Pentillie Castle and Estate has had a rich and varied past. It was built in 1698 by Sir James Tillie, before being remodelled and enlarged significantly in 1809 by John Coryton.
A more detailed history of Pentillie Castle. 
 
In 1967, under the helm of Major Jeffrey Coryton, two thirds of the castle was demolished, returning the building to closer to its original 1698 footprint. The original granite pillars, and brick arches of the 1698 build are once again a major part of the façade.
 
The current owners, Ted and Sarah Coryton, (see picture below with their three children) undertook a massive restoration project in 2008-09 lovingly recapturing the castle’s former glory, while modernising it with the addition of en-suite bathrooms, extensive re-wiring and re-plumbing to ensure that the creature comforts we expect today are at arm’s reach. Opening in May 2009, Pentillie Castle has now opened it’s doors to all, whether local businesses requiring a corporate space, couples looking for a wedding venue, travellers looking for somewhere fabulous to unwind, or the local community coming to enjoy the gardens or outdoor theatre in the stunning surroundings. The family also support a number of local charities, in particular military charities, and host a group of recuperating military veterans and serving ranks for a week every year.
The estate stretches over approximately 1,500 acres of undulating land in the heart of the Tamar Valley on the Cornwall & Devon border. Extensive gardens, formal lawns, parkland and ancient woodland form the backdrop to a wonderful location for boutique B&B stays, intimate weddings, shooting parties and other memorable events, both personal and public. The work that’s gone in to this magnificent estate over the past few years means it’s once more a destination worthy of its grand reputation – and will be for years to come. The Coryton family run Pentillie Castle with a small but passionate team who take enormous pride in what they do.
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Castle Hotel Cornwall with Luxury Touches Enjoy the very best in award-winning castle bed and breakfast accommodation at Pentillie Castle, only 15 mins from Plymouth. Luxuriously appointed rooms are available nightly or weekly, including a proper Cornish breakfast with produce from the estate and trusted local suppliers. All rooms are en-suite, individually decorated and equipped to exceptionally high standards with a particular emphasis on comfort and good service.
 
The atmosphere is more relaxed than a formal hotel, but the Castle and Estate are still rated 5-star for accommodation and amenities (gaining 5 star Gold with Breakfast Award from Visit England again in 2016), while also pursuing a sustainable approach across all aspects of the business. Pentillie has a Gold award from Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), and won Best Eco-Friendly Hotel at the Best Loved Hotel awards 2016, and Highly Commended in the Sustainable Tourism category at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2016 – you get the best of both worlds.
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Relax and be entertained in style at Pentillie. The castle accommodates 18 guests in nine luxuriously appointed double en-suite bedrooms, with magical views over the River Tamar. You’ll find lots to do in the Castle and around the scenic 2,000 acre estate and we can arrange numerous activities for you too –  just ask the team. Though peaceful and secluded, Pentillie Castle is only a short The Ffacilities at Pentilliedrive from Plymouth, Cornwall’s North and South Coasts, the championship golf courses of St. Mellion International resort, and the wilderness of both Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
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Bedroom facilities
9 en-suite double bedrooms (most can be twin) with comfortable super-king size Vi-Spring beds
Fabulous crisp white linen, waffle dressing gowns and lovely Cornish St Kitts Herbery toiletries
Free superfast broadband access with wi-fi throughout the castle (65Mbps)
Flat-screen televisions (DVD) and DAB radios in all bedrooms
Plentiful hot water from our bio-mass boiler
Tea & coffee making facilities with home made shortbread
Original artworks & antique furniture
One ground floor bedroom suitable for disabled access
Public areas
Dining room seats up to 24 (small dinner) or up to 60 for a large function
Large comfortable Drawing Room with open fire
Small Sitting Room with TV and open fire
Piano and Stereo with Ipod Dock
Flat-screen TVs with DVD and Sky Sports
Games Room with pool table, table tennis, board games, DVD collection
Domestic kitchen with large gas range and 4-door AGA, glass & dish washers
American style fridge with ice-machine
Commercial kitchen available (POA)
Fabulous outdoor solar-heated swimming pool in its own walled garden (usually open April – September, please contact us for exact opening dates as it will depend on the weather!)
Terraces for book reading & wine sipping
Croquet & boules
 
Shooting and fishing at Pentillie
Pentillie has its own highly regarded pheasant shoot with 18 main drives. Each drive offers high, fast and challenging birds with the opportunity for at least two consecutive days shooting (mid-Oct to 1st February). Gun dogs are welcome. Clay pigeon shoots are also available. Please contact Ted for more information.
Pentillie is lucky to have the winding River Tamar bordering the estate. While it’s tidal at Pentillie, the river upstream is a superb salmon and trout river and offers excellent sport for fly fishermen from 1st March to 14th October. Tuition and guides can be organised for you.
Please enquire about shooting and fishing well in advance of your proposed visit. This way the team can tailor a package to suit your requirements.
Have activities arranged for you…
River boat trips, 4×4 driving through the estate woodlands, horse-riding on the moors, golf at the internationally renowned St Mellion club nearby, visits to Cornwall’s great gardens (discounted tickets available for some including the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project), nights at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal or the spectacular outdoor Minack Theatre on the cliffs at Porthcurno … all can be arranged for you.