Tucked into a Cornish valley, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Tregulland is a rather special venue for large group holidays.
With every age group considered, you'll find places to celebrate together, dream kitchens for cooking up a storm, cosy places to escape with a book and a beautiful indoor, fresh-water swimming pool. There is even a surf room for drying off wetsuits and boards after a day on the waves.
Tregulland occupies two adjacent buildings - the Barn and the Cottage – which together sleep up to 24. They are designed to be taken together, though in low season they can be rented separately for smaller groups of up to 10 and 14 respectively.
Tregulland’s discreet team offers bespoke guest services. Those who want a celebratory meal but cannot make it out to Cornwall’s best restaurants, for example, can have the chefs brought to them.
The Seafood Restaurant at Tregulland - We are excited to announce that we have been working with Rick and Jill Stein's world famous Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to bring you a private dining experience with a difference. Lead by their son Jack, guests can enjoy a six course tasting menu, exclusively designed to showcase the best seasonal produce and to bring you a taste of The Seafood Restaurant here at Tregulland. This bespoke service is ideal for special celebrations and is the perfect addition to any stay.
Other bespoke services include fishing lessons for the kids, a wine and cheese tasting in the house, yoga or a massage at sunset, or a food and wine delivery with the dishes washed. The choice is yours.
The pool is a Tregulland highlight. If you have ever wanted to try wild swimming but are reluctant to jump head first into a river, this is for you - the first ever indoor fresh water pool in Britain. Head in for a swim, and you will see a luscious grouping of plants along one side, which power the system. The water is fresh spring water from Tregulland’s own bore hole. At night it is lit up, making for a particularly atmospheric experience. After a leisurely swim, have a glass of something lovely while relaxing in the outdoor Dutch hot tub, or cleanse yourself with a spell in the steam room.
The property sits in 16 acres of grounds. A stream threads its way around and pretty pathways take you through a woodland and around the lake. Here you can laze about on the water’s edge or try to catch Doris, the 20lb carp-in-residence who’s infamously hard to net. A picnic area on a vantage point takes in the spectacular views across Rough Tor and Brown Willy.
Tregulland has just opened after a major renovation to transform it into a smart, sustainable property. All the heating is underfloor (toasty in the winter), insulation and ventilation is to the highest standard, and power comes from a state-of-the-art biomass boiler in the grounds which means the property is incredibly energy-efficient. In the summer the solar panels provide all electricity.
During the renovation, the team found a new use for as many original materials as possible: Delabole flagstones were reconditioned, sleepers turned into garden steps, 200 year old oak joists reworked into window seats and shelves, and slates were transformed into windowsills. Little details like induction hobs, LED lighting and thermostats in every room help, and Tregulland even has its own borehole which supplies all the water - you will find that Cornish water straight from source has a wonderful taste.
All 11 bedrooms have king size double beds and en suite bathrooms. There are five bedrooms in the Barn, six in the Cottage. Seven of the beds are zip-and-lock and can be configured as twins if required, and two additional pull-out chair beds are available.
The Cottage has a magnificent formal dining room which seats 24. The 5.5 metre table is made from full length Douglas Fir boards. Next door is a vast sun room with spectacular views, ideal for relaxing in whatever the weather, with folding doors on three sides and views into the valley and moorland beyond.
The Granary Sitting Room, upstairs in the Barn, is a huge reception area, with an HD projection screen for evening movie screenings. Each property also has a snug or map room, to escape to on your own with a book or plan your day.
Between the two houses you will discover a mix of old and new design influences which produce a quirky English style. The Barn has a modernist feel, while the Cottage has plenty of heritage features. The interiors have been designed by Marcus Crane of McCully & Crane, who has cherry-picked pieces from auctions, private collectors, vintage stores and antiques stores, restoring furniture to its former glory. You might sit down at an antique university library desk, or relax into a velvet tub chair. You can recline on a vintage William Morris chaise, or chill out in a royal blue roll-top bath. Inventive touches include cushions made from vintage fabrics, old train tickets from London to Launceston blown up into huge prints, and vintage French grain sacks turned into floor beanbags. It is a design buff's dream, but without the hands-off vibe.
