Bring together family and friends at Trencreek Farmhouse, our Grade II listed luxury home-from-home in a seven-acre slice of South Cornwall. It’s just ten minutes from the ‘Cornish Riviera’ coast, host to a wealth of sandy family-friendly beaches including Caerhays, Carne and Pendower.
Sleeping ten, you’ll be drawn to the sumptuously decorated farmhouse and its crackling wood burner in the sitting room. Or lose yourself among the peaceful (and vast!) adventure playground outside.
Gather in the elegant sitting room, a welcoming room with French doors offering a sunny escape onto the terrace with barbecue - perfect for al fresco dining and catching the sun in the summer months. And if the weather turns, fire up the wood burner and warm your toes. Or settle down for a family film night in front of the Sky TV.
There is also a wonderful large light-filled kitchen with sociable dining area for those who want to keep the cook company. Tuck in to the fabulous cream tea and the wonderful hamper of goodies waiting for you on arrival. During your stay, cook up a storm on the AGA. Or, if you fancy some help, just say the word and hire our recommended chef to step in.
Upstairs, there are five sumptuous bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms have zip-and-link beds so can be offered as twins if preferred.
Set in stunning Cornish countryside, Trencreek Farmhouse has a beautifully landscaped garden and kids can get their fill of fresh country air with seven acres of fields, perfect for hide and seek. They’ll simply love the rope swing and table tennis in the onsite barn.
Pooches adore Trencreek Farmhouse too - running around the fields, snoozing in the gardens, curling up by the AGA – can you blame them?
For a change of scene, make the most of the region’s many attractions. Few places can compare with the Roseland Peninsula – it's varied landscape makes it one of the most picturesque and unspoilt parts of the British Isles!
Don’t miss the South West Coast Path with some dramatic walks around Nare Head, Portloe and The Dodman. Or hire some bikes (delivered to the cottage) and pedal the Coast and Clay Trail nearby - part of the famous Cornish Way. Whether on two feet or two wheels, each day can be spent exploring the secluded coves, sandy beaches, delightful rivers, wooded countryside, pretty villages, scenic cliffs and headlands that make the Roseland such a perfect holiday setting.
Rock-pool and paddleboard at the nearby beaches, or make the most of your coastal location with sailing and boat trips in St Mawes. See the tall ships at Charlestown Harbour, discover the mysteries of The Lost Gardens of Heligan or lose yourself in the world’s largest greenhouse at the Eden Project. Alternatively, explore the Cathedral city of Truro with its shopping centre, cobbled streets, restaurants and theatre. Or wrap things up at Pendennis Castle or the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. What’s more, the wilder north coast with its rolling surf is just 40 minutes by car.
Wanting to be waited on? The Kings Head Inn in Tregony is just three miles away. Often referrred to as the 'gateway to the Roseland', in Tregony you’ll also find a shop, farm shop, post office and art gallery. Alternatively potter down for a pint in the village of Veryan also 3 miles, away where you can enjoy a well-deserved pint in The New Inn after one of the many walks the area provides. There are also several Michelin starred restaurants within easy reach.
Few places can compare with the Roseland Peninsula, one of the most picturesque and unspoilt parts of the British Isles. Here you will find a varied landscape of golden sand beaches, rolling green countryside and picturesque villages. Close by are the ever popular destinations of Mevagissey, Portloe, Gorran Haven, Portscatho and the yachting mecca that is St Mawes. For the foodies there are many wonderful coastal restaurants with sea views, and an abundance of ancient pubs offering traditional food. Shopaholics can take a short trip to the cathedral city of Truro for some wonderful independent shops and art galleries, or just wander its cobbled streets. Attractions in the area include Caerhays Castle, Trellisick Gardens, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Charlestown Ship Wreck Centre and the Eden Project.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Tregony (3 miles), often referred to as the 'gateway to the Roseland', is an ancient village with a well stocked shop, post office, art gallery and pub, The Kings Arms, serving good food and local ales.
Veryan (3 miles) is a charming small village with a 13th century church, a convenience store, post office and a 16th century pub, The New Inn.
Food & Drink
Click here for dog friendly pubs and eateries nearby where you and your pooch will receive a warm welcome! The nearest to Trencreek Farmhouse are:
The King’s Arms, Tregony (3 miles) is a beautiful old coaching Inn with a local reputation for good food and well kept beers. Dog friendly.
The New Inn, Veryan (3 miles) offers excellent food and award winning beer. Doggie treats and water always available.
