Nancealverne is a Grade II* listed Georgian country house that sits within more than 20 acres of parkland, including formal gardens and a small lake.
Home to the Armstrong Scobell family since the 1750’s, Nancealverne has been gifted to Cornwall Heritage Trust by the family to secure its long-term future and ensure its heritage is shared with the communities of Cornwall for generations.
The transfer of ownership is expected to be complete in May 2026.
The house, parts of which date back to the Elizabethan period, has been sympathetically maintained and retains many of the original features. Once a focal point for community events such as gymkhanas, performances and gatherings, Nancealverne has more recently served as both a family home and holiday accommodation.
Nancealverne also contains a remarkable collection of portraits and mementoes that tell the stories of the family that lived here for nearly 300 years. Cornwall Heritage Trust is currently developing plans for an extensive archival and interpretation project to explore how best to share the property and its collections with the public.
A series of public consultation sessions are planned for July 2026, during which community groups and members of the public will be invited and encouraged to share their memories of Nancealverne along with their ideas on how the house could be opened up.
Cornwall Heritage Trust’s goal is to enable public access to Nancealverne in a meaningful and sustainable way, ensuring that the long-term plan is right for both the building, its grounds, and for visitors.
If you would like to find out more and get involved in the conversations, please click the button below to sign up to receive our e-newsletter and you’ll be the first to hear about the consultation sessions we’re planning. We’d really love to welcome as much input as possible.
Staying at Nancealverne
You will soon be able to experience the unique opportunity to stay within the historic setting of Nancealverne, surrounded by Cornish countryside and centuries of history.
There are five accommodation spaces across the estate, with three set to be available for holiday bookings from July 2026:
- Nancealverne House (4 bedrooms)
- Admirals Den (2 bedrooms)
- Apple Loft Cottage (2 bedrooms)
Each of the spaces offers its own character and charm, and can be booked separately or together to offer accommodation for up to 17 guests with the benefit of exclusive use of the entire property and grounds.
Full details, including pricing and booking details, will be available soon. In the meantime, for any enquiries please contact enquiries@nancealverne.co.uk.
