A hidden valley with far-reaching views

Treworgey Farm faces south overlooking the beautiful Looe River Valley in Cornwall, with rolling green countryside stretching to the river and Looe in the distance. The medieval Treworgey Manor burnt down centuries ago but the ancient bakery and stables remain, together with the later Georgian farmhouse, cottages, stone barns (first recorded on the 1840 tithe map, but undoubtedly older) and the pretty Victorian farm-workers' cottages.

Adjoining, are Coombe Farm lower down this valley, with a sleepy tranquility of its own, gazing over patchwork pastures grazed by sheep, and Leyland, our latest addition, with just a Farmhouse and adjoining one bedroom cottage, set in their own secluded grounds with an orchard and semi private pool.

Treworgey was once a flower farm and today, wild flowers amass on the lane-side banks between Treworgey and Coombe, especially during spring.

Where to find our ideas and advice on the local area

Our Information Room:

Sit back on a comfy sofa and sip a hot cup of tea while you browse the well-organised information in our cosy information room. Just a stone's throw from the playroom, this can be a lovely place to relax and admire the view while the kids play within hearing distance.

Our Information Room is stacked with books, maps, timetables, leaflets and personal recommendations about the area. You’ll also find books on Cornwall and local wildlife, as well as magazines and there’s a sofa to sit and peruse and a log burner to keep you cosy. The DVD library, tennis rackets, badminton rackets and board games can also be borrowed from here at any time and we have Treworgey postcards, a small selection of ‘eco’ products (such as washing powder) and bird seed for sale with an honesty box system. In the far room you’ll find local produce stall stacked with jams, chutneys and other locally sourced treats – again available for you to help yourselves and use the honesty box 24 hours a day.

The Info Room and all the cottages have free WiFi.

Our online guide: 

We have created an online guide that you can access anywhere on your phone while out and about in Cornwall or before your stay.  Visit www.treworgeycottages.com/guide

Our blog:

We put regular 'what's on' posts on our blog to inform you about events in the local area, as well as posts on topics such as 'dog friendly beaches' or 'walks with a pit stop'.  It's a great place to go for inspiration! Visit www.treworgeycottages.com/blog

Chat to us!

Our office is open from 9am - 1pm, Monday - Friday and 9am - 11am on Saturdays.  We are always delighted to help you with information and advice on the local area. 

At Treworgey

Something about Treworgey induces a leisurely feeling in many of our visitors. They tell us they spend more time than they thought they would sitting in their garden or by their fireside, just taking in the peaceful atmosphere. There’s plenty to do here for young and old, from a leisurely swim to a game of tennis, a walk or ride on the farm and the surrounding countryside to a cosy evening with a homecooked supper (delivered to your freezer!) and perhaps a film or board game by the fire. Childhood at Treworgey is more like that of a generation ago. Time is forgotten, whilst damming a stream, helping with the animals, riding a pony, playing tennis, a swim or taking “afternoon tea” in the wendy house.

Our local area 

For those who would like to venture off the farm, there is plenty to do and see. To help you explore, in each cottage there are ordnance survey maps and we have a wealth of information about the local area in our online guide. Some of the closest or notable places to visit include:

Beaches

We have loads of more detailed informatin on local beaches in our online guide, including info on dog-friendly beaches. 

Talland is our nearest beach.  A very accesible beach with carpark and great little cafe. 

Lansallos is a very beautiful little cove.  A 15 minute walk from the National Trust car park. 

Lantic is a steep walk but worth it for the amazing views on the way down, and the lovely beach.  Popular with boat trippers too. 

Polkerris is a sweet little sheltered beach with great pub and restaurant on the slipway.

Whitsand Bay has several beaches along it's beautiful length.  Best at low tide.  You need to be fit and able for the walk down. 

Local towns to visit

Looe (3 miles), seen from Treworgey in the distance, is a picturesque, small fishing town with river and harbour. Charming by day and night with several excellent restaurants, very good small shops, fresh fish off the quay, beaches, rockpools, sea fishing, boats – (for hire) – includes glass bottom boat and trips to neighbouring fishing villages.

Polperro (6 miles) – famous fishing village, full of life day and night. Breathtaking when approached via the National Trust coastal footpath from Talland Bay and Lantic Bay - two of our local beaches that are most popular with Treworgey visitors.

