A beautiful stone-built Grade ll Listed Water Mill barn conversion, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The Water Mill is one of four cottages at East Trenean Farm, offering high quality comfortable accommodation, with modern facilities. The two-bedroom cottage is ideal for a family of 4 or two couples, with the added luxury of a gazebo covered hot tub and 2 gardens. A place to relax in a ‘get away from it all' location, yet only 3 miles from the fishing town of Looe and its beach.
Water Mill is a beautiful two storey cottage with original features including thick stone walls and exposed wooden beams. There are oak floors, doors and stairway and even part of the old Water Mill's working mechanisms. It is furnished with a mix of antique and contemporary furniture, rugs, paintings and wall art. The cottage has BT Fast Broadband with an Open Mesh Wi-Fi network. The cottage is non-smoking.
The spacious bedrooms on the lower ground floor have super-king beds that can be split into two single beds and arranged as twin rooms. The rooms have wardrobes, chest of draws, mirrors, bedside tables with lamps, hair dryers. Bedroom 1 has a Freeview T.V. and double-glazed doors that lead out into the garden with the hot tub. Towels and linen are included.
The shower room is fitted with WC, washbasin, a large walk-in shower cubicle with a power shower and a heated towel rail.
On the upper ground floor the modern kitchen is well equipped with everything you may need and includes the added luxury of an espresso coffee machine. There is also an electric oven and hob, a fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, electric blender and whisk and a breakfast bar with stools. The separate utility room has a washing machine, iron and ironing board. Tea towels and oven gloves are provided.
The lounge is comfortably furnished with a sofa and chair, coffee table, lamp, bookshelf and has a flat screen Freeview TV with streaming stick and DVD player. There is a DAB FM radio with blue tooth speaker so you can connect your mobile devices and listen to your own music. There is a feature wood burning stove for those cosy evenings in and a dining area with table and chairs. The cottage has a selection of board games, puzzles, DVDs and books for the enjoyment of our guests during their stay. The door leads out to the upper ground level garden.
Families are welcomed and our cottage is suitable for children. For those with babies and toddlers on request we can provide items for during your stay which include a travel cot, highchair and stair gates, so to lighten the load when packing! On the paddock field we have play equipment for our families to enjoy including a range of swings with a baby seat, a ‘ship' climbing frame with a play cabin below and a wave slide, football goals and plenty of grass to run around on or even play cricket and have a picnic! Our hens are free range, enjoying the gardens and fields and provide eggs for our welcome baskets. Our young visitors (and grown-ups) are welcome to help ‘call in' and feed the hens with corn each evening.
The private gardens have lawns and beds stocked with trees and shrubs, garden chairs, tables, a parasol and a picnic bench, as well as a charcoal BBQ. Perfect places to enjoy a morning coffee or to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine with a glass of wine! The hot tub with rural views is covered by a wooden gazebo, so you can enjoy even in the rain! A perfect place to relax - maybe after a day walking, exploring or surfing. We ask that you bring your own swimming towels.
We use environmentally friendly cleaning products at East Trenean Farm and look after our gardens and land in a way as to protect wildlife. Our tap water comes from our own spring-fed borehole, which is filtered, and UV treated. So, no need to buy bottled water while here, our spring water is on tap!
Our guest car park has EV charging points for each cottage and storage for guest equipment such as bikes and kayaks.
The farm fields are grazed by sheep, so sorry, no dogs.
Short breaks of 3 or 4 nights and 2 night weekends are available most of the year. Low season there is a minimum 3 nights stay. Arrival days are usually Monday or Friday from 4pm. Departure time is 9.30 am except for late Sunday departures for a 2 night weekends, when available.
East Trenean Farm is set in an Area of Great Landscape Value amongst the rolling hills of Medieval Farmland. Nestled in the heart of the peaceful South East Cornwall countryside, our south facing 17th Century Farm with grade ll listed Barn Conversions and Farmhouse offers 4 Luxury Holiday Cottages. Set in 10 acres overlooking the Ancient Woodland and County Wildlife Site of Seaton Valley, with views to the sea beyond.
The farm is a peaceful rural haven with open countryside, wildlife and ‘big skies' to enjoy. We frequently see wild rabbits, bats, hedgehogs, woodpeckers, buzzards, owls and other bird species. If you are lucky you may even see a deer!
Cornwall has so much to offer, the SW coastal path and beaches at Seaton, Looe and Millendreath are only a short 3-mile drive away. We are a perfect base for touring both Cornwall and Devon, with the fishing towns of Looe, Polperro and Falmouth to explore close by and attractions such as the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Land's End and The National Aquarium all within easy reach.
Looe, Cornwall's second largest fishing port has an abundance of freshly caught fish on the menus of its many lovely restaurants. Fishing trips can be booked from the harbour along with boat trips along the coast. Enjoy the sandy beach or explore the narrow streets and discover the unique shops and cafes.
For those that enjoy outdoor activities, kayaks and paddle boards can be hired from Looe beach. Nearby Adrenalin Quarry has a Water Park, Gravity Park and a Racetrack. There is horse riding and trekking locally in the beautiful Cornish countryside. For cyclists there are tracks suitable for all levels nearby and trails in the Camel and Tamar Valleys.Looe Golf course is less than a mile away with spectacular views.
For walkers there is the extensive and dramatic SW Coastal path with dramatic cliff top views and secluded coves to discover. Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor and their many pathways with locations that have inspired writers, are ready to explore. BodminMoor has been designated an International Dark Sky Landscape, an opportunity to see the wonders of the night sky.
For families there are plenty of sandy beaches to enjoy and family friendly attractions such as Dartmoor Zoo, Bodmin Steam Railway, The National Marine Aquarium, The Monkey Sanctuary and The Eden Project all close by. You can even take an Alpaca for a walk!
East Trenean Farm is an ideal location whether you wish to relax and ‘get away from it all' or explore wonderful Cornwall and all it has to offer. There is something for everyone!
