Mrs Jane Rogers Carwinion House Carwinion Road Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall. England TR11 5JA   Phone 01326 250258 fax 01326 250903 Email Jane@Carwinion.com www.carwinion.co.uk www.carwinion.com

Welcome to Carwinion, an 18th century Manor House in Mawnan Smith, is set in 12 acres of natural Victorian Gardens overlooking the Helford River Estuary. It is renowned for its traditional Bed and Breakfast and Cornish fare.  Enthusiasts flock from all over the world to see its unique collection of Bamboo. Others visit Carwinion to relax and walk through the tranquil gardens to view the many species of ferns and camellias, to enjoy the Cornish air and round off with a Cream Tea on the terrace. You can also visit Towan Camellia and Hydrangea Nursery based in our grounds.

The house was built at the end of the 18th century and added to in the 1840s. It was at this time that the garden started to be developed. The Rogers family together with their cousins, the Fox's of Glendurgan, collaborated to bring in rare plants. The very fine specimens of Dicksonia Antartica and Cryptomaria Japonica are most likely to date from this time. The few bamboo originally in the garden were introduced at the beginning of the 20th century.

It is also the home to one of the finest collections of Bamboo in the country. There are currently over 160 different varieties. They range in height from 4 inches to 30+feet. The collection was started some 12 years ago by Anthony Rogers, who thought he would like to try something different. The then president of the Bamboo Society decided to disperse his collection so Anthony leaped at the chance.

The garden is open all year round and there is always something of interest to see. In early spring the carpets of primroses are a wonderful sight. Rhododendron Nobleanum starts flowering at Christmas and there are of course the early camellias, St Ewe and Cornish Snow. These are followed by a large patch of wild blue anemones, snowdrops and hellebores. Fascinating for children are the tiny Arisarum Proboscideum-the mouse tailed arum. Later in spring and early summer come foxgloves in profusion and pink campion while down in the wetter parts of the valley are large yellow Lysichiton and ragged robin, ferns unfurling, bamboo sprouting, nature at its best.

Dogs and children are welcome. Cream teas are served outside on the terrace between April 1 and 30 September and by arrangement one may stay in the house for Bed and Breakfast ­ if you twist your hosts arm you can have dinner too, but please bring your own wine!

Gardeners Cottage

Accommodation at Carwinion Bed and Breakfast is available. A full English breakfast is given and an evening meal on request. When you stay at Carwinion there is a warm ambience, the rooms are large and airy, and are all en suite, with Television and tea making facilities. Panoramic views of the garden. There is also a self-catering annex, with its own patio and small garden that sleeps two. The Gardener's Cottage, which is a charming double fronted detached cottage, which sleeps six. Very spacious with lounge, dining room, and large kitchen diner, and three double bedrooms. With its own garden and parking.