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A Little About Us….
We are the Peryer family, and Tawstock Court has been both our home and our passion since 2012. When we purchased the property, it was in a state of disrepair, but we fell in love with its location and history. Over seven years, we devoted ourselves to an extensive restoration, carefully peeling back later additions to reveal the building’s true character. Today, Tawstock Court is proudly run by Laura and Jake Peryer as a family business. Restored to the highest standards, it is now a beautiful venue where we welcome guests to celebrate weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with the warmth and personal service we are known for.
Tawstock Court History
The Tawstock Estate was first recorded in the Domesday Book, marking its place in English history for over a thousand years. A manor house has stood at Tawstock Court since the late 13th century, when the estate served as the administrative and judicial centre not only for Tawstock itself but also for the surrounding manors under its jurisdiction.
While little is known about the earliest house, it would have been far more modest than the grand mansion depicted in a 1740 painting, likely commissioned by Sir Bourchier Wrey, 6th Baronet. That house was described at the time as “the largest and best finished in the county,” set proudly above the River Taw and Codden Hill, with sweeping formal gardens that led through a pillared gateway to the church below.
Tragically, much of this magnificent house was destroyed by fire on 10th November 1787, but its legacy remains woven into the rich history of Tawstock Court and the estate it commands.
