Great Trethawle, Trethawle

About this property

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An historic home with a fascinating multi-generational history.

What could be more alluring than stealing away to your very own luxury countryside retreat for a few glorious days (or weeks) of relaxation? Our ultimate rural escape’s checklist would include features like ‘gorgeous location’, ‘sumptuously styled interior’ and ‘fabulous outdoor space’, which is exactly what this beautifully restored period farmhouse in the heart of Cornwall delivers on in spades!

At Great Trethawle days can be slow-paced and dreamy, hanging out by the enormous pool or picnicking in the garden; dressing up for dinner parties and winding down for poolside BBQ’s; or they can be activity packed and adventurous with a 2km farm walk to enjoy right on the doorstep.

Inside there are spaces to converge in and places retreat to, with fashionable sitting rooms designed for enjoying afternoon cups of tea or evening G&T’s, and beautiful bedrooms tempting morning naps and nights of deeply comfortable sleep. There’s a fabulous sauna for relaxation and rejuvenation, and a library room of holiday reads to discover.

Bold prints and soft fabrics highlight each room, with features like the large farmhouse table in the dining room and a fireplace in the living room, adding conviviality and character to the home. Casual breakfasts and slap-up dinners are whipped up with ease in the wonderful kitchen complete with vast work surfaces and umpteen ovens, with a central island making the perfect perch for discussing the day’s plans over a coffee.

Bedrooms are lavish and luxurious with superior mattresses and beautiful décor; bathrooms are spacious and contemporary with roomy tubs in some and rain head showers with his and hers basins in others. Mood lighting and underfloor heating, original flagstone flooring, stripped stone walls and exposed beams, all weaving together to create a home that is as lovely to look at as it is comfortable to be in.

Outside, undulating gardens have secret nooks and arbor walkways to discover, with shaded areas that are ideal for catching up on a good book and sun-soaked ones being perfect for dozing off in. There’s a large hot tub tucked away in a private corner where a decadent soak can be enjoyed day (or night), while the more energetic of guests can don their tennis whites and head down to the court for an informal match or two.

Perfectly positioned to take full advantage of all of Cornwall’s best bits, Great Trethawle lies close to Bodmin Moor and is within an hour of some of the area’s must-visit attractions including the charming town of Looe (just 6 miles away), The Camel Trail, Lanydroc House and The Eden Project. Closer to home, the market town of Liskeard makes for a lovely place to stroll through; taking time to soak up its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and then stopping off for a coffee or a bite to eat in one of its pubs or restaurants.

*This house is not only easy on the eye but is also kind to the environment and is powered by a combination of wind turbine energy and solar panels. The pool is filled with Spring water and is heated by an air source air pump.

Living Room

Located on the ground floor this comfortable room is beautifully furnished and features a fireplace, three sofas and a Smart 32” flat screen TV

Movie Room

Located on the ground floor this gorgeous room has a large 70” flat screen Smart TV with two Chesterfield sofas. It also has low stools and a table for smaller people and games for everyone

Library Room

Located up the stairs on the first-floor landing, this area is furnished with two vibrant tub chairs and features a bookcase with a selection of fiction and non-fiction for guests to enjoy

Kitchen (and separate utility)

Located on the ground floor and open plan with the dining room, the kitchen features granite worktops, a large breakfast bar / central island with four barstools and window seat

There are two fridge with water dispensers, a separate freezer, two electric single ovens with grills, two combination microwaves, two large warming draws and an induction hob

A Tassimo coffee machine as well as a selection of kitchen appliances are provided including mixer, toaster, kettle, blender, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer as well as a range of cookware and utensils, an iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner

Dining Room/Area

Located on the ground floor this gorgeous room is open plan with the kitchen and has a fabulous farmhouse dining table with seating for (at least) 14 guests

Games Room

Situated on the ground floor, the room is furnished with bar stool seating and a wall-mounted counter to rest drinks and snacks on. The room has a pool table, dart board, table tennis top (with bats and balls provided) and air hockey

There are seven bedrooms, three of which are effectively masters. Bedrooms are furnished with wardrobes, bedside tables with lights, a hair dryer in the drawer and plenty of storage. All but one (The Bird Room) is en suite, and all have a garden outlook.

Please note that only some of the bedrooms are suitable for a cot. Please advise your preference at the time of booking as this cannot be changed once configured

Bedroom One – Blue Room

Bedroom with en suite bathroom and a super king size bed which can be configured into twins

Bedroom Two – Yellow Room

Bedroom with en suite bathroom and a super king size bed which can be configured into twins. Please note that this room doesn’t have a wardrobe but does have hooks for hanging clothes on

Bedroom Three – Bird Room

This room isn’t en suite but is situated next to the family bathroom. It features a super king size bed which can be configured into twins

*This room has space for a cot

Bedroom Four – Pink Room (Master Suite One)

This large bedroom with views over the front garden is en suite with a super king size bed

*This room has space for a cot

Bedroom Five – Cream Room

Bedroom with en suite bathroom and a super king size bed which can be configured into twins

Bedroom Six – Mushroom Room (Master Suite Two)

This vaulted bedroom has a huge en suite and is furnished with a king size bed. It has beautiful views over the garden and pool

*This room has space for a cot

Bedroom Seven – Grey Room (Master Suite Three)

This bedroom features wonderful, exposed roof timbers and lovely views over the pool and garden. It has an en suite bathroom and is furnished with a king size bed

*This room has space for a cot

Bathroom One

En suite to the Blue Room with walk in shower cubicle and rain head attachment, electric mirror with shaving point, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC

Bathroom Two

En suite to the Yellow Room with walk in shower cubicle and rain head attachment, electric mirror with shaving point, cabinet, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC

Bathroom Three

The family bathroom features a bath with shower over, a hand basin, tall, heated towel rail, electric mirror with shaving point, cabinet and WC

Bathroom Four

En suite to the Pink Room (Master Suite One) with bathtub, separate shower cubicle with rain head attachment, his and hers wash hand basins and cabinets, vanity, electric mirror with shaving point, heated towel rail and WC

Bathroom Five

The Cream Room’s en suite with walk in shower cubicle and rain head attachment, electric mirror with shaving point, cabinet, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC

Bathroom Six

En suite to the Mushroom Room (Master Suite Two) with bathtub and walk in rain head shower, his and hers hand basins and cabinets, heated towel rail and WC

Bathroom Seven

En suite to the Grey Room (Master Suite Three) with bathtub and rain head shower over it, electric mirror with shaving point, cabinet, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC

Bathroom Eight

Situated on the ground floor, this bathroom features a fabulous five-person sauna and has a walk-in shower, hand basin, mirror and WC

Outside

The gardens at Great Trethawle are well-established and lush, with mature plants and walkways creating a beautiful place to spend time in. There’s an arbor to explore, a wonderful herb garden to delve into for your cooking, and various furnished terraces providing places to enjoy al fresco dining, including a table, various forms of seating and a parasol

The saltwater swimming pool is heated by an air source heat pump and is big enough to do laps in. It has a shallow end (with steps) of approximately 1m which slopes down to a deep end of approximately 2m. The saltwater swimming pool is available for guests to use all year round and is heated between May – September inclusive. There are several sun loungers to make use of

The tennis court is well-maintained with tennis rackets and balls provided for guests to use

The beautiful hot tub is traditional, handcrafted and wood fired and is suitable for up to 10 people

The house provides a charcoal BBQ

The 2km farm walk is accessed down the lane past the cottages and takes guests through woods where they can spot deer, buzzards and a range of other flora and fauna

Parking

Private parking for six cars on the gravel driveway to the front of the house

There is an electric car charging point in the adjacent barn