Introduction To Pinetum – Cornwall’s Secret Garden
Introduction Pinetum is Cornwall’s new secret garden, a botanical paradise nestled on the South coast. Home to a wide variety of plants set across 30 acres, Pinetum offers a haven…
Tranquillity, peace and gardens.
Escape to Nature
Tranquillity, peace and gardens.
Escape to Nature
In the heart of St Austell Bay, discover Pinetum Gardens, a garden oasis of tranquillity, peace and remarkable scenery. This family-owned garden offers an intimate experience with a personal touch, rarely found in our busy world.
Lovingly created over the past four decades, this 30-acre garden is home to one of the largest plant collections in the county. Set within stunning parkland, ten individually themed garden rooms host an array of plants. We are also home to some of the county’s most spectacular champion trees.
Our site is suitable for all ages
Dogs are welcome and must be kept on a short lead at all times
Open evenings in warmer months
We're wheelchair accessible
Arboretum
Enioy the peace and tranquility of our Arboretum
Cornish Cottage Garden
A cottage garden with many perennials and backed with shrubs
Courtyard Garden
A formal garden with a centre piece statue surrounded by colour
Bridge Garden
Full of beautiful white scented wisteria and other sweet scents.
Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden is the warmest spot in the Gardens
The Pinetum
Discover over 80 different conifers in the 4 acre Pinetum
Water Garden
Full of nature and wildlife, from magnolias to deer
Winter Garden
The 3 acres designed like a rose, with paths spiraling away from the centre
Woodland Garden
This garden is planted with thousands of snowdrops
Japanese Garden
This Skakkei garden is the result of detailed and careful planning
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30 acres of lovingly nurtured gardens
Our Gardens
This 30-acre estate comprises of several gardens within the one, forming the back-drop to a stunning range of over 6000 types of plants, most of which are labelled. As a garden for all seasons, Pinetum is a botanical delight for gardeners; a wonderful retreat for walkers and a place for families to explore and have fun with nature.
Surrounded by Nature
Staying with us
Wanting to escape and be surrounded by beautiful countryside? Our holiday cottages give you the chance to immerse yourselves in the surrounds of our gardens whilst also being able to relax in our luxury accommodation. Nestled away on our site you’ll be free from the stresses of everyday life – the perfect place to unwind.
Relaxing outside space
Enjoy the stunning surroundings
Comfortable rooms
Rest and recharge.
Spacious living areas
Plenty of room to relax
Surrounded by countryside
Explore the gardens and more.
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"Such a well-cared-for, interesting attraction - you can't call it "a" garden as there are about ten small gardens to explore, each with its own theme. It is calm and quiet, and we enjoyed a couple of hours wandering around, taking photos and feeding the ducks. Plants seem to be well-labelled, and you can buy a few at the courtyard shop."
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"I was very lucky to visit this garden on my holiday. Very interesting garden design and choice of plants. I love the winter garden with the vibrant colours and the little pond with the ducks."
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"Once you've gone wow in the gardens...... Pop in the cafe, where works a polite, accomidating very hard working team, who run their legs off and create a lovely place to munch through the best chips we had had for decades, anywhere."
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