Menabilly (Cornish:Men Ebeli, meaning stone of colts) is an historic estate on the south coast of Cornwall, England, situated within the parish of Tywardreath on the Gribben peninsula about 2 miles (3.2km) west of Fowey.
It has been the seat of the Rashleigh family from the 16th century to the present day. The mansion house, which received a Grade II* listing on 13 March 1951, is early Georgian in style, having been re-built on the site of an earlier Elizabethan house, parts of which were possibly incorporated into the present structure. The house is surrounded by woodland and nearby is the farmhouse Menabilly Barton. In the Return of Owners of Land, 1873 Jonathan Rashleigh of Menabilly, Par, was listed as the largest landowner in Cornwall with an estate of 30,156 acres (122.0km2) or almost 4% of the total area of Cornwall.
Rashleigh family seat
The Rashleigh family of Menabilly originated as powerful merchants in the 16th century. In 1545 Philip Rashleigh (died 1551), a younger son of the Rashleigh family of Barnstaple in Devon, who had become wealthy through trade, purchased the manor of Trenant near Fowey from the King after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. His two sons Robert and John founded the Rashleigh family of Fowey. The land on which Menabilly was built has been owned by the Rashleigh family since the 1560s. In 1589 the building of the first house at Menabilly was commenced by John Rashleigh (1554–1624), shipowner, MP for Fowey in 1589 and 1597, Sheriff of Cornwall 1608-9, who captained his own ship Francis of Foy against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The house was completed in 1624 by his son Jonathan Rashleigh (1591–1675), five times MP for Fowey and a Royalist during the Civil War. It was re-built between 1710 to 1715 by Jonathan Rashleigh III (1693–1764).
Daphne du Maurier talks about the days when she lived at Menabilly, in this extract from 'The Make Believe World of Daphne du Maurier' and is a rare
opportunity to see Dame Daphne at her home in Cornwall. She talks to Cliff Michelmore on a wide range of subjects about her
writing and work. She wrote twenty seven books in all, many of which were turned into films and television series.
Made in 1977 at her home Kilmarth in Cornwall, its reproduction is by courtesy of Du Maurier Productions.
published: 17 Dec 2008
Menabilly Beach- Cornwall
Produced with CyberLink PowerDirector 13
published: 10 Jun 2017
An ancient bathing pool at Menabilly near Fowey, Cornwall, UK
This man-made bathing pool with steps, is possibly thousands of years old. Unfortunately it has been been partially infilled with sand.
published: 22 Apr 2024
Introduction to our House Gig at Menabilly, Cornwall, UK
We do a lot of 'house-gigs' and this video shows a special venue at an historic manor in Cornwall, UK
published: 23 Feb 2016
ROMANTIC CORNWALL WALK in Daphne Du Maurier's Cornwall, Menabilly to Polkerris via Gribben Head
Join us for a romantic walk, inspired by Daphne Du Maurier. Starting in Menabilly Barton car park, we descend to Polridmouth or "Pridmouth" Cove to see the cottage that inspired the boathouse in Du Maurier's most famous book, 'Rebecca'. A steep climb up to Gribbin Head revealing a most romantic picnic spot before following the coast path to Polkerris. After leaving Polkerris, we return finding a glimpse of Menabilly, Du Maurier's home, and inspiration for Manderley in 'Rebecca'.
The walk is taken from The Official Guide to Daphne Du Maurier in Cornwall.
Are you up for some outtakes? You are in for a treat ...
published: 14 Feb 2019
#aerialinsta 03 Menabilly
#aerialinsta 03 Menabilly
#aerialinsta is a new series of short videos showing some of the best snippets from my drone flights and more.
Today the coastline of Cornwall between Fowey and Menabilly
MUSIC: Idyll - Tut Tut Child
For more info about what I am up to subscribe to my channel!
published: 05 May 2016
First time in AGES!! Drone at Menabilly!
published: 12 Feb 2018
Rebecca Part Two completing a sunny circular walk around Manderley aka Menabilly
This is a clip from one of our podcasts. In this episode, we are using Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier to guide us around Fowey in Cornwall in search of the great fictional location of Manderley.
published: 23 Jul 2023
Return to Menabilly Cornwall by Sue Aston
'Return to Menabilly'
Menabilly, is a beautiful place near Fowey, and which was once home to the writer, Daphne du Maurier.
The headland has gorgeous views across St Austell Bay, and is a very special place for us, as it was Phil's dad's favourite place, and where they spent many happy family holidays.
It was very poignant to return to this location, and seemed fitting to use my track 'Remembrance' as the music to go with the footage. It is such a peaceful place - apart from a very exuberant dog called 'Murphy' who delighted in jumping all over us after he had been swimming in the sea!
As I sat on a rock, I could imagine Phil with his parents and sister spending a day on the beach, climbing rocks and eating a picnic. Although times change, Cornwall remains unspoilt. I love the work of Da...
published: 15 Sep 2017
Par-Menabilly
Quiet spot for a kayak paddle break near Menabilly Head.
