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Sandygranny
Sandy, UK964 contributions
Our visit to Chygurno Garden.
Jul 2016 • Couples
We visited this private garden in the village of Lamorna while on holiday in Cornwall. The entrance fee goes towards a nationwide scheme which raises funds for a number of good causes, such as Macmillan Cancer Support.

This wonderful waterside house and garden was built in 1908 and was originally a refuge for female prisoners to recuperate after serving their sentences. It is now owned by Robert and Carol Moule, who bought the house in 1998 after being unoccupied for over twenty years. The garden was little more than a cliff-edge jungle when they started working on it in 1998 and the results of their determination and hard work can be seen today.

The present 3-acre cliff-side garden overlooking Lamorna Cove has been planted into a maze of steep pathways, steps and terraces that have been carved into the rocks. There are no hand rails on the steps, so care is needed. There are plenty of benches for visitors to sit and rest and enjoy the spectacular sea views.

If you enjoy walking, there are many more coastal paths to explore. There are no refreshments available on site, so it is advisable to take your own food.

Chygurno Garden is just four miles south of Penzance on the B3315. Follow the signs for Lamorna Cove and Chygurno is tucked away at the top of the hill just past The Lamorna Cove Hotel and Restaurant. It is open from April to September on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2-5pm. Any other time or date is by arrangement.
Written August 6, 2016
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A_Venetian
Venice, FL7 contributions
Paradise found
Sep 2015 • Friends
In 1908, the house at Chygurno was built for two suffragettes from London who founded the Women’s’ Social and Political Union in Penzance, after this the house became a refuge for ladies leaving prison, allowing them a place where they could recuperate. Current owners Robert and Carol Moule moved to Chygurno in 1997 after it had been empty for 20 years and they began working on the garden in 1999.
Today it is a spectacular 3-acre garden and setting among terraces, staircases and gravelled paths. Views to the sea are simply breathtaking!
Open from April to September, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2-5pm. Any other time or date by arrangement. Phone: 01736-732153 / 5‎£ entry
Written September 25, 2015
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Kinloch3
Woodstock, Canada107 contributions
Private Garden - arrange visit
Apr 2016
This garden reflects a level of dedication to detail and engineering that make it worth a visit from any keene gardener.
Written April 24, 2016
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Neil L
Great Torrington, UK88 contributions
Pleasant but nothing special
Jul 2022 • Couples
Gardens are very subjective and this one for us was very well laid out but suffering a lack of maintenance.
Opening for the NGS used to mean a level of quality was assured, but sadly this was not as evident as we would have hoped.
As a visit to extend your day in the gorgeous Lamorna Cove it works well, but be ready for the terrain.
Parking very close.
Written July 19, 2022
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FiNicks
Dilton Marsh, UK20 contributions
Not for the Elderly of Infirm!
Jul 2018 • Friends
Tim Mowl writes perceptively in his book "Historic Houses of Cornwall" of how the vast majority of Cornish gardens ignore the county's greatest asset - viz, the sea. Chygurno is an exemplum of this. Less than a few hundred yards from the roaring Atlantic you get merely the most fleeting of glimpses of the glorious cornish coastline; an opportunity missed. What you do get is the undeniable impression of two people hewing a garden literally out of the hillside; an undertaking of enormous labour which has taken the best part of twenty years to achieve. It should be mentioned that sensible footwear and strong leg muscles is a must for seeing this garden. Precipitous steps lead down a series of terraces in what resembles a game of gardening snakes and ladders. Moreover, Health & Safety would have a fit at the number of buckets, hoses and other garden detritus which is strewn on the paths where a moment of distraction could send the inattentive visitor sprawling. No refreshments or toilets. An honesty box policy is operated.
Written July 13, 2018
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Marcus_Clark_Lamorna
Lamorna, UK149 contributions
Exceptional
Dec 2019 • Solo
This beautiful garden set in a sub tropical eco system close to majestic sea cliffs is a masterpiece.
It was created on a cluff face over 20 years by Robert and Carole Moule from land that was scrub and brier.
A monument to their vision and dedication
Written December 31, 2019
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Buxton146 contributions
Is this Heaven!
Aug 2019 • Couples
How beautiful this garden is crafted out of the cliffside above Lamorna Cove and easy to see why it has featured on BBC Gardeners World and in the RHS Garden Magazine. Not much parking but possible to park in Lamorna. Better still have a drink or meal at the Lamorna Wink and ask to leave your car while visiting garden. If you park down at the quay be certain to pay. It's not expensive cameras are watching you. It is an uphill walk so good walking shoes. The garden is worth the effort but remember no toilets.
Written August 16, 2019
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Mike M
Poole, UK947 contributions
Worth trying to find
May 2017 • Friends
Lovely valley garden spread over about 5 acres. Many steps so not really for wheelchairs or people unsteady on their feet. Excellent views and collection of flora. Appreciate the hard work that has gone into setting up these gardens. Reasonable £5.00 entrance fee. Usually open only two days a week, but if you ring them they will usually let you in if they are about.
Written May 9, 2017
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Marcus_Clark_Lamorna
Lamorna, UK149 contributions
Robert's wonderful garden
Apr 2017 • Solo
Our neighbours Robert and Carol have created an astonishing Cornish maritime garden on the edge of a cliff.
It is a joy and not to be missed
Written April 11, 2017
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Lynn Molyneux
Evesham, UK10 contributions
Heaven
Jun 2022 • Couples
Stunning. A little oasis. Such a peaceful place to be. Thoughtfully planned. Loved sitting on the many benches and seats and taking in the ambiance. Will visit again. Highly recommended
Written June 24, 2022
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