Penrose, Cornwall, Historic house in Cornwall, England
The Penrose estate spans 1536 acres of land east of Porthleven, featuring the main house, woodlands, and Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall.
The estate belonged to the Penrose family for centuries until 1771, when the Rogers family purchased it for £11,000 and continued to inhabit the property through generations.
The name Penrose derives from Cornish language meaning 'head of the moor', reflecting the regional heritage and geographic characteristics of the location.
While Penrose House remains private, visitors can explore the National Trust grounds on foot, with public access to 4 miles of foreshore from Porthleven to Gunwalloe.
The 1840 Tudor Gothic bath house contains a slate-lined bath and rounded well head, representing architectural elements from different historical periods.
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose
GPS coordinates: 50.08400,-5.29900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:44
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