in the east range; this has linenfold panelling. Opposite the hall range is the Jacobean range; the north side is castellated and has a loggia of seven bays on the ground floor. Stylistic features here appear to be of the mid 17th-century and suggest that the accepted date for the house of after 1712 is very unlikely. The house is available as a holiday let for approximately three weeks each month when it is not open to the public. Legend and customs A custom first recorded in the 18th century, but may relate to the 14th century, was enacted yearly on Candlemas day (2 February) until 1921. Godolphin and St Aubyn wagered their respective seats on a race between two snails; Godolphin, losing, pricked his snail which curled up and lost the race. St Aubyn instead of claiming Godolphin's estate imposed an annual custom. The reeve of Lambourne knocked on the door of the great hall of Godolphin Court and demanded to be let in. He would jump on the table and demand 'rents duties and customs'. These were paid in a large quart of strong beer, a loaf of wheaten bread and cheese of similar value and 2s 8d. References External links The Godolphin Estate information at the National Trust Local News - Mary Schofield - Previous Owner of Godolphin House Country houses in Cornwall Grade I listed buildings in Cornwall National Trust properties in Cornwall Historic house museums in Cornwall Gardens in Cornwall Grade II* listed parks and gardens in Cornwall Grade I listed houses