subject: Visiting Gardens in Cornwall [print this page] The Caerhays Castle gardens combine history and beauty within a unique setting. The gardens are informal with the woodland area looking out to the sea. The entire garden area extends to more than 120 acres and was originally built by Chinese plant hunters. Consequently, a lot of Chinese plants can be seen here. The Caerhays Castle Gardens are best known for their Asiatic magnolias, which are in bloom during March and April. Caerhays also hosts the magnolia show called Plant Heritage National collection, which showcases more than 500 varieties of magnolias. Bring in a touch of the orient during your Newquay holidays with a trip to the Caerhays Castle gardens from your Cornwall holiday cottages. You can visit these gardens during your Newquay holidays. Since most of these gardens are located at convenient distances from the Cornwall holiday cottages, these gardens are easy to access during your Cornwall sojourn.