"Amazing stay at this cozy cottage. Richard was a excellent host and really helpful."
Wood burner, exposed beams, classic Cornish.
An 1850s labourer's cottage with a wood burner, exposed beams, and a private Cornish garden.
Sleeps
2
Bed
King-size
Layout
Two floors
Heating
Wood burner + electric
The most traditional of the three. A one-bedroom self-catering cottage that started life as an 1850s labourer's home. Thick stone walls, exposed beams, the original granite fireplace housing a modern wood burner. Logs and kindling provided.
Downstairs is the lounge, the kitchen, and the bathroom with a walk-in shower. The wood burner sits in the original fireplace, copper pans hanging on the white-painted granite. A two-seater sofa, dining table by the window, fully equipped kitchen.
Upstairs is the bedroom: a king-size bed, with a small en-suite WC and basin (the walk-in shower is downstairs).
Outside, a private enclosed Cornish garden with a picnic bench. You hear birds in the morning, not cars.
Ten minutes from Falmouth harbour, three from Penryn Campus, walking distance to the village pub. A peaceful, romantic base for exploring Cornwall.
Inside and out
What is included
Self-catering as it should be. A proper kitchen, a comfortable bed, real linen. We leave the basics so you do not have to think about them: tea, coffee, sugar, washing-up liquid, bedding, towels.
Warts and all
Common questions
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What guests say about Little Avalon
"Amazing stay at this cozy cottage. Richard was a excellent host and really helpful."
"Lovely, peaceful, warm cottage in a convenient location for exploring all parts of Cornwall. Rich and Hellen were friendly, helpful hosts. Recommended!"
"Little Avalon at Trewena was perfect for the two of us. We relished the peaceful rural setting, and our strolls around the grounds every morning and evening. The cottage itself is very comfortable and full of charm, and had everything we needed. The kitchen is well supplied. It was also a perfect location for us. The owners, Rich and Hellen, were very friendly, pleasant and helpful during booking, arrival and departure. The informatio…"
"A fabulous cottage, with everything you need. It was beautifully clean and great to have milk, coffee and tea for a much needed drink! Parking on-site and some lovely gardens. Communication is great, was good to have some very useful pre stay information (including good directions of how to find the cottage) and also some further information on-site. Great location, quiet but only a few minutes drive away from the main road with easy access to Falmouth and Truro. Short drive to some beautiful coastal towns, Porthleven is a must as is Tintagel (a longer drive but worth it). Handy supermarket and local shop not far away. Would definitely recommend and look forward to visiting again."
"We stayed with Rich and Hellen in the summer and found Trewena Cottages were an ideal base to explore the main sights in Cornwall … Eden, St Michael's Mount, Kynance Cove and St Ives, and of course great for Falmouth. Trewena is very convenient with on-site parking and supermarket, pubs and places to eat nearby. The cottages have lovely peaceful grounds which are lovely walk around and enjoy nature. Rich wa great host with lots of rec…"
"Great location and great communication from Richard. Would 100% recommend."
"The facilities are kid-friendly and the host is very amiable."
"Had an amazing stay at "Little Avalon" at Trewena cottages. Rich and Hellen are friendly hosts and always happy to help us when settling in. Our cottage was spacious and had its own little garden. Beyond that we enjoyed wandering around the … More"
"I had a pleasant week's stay at Little Avalon. It is high quality and spacious accommodation (including a lovely fireplace with wood burner), comfortably furnished and well equipped. Rich is an excellent host, discreet yet attentive. This … More"
"This beautifully converted farm building was a great find with all the modern comforts - fully appointed kitchen, spacious living space and bathroom, and even our own private outdoor space. The peaceful location in Cornwall was ideal for … More"
"We spent a lovely week here In Little Avalon. The cottage was very cosy & comfortable and a great place to explore Cornwall from."
"Really, really wonderful stay. Cottage was brilliant, within an hour's drive of anywhere in Cornwall, fantastic if you want to explore. The cottage & gardens are spacious and peaceful, supermarket a few minutes drive away, kitchen fully stocked with everything you'll need. Hosts are very welcoming and offer lots of local knowledge. Highly recommended cottage for a couple."
"Great spot, clean, tidy and even though there are three other cottage’s it was still very private. The cottage’s is very comfortable and has a beautiful outlook set in lovely countryside. Richard was very helpful and on site if you needed anything. We would certainly stay again. Thanks Richard for a lovely stay."
"Richard is rightly a super host. Friendly, helpful and with good tips for activities in the area. No effort was too much and we can highly recommend this place."
"Richard is a great host!! He’s organised and communicative, also a really friendly guy. The house was very cosy and it had everything. Thank you for letting us stay!!"