AUDIO VISUAL
Each bedroom has a radio alarm clock with iPod dock
The Barn has a CD player with communal iPod dock, a portable digital music player, the cinema system and an additional 42” HD plasma TV.
The Cottage has a 37” HD TV with Freeview and FreeSat, two similar music players, a wireless iPod dock, a 32” LCD TV. Each property has a mini PC with wireless keyboard.
KITCHEN AND COOKING
Barn:
Wood burner in the dining room
Wide screen fire in the sitting room
2 dishwashers
Fridge and freezer
Fridge freezer and wine fridge
Range cooker with 5 ring induction hob
Microwave
Cottage:
2 x dishwashers
Fridge freezer
Microwave
Range cooker with 5 ring induction hob
2 x log burners, one in dining one in snug
UTILITIES
Washing machine and tumble dryer in each property
Spare cloakroom and shower connected to both utility rooms
Drying room for surfboards and wetsuits
PLAY
Outside play area.
Flat lawn for bowls or croquet
Selection of board games
Substantial collection of books
SWIMMING POOL
12 x 5 metre pool with separate children's pool
Changing room and shower
Steam room
Outdoor hot tub
Outdoor shower
CONFERENCES
Projector and cinema screen in the Barn
Dining area in the cottage can be arranged for meetings.
Down a country lane, one mile off the A395 between Launceston and Camelford. Shops and supermarkets can be found in Launceston (10 miles) and Camelford (8 miles respectively). Tesco (24 hrs) and Waitrose can both deliver. For locally-produced food try Warrens Butchers and Tregida Smokehouse in Launceston.
Nearest airports: Exeter and Newquay (both 45 mins)
Nearest station: Exeter (45 mins); Plymouth (45 mins); Bodmin (20 mins, but on slower line).
regulland is perfectly positioned for visiting all Cornwall’s main attractions such as The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan, as well as some hidden gems:
Rough Tor and Brown Willy: two spectacular Tors on your doorstep. Rough Tor is an easier one hour walk; Brown Willy more a day out.
St Clether Holy Well Chapel; a Celtic worship place, a short walk away.
Trebarwith Strand: Vast cliffs, dark caves and fine golden sand. When the tide is out, a long stretch of sandy beach reveals plenty of rock pools. The walk from Trebarwith to Tintagel is a favourite, with spectacular views along the coastline and approaching Tintagel and King Arthur’s castle ruins.
Crackington Haven: Good clifftop walks and stunning views. After which, try lunch at the lovely Coombe Barton Inn or the more informal Beach Hut.
Boscastle: one of the few remaining unspoilt harbour villages in Cornwall. Designated an Area of Outstanding beauty and cared for by the National Trust.
Lydford Gorge – A lush, oak-wooded river gorge (the deepest in the south west) near Okehampton. Various short and long walks.
Rocky Valley: on the coast path from Tintagel to Boscastle. Two small carvings on the rock face, just east of a ruined mill, possibly date from the Bronze Age. A walk down the valley to the coast is highly recommended.
Bude Beaches: very child-friendly and pretty, with nearby shops, town and lifeguards all year round.
Rainy day kids' stuff: Trethorne Leisure Park near Launceston, Harlequins in Bude, Skate Park and Leisure Centre in Launceston.
Golf courses in Bude and Launceston.
The Wainhouse Inn: a cosy pub with log fires. Run by a local farming family who are passionate about food.
Dining Recommendations:
Wilsey Down Pub (2 miles, food available)
The Wainhouse Inn (8 miles, dining available)
The Rising Sun (6 miles, pub food)
Fifteen at Watergate Bay
Rick Stein's in Padstow
Nathan Outlaw at St Enodoc Hotel
The Dartmoor Inn on the western fringes of the Dartmoor National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Local restaurants can be found in Launceston and Bude (10 and 15 miles away).
Barn (sleeps 10) from £3,000 to £5,000 per week
Breaks from £2,057 to £3,000.
Cottage (sleeps 12 + 2) from £3,600 to £6,000 per week
Breaks from £2,469 to £3,600
Both properties together:
From £6,000 to £10,000 per week
Breaks from £3,771 to £5,500