Daphne du Maurier talks about the days when she lived at Menabilly, in this extract from 'The Make Believe World of Daphne du Maurier' and is a rare
opportu...
Daphne du Maurier talks about the days when she lived at Menabilly, in this extract from 'The Make Believe World of Daphne du Maurier' and is a rare
opportunity to see Dame Daphne at her home in Cornwall. She talks to Cliff Michelmore on a wide range of subjects about her
writing and work. She wrote twenty seven books in all, many of which were turned into films and television series.
Made in 1977 at her home Kilmarth in Cornwall, its reproduction is by courtesy of Du Maurier Productions.
Daphne du Maurier talks about the days when she lived at Menabilly, in this extract from 'The Make Believe World of Daphne du Maurier' and is a rare
opportunity to see Dame Daphne at her home in Cornwall. She talks to Cliff Michelmore on a wide range of subjects about her
writing and work. She wrote twenty seven books in all, many of which were turned into films and television series.
Made in 1977 at her home Kilmarth in Cornwall, its reproduction is by courtesy of Du Maurier Productions.
Join us for a romantic walk, inspired by Daphne Du Maurier. Starting in Menabilly Barton car park, we descend to Polridmouth or "Pridmouth" Cove to see the cott...
Join us for a romantic walk, inspired by Daphne Du Maurier. Starting in Menabilly Barton car park, we descend to Polridmouth or "Pridmouth" Cove to see the cottage that inspired the boathouse in Du Maurier's most famous book, 'Rebecca'. A steep climb up to Gribbin Head revealing a most romantic picnic spot before following the coast path to Polkerris. After leaving Polkerris, we return finding a glimpse of Menabilly, Du Maurier's home, and inspiration for Manderley in 'Rebecca'.
The walk is taken from The Official Guide to Daphne Du Maurier in Cornwall.
Are you up for some outtakes? You are in for a treat ...
Join us for a romantic walk, inspired by Daphne Du Maurier. Starting in Menabilly Barton car park, we descend to Polridmouth or "Pridmouth" Cove to see the cottage that inspired the boathouse in Du Maurier's most famous book, 'Rebecca'. A steep climb up to Gribbin Head revealing a most romantic picnic spot before following the coast path to Polkerris. After leaving Polkerris, we return finding a glimpse of Menabilly, Du Maurier's home, and inspiration for Manderley in 'Rebecca'.
The walk is taken from The Official Guide to Daphne Du Maurier in Cornwall.
Are you up for some outtakes? You are in for a treat ...
#aerialinsta 03 Menabilly
#aerialinsta is a new series of short videos showing some of the best snippets from my drone flights and more.
Today the coastline o...
#aerialinsta 03 Menabilly
#aerialinsta is a new series of short videos showing some of the best snippets from my drone flights and more.
Today the coastline of Cornwall between Fowey and Menabilly
MUSIC: Idyll - Tut Tut Child
For more info about what I am up to subscribe to my channel!
#aerialinsta 03 Menabilly
#aerialinsta is a new series of short videos showing some of the best snippets from my drone flights and more.
Today the coastline of Cornwall between Fowey and Menabilly
MUSIC: Idyll - Tut Tut Child
For more info about what I am up to subscribe to my channel!
This is a clip from one of our podcasts. In this episode, we are using Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier to guide us around Fowey in Cornwall in search of the great ...
This is a clip from one of our podcasts. In this episode, we are using Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier to guide us around Fowey in Cornwall in search of the great fictional location of Manderley.
This is a clip from one of our podcasts. In this episode, we are using Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier to guide us around Fowey in Cornwall in search of the great fictional location of Manderley.
'Return to Menabilly'
Menabilly, is a beautiful place near Fowey, and which was once home to the writer, Daphne du Maurier.
The headland has gorgeous views acro...
'Return to Menabilly'
Menabilly, is a beautiful place near Fowey, and which was once home to the writer, Daphne du Maurier.
The headland has gorgeous views across St Austell Bay, and is a very special place for us, as it was Phil's dad's favourite place, and where they spent many happy family holidays.
It was very poignant to return to this location, and seemed fitting to use my track 'Remembrance' as the music to go with the footage. It is such a peaceful place - apart from a very exuberant dog called 'Murphy' who delighted in jumping all over us after he had been swimming in the sea!
As I sat on a rock, I could imagine Phil with his parents and sister spending a day on the beach, climbing rocks and eating a picnic. Although times change, Cornwall remains unspoilt. I love the work of Daphne du Maurier, and it was wonderful to imagine the view she looked upon as she gained inspiration for her work as a writer:
“If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.” Daphne du Maurier, from her novel, 'Rebecca'.
Hope you enjoy it! X
Thank you to my Patrons for making this possible
https://www.patreon.com/sueaston
'Return to Menabilly'
Menabilly, is a beautiful place near Fowey, and which was once home to the writer, Daphne du Maurier.
