Tregoninny Vineyard and Woodland Farmhouse
ID: S123322
- Bedrooms 11
- ・ Sleeps 22
- ・ Pets 4
Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the spaciousness and comfort of Tregoninny Vineyard and Woodland Farmhouse, with its large dining area, conservatory, and beautiful surroundings. The property is well-suited for large groups and families, offering a well-equipped kitchen and ample relaxing space. The scenic views and wildlife add to the charm of this remote, peaceful location.
While many guests found the property to be clean and tidy, there were some concerns about cleanliness in certain areas, such as the kitchen and bathrooms. Some reviews mentioned the need for a deeper clean and the presence of cobwebs and mould in places.
The property's location is highly praised for its stunning views and peaceful environment. However, the approach via a steep, gravelled road was challenging for some vehicles, and the remoteness requires driving to access local amenities.
The farmhouse offers a high level of comfort with its spacious rooms, large garden, and facilities like a hot tub. Some guests suggested improvements such as additional dishwashers for large groups and better heating in the dining area.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and games room. However, there were reports of maintenance issues such as a leaking conservatory roof, malfunctioning showers, and a hot tub that was not ready upon arrival. Some guests also suggested the need for more cleaning products.
While some guests mentioned complimentary items and a welcome pack, there is not enough consistent information across the reviews to accurately assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such amenities will be provided.
About this property
Engulfed by green countryside and its own private woodland, with vineyards and farmland amounting to 194 acres, this beautiful farmhouse is nestled near the village of Tresillian in Cornwall. Tregoninny is a working vineyard and guests are more than welcome to admire the vines and chat with the staff as they work the vines so to speak. Just a few miles outside of Truro, with designated walks right from the doorstep and plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, this accommodation is perfect for large groups and family celebrations. The lounge is fabulously uplifted by beamed ceilings and large plush sofas, with artwork and upholstery brightening up the place. A luxurious range cooker warms up the kitchen, complemented by granite worktops, a breakfast island and modern cooking equipment to use at your leisure. Sit in the grand dining room at mealtimes and gossip over the adventures you have had so far. The patio doors stream in plenty of natural light, illuminating the woodwork and high vaulted ceiling. At one corner is a snug area, where you can lounge the days away with a good book. You can always choose the conservatory as your resting spot, with sumptuous seating and a woodburning stove to keep your toes nice and toasty. A wonderful set of bedrooms rest on the first floor, with a double and a twin room on the ground floor for easy access. The vast gardens and pretty patio to the front of the cottage are simply ideal for relaxing with a drink, whilst the children explore further afield, the large lower garden is also perfect for adventures no matter what the weather. Tresillian is a quaint village offering riverside walks and further south, Truro boasts many shops, bars and restaurants. Take a trip to Falmouth and stroll along the harbour with fish and chips or head across to the Roseland Peninsula to discover wooded countryside and secluded coves. A fabulous region to explore from the ideal base!
Tresillian is nestled in mid Cornwall, three miles east of Truro. Within the village is a small number of older buildings including a Grade II listed thatched Inn. Set in the Cornish countryside, Tresillian retains a largely rural character, with the advantage of not being too far away from Cornwall's capital. Truro offers independent shops as well as art galleries, bars, restaurants, a cinema and a theatre. Day trips can be had to Falmouth, along the Fal estuary, where its natural harbour and beaches will keep you occupied for hours.
Accommodation
Eleven bedrooms.
Main farm house: Ground floor 1 x single next to family bathroom,1 x double.
First floor 2 x twin, 1 x super-king (zip/link available on request) with en-suite shower and basin.
1 x super-king (zip/link available on request) Ground floor WC.
Ground floor bathroom with separate bath, shower, WC and basin.
First floor family bathroom.
Barns: 3 separate barns - All ground floor, no steps
1 x super-king (zip/link available on request) wet room with bath, shower, basin and WC.
1 x twin room, bath with shower over, basin and WC.
1 x King with en-suite shower, bath, basin and WC.
Courtyard Annex: 2 annex rooms - All ground floor, no steps
3 x single, with en-suite wet room, shower, bath, basin and WC.
1 x super-king (zip/link available on request) with en-suite wet room, shower, bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner with breakfast bar.
Utility.