The Ship Inn, Porloe (3.4 miles) is a dog friendly old Cornish pub by the waterside.
Melinsey Mill near Veryan (4 miles) offer teas, cakes and cream teas all day.
BEACHES
Enjoy a good old fashioned day at the seaside with buckets and spades and ice creams. The Cornish Riviera plays host to a wealth of sandy family-friendly beaches including Caerhays, Pendower and Porthcurnick, good for rock pooling and swimming. The closest beaches to Trencreek Farmhouse are:
(DF = Dogs allowed all year, C = Café/Restaurant, WC = Toilets, P = Parking)
Portholland Beach (DF, C, WC, P) (3 miles).
Porthluney Cove Beach (DF, C, WC, P) (4.5 miles), part of the Caerhays Estate. There is a small shop and seasonal café.
Carne Beach (DF, C, WC, P) (National Trust), near Veryan (4.5 miles). The restaurant at the Nare Hotel overlooking the beach is open to non-residents. The main beach is Pendower Beach which joins at low tide.
Pendower Beach (DF, WC, C, P) (National Trust), near Veryan (5 miles). The beach joins with Carne Beach at low tide. Dogs on leads May - September.
Hemmick Beach (DF) (6.5 miles). The car park is situated about 1/4 mile up a steep lane.
Porthcurnick Beach (DF, P) (National Trust) (7 miles). Access via a short walk from the car park.
Portscatho Beach (7.2 miles). Seasonal dog ban Easter Day – 1 October. Parking and amenities in the village.
Gorran Haven (DF, C, WC, P) (8 miles). There is a beach shop, pub and the beach is dog friendly. However dogs must be kept on leads.
Portmellon Beach (8 miles) is within walking distance to Mevagissey. Dogs are banned from the beach during July, August & September. Parking and facilities can be found in Mevagissey.
Towan Beach (DF, WC, P) (9 miles) is located near St Mawes. Refreshments are provided Easter to October each year. There is a small car park at Porth Farm, from where the beach is easily accessed via a path.
CYCLING
Trencreek Farmhouse is situated just off Route 3 of the Cornish Way – part of the National Cycle Network. There are six individual trails that make up the Cornish Way and the farmhouse is near to 'The Coast and Clay Trail' which you can download here. The route provides a contrast of landscapes - rolling farmland, wooded creeks, sheltered coves, colourful fishing villages, historic towns and views of the unique lunar landscape of the china clay industry.
Bicycles are available for hire locally through Pentewan Valley Cycle hire who will deliver them to the cottage.
CASTLES, HOUSES & GARDENS
Wander around any number of the well renowned, beautiful homes and charming gardens in the area. Dogs on leads are welcome unless otherwise specified:
Poppy Cottage Garden, Veryan (3.5 miles).
Caerhays Castle & Gardens, Caerhays Estate, Gorran (4.5 miles). The gardens and castle are open from mid-February to mid-June.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan (6 miles) - once a tangle of weeds and now among the finest gardens in Cornwall.
Trewithen Gardens, Grampound Road, Truro (6.5 miles).
Trelissick Gardens (National Trust), Feock, near Truro (9 miles).
Lamorran Gardens, St Mawes (10.5 miles). Sorry, no dogs allowed.
St Mawes Castle (English Heritage), St Mawes (11 miles).
Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens, Holmbush, Saint Austell (12.5 miles).
The Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell (14.5 miles) is half an hour's drive away. Discover the Med, rainforests, contemporary gardens, stunning plants, ice rink and England’s longest zip wire.
Trerice Manor House and Garden (National Trust), Feock (17 miles). Dogs welcome in car park only.
The Hidden Valley Gardens in Par (17.5 miles).
Lanhydrock House and Garden (National Trust), near Bodmin (21.5 miles).
Bosvathick House, Falmouth (23 miles).
Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth (24 miles).
Pencarrow House & Garden, Bodmin, (24 miles).
Glendurgan Garden, The National Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth (24 miles). Dogs welcome in car-park, footpaths and tea-house but not in the garden itself.
Prideaux Place, Padstow, (26 miles).
St Michaels Mount, Marazion, (38 miles). Dogs are welcome onto the island around the harbour and village areas, as long as they are kept on a lead and not left alone. However, they are not allowed into the castle, garden or grounds (including the castle paths).