Fowey (8 miles) – the deep natural harbour is picturesque from every approach. Try taking the car ferry from Bodinnick or the passenger ferry from Polruan. Enjoy browsing the delightful shops and eateries.

Eating in & eating out

There are masses of fantastic cafes, restaurants and pubs within a few miles of Treworgey, as well as supermarkets and smaller independent food shops.   We provide a wealth of up-to-date detailed information with our recommendations for the best local options in our online guide.  You can also order deliveries to your cottage from the major national supermarkets.

For eating at home in your cottage, you can order meals from Linda's sister Jane at Coombe Kitchen, to be homemade onsite and delivered to your cottage freezer ready for your arival.

Coombe Kitchen dishes are made in small batches from the best quality ingredients, local wherever possible, to Jane’s tried and tested recipes.  She uses only British, Farm Assured meat.  Portions are generous and come labelled with simple heating instructions.

Find out more on our food page. 

Activities & attractions

For couples and families alike, Cornwall is packed with places to visit and things to do.  See our online guide for all our recommendations but here are a few examples:

Adrenalin Quarry: Just 10 minutes up the road. Britain's longest, fastest Zip Wire, The Giant Swing, Coasteering and a play park for the youngsters. Plus go-karting at the same site. www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk

Plymouth National Marine Aquarium: Located in Plymouth, the National Marine Aquarium is the UK’s largest. www.national-aquarium.co.uk

Wavehunters Surf School: Learn to surf (north Cornwall). www.wavehunters.co.uk

Atlantic Riders: Learn to kitesurf. Based at Watergate Bay, sometimes sessions are taken at Par sands on this coast too (weather-depending). www.kitesurfcornwall.co.uk

Lower Lake Shooting Grounds: They teach clay pigeon shooting from total beginners to intermediate and include cartridges and clays. www.shootingincornwall.co.uk

The Monkey Sanctuary Trust: The Sanctuary near Looe is currently home to four species of monkey: woolly monkeys, ex-pet capuchins, patas monkeys and barbary macaques. Treworgey guests receive 15% discount on entry, quote 'Treworgey'.  www.monkeysanctuary.org

Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary: Where the peace and tranquillity of the Cornish countryside combine with the exotic world of wild animals near Liskeard.www.porfellanimalland.co.uk

Tamar Valley Donkey Park: Fun for all with our donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits & guinea pigs to feed & pet. www.donkeypark.com

Gardens, houses & castles

Cornwall National Garden Scheme: Gardens open for charity with events and tours. www.ngs.org.uk

The Eden Project: This is an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking location; a global garden; a place of beauty and wonder. www.edenproject.com

Cotehele House: A Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds situated on the edge of the River Tamar. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Lanhydrock House: Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate.  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock

Antony House: Superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony

Heligan: A rediscovered and now famous garden inspired by Tim Schmidt. Quite a wonderful garden giving real insight into how it was before the First World War. The original vegetable garden for the 'Big House' is now cultivated all year round. The Jungle area with enormous gunnera and ferns is a sight to see. Treworgey guests receive a 10% discount on entry. www.heligan.com

Trebah Gardens: Trebah has a huge jungle area as well as formal gardens, this leads down to the river Helford from where the American 29th Infantry division met to be taken for the landings at Dunkirk on D-Day. www.trebahgarden.co.uk

The Garden House: Although not Cornish, but just over the border in Devon, The Garden house is exquisite and has been featured on TV several times. www.thegardenhouse.org.uk

Trelissick: Trelissick is another National Trust garden near Truro at Feock. This is a tranquil tiered garden with panoramic views down to Falmouth and the open sea. www.gardensincornwall.co.uk

Pine Lodge: At St Austell is quite a special garden. We often visit as it is good ALL year round. Extremely good homemade cakes in the cafe and excellent little nursery. www.pinetumpark.com

Boconnoc: Beautiful private gardens near Lostwithiel open to the public on select days of the year, as well as events such as steam rally, craft fairs, sheep dog trials, endurance rides and more. www.boconnoc.com/events-calendar

Port Eliot: Grade 1 listed house and Grade 1 listed park & garden. A family home near St Germans, open to the public on select days of the year. www.porteliot.co.uk Also holds events throughout the year including the summer’s original and decadent garden party.www.porteliotfestival.com

