Menabilly

Menabilly is an English country house near the town of Fowey in southern Cornwall, featuring early Georgian architecture with stone walls and large windows. The building commands coastal views and remains the private residence of the Rashleigh family, while some estate cottages operate as holiday rentals.

Construction began in 1589 under John Rashleigh and was completed by his son Jonathan in 1624. It then became the established seat of the Rashleigh family and has remained in their hands through the centuries.

The house inspired writer Daphne du Maurier during her time here in the 1940s, becoming the model for a fictional estate in her published work. The connection between the real building and literature continues to draw those interested in the author's life and imagination.

The main house is a private residence not open to visitors, but holiday cottages on the estate grounds can be rented for stays. The surrounding woodlands and gardens can be accessed and explored when visiting the property.

The estate encompasses woodlands, gardens, and numerous tree species across a substantial rural landscape. This combination of natural spaces and historic grounds creates an environment that blends history with nature in ways many visitors find surprising.

GPS coordinates: 50.32900,-4.67000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:08