Chasing a dream often feels like diving headfirst into chaos, but for us—Rich and Hellen—it was the start of building Trewena Cottages, our lifestyle business in the heart of Cornwall. We’ve poured every ounce of our energy, creativity, and passion into this project, transforming a smallholding into a place we’re proud to call home and […]
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Are you seeking the perfect venue for your next group retreat or celebration? Look no further than Trewena Cottages, where we offer the unique opportunity to book our entire 3-acre site for an unforgettable experience. Nestled amidst the picturesque Cornish countryside, our charming cottages provide the ideal setting for a memorable group stay. Booking the
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Nature abounds at Trewena, and during your visit you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the wildlife that calls this place home. In particular we’re blessed to have such an abundance of birds that visit throughout the year or call Trewena and the surrounding areas home. In this
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Not long after moving onto our small holding in 2020 we decided it would be a wonderful idea to enlarge the small woodland at the rear of ‘Sunset Meadow’ and plant some native hedging. These additions would add character to the open agricultural fields as well as provide some shelter from the winter winds. Our
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If its great food you’re after in Cornwall then its hard to argue against Falmouth being the place to be for culinary greatness. With access to rich fishing grounds off the south coast, and to the ecosystems of the Fal and Helford rivers to provide the area’s prized shellfish, alongside some of the county’s most
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We are thrilled to announce that Trewena Cottages, our traditional smallholding holiday accommodation located overlooking Falmouth, has won the bronze award for New Tourism Business of the Year at the prestigious Cornwall Tourism Awards. We received our prize at Truro Cathedral on 17th November 2022 to cap off a brilliant end to our second year.
What could be more romantic than a candlelit dinner or a cozy pub night with your significant other? Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, popping the question, or just looking to spend some quality time with your loved one, Falmouth is the perfect destination for a romantic evening out. In this blog post, we’ll take a
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The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek is well worth a visit during a stay at Trewena Cottages. Just 15 minutes or so by car on the edge of the Lizard Peninsula, it is a unique experience for the animal lovers amongst us. Established in 1958, the sanctuary is home to a diverse range of marine
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Last year I traded some of my time that I spent surfing to take up a new hobby – paddleboarding. Since moving to Falmouth from the north coast of Cornwall to establish Trewena cottages I’ve spent as much time as possible exploring the area from the water. Whilst it doesn’t offer quite the same rush
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Majestic Michael rises – he whose browIs crowned with castles, and whose rocky sidesAre clad with dusky ivy; he whose base,Beat by the storms of ages, stands unmoved,Amidst the wreck of things – the changes of time,That base, encircled by the azure wavesWas once with verdue clad; the towering oaks,Whose awful shades among the Druids
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