TOWNS & VILLAGES
MEVAGISSEY (8 miles). Mevagissey's picturesque harbour and narrow streets are well worth a visit. Fishing trips can be taken from the harbour and there is a ferry to the nearby port of Fowey. Or head down to the World of Model Railways. Mevagissey Feast Week is the village festival in June, thought to be the longest surviving in the County, and welcomes hundreds of visitors to share in its unique celebrations.
ST AUSTELL (11 miles). Attractions include the St Austell Brewery's Visitor Centre.
TRURO (11 miles). Cornwall’s one and only city, with Truro Cathedral taking centre stage. Other attractions include the Royal Cornwall Museum and Hall for Cornwall Theatre.
ST MAWES (11 miles) is a charming fishing port with delicious seafood restaurants, attractive shops and a number of galleries. Attractions include St Mawes Castle (English Heritage), Lamorran House Gardens, Fish & Trips boat trips and the St Mawes ferry link to Falmouth. A haven for paddleboarders, kayakers and sailors with three small beaches.
CHARLESTOWN (12 miles) is home to the Shipwreck and Heritage Centre. Charlestown is also one of the 'Poldark' filming locations.
FOWEY (19 miles). The estuary town of Fowey is closely linked with Daphne du Maurier who lived and wrote here. An exhibition at The Literary Centre outlines the author’s life and works. The 15th-century church of St Fimbarrus stands as the focal point in the town and fine views of the estuary can be savoured from the nearby ruins of St Catherine’s Castle. From the esplanade there are several scenic walks around the coast as well as to the small beach of Readymoney Cove. Fowey annually hosts a Regatta in the third week of August as well as The Fowey Festival of Words and Music in May.
NEWQUAY (19.5 miles) is the home of the UK’s surf scene, boasting three major beaches, the National Surf Centre and an endless supply of rolling surf. The town with its zoo and National Marine Aquarium, offers a range of shops, pubs, cafes, bars, restaurants.
FALMOUTH (22 miles or ferry from St Mawes). Attractions include Pendennis Castle (English Heritage), the multi award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the award winning Falmouth Art Gallery (free entry). Ferries criss-cross the water connecting Falmouth with the charming harbour town of St Mawes and the city of Truro.
PADSTOW (26 miles) is a quaint harbour and fishing village with winding backstreets, situated at the head of the Camel Cycle Trail. The historic harbour is surrounded by sandy beaches and offers opportunities to taste the locally sourced produce in celebrity owned establishments.
ST IVES (38 miles) has a thriving art scene – the cobbled streets are filled with quirky shops, galleries and lots of fabulous restaurants. Attractions include the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and Tate St Ives.
TIN MINES
Wheal Martyn Museum & Country Park (12 miles)
King Edward Mine Museum, Troon, Camborne (14 miles).
Cornwall Gold - Tolgus Tin Mill, New Portreath Road, Redruth (22 miles).
Heartlands, Robinson's Shaft, Dudnance Lane, Pool (25 miles).
Poldark Tin Mine & Gardens, Wendron, Helston (27 miles).
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum and Country Park, Carthew, Saint Austell (12 miles).
Dairyland Farm World (15 miles) is an all weather attraction providing entertainment for all ages (open end of March until the end of October).
Screech Owl Sanctuary, Trewin Farm, St. Columb (15.5 miles).
Newquay Zoo (19 miles) is an award winning attraction where you can experience the world's wildlife and have a great family day out.
Restormel Castle, English Heritage, Lostwithiel (20 miles).
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, General Station, Bodmin (23 miles).
Flambards, Culdrose Manor, Helston (28 miles). A large selection of rides and indoor attractions and exhibitions to suit everyone.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth (22 miles). Features a collection of approximately 140 small craft from Great Britain and overseas, and spans the past 150 years.
Camel Creek Adventure Park, Wadebridge (22 miles).
EVENTS
JANUARY
Ice Skating at The Eden Project. St Austell (14.5 miles).
FEBRUARY
Ice Skating at The Eden Project. St Austell (14.5 miles).
MARCH
St Piran's Day - throughout Cornwall.
The St Ives Feast - Hurling the Silver Ball, St Ives (38 miles).
Falmouth Spring Festival, Falmouth (22 miles).
World Pasty Championships, The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
The Truro Festival, Truro (11 miles) (March/April).
Cornwall Spring Flower Show, Boconnoc Estate, Lostwithiel (21 miles).
Cadbury Easter Trail, Lanhydrock (National Trust), near Bodmin (21.5 miles). Easter events at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Easter at The Lost Gardens of Heligan (6 miles).
