Trerice is a compact Elizabethan manor house set in countryside a short trip from Newquay. The appeal is quieter than the town's beaches: carved interiors, formal garden details, and a sense of how the Cornish gentry lived away from the surf and harbour.
It is a good wet-weather or change-of-pace outing, especially for visitors staying several days on the coast. The house is managed by the National Trust, so opening times and access can vary by season.