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England

Caerhays Castle (Caerhayes Castle) (Karihaes Castle)

  • 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.

  • Architect: James Piers St. Aubyn

    Date: 19th century
    Designed: Restored Church

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    Architect: John Nash

    Date: 1807-10
    Designed: House for John Bettesworth-Trevanion

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    Architect: J. C. Williams

    Date: 1890s
    Designed: Woodland gardens

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  • 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

  • "Rebecca" (1979 - TV movie). "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" (2016).
  • 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