The headland has gorgeous views across St Austell Bay, and is a very special place for us, as it was Phil's dad's favourite place, and where they spent many happy family holidays.
It was very poignant to return to this location, and seemed fitting to use my track 'Remembrance' as the music to go with the footage. It is such a peaceful place - apart from a very exuberant dog called 'Murphy' who delighted in jumping all over us after he had been swimming in the sea!
As I sat on a rock, I could imagine Phil with his parents and sister spending a day on the beach, climbing rocks and eating a picnic. Although times change, Cornwall remains unspoilt. I love the work of Daphne du Maurier, and it was wonderful to imagine the view she looked upon as she gained inspiration for her work as a writer:
“If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.” Daphne du Maurier, from her novel, 'Rebecca'.
Hope you enjoy it! X
Thank you to my Patrons for making this possible
https://www.patreon.com/sueaston
Daphne du Maurier talks about the days when she lived at Menabilly, in this extract from 'The Make Believe World of Daphne du Maurier' and is a rare
opportunity to see Dame Daphne at her home in Cornwall. She talks to Cliff Michelmore on a wide range of subjects about her
writing and work. She wrote twenty seven books in all, many of which were turned into films and television series.
Made in 1977 at her home Kilmarth in Cornwall, its reproduction is by courtesy of Du Maurier Productions.
Join us for a romantic walk, inspired by Daphne Du Maurier. Starting in Menabilly Barton car park, we descend to Polridmouth or "Pridmouth" Cove to see the cottage that inspired the boathouse in Du Maurier's most famous book, 'Rebecca'. A steep climb up to Gribbin Head revealing a most romantic picnic spot before following the coast path to Polkerris. After leaving Polkerris, we return finding a glimpse of Menabilly, Du Maurier's home, and inspiration for Manderley in 'Rebecca'.
The walk is taken from The Official Guide to Daphne Du Maurier in Cornwall.
Are you up for some outtakes? You are in for a treat ...
#aerialinsta 03 Menabilly
#aerialinsta is a new series of short videos showing some of the best snippets from my drone flights and more.
Today the coastline of Cornwall between Fowey and Menabilly
MUSIC: Idyll - Tut Tut Child
For more info about what I am up to subscribe to my channel!
This is a clip from one of our podcasts. In this episode, we are using Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier to guide us around Fowey in Cornwall in search of the great fictional location of Manderley.
'Return to Menabilly'
Menabilly, is a beautiful place near Fowey, and which was once home to the writer, Daphne du Maurier.
The headland has gorgeous views across St Austell Bay, and is a very special place for us, as it was Phil's dad's favourite place, and where they spent many happy family holidays.
It was very poignant to return to this location, and seemed fitting to use my track 'Remembrance' as the music to go with the footage. It is such a peaceful place - apart from a very exuberant dog called 'Murphy' who delighted in jumping all over us after he had been swimming in the sea!
As I sat on a rock, I could imagine Phil with his parents and sister spending a day on the beach, climbing rocks and eating a picnic. Although times change, Cornwall remains unspoilt. I love the work of Daphne du Maurier, and it was wonderful to imagine the view she looked upon as she gained inspiration for her work as a writer:
“If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.” Daphne du Maurier, from her novel, 'Rebecca'.
Hope you enjoy it! X
Thank you to my Patrons for making this possible
https://www.patreon.com/sueaston
Menabilly (Cornish:Men Ebeli, meaning stone of colts) is an historic estate on the south coast of Cornwall, England, situated within the parish of Tywardreath on the Gribben peninsula about 2 miles (3.2km) west of Fowey.
It has been the seat of the Rashleigh family from the 16th century to the present day. The mansion house, which received a Grade II* listing on 13 March 1951, is early Georgian in style, having been re-built on the site of an earlier Elizabethan house, parts of which were possibly incorporated into the present structure. The house is surrounded by woodland and nearby is the farmhouse Menabilly Barton. In the Return of Owners of Land, 1873 Jonathan Rashleigh of Menabilly, Par, was listed as the largest landowner in Cornwall with an estate of 30,156 acres (122.0km2) or almost 4% of the total area of Cornwall.
Rashleigh family seat
The Rashleigh family of Menabilly originated as powerful merchants in the 16th century. In 1545 Philip Rashleigh (died 1551), a younger son of the Rashleigh family of Barnstaple in Devon, who had become wealthy through trade, purchased the manor of Trenant near Fowey from the King after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. His two sons Robert and John founded the Rashleigh family of Fowey. The land on which Menabilly was built has been owned by the Rashleigh family since the 1560s. In 1589 the building of the first house at Menabilly was commenced by John Rashleigh (1554–1624), shipowner, MP for Fowey in 1589 and 1597, Sheriff of Cornwall 1608-9, who captained his own ship Francis of Foy against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The house was completed in 1624 by his son Jonathan Rashleigh (1591–1675), five times MP for Fowey and a Royalist during the Civil War. It was re-built between 1710 to 1715 by Jonathan Rashleigh III (1693–1764).
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