The Tractor Shed
Single-floor, indoor-outdoor luxe.
The most accessible. Single-floor, walk-in shower, off-road parking outside the door. The cottage to book if a parent with mobility needs is joining you on the trip.
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Cornwall accommodation for visiting friends and family
A real bed, your own kitchen, the quiet at the end of the day. Three one-bedroom cottages near Falmouth and Penryn, well placed for visiting people you love anywhere from Helston to Truro. The base for staying close without crashing in their spare room.
Why visiting guests pick Trewena
Three cottages on a smallholding, each with its own entrance, kitchen and patio. Stay close without taking over their spare room. They get their evening back, you get yours.
King or super-king bed, proper linen, electric blanket. Quiet enough that you actually hear birds in the morning. No put-me-up, no shared bathroom, no whispering after ten.
Rich and Hellen live on site. Around when you need a steer to the right pub for a family lunch or a quiet beach for the morning, invisible the rest of the time.
Three reasons people come
The catch-up weekend
They have been saying come down for ages. Two nights, three nights, a week. Trewena gives you somewhere to actually sleep when the day is done, and somewhere to sit with a coffee in the morning before you head over.
Family milestones
The whole extended family converges and the spare-room maths gets brutal. Book Trewena early. Weekends with a wedding at Trevenna, Tregenna or Polhawn fill months ahead.
The just-because trip
A stretch of time blocked out to be with people you love. Drive over for breakfast, come home for tea, dinner together at theirs. Repeat for as many days as you have.
Where are you visiting
Trewena sits in Mabe, between Falmouth and Helston, with Penryn three minutes north. If your friend or family member is anywhere in the stretch below, you are well placed.
Most of west and mid-Cornwall is reachable within thirty to forty-five minutes from Trewena. The full map lives on the home page.
Which cottage works for you
All three are one-bedroom and built for two. Choose by what kind of stay you want.
Single-floor, indoor-outdoor luxe.
The most accessible. Single-floor, walk-in shower, off-road parking outside the door. The cottage to book if a parent with mobility needs is joining you on the trip.
Wood burner, exposed beams, classic Cornish.
Wood burner in the original granite fireplace. King-size bed up the stairs. The romantic one. Ideal if it's just the two of you visiting and you want somewhere still to come back to.
Upside-down layout, super-king bed, full of character.
Bedroom downstairs, living and reading nook upstairs. Steep stairs. Super-king bed. The characterful one. Many guests pick it on the second visit after starting at one of the others.
A returning guest
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 quiet.
Benjamin, Little Avalon
From returning guests
"The Tractor Shed is a very well appointed place, with everything as listed in the description. Cosy and comfy for two, with nice furnishings and fittings. It’s a lovely spot in between Falmouth and Helston. Would stay again."
"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."
"We thoroughly enjoyed Richard’s place. It was one of the better Airbnb’s that we’ve stayed in in the UK. It was spotlessly clean with quality fittings and furniture. There was clear attention to detail and the apartment was comfortable and well appointed. Everything worked beautifully. The bed was huge and comfortable. There is a nice private patio at the back in the sun. Richard was a delight, available if needed and offering suggestions of local sights to take in. We would have absolutely no hesitation in going back to Richard’s place again."
"This Airbnb I would highly recommend - Everything was pristine - comfy bed, spotless bathroom and kitchen - Lovely views from the upstairs windows. And above all Richard and Hellen are wonderful hosts - incredibly friendly and helpful. I'm sure we will be back!"
"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."
"We had a great time at the Tractor Shed. The shed is beautifully decorated (loooved the tractor mugs, the tote bag - the entire interior design!) cozy, and above all, very clean. Rich and Hellen were also incredibly kind. We would come back anytime. :)"
"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."
"A beautiful cottage which was clean and spacious. The location was perfect and peaceful. Richard was a great host who welcomed us when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Thanks!"
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