Lost Gardens of Heligan Information and nearby cottage and B&B accommodation

The Lost Gardens of Heligan were originally the gardens of the estate owned by the Cornish Tremayne family. After the First World War, which led to the deaths of 16 out of the 22 gardeners, the gardens fell into a state of neglect until Tim Smit and a group of fellow enthusiasts decided to restore the garden to its former glory. The restoration, which was the subject of a six part Channel 4 television series in 1996, proved to be an outstanding success, not only revitalising the gardens but also the local economy around Heligan by providing employment.

The gardens now boast a fabulous collection of aged and colossal rhododendrons and camellias, a series of lakes fed by a ram pump over a century in age, highly productive flower and vegetable gardens, an Italian garden, and a stunning wild area filled with primaeval-looking sub-tropical tree ferns called "The Jungle". The gardens also have Europe's only remaining Pineapple Pit, warmed by rotting manure, and two figures made from rocks and plants known as the Mud Maid and the Giant's Head.

For more information please visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan official website. In the meantime enjoy some photos of the coast...

For great places to stay near the Eden project please see our Par and St Austell pages.

The Eden Project self-catering cottages and bed and breakfast accommodation around The Eden Project, inCornwall

Our featured property of the week close to the lost gardens of heligan is Woodmill Farm Cottages. There are four ETC 4 Star self-catering one bedroomed holiday cottages in a tastefully converted 17 century former flour mill. Set within 7 acres of meadow, on the edge of the Picturesque Prideaux Woods near to the South Cornish Coast. It is just 5 miles from Lost Gardens of Heligan. Please click on the link for more information on Woodhill Farm Cottages, 4 star self-catering in near the Lost Gardens of Heligan

Lost Gardens of Heligan - jungle - Photo by Melanie Nakisa