The Tractor Shed
Single-floor, indoor-outdoor luxe.
The most accessible. Single-floor, walk-in shower, off-road parking outside the door. The cottage we recommend if grandparents are tagging along.
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Cornwall accommodation for Falmouth and Exeter university parents
A real bed, a real kitchen, no shared walls. Three one-bedroom cottages on a smallholding 1.3 miles from Tremough, ten minutes from Falmouth town and harbour. The base most parents wish they had found in first year.
Why parents pick Trewena
Penryn Campus (Tremough) is three minutes by car. Falmouth Campus and town are ten. Picking up for dinner is quicker than parking on a campus visitor lot.
King or super-king bed, proper linen, electric blanket. No hotel breakfast room, no shared kitchen, no thin walls. Quiet enough that you actually hear birds in the morning.
Rich and Hellen live on site. Around when you need a steer to a quiet pub or a graduation lunch booking, invisible the rest of the time.
Three reasons parents come
Open Days & drop-off
Campus visitor parking is a scrum on Open House Saturdays and accommodation booking weekends. Trewena gives you somewhere three minutes away, a kitchen for the family meal, and quiet to recover from the hauling.
Mid-term visits
They come to you for dinner and laundry. You go to them for coffee on the harbour. Two nights or five. The cottages are built for being still in.
Graduation weekend
The whole family comes down, hotels in town are sold out a year ahead, and you need somewhere that has not priced you out by April. June books up six to nine months ahead, so secure November or December for the safest pick.
Which cottage works for you
All three are one-bedroom and built for two. Choose by what kind of weekend you want.
Single-floor, indoor-outdoor luxe.
The most accessible. Single-floor, walk-in shower, off-road parking outside the door. The cottage we recommend if grandparents are tagging along.
Wood burner, exposed beams, classic Cornish.
Granite fireplace and a wood burner. King-size bed up the stairs. The romantic one, when it is just one parent visiting.
Upside-down layout, super-king bed, full of character.
Bedroom downstairs, living and reading nook upstairs. Steep stairs. Super-king bed. The one that becomes a favourite on the second visit.
A returning family
We found Trewena Cottages a few years ago when our daughter started at Penryn University. It was the perfect location as only 5 minutes up the road from the uni where she stayed. We would collect her to come have dinner with us, do some laundry and then drop her back off again. Since then we have been back twice and managed to stay in all three cottages. We liked them all, they all have something different so it is hard to choose.
We have also done some beautiful sightseeing from here as everywhere is easily accessible. Hellen and Richard are the best hosts and always happy to give some recommendations for places to see. It is such a beautiful area and we just love sitting in our garden having a coffee or cider.
We recommend Trewena to all our friends and family.
The Coppack family, returning guests
From parents who stayed
"A wonderful stay at The Tractor Shed and an ideal base to further explore Cornwall. Easy to park (right outside the premises, (with step free access) in a quiet location with views over rolling hills from the rear of the accommodation and a pleasant outside space. The place is modern, ‘squeaky clean,’ with a comfortable bed and furniture and a well equipped kitchen. Richard (the host) was friendly and helpful and provided in depth instructions pre my visit. Thanks Richard for an enjoyable stay."
"Richard was great. As there was no one booked before or after us he kindly gave us early check in and late check out, without us asking. The place was spotless. Lovely and warm. Sofa really comfy, bed was great. Nice location, near lots of main roads for exploring around. Nice few places to eat in Penryn."
"A really lovely spot. The view and outside area is amazing, the space was great, modern and cosy on the rainy days. Very clean and tidy, with every amenity you could want. Super close to a supermarket and Penryn/ Falmouth. A great location to get all over Cornwall."
"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."
"Super little cottage close to the university and Penryn. Everything looks new and a really well thought out layout of the cottage. Nice little yard catching the sun and spectacular views. Very quiet. Hosts very responsive. We had a great weeks stay."
"Richard was very welcoming. The accommodation was spotless and had everything we needed for our short break. Penryn and Falmouth are very close by. It was perfect for us."
"We had a great stay at The Tractor Shed nestled in the beautiful Cornish countryside. The property is located on a peaceful farm with dedicated parking, offering a lovely setting and a true sense of escape. The amenities are top-notch – from the cozy, well-appointed interiors to the fully equipped kitchen and our own outdoor space, everything is designed for comfort and relaxation. A perfect home away from home stay, and within very easy reach to the university campus at Penryn and Falmouth. A tranquil countryside experience with all the modern comforts, this was the perfect stay."
"The Pigsty is absolutely charming, cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed a delightful 2-night stay. The hosts are friendly and so helpful. Such a great spot too: calm and scenic, yet very well placed for Falmouth, Penryn and exploring the … More"
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