Upon entering this magnificent and historic family home, surrounded by vast, colourful and adventurous gardens and winding gravel paths, it is easy to be transported back centuries to experience the property as the previous residents inside would have in their time.

 

Although the house initial appears to be created with the main purpose of representing wealth and importance in society, inside the establishment the surroundings are warm and comforting, with delicate objects preserved through the years to keep the history of the house alive in the modern day.

 

The snug cafe, hidden in the old kitchen atTrelissick House brings the property to life, filling the long corridors with the smell of fresh coffee and cake.

 

The glass conservatory on the side of the property is home to a variety of exotic, towering and  leafy plants, a sun-trap,  which makes relaxing in the environment enjoyable and comforting. If you peak through the leaves you are able to see panoramic views of Fal estuary and an abundance of countryside below, including fields, a rocky beach and rolling hills covered in trees, a past-time I expect previous residents of the house boasted about.

 

Trelissick House was built in 1755 by the Lawrence family. It was given to The National Trust by Ida Copeland in 1955 but remained a family home with limited public access, where visitors were able to visit a small section of the property to view the Copeland family's large collection of rare ceramics. In 2013, William Copeland, Ida Copeland's grandson, left Trelissck House.

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The National Trust was able to secure key, historic items from the property which represented the Copeland family at The Country House Sale in July 2013. These items included family portraits, rhododendron plates inspired by the flowers in Trelissick Garden, rare and historical ceramics and numerous pieces of furniture.

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The six iconic Neoclassical columns at the front of the house represent power and status and were added to the property so that Trelissick House appeared temple-like from the water below.

 

Georgians favoured uncarpeted floors, large shuttered windows, which created a bright and open feel in properties, impressive and unique fireplaces and modestly furnitured rooms in simple arrangements. All of these traits can be seen at Trelissick House.

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Today, knowledgeable, friendly and experienced volunteers inside the property are able to discuss the history of Trelissick House, whilst a rolling programme of historic and factual exhibitions, such as an exhibition focused on Ida Copeland as part of The National Trust's 'Women + Power Programme' (discussed in detail under the 'Events' tab), reveal the interesting lives of previous residents of the house.

 

The house has a relaxed, fresh and open atmosphere and visitors are even welcome to play the piano inside the property.