

Hotel Description
You know those places where you walk in and immediately think “okay, this is exactly what I pictured when I booked it”? That’s honestly what happened at this cottage on Tregony Hill. I mean, Tregony itself is one of those Cornish villages that feels like it hasn’t changed much in the past century – which is absolutely perfect when you’re staying somewhere that’s leaning into the whole traditional thing. The cottage sits up on the hill (obviously), and you’ll actually get a decent workout if you’re walking up from the village center, but the location is brilliant because you’re just far enough from the main road to avoid any traffic noise, yet close enough that you can walk down to the King’s Head for dinner without needing the car.
The inside is where this place really gets it right, though. Everything feels authentically old but not like you’re staying in a museum – the beams are proper thick Cornish oak, the floors have that lovely uneven quality that comes with age, and there’s a wood burner that actually works (they stock it with logs, which saved me a trip to find kindling). The kitchen surprised me honestly – it’s got everything you’d need if you hit up the Saturday market in St. Austell or pick up some fresh crab from Mevagissey. Speaking of which, you’re perfectly positioned here for day trips along the coast. Mevagissey is maybe fifteen minutes by car, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are practically on your doorstep. The owners clearly know the area well because there’s a folder of recommendations that goes way beyond the usual tourist spots – they pointed me toward this incredible coastal walk from Portloe that I never would have found otherwise.
What really sealed it for me was the attention to small things that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The shower has proper pressure (you’d be amazed how many “luxury” places get this wrong), there’s decent WiFi if you need to check emails, and the beds are genuinely comfortable – not just pretty to look at. The garden is lovely too, especially in the evenings when you can sit out with a drink and watch the light change over the valley. It gets properly quiet at night, which might take some adjustment if you’re used to city sounds, but honestly that’s part of the charm. The only thing I’d mention is that parking is just on the road outside – there’s usually space but it’s worth noting if you’ve got a particularly large car. All in all, it’s one of those rare places that manages to feel both special and completely comfortable, which is exactly what you want when you’re exploring this part of Cornwall.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $164. Three-Bedroom House with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 5


Reviews
Chris from United Kingdom – 25 May 2025 (10/10)
Beautiful little cottage, furnished to a high standard. Comfortable beds, great shower, lovely welcome pack, well-equipped kitchen.
What could be improved: N/A – Everything was good.Clem from United Kingdom – 15 October 2024 (10/10)
Very spacious and clean with every amenity was provided a real home from home
What could be improved: Very narrow entrance to car park
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- High Cross: 13 km
- Lemon Quay: 13 km
- Tregothnan: 9 km
- Mikes Green: 13 km
- Gym Basketball: 13 km
- St Mawes Castle: 17 km
- Trelissick Garden: 16 km
- Tremorvah Playing Field: 13 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Eastern Promise: 4.3 km
- Cafe/bar Tremethick Brewery: 4.6 km
- Cafe/bar Probus Club Cornwall: 4.7 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Perbean Beach: 6 km
- Porthluney Bay Beach: 7 km
Public transport:
- Train Truro: 14 km
- Train St Austell: 13 km
Closest airports:
- Land’s End Airport: 71 km
- Plymouth City Airport: 75 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport: 30 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Garden
Activities:
- Beach
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous:
- Pet bowls
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- French
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services:
- Luggage storage
Most popular facilities:
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Building characteristics:
- Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Board games/puzzles
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 17:00 to 00:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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