Pentillie, English country house in Pillaton, Cornwall, GB
Pentillie is a country house in Pillaton, Cornwall, set on rising ground above the Tamar river valley, with stuccoed stone walls and brick details. The slate roof carries several clustered chimneys, and the building is made up of a series of connected sections added at different periods.
The estate was founded in 1698 by Sir James Tillie, who built the house after marrying Elizabeth Coryton, the widow of his former employer. Major works carried out around 1810 gave the building much of the appearance it has today.
The name Pentillie is rooted in the history of the families who shaped this riverside estate over the centuries. Guests attending weddings or garden open days can walk through the rooms and grounds, getting a sense of how country house life along the Tamar once looked.
The house is mainly open as an events venue for weddings and private gatherings, so access depends on what is scheduled. On open garden days, anyone can visit the grounds without booking a specific event.
Excavations in 2013 uncovered human remains in the estate mausoleum, most likely those of founder Sir James Tillie. He had left detailed burial instructions in his will, making the find a rare confirmation of his recorded wishes.
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