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Secluded woodland cottage, close to SW Coast Path

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TV, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 217 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
St Keverne, ENG
  • The Lizard
    1 min walk
  • Porthallow Beach
    5 min drive
  • Trebah Gardens
    25 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    85 min drive

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About the area

Helston

When you a stay at this cottage in Helston, you'll be by the sea, just steps from The Lizard and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. .This cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Godrevy Cove Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Lizard - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 25 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Lizard Point - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 49 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 50 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 30 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Maenporth Beach Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on the Rocks - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded woodland cottage, close to SW Coast Path

Little Trembraze was built in 1840 as a mill workers’ cottage, and has been recently renovated. With its log burner and air source heating, it's wonderfully warm and cosy in the autumn and winter months. In the summer, it's been described as a tropical paradise, due to the profusion of colourful wild flowers, gunnera and banana trees(!) in the private garden. Perfect for walkers and wildlife watchers, it offers a get-away-from-it-all experience. It has its own entrance and parking area, and no other properties in sight. Just one mile from the sea and SW Coast Path, and 0.5 miles from the traditional Cornish village of St Keverne.

Wildlife
This rural idyll is a haven for wildlife – you're likely to see fox, badger, stoat, rabbit, pheasant and deer from the cottage. You'll also see and hear many different species of birds, including song thrush, woodpecker, tawny and barn owls. From the beaches and coast path, look out for seals, basking sharks and dolphins. (Bring binoculars!)

Walking
This part of the Lizard peninsula is criss-crossed with public footpaths and bridleways that go on for miles, and it's easy to plan circular routes. There are many places close by where you can join the SW Coast Path.

Local beauty spots
The stunning Helford River, and Frenchman's Creek, full of yachts, sailing boats, Cornish fishers and cove boats, is just a few miles from Little Trembraze. Bordering this are many beautiful walks through National Trust land, including the historic Tremayne Quay. A few miles in the other direction you'll find the tiny valley of Poltesco, with the remains of the ancient serpentine stone works in the cove. Lizard Point, the UK's most southerly point and home to the rare Cornish chough (red-legged bird), is another few miles on.

Year-round appeal
Little Trembraze is a wonderful place to stay at any time of the year. There is a wood chip area with a log seat on one side of the cottage, next to the wildflower garden. Plus a slate terrace in front of the cottage, with a huge piece of granite which we found inside(!) the cottage during renovation, now used as a seat. There's also a wooden table and chairs in this area. This enables you to catch the sun at different times of the day.
For when the weather is not so great, we've made inside the cottage as cosy as possible. There's a really comfy Parker Knoll sofa, a log burner (we'll give you enough wood for your first fire, but you have to purchase thereafter), and air source heating upstairs and down. The latter is supremely efficient in terms of heat production and eco-friendliness.

The local village
St Keverne is small, but has two pubs, a paper shop, post office and general store, a butcher's and a small but fantastic restaurant, The Greenhouse – booking essential!
Fat Apples cafe, in nearby Porthallow and close to the beach, is a delightful wholefood cafe with vegan options, and outside seating.
Gear Farm, in St Martin, 4 miles away, sells lots of lush local produce including game in season.
The nearest town is Helston, 10 miles away. Falmouth is 18 miles away. There is a bus service.

Please be aware
The bedroom can be set up with a kingsize bed, or two singles.
We do not have wi fi or internet at Little Trembraze. There is scanty mobile reception if you are prepared to wander around a bit!
Low beams in the bedroom and bathroom, and a narrow staircase, may be a problem for larger persons, or with physical disabilities. Please contact owners to discuss.
There is no bath, only shower.
No smoking.
Sorry, no pets – we have dogs and horses.
We do not take children.
Check-in time is 3pm, check-out time 10am.

Interested in herbal medicine?
Your host, Deanne Greenwood, is a Medical Herbalist (see below). She offers a 1-hour introduction to herbal medicine, at £50 (price is the same for one or two people); and personal one-to-one consultations (please contact Deanne to discuss this).

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Deanne Greenwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 183 sq ft (17 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Woodland Cottage Close to SW Coast Path
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Secluded woodland cottage, close to SW Coast Path Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great little trembraze. Loved it. Secluded, good base cosy and comfy. X
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TheHarvan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utterly Tranquil
The cottage absolutely delivered! The cottage and the grounds are immaculately kept. If you're looking for an inviting base of operations for your time in west Cornwall, you'll be hard-pressed to find better. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly, and some of our best evenings were spent just enjoying the silence after a long day of adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful cottage. Very comfortable - set in a beautiful location. Great place to relax and explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lizard peninsula holiday
Overall the place was lovely. Has access to various places of interest. House was small as advertised, but perfectly ok for two people. A lovely fire upstairs and downstairs the bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend for short or longer stays in any season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Trembraze
This cottage is so lovely, secluded and peaceful, with no phone signal or data so you do feel completely off grid. Very clean and everything you need. Location is great. In the 4 days we were there we travelled round the west coast to St Ives and Falmouth too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy retreat
We had a lovely stay here. The cottage is clean, comfortable, cosy and has everything you need to get away from it all. The hosts were on hand and very helpful. The village of St Keverne has 2 good pubs, a butchers and a local Spar shop. However it is a bit of a treacherous walk up the very narrow country lanes especially at night! Lots of lovely coves and bays to explore nearby too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week
The cottage is lovely, set in secluded woodland with fabulous vegetation typical of that part of Cornwall. It is small but has everything you need for a quiet holiday. All the appliances work well and the bed is very comfortable. It is so peaceful with only the horses for company! Deanne and her husband made us very welcome and were really helpful. Good places to eat locally are definitely The Greenhouse in St Keverne (book first)and Big Apples, a cafe that opens during the day only and is not far away. We will hopefully visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

angela k.

