A familiar sight to anyone who has graced the streets of Truro, Truro Cathedral towers above the city’s rooftops and punctures the sky with its soaring spire. A masterpiece of Gothic Revival Architecture, it is both an architectural triumph and a much-loved symbol of the city. London of Southwest With roots dating back to the […]
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Get to know Truro city with our guide. Whether shopping, history, culture, food or entertainment is your thing, the city’s wealth of shops and attractions will keep you hooked. History Making use of the hotel’s free parking for guests, you can leave your car and take a leisurely stroll into Truro’s centre. To really get […]
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Head out and about from Merchant House Hotel and discover your favourite Cornish secret. St Nectan’s Glen A place that immediately sparks the imagination and sets the mind rolling with visions of sprites and water nymphs, St Nectan’s Glen is a magical place. Amongst an arboreal weave, this wooded glen along the banks of the […]
Read MoreA real-life secret garden, the Lost Gardens of Heligan were left forgotten and untouched for nearly seven decades. One of the most mysterious and magical estates in the UK, Frances Hodgson Burnett would have been left wide-eyed betwixt the luscious sprawl of the Lost Gardens of Heligan. A real-life secret garden, this beautiful oasis was […]
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A leisurely 10-minute stroll from the city, at Merchant House Hotel we are perfectly placed for exploring all that Truro has to offer. From its amazing food to its rich history to its shopping opportunities and more, Truro offers something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of our favourite attractions in Truro: Food, Glorious […]
Read MoreScattered around the county are some of the most amazing picnic spots imaginable. All the more reason to grab your gear and get outside, our list of Cornwall’s best picnic spots will have you savouring every moment. Brown Willy Overlooking the heather-strewn expanse of Bodmin Moor, Brown Willy is Cornwall’s highest point and a wonderful […]
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At Merchant House Hotel, we think that everyone should be able to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime in Cornwall – and that includes four-legged friends! Home to dog-friendly rooms and kitted out with pooch-proof amenities (including a specially-designed doggy shower, a dry-room for wet things and self-service laundry facilities), our Truro-based hotel is the […]
Read MoreNothing is better than a holiday in Cornwall. Afterall, where else in the UK can you enjoy such a wide variety of landscapes? From brooding moors to Caribbean-esque beaches to ancient woodland with an orchestral accompaniment of creaking oaks and chirruping birds, Cornwall really has it all. Fortunately, with our central location in Truro, the […]
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