Trewithen House

House & Family History: Trewithen translates as "house of the trees."

Comments: "Country Life" called Trewithen "one of the most outstanding West Country houses of the 18th century."
Garden & Outbuildings: George Johnstone created the garden at the beginning of the 20th century. The garden is one of two attractions in England to be awarded three stars by Michelin.
Architect: Robert Taylor

Date of Birth: 1714
Date of Death: 1788
Nationality: British
Notes: Taylor was architect to the Bank of England from 1765 until 1788.

Date: Circa 1763-64
Designed: Dining Room for Thomas Hawkins

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Architect: Robert William Furze Brettingham

Date of Birth: Circa 1750
Date of Death: 1820
Nationality: British

Designed: Improved elevations
(Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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Architect: George Johnstone

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: ?

Date: Early 20th century
Designed: Gardens

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Architect: Thomas Edwards

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: 1775
Nationality: ?

Date: Circa 1738
Designed: Additions to House

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Country Life: CXIII, 990, 1072, 1953.
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II
Current Seat / Home of: Galsworthy family

Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Hawkins, 18th century; Sir Christopher Hawkins, 1st Bt., until 1829.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01726-883-647

Fax: 01726-882-301

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://trewithengardens.co.uk

Awards: The garden is one of two attractions in England to be awarded three stars by Michelin.

Historic Houses Member: Yes

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