Tregrehan: Near Par. Particularly good for Camellias in spring. Also have outdoor plays in summer.www.tregrehan.org

Restormel Castle & Duchy of Cornwall Nursery: Restormel Castle at Lostwithiel is a C13th semi-ruin, great for spring wildflowers www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/restormel-castle Nearby is the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery where you can buy all sorts of plants and stop for a really good lunch with a view of the castle www.duchyofcornwallnursery.co.uk

Theatres & Cinemas; Museums & Galleries

Plymouth Theatre Royal: Offering a wide variety of shows for everyone. www.theatreroyal.com

Minack Theatre: Cornwall's Theatre Under The Stars, offering shows and simply as an attraction with restaurant. www.minack.com

Sterts Theatre: Just north of Liskeard. Performing arts in the outdoor covered amphitheatre. Plus an excellent home-cooked pre-theatre supper deal available. www.sterts.co.uk

Barbican Leisure Park: Vue cinema, food and entertainment www.barbican-leisure.co.uk

Reel Cinema, Plymouth: independent cinema in central Plymouth. Cheaper and we think more fun than Vue, near the shops. http://plymouth.reelcinemas.co.uk Plus the cheerful Lorenzo's Spanish/tapas restaurant is next door. www.lorenzos-restaurant.co.uk

The National Maritime Museum: With a host of things to see and do with boats and the sea at Falmouth. www.nmmc.co.uk

Tate Gallery, St Ives: Offering International Modern and Contemporary Art. www.tate.org.uk/stives

Royal Cornwall Museum: in Truro. A broad array of objects from Egyptology (including an unwrapped mummy!) to classical Greek and Roman objects. www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

Golf

Looe Golf Club: Close by, fantastic golf, stunning views and a warm welcome assured. www.looegolfclub.co.uk

St Mellion Golf Club: With two championship golf courses, including the UK's first Jack Nicklaus designed ‘Signature Course', one of only three in England. www.st-mellion.co.uk

Lanhydrock Golf Club: In a sheltered wooded valley near Bodmin, concealing one of the finest golf courses in the South West. http://www.lanhydrockhotel.com/golf/

Boward Park Golf Course: 18-Hole Championship Golf Course www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/golf/bowood-park.htm

Carlyon Bay Golf Course: Overlooking St Austell Bay. https://carlyonbay.com/

Golf in Cornwall: Information on all of the major Golf Courses in Cornwall. www.golfincornwall.co.uk

Walking, Cycling & Wildlife

Walks from the Looe Valley Line: The following Looe Valley Line Trails are all accessible from and end at stations along the Looe Valley Line. www.carfreedaysout.com/looe.html or www.railaletrail.com/looemap.htm

South West Coast Path: Find out more about the longest National Trail and walking it. www.swcp.org.uk or go to www.southwestcoastpath.com to see maps of shorter day walks, including some lovely ones not far from Treworgey.

Looe Island: Walk on the beautiful island nature reserve. Boat trips out to the island leave from the Looe Lifeboat station http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/node/3205

Wild Food & Foraging Walks: with Rachel Lambert. Tailor-made or join a group. www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk

Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society: Dedicated to the study and conservation of birds in the county of Cornwall, in the far south-west of England. www.cbwps.org.uk

Cornwall Wildlife Trust: Helping you enjoy Cornwall's wildlife and countryside. www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Cycle Routes: More cycling routes in Cornwall. www.cycle-route.com

Fishing, Boating & Diving

Looe boat trips: Lifelong boatman Richard Porter will take you for a beautiful trip and spin you a yarn at the same time! https://www.looeboattrips.co.uk/

Looe Shark Angling Club: The premier shark angling centre in Great Britain. www.sharkanglingclubofgreatbritain.org.uk

Looe Island: boat trips out to the island from the Looe Lifeboat station http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/node/3205

Siblyback Lake: Siblyback Lake is surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor and offers a wide range of facilities and activities from windsurfing & sailing to rowing boat hire or walking and bird watching. www.swlakestrust.org.uk

Bake Fishing Lakes: 15 acres of water offering fishing for all and natural history in abundance. We have a Kingfisher in residence and rare dragonflies regularly recorded. www.bakelakes.co.uk

SW Lakes Trust: At the lakes of the South West you have an unrivalled choice of water based activities, angling, relaxation and wildlife, walking and cycling. www.swlakestrust.org.uk