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Hengar manor

In 1327 the 35-acres of land belonged to someone named Lawrence de Hengar.

In 1620 a mansion house was built on the site of the present house.

After a fire on the 12th november 1904, the mansion house was totally destroyed. Sir William Onslow owned the mansion house at this time.

Although Sir William was insured he stated in an interview with a local newspaper that nothing could replace the sentimental value of his losses. The family moved to Ireland until the house was rebuilt in 1906.

When Sir William had the house rebuilt he decided to have it built with the front facing in a different direction to make present day staircase the main focal point as you enter Hengar manor.

Hengar manor ghosts

As with all old houses Hengar has its share of ghost stories.

The grey lady is said to walk through the restaurant area and onto the landing. She is thought to have lived before the time of the fire. When the house was rebuilt the floor level was raised and so she is only visible from the knees up!

At the turn of the century there was a cholera epidemic locally and one of the kitchen maids is said to have nursed the poor unfortunate victims of St.Tudy until eventually she too succumbed to the disease and died. Her ghost is believed to walk around the cellar which leads from what are now the public toilets but used to be the servants entrance. She was such a pious soul that she will only show herself when there is a woman alone in the house.

The small room on the right just before entering the restaurant is also reputed to have a visitor. Members of staff have reported catching a glimpse of an elderly gentleman sitting smoking a pipe. Upon trying to get a closer look he always disappears. However, a particularly psychic lady did once paint a picture of him sitting in a high button backed chair and wearing Dickensian clothes. Unfortunately this picture was later stolen.