"Just what we needed. Peaceful break away. Rich was very friendly and gave a nice welcome. The cottage is very clean and well set up and presented. You do need your car to get around which we had planned for. Thank you for a great stay."
"Entire experience was above and beyond, was there to help if needed but let us get on with things at our own pace. Beautifully clean and a very cozy environment to come back to after a day out. Was also very easy to communicate with and ask questions."
"One of the best AirBnB choices I’ve ever made! Richard was a great host - always helpful with suggestions, hands on and very responsive. It felt like seeing a family member rather than checking in to an Airbnb! The cottage itself was everything you’d hope for - clean, beautifully designed and furnished as well as quiet. Not only this but the location is divine; perfect view of the stars - it was like being in a romantic movie set in the south of France ! Will definitely be coming back."
"Cottage met expectations exactly and was super clean and tidy. Anything you need is in stock. Richard is very friendly and proactive, we lacked nothing. The location is perfect for exploring Cornwall. We highly recommend this cottage!"
"Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, The surrounding land was lovely to go and explore and having the wood burner was a nice bonus. A good base for exploring Cornwall."
"Lovely set of cottages and Richard and Hellen obviously work hard to achieve a high standard. Lovely fire pit and meadow area out the back is a bonus."
"Richard was a superb host, a fantastic location for the day trips around Falmouth, Truro and Penzance. Highly recommended!"
"Had a lovely three nights’ stay at Richard and Hellen’s. The place was as described, cozy, clean and great heating to keep us warm at night. It has everything we needed, close to Penryn and Falmouth, overall a great base for us to explore Cornwall. Really easy check-in process and Rich was so nice to accommodate our request. Thanks for everything and we’d highly recommend Little Avalon for your Cornwall stay."
"spent a lovely week at cornish vista's in the little avalon ,we would highly recommend this cottage , it was cosy and clean with very comfy beds and received a lovely welcome bag on arrival. The owners Richard and Hellen were really helpful and friendly. And the cottage was situated in a beautiful location."
"Lovely property in a beautiful position. All amenities as described and very well equipped. Extremely quiet, but still very convenient for Falmouth. Richard and Hellen very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Very good centre for exploring this part of Cornwall, but be aware of the 20mph limits in every village, even on some A roads! Stunning grounds to the cottages, lovely to have use of the meadow, etc. Husband even managed to have his morning jogs around the meadow! Visits from a baby bunny as well. Would definitely recommend the cottage and would book again if we came down here in the future."
"From the beginning a very pleasant environment, great cottage. Very complete inventory, neatly furnished, clean and tidy. Own parking space and a host/hostess who were there but also “not there” or “in the background “If you wanted to know something, it was explained and explained very pleasantly. Were also very interested. Quiet place where it was very good to stay. Highly recommended!!! Thanks Richard and Hellen (and Arthur😉)"
"All in all, an absolutely gorgeous place - Excellent scenery and wonderfully situated to witness a great Cornish sunset over the rolling hills. The accommodation was exceptional, with an outstanding layout and plenty of room. Very much a homely feel! Id happily recommend anyone to try this lovely accommodation - Very close to Falmouth, and very easy to find."
"We would 100% recommend staying here. Richard was a very friendly host and made us feel welcome. Very spacious and clean Airbnb. Gorgeous fireplace and even provided wood for one night. Felt peaceful and secluded but still easy access to local areas such as Falmouth by car or bus. Notably also very close to the Flicka donkey sanctuary which is well worth a visit!"
"Lovely house and a great welcome. Perfect for a relaxing getaway. Thank you!"
"We had a really peaceful stay , few things we were a little disappointed with mattresse quite firm but that’s personal choice , quilt on the thin side, the kitchen did smell of damp shower trap needed a good clean , towels had a fusty damp smell to them luckily we had our own did speak to Richard who did listen and take everything on board"
"Stayed here for 9 nights and couldnt have asked for a better place, hosts were lovely , really making You feel welcome and relaxed, once we were there tho , they just leave You alone, no mither whatsoever , but were on call whenever You needed anything , excellent service in my eyes ! Little Avalon was the name of our cottage and was beautiful inside and out , the grounds are all Yours to roam about , they have a fire pit in a field , great to relax around at night , they are also in process of growing an orchard which once ready will be amazing !! Lots of Birds around , including falcons , hawks and eagles down to robins and other various small birds , its a little paradise !! I would 100% recommend this place to anyone who wants to either relax or explore alot of Cornwall, its all within an hour and a half drive to anywhere in Cornwall , We managed to explore most of the coast towns , villages and beaches, plus did Eden project and visited some lovely houses and Gardens too !!"