Easter Family Fun, Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Bodmin (23 miles).
APRIL
Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival. Venues across Cornwall, including International Gala concerts in Truro cathedral and the Hall for Cornwall (11 miles).
Falmouth Spring Festival, Falmouth (22 miles).
The Truro Festival, Truro (11 miles).
Trevithick Day. Camborne (26 miles).
Cadbury Easter Trail, Lanhydrock (National Trust), near Bodmin (21.5 miles). Easter events at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Easter at The Lost Gardens of Heligan (6 miles).
Cornwall Home and Lifestyle Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge (24 miles). Easter Family Fun, Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Bodmin (23 miles).
MAY
St Ives May Day, St Ives (38 miles).
Helston Flora Day, Helston (28 miles).
St Ives Literature Festival, St Ives (38 miles).
Fal River Festival, Variety of venues around the Fal River, Falmouth, Truro, Roseland.
Fowey Festival of Words and Music, Fowey (19 miles).
Lostfest, Lostwithiel (18.5 miles).
Half term fun, The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Heligan Wild Week, Lost Gardens of Heligan (6 miles).
JUNE
Half term fun, The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Heligan Wild Week, Lost Gardens of Heligan (6 miles).
Fal River Festival, Variety of venues around the Fal River, Falmouth, Truro, Roseland.
St Austell Feast Week, St Austell (11 miles).
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, Falmouth (22 miles).
Mevagissey Feast Week, Mevagissey (8 miles).
Murdoch Day, Redruth (21.5 miles).
Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge (24 miles).
JULY
Truro Carnival, Truro (11 miles).
Boconnoc Steam Fair, Boconnoc Estate, Middle Taphouse, Lostwithiel (18.5 miles).
Charlestown Regatta Week, Charlestown (12 miles).
Rock Oyster Festival, Dinham House, St Minver, Wadebridge (29 miles).
Summer events at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
AUGUST
St Mawes Town Regatta, St Mawes (11 miles).
Falmouth Week, Falmouth (22 miles).
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week, Fowey (19 miles).
Portscatho Regatta, Portscatho (7.5 miles).
Tregony annual Heavy Horse Show and Country Fayre (3 miles).
Summer events at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Cornwall Folk Festival, Wadebridge (25.5 miles).
SEPTEMBER
St Ives September Festival, St Ives (38 miles).
Summer events at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Great Cornish Food Festival (Cornwall Food & Drink), Truro (11 miles).
Redruth Mining and Pasty Festival (21 miles).
OCTOBER
Falmouth Oyster Festival, Falmouth (22 miles).
Ice Skating at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
NOVEMBER
St Austell Torchlight Carnival, St Austell (11 miles).
Truro City of Lights midwinter lantern festival, Truro (11 miles).
Tregony Christmas Lights (3.5 miles).
Ice Skating at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Festival of Light and Sound at the Eden Project, (selected evenings), St Austell (14.5 miles).
Father Christmas at the Eden Project, (selected dates), St Austell (14.5 miles).
St Austell Torchlight Carnival, St Austell (11 miles).
Pencarrow Christmas Fair, Pencarrow House & Gardens (24 miles).
St Austell Brewery’s Celtic Beer Festival, St Austell (11 miles). Hosted in the unique surroundings of the old wine cellars and vaults beneath the Victorian brewery. Sample a selection of more than 150 beers and enjoy music and live bands.
DECEMBER
Tregony Christmas Lights (3.5 miles).
Ice Skating at The Eden Project, St Austell (14.5 miles).
Festival of Light and Sound at the Eden Project, (selected evenings), St Austell (14.5 miles).
Father Christmas at the Eden Project, (selected dates), St Austell (14.5 miles).
Santa by Steam, Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Bodmin (23 miles). Selected Dates in December. Enjoy a steam train ride and see Santa on board on your journey. Presents from Santa for children and mince pies and seasonal refreshments for adults.
Fowey Christmas Market, Fowey (19 miles).
Christmas Lantern Night at the Lost Gardens of Heligan (6 miles). 5.30-9pm – Free entry.
Heligan Christmas Fair, Lost Gardens of Heligan (6 miles).
Father Christmas visits the Lost Gardens of Heligan and magical festive Trail (6 miles).
Father Christmas at Lanhydrock (National Trust), near Bodmin (21.5 miles).
Things you need to know about Trencreek Farmhouse if you’re thinking of booking a holiday there:
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