Dining room with snug area and wood burning stove.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Conservatory with wood burning stove.
Games room
Oil central heating with woodburning stoves.
Smeg range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, intermittent WiFi due to rural location, selection of games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and 2 x stairgates available on request.
Ample off-road parking - please note the driveway is steep, long, winding and rough terrain; please consider your vehicle being suitable.
Front patio terrace with furniture and lower lawned garden with extra land, Large charcoal BBQ.
Five well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: Children must be supervised at all times as there is an unfenced pond in the garden and a tiered, multi level garden .
Note: 4 of the bedrooms are ideal for guests with limited mobility.Please refrain from walking in the woodland area
Nearby points of interest
- Fistral Beach
- Watergate Bay
- Wheal Martyn
- Eden Project
Reviews (29)
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Terry
It is well appointed with good quality furniture & fittings and good quality linen/towels. Accordingly a stay at Tregoninny should be a lovely experience - but alas it was not! It is let down by 3 things: (1) Lack of proper management/maintenance (2) Poor channels of communication (3) A complete lack of instructions in the house. A list of the main problems we encountered on arrival: (1) No heating on in main house. No information on where to find the controls. On finding them it was clear the managers had turned on the hot water but the heating was completely off. (2) No heating in the dining room & annexe bedrooms. Again no instructions anywhere. We had to use electric heaters until heating engineer came (2 days later) & found the boiler had cut out. Why was this not noticed before our arrival? (3) On the 1st evening the dishwasher leaked. We reported it. It got worse on the Saturday morning - so we stopped using it. All week we had no dishwasher & nobody made any real effort to solve the problem quickly. That was 17 of us all over age 70 washing up everything by hand! (4) There are no keys for 2 of the bedrooms in the barn. It means they cannot be secured when people are out. This was mentioned & it appeared this had been the case for some time. Why have new keys not been cut? (5) There were masses of dead flies in the rooms upstairs in the farmhouse. They were in most bedrooms & the games room had at least 100 mainly on the window sills. Lots of "dopey" flies too which were easy to kill. Clearly all these flies started life inside the house & were trying to get out. Clearly nobody from the property managers had been anywhere near the house for some time (& certainly not on our day of arrival as promised). (6) On the Sunday the conservatory roof leaked badly. We used towels & a bucket. Friends visited during the week & they had stayed at Tregoninny the previous autumn - the roof leaked then! Clearly nothing done about it. Likewise with the nails protruding from the conservatory chairs mentioned in a previous review. (7) The main cooker didn't work on arrival. After 2 phone calls it transpired the isolator switch was off. We had hunted everywhere for it. It is on the opposite wall about 12 feet away! No instructions again. We contacted Sykes on Friday about the heating. They promised a call back from either themselves or the owners. Neither called back. We also told the management company about the problems but they said they'd let the owners know. Thankfully the vineyard manager lives onsite & though it wasn't his job he was the only person who did anything - got the heating engineer & the maintenance guys to visit. Message to the owners: We see occupancy rates in 2024 have been low even after you reduced prices. The property is very good. All it needs is a bit of TLC by addressing the 3 issues at the start of this review. That wouldn't cost very much & you'd see a much better occupancy rate.
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Russell
The chairs in the conservatory have nails poking out under the cushions , not enough induction pans for the hob and the boiler leaks gases and sets the fire alarms off if you donât have the door shut , however if you donât get told you would not know , the property is cosy and spacious and we all had a fabulous time
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Sarah
We didnât know what to expect at this farm house but when we arrived, it was a home from home. Thank you so much. The place was warm and clean. We managed to get ourselves settled in as soon we got there. Our favourite places were the conservatory and the kitchen. More than enough cutlery plates dishes glasses mugs to use during our stay. The welcome cleaning pack came in very handy with the dish washer tablets. Only challenge was the induction hob. Please provide instructions to assist users. Shops are very close and we managed to visit Landâs end and some beaches during our stay. We had an amazing weekend, I would definitely recommend the farm house and we plan to come back next year. Thank you for the complimentary voucher to visit Healyâs Cornish Cyder Farm. Thatâs was an amazing experience and we had an amazing day. It would be nice to check in before 5pm otherwise our experience was a memorable one. Thank you.