegantly decorated.

Tourist attractions and activities

Place to visit include Looe, Fowey, Mevagissey, Lansallos, Talland Bay, Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Liskeard, & Truro. There are lovely beaches to explore, plus a selection of adventure parks and wildlife attractions for children. The South West Way coast path is easily accessible from the grounds. Fishing, golf, sailing, canoeing, and many other activities are available nearby. This is Daphne Du Maurier Country and the annual literary festival at St Austell is a must for enthusiasts.

No pets, no smoking.

                             The History

Landaviddy Manor was built in the mid to late 18th century by Richard Foster, banker of Liskeard and magistrate and wealthy land owner.

The estate of ‘Landivedda’ was only a miniscule part of the land bequeathed by Thomas Robins in 1844 to his two daughters, whose land holding was a collection of large farms. This estate at that time was indeed a very large part of the Lansallos Parish. According to the 1861 census there were two farms called ‘Landivedda’. These, Raphael Farm (Rathwell), Holes Ground and all the other surrounding farms on their land were under lease. Their land also included a large quantity of surrounding mineral mines.

We know Foster built Landaviddy Manor between approximately 1861- 1871 as this is stated in Couch’s history of Polperro, but we do not know his intention as he and his family never lived there but stayed in his ancestral home of Lanwithan in St Minnow. The house was eventually passed to Rev Gerald Foster.