History
The building was originally constructed in 1871 at Thanckes Park, Torpoint, located six miles from its present site at Portwrinkle, by the third Baron Graves. The house replaced the historic family mansion dating back to the reign of Richard the 3rd, known as Thanckes House. In 1909, Thanckes house was pulled down and reconstructed stone by stone, though slightly enlarged, opening as the Whitsand Bay Hotel in July 1910. The building is constructed of local dressed limestone in the Tudor gothic style with commanding views, eastward to Rame Head and westward to the Lizard. The fine stained-glass window over the stairway, said to be one of the finest in the West Country, incorporates eagles, featured on the Graves Arms and a line of galleons in full sail.
The 32-bedroom hotel closed at the end of 2018, following a “significant downturn in trade” in recent years. Earlier in the year plans were submitted to transform the building into 18 apartments.
The building at its original site at Thanckes Park, Torpoint
The explore
Finally got around to visiting in October with prettyvacant. Although most of the furniture had already been sold, there was still a lot to see, with some fantastic original features remaining. While wandering around we came across the ’penthouse’ which is still lived in by the looks of it, with recent school letters on the coffee table and laundry handing up. After seeing this I didn’t want to stay too long in case the inhabitants returned. There was even a hoverboard recharging in an office, but we managed to resist the temptation to take it for a spin in the hallway!
The building today, seen from the coast path
The hallway, looking towards the entrance
Entrance hall
Fireplace detail
The main staircase and reception
The fantastic stained-glass window
Detail of the staircase window
The bar
The dining room
View from the dining room
Kitchen
Some of the bedrooms were still well furnished
The view from the top of the tower
The lived-bit, I didn't stay here long!
Thanks for looking
The building was originally constructed in 1871 at Thanckes Park, Torpoint, located six miles from its present site at Portwrinkle, by the third Baron Graves. The house replaced the historic family mansion dating back to the reign of Richard the 3rd, known as Thanckes House. In 1909, Thanckes house was pulled down and reconstructed stone by stone, though slightly enlarged, opening as the Whitsand Bay Hotel in July 1910. The building is constructed of local dressed limestone in the Tudor gothic style with commanding views, eastward to Rame Head and westward to the Lizard. The fine stained-glass window over the stairway, said to be one of the finest in the West Country, incorporates eagles, featured on the Graves Arms and a line of galleons in full sail.
The 32-bedroom hotel closed at the end of 2018, following a “significant downturn in trade” in recent years. Earlier in the year plans were submitted to transform the building into 18 apartments.
The building at its original site at Thanckes Park, Torpoint
The explore
Finally got around to visiting in October with prettyvacant. Although most of the furniture had already been sold, there was still a lot to see, with some fantastic original features remaining. While wandering around we came across the ’penthouse’ which is still lived in by the looks of it, with recent school letters on the coffee table and laundry handing up. After seeing this I didn’t want to stay too long in case the inhabitants returned. There was even a hoverboard recharging in an office, but we managed to resist the temptation to take it for a spin in the hallway!
The building today, seen from the coast path
The hallway, looking towards the entrance
Entrance hall
Fireplace detail
The main staircase and reception
The fantastic stained-glass window
Detail of the staircase window
The bar
The dining room
View from the dining room
Kitchen
Some of the bedrooms were still well furnished
The view from the top of the tower
The lived-bit, I didn't stay here long!
Thanks for looking
