Mount Edgcumbe House

Mount Edgcumbe House is a large country residence on the Rame Peninsula with extensive grounds featuring gardens and woodlands. The estate overlooks Plymouth Sound and operates today as both a historic house museum and a public country park.

Construction began in 1547 by Sir Richard Edgcumbe during the Tudor period and the house remained a family seat for centuries. Bombing raids in the 1940s caused major damage, leading to a substantial rebuilding that preserved its essential form.

The house reflects how the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe lived, with rooms furnished in styles spanning different periods of their ownership. Walking through reveals the tastes and daily routines of generations of this family.

The grounds are open daily and visitors can explore the gardens and woodlands at their own pace. The house itself has seasonal opening hours, so planning ahead before your visit is helpful.

The estate includes Milton's Temple, a 1700s structure decorated with passages from Paradise Lost carved into its walls. This small literary monument reflects the family's appreciation for poetry and classical literature.

Location: Maker-with-Rame

Inception: 1547

Address: Cremyll, Torpoint, PL10 1HZ

Website: https://mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.35440,-4.17639

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23