"Little Avalon was a beautiful place to stay. The cottage was decorated nicely with modern appliances and features (very handy USB Plugs!). Considering its location near a road, it never felt like you were on one. We hardly heard any vehicles at all, even those turning around on the driveway. Lighting the fire made it even more cosy, especially in these colder months! Overall we had a great stay, and considering we booked just over 48 hours before arrival, Rich and Helen were super accommodating and responsive. Their email containing all the information was really helpful, and it’s nice to see their commitments to improving their local environment with solar panels and planting a lovely orchard. We would definitely recommend staying here to anyone, and would come back again (especially in the summer)"
"We had a great time at Richard’s place. It has everything you need, with lots of homely touches and in beautiful surroundings. We would definitely recommend staying here!"
"A brilliant little cottage with everything you need. Good parking and close to local amenities. We used it as a base to explore the west of Cornwall and it was great for this. Cosy fire and a great nights sleep. The hosts were lovely and provided a great information pack. Would return again."
"Lovely place to stay, well located for accessing many activities and walks in the area. Cottage felt really cosy and was very well equipped. Richard was very responsive and quick to troubleshoot a minor issue we had with the WiFi."
"Had a fantastic weekend getting away in the perfect spot in a pretty pristine cottage,very comfy and so quiet. Very close to Falmouth and the beaches restaurants and pubs. Would highly recommend."
"Me and my partner stayed with Richard and Hellen in Little Avalon for a few nights whilst visiting Falmouth and the stay was nothing short of perfect! As hosts they were fantastic, very responsive and even sent through a helpful little guide about our stay prior! We were also offered a late check out option or to extend for an extra night although unfortunately had to leave to travel back so could not take advantage of this! The accommodation was set in a lovely spot in the countryside but only about a 10 minute drive from the city centre which was an easy journey and was clean, beautifully designed and matched the listing description perfectly. Overall it was a 10 out of 10 stay and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Falmouth but wanting to stay in a more peaceful spot!"
"A brilliant location for this beautiful cottage property. Presented exactly as the pictures and description suggest. The hosts (Richard and Hellen) were so welcoming, easy to communicate with and have clearly worked very hard to make this such a great place to stay. I would thoroughly recommend!"
"Wonderful stay — lovely cottage just as described and very well located for a week of jetting around Cornwall. Richard was a great host and I’d def recommend / look to stay with him again on our next trip down without hesitation."
"We had a lovely stay in the Little Avalon. The house has everything you need and is perfect for a little getaway."
"What a beautiful cottage everything was perfect, Richard and Helen were perfect hosts thank you for everything"
"Richard was an excellent host. He made sure we were quite settled in the cottage and then let us get on with our holiday. The cottage was well equipped and more than adequate for our needs. The surrounding area is very quiet and it was relaxing."
"This was the perfect base for us as we wanted to visit both ends of Cornwall on our brief trip. The house was exactly as described, peaceful, clean and comfortable, and Richard and Hellen were very helpful and welcoming hosts."
"lovely cottage with views to the horizon (on a clear day). Heaps of space for a couple."
"My boyfriend and I stayed for 6 days and had a very good time. The house was well cleaned with great space. The owners were very friendly. Definitely a place to recommend!"
"Comfortable and peaceful stay in the Cornish countryside a stones throw from Falmouth and the Helford estuary. Rich and Hellen had so many lovely recommendations for places to go!"
"Had a great week here ! Thanks to the attentive but discrete owners. Dog enjoyed the field too and the buzzard that greeted us most mornings. Great location , quick (for Cornwall) routes to north or south coast depending on the weather and … More"
"Very cosy cottage. Bed very comfortable. Everything you need is there. Rich was really helpful."
"Good and helpful communications with hosts before, during, and after our visit. Accommodation was clean and fresh, and as advertised. … More"
"We've recently returned from this absolute little gem of a place. The hosts Richard and Hellen cant do enough to ensure your stay here is as memorable as possible. … More"
"Very nice place to stay in very nice people that run it"
"We had a lovely week here. The cottage was lovely - cosy & comfortable. Richard & Hellen were on site if needed."
"Great value, lovely living space for guests and green fields all around, plus so close to Falmouth and 2 minutes away from a donkey sanctuary. I will be going back again. More"
"Our family stayed with Cornish Vistas last month 06/21, Richard and Hellen were fantastic in sorting us accommodation very last minute due to our original booking elsewhere being unhabital and dirty! They saved the day for us, or we were … More"
"just returned from a great week in little avalon myself my wife and henry our dog loved the fact that we were deep in the country with lambs at the back door .great field for henry with resident buzzard, but at the bottom of the hill is a … More"
"Had a wonderful stay at Cornish Vistas. Setting is idyllic and close to Penryn and only a short drive to beautiful Falmouth. Nearby supermarket, pub and even a local craft beer brewery. Rich and Hellen were very friendly hosts with comprehensive local knowledge."
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