Williams family of Caerhays, Burncoose and Scorrier

The Williams family of Caerhays, Burncoose and Scorrier were owners of mines and smelting works for several generations during the Cornish Industrial Revolution.

The family developed williamsii hybrid camellias and fine gardens at Burncoose, Gwennap; St Michael Caerhays and Scorrier House, all in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

It was designed as a mock-mediaeval castle in the early 19th century by John Nash,[13] and later bought by the Williams family, who still own it.

The gardens are open to the public each year in spring and early summer, and hold magnolia trees accredited with Plant Heritage as a National Plant Collection.

Today, Scorrier House can be hired for wedding receptions, private parties and corporate and outdoor events.