Pick your own apples at Cotehele

From Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 September we're inviting our visitors to take part in our annual apple harvest.

The Mother Orchard is home to more than 300 trees and 125 different heritage varieties of dessert, culinary and cider apples.

By taking part, you'll be able to take a selection of these special varieties home with you, while helping us look after the orchards for generations to come.

Bags will be available from visitor reception for a suggested donation of £3 for a small bag. We will also have sacks available for £5. Normal admission charges to visit apply.

Our top tips for picking apples: - The orchards at Cotehele can be uneven in places, please mind how you go. - Watch out for biting and stinging insects, they like fruit too. - Do not climb on the delicate fruit trees, they are old with weak branches. - Please pick gently without tugging or pulling too hard as this can damage the tree. If the apple easily comes away, then it is ripe. If not, leave on the branch for a bit longer. - Give all the apples a wash with water when you get home, before consuming.