Heligan Kitchen and Steward’s House Cafe
Heligan Kitchen and Steward’s House Cafe
The Heligan Kitchen and the Steward’s House Cafe are the two on-site eateries at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The Heligan Kitchen sits at the front of the gardens near the entrance, with free entry separate from the gardens ticket. The Steward’s House Cafe sits further into the estate, accessible only with a gardens ticket.
Both venues welcome dogs on leads, and dogs are welcome throughout the gardens on short leads. The only section out of bounds is the rope bridge in the Jungle. Water bowls are dotted around the gardens.
The Kitchen serves Cornish fare, Sunday roasts, and heritage produce grown on site. The Steward’s House runs as a cafe and tearoom. Both open daily 10am-5pm. The car park is free.
The facts
For your dog
- Water bowls around the gardens
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