The Story of Emily

One of the Best Places To Visits in St Ive Keason Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I visited The of Emily in St Ive, but it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in Cornwall. There was little online as the website looks fairly new. I thought I was just visiting a local women's Victorian house..... But it was so much more. The rectory, Emily Hobson's childhood home has been beautifully restored. The are packed with Victorian artifacts and you can wander through Emily Hobhouse’s childhood such as the bedrooms, schoolroom, scullery, stables, dining room all set up as if the family had just stepped out. I loved the attention to detail, and there are even chances to dress up in period clothes which made it fun as well as fascinating. The were clothes for all ages. What I want aware of and the real impact, cames when we went into the War Rooms. It is a huge warehouse type building separated into small with the most fascinating scenes carefully displayed. Through film, VR, and powerful storytelling, you learn how Emily left this quiet Cornish village to expose the horrors of the Boer War concentration camps. There was a room depicting the battle with full size houses and many rifles with bullets looking like they were being fired. Such an amazing display. And intermixed were real relics, books, medals, weapons and more. There was one room were to went in to sit for a while which looked like you were in a veranda looking over the fields. At that point to are served fresh, strong coffee and South African Rusks. I want expecting anything like this at all. It’s moving, inspiring, horrifying, and honestly quite emotional to see how much difference one determined woman made, especially at a time when women’s voices were often ignored. We need more Emily's to be recognised in this world. I wish I had known more about this topic, but feel very thankful that I do now. So much of British History isn't taught to us in schools. What really stood out to me was how welcoming and knowledgeable the staff were. They clearly care about Emily’s and about making the engaging for everyone. And after exploring the exhibitions, you can thecrestaurant. It has Cornish produce cooked with a South African twist. The gardens and grounds are gorgeous too, with peaceful spots to sit and enjoy the view. See the lovely kittens running round and the peacocks. It’s not your typical “day out” attraction, but that’s exactly why I loved it. It feels personal, and completely unique. If you’re in Cornwall and want something a little different that will leave you both inspired and reflective, I can’t recommend The of Emily highly enough. At £25 I thought it was expensive when I arrived, but after the I realised just how good value this was for the 2 experiences there. I will only say he prepared to remove your shoes in both the house and the war or add shoe covers. Personally I didn't like this part. You are also not permitted to take bags in and when leaving them behind they were not in a secure area. I think this needs to be looked at more carefully.. but Don't let that stop you visiting. It was amazing. No photos of the war as they are not permitted. I've added a photo of the menu. We had a fantastic to the war rooms. Stunning grounds, a compelling story, tasty food and beautiful architecture. A great day out What a brilliant place, few places I have visited have left such an impression on me. The of Emily is an incredible one, and I really cannot understand why this amazing woman is not known much better - her should be on the history syllabus in schools! The house and museum themselves are quite stunning, meticulous attention to detail and an to behold. If that wasn't enough, there is a fantastic restaurant. All this enhanced by staff who, without exception from the entrance and throughout, are welcoming, informative and attentive. I cannot recommend this highly enough, prepare to be impressed but do appreciate that the museum is an emotional journey and you might learn some uncomfortable truths. Amazing restoration and story, worth visit! We had seen the restoration of the rectory over the past year or two whilst passing, intrigued we met an eye on the venue and eventually had the opportunity to visit. The rectory has been painstakingly restored to its original design with a fantastic audio tour built around telling the of Emily Hobhouse childhood home. In addition to the rectory is a fantastic immersive museum and that follows her experiences through the Boer War, her fight for improving welfare in what was very challenging conditions and circumstances. There is also the gardens and on the site, the is beautifully designed and set in the gardens with a South Africa style to most dishes served. Absolutely brilliantly curated attraction of an unusual subject in Cornwall, but all the better for sharing this amazing woman's courage in standing up to the Victorian regime that was brutalising the Boers. The Rectory is beautifully and sympathetically restored and much more interesting than many stately homes. The War are so clever that your time in them simply flies by. And the food is delicious with great service. Brilliant! Amazing booking in advance is essential but payment is on arrival. The house and history is very interesting but the timed immersive of Emily is brilliant so allow time between to enjoy. is very modern and quirky with tastes of South Africa and food is delicious This is an exceptional museum. Only opened in 2024 it offers two main attractions and a very exquisite restaurant. Both museums have mobile restrictions, so you can really enjoy your visit. There is for one Emily's family home. Lovingly restored from near ruin to a mid-Victorian home of the landed gentry. After being greeted and introduced to the period by exceptionally well trained staff, you are asked to remove your street shoes for a pair of Victorian slippers (shoe covers are available as well). Then an audio guide will lead you through the various rooms. The upstairs are only accessible via stairs. There is a beautiful Victorian kitchen garden with traditional-breed chicken, two Shetland ponies, and a Turkey and his two wives, who currently raise seven chicks. The Boer war exhibition is an immersive experience, which is truly well done and teaches you the history of the Boer, the reason for the various wars and it's horrible effects on the population. You follow one family through these turbulent times and in a VR room you them in the concentration camp. The exhibition ends with Emily's ashes being interred in a monument to commemorate the women and children who suffered and died in the concentration camps. You can have a 19th century South African cooked meal (vegetarian options available) and/or lovely cakes (gluten free options) and tea/coffee. The chef is South African and researchers all her recipes that are created with local produce, including some from the gardens when in season. There is a shop that sells South African wine and tea, books, gifts and pickled figs from the garden. The staff in general, from ticket sale to the exhibitions and the restaurant, are all extremely friendly and attentive. They absolutely stand out when compared with other attractions. If I could give more stars I would this is a lovely day out for history enthusiasts and family with older children. This is one of the best, if not the best exhibition I have seen so far this decade. The of Emily has really exceeded my expectations. The seems quite pricey at first but you can see why they charge this amount once you visit. The two experiences are very interactive and the attention to detail is paramount, you can tell a lot of time and effort has been put into creating this for people to enjoy. The staff on site are very friendly and attentive and there's a great cafe on site too serving up a lovely South African inspired menu. I highly recommend visiting if you love museums and learning new things, you can be certain you'll have a great time! 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