The House from a circa 1904 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier medieval house near the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: John Bettesworth-Trevanion
House & Family History: Caerhays is Nash's only surviving Gothick-style castle.
Garden & Outbuildings: The garden is home to the largest collection of magnolias in Britain.
Chapel & Church: St. Michael and All Angels Chruch was restored by J.P. St. Aubyn in the 19th century.
John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. I, 1818.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Charles Henry Williams
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Arundell family, 13th century. John Trevanion, 18th century; Trevanion famiy here from 1379 until 1767. John Bettesworth, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Bettesworth-Trevanion, 1810-54. Michael Williams II, 1854-58; John Charles Williams, 1880-1939; Francis Julian Williams, 1955-2019.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01872-501-310
Fax: 01872-501-870
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://visit.caerhays.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: Yes