Liked: Cleanliness
cottage in the woods
peaceful ,idyllic cottage in the woods with it's own tropical garden and 2 horses in paddock as neighbours. A truly wonderful relaxing setting with 2 pubs and shop in nearby st .Keverne. We had a wonderful time and hope to return in future. Deanne (the host) lived approx 50yards away and was there if we needed her help or any information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A June week, 2021
We had a great week at Little Trembraze. The cottage is very comfortable, atmospheric and it has been tastefully renovated. The garden is delightful. The location is in a beautiful, green and calm part of The Lizard. Access to all parts of the Lizard coastline is swift and unproblematic. Superb walking in the whole area. Walking into St. Keverne from the cottage is easy if one wants to leave the car behind for any reason! Deanne and John were great hosts. Foxgloves all along the lanes, buzzards in the sky, an occasional owl at night, choughs on the western cliffs. What's not to like!

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cosy bolt hole
Turn up, wind down, switch off. Recharge. Just perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic getaway for two
We loved staying at Little Trembraze and thoroughly recommend the cottage. It’s set in a woodland garden, with the bonus of horses on site. Located on a tranquil lane, in a tucked away corner of The Lizard, it’s within walking distance of St Keverne and the excellent Green House restaurant. Porthallow is a pretty and quiet cove nearby, ideal for swimming and kayaking. The 1840 cottage is simple, but comfortable, well equipped and easy to live in. The woodburner and air source heating, along with the deep walls, make it snug and welcoming and the king size bed with linen bedding was much appreciated. Deanne is a very helpful and knowledgeable host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anita T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect seclusion.
This cottage is quite beautiful. Situated in it’s own private little woodland we were surrounded by nature in all it’s infinite wonder. It was a perfect base to explore The Lizard from and nice to know we had this cozy bolt hole to return to and relax in. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a secluded, private getaway. Thank you Deanne.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just one word..... STUNNING
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter Nick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden treasure
My partner & I celebrated our 1y anniversary with a 5d stay at Little Trembraze. We had a great time hiking & sitting by the fire. Deanne & John were very helpful, especially when we'd locked ourselves out within 20min of arrival. Will come back. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous location and a delightful cottage.
Lovely little cottage and very thoughtfully presented with everything you need for a break long or short. Close to St Keverne for shops and pubs. We had a delightful stay thanks to Deanne and John in this Cosy comfortable and warm cottage. All our friends love the photos we posted. We hope to be back there as soon as possible Great place and location!!

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Trembraze St Keverne
We had a lovely holiday at this cosy little cottage in peaceful surroundings. Cottage was well equipped and spotlessly clean with comfy furnishings. Great base for walking and nice log burner for cosy evenings. Near enough to a shop and eating places and owners were friendly and very helpful. Would recommend to anyone who wants a peaceful escape in good surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
What a beautiful little place - we had a fantastic stay! The pictures tell the truth - this place is secluded but has everything you need inside. What the pictures cannot tell (and perhaps I was lucky?) is that every morning I would go out to the horses and the little one (Santini) would come running down the hill to say good morning - and expect to have his ears scratched ;-) We aim to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Get Away From It All Experience
A thoughtfully renovated, beautiful and clean little cottage which was the base for our mini adventures (super walks very close by). We had a wonderful relaxing 6 days there. We would give it an overall 5* rating if a couple of things could be sorted out - it would be helpful to be able to use the washing machine (after swimming in the sea, to wash towels and cossies) - and the cottage felt a bit 'damp' (which the welcome brochure advises is due to humidity and the nature of the cob walls). We left the humidifier on, and the windows open when we were in. This didn't spoil our holiday, but it would have been even better if .......

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect away-from-it-all cottage
A beautiful, traditional Cornish cottage which has been sympathetically restored. Everything was provided for a relaxing and comfortable stay. We loved the peace and tranquility of the surroundings especially in the secluded woodland garden with so much wildlife and impressive plants to see. Thanks Deanne, we hope to return sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
4 great days spent here. The property was extremely clean and had all the amenities required/advertised. The property is in a beautiful/peaceful area but just a short walk (15 minutes) to the village with great pubs, restaurant and shops for additional needs. We used the cottage as a base to explore the SW Coast Path on the Lizard peninsular. Deanne the property owner greeted us on our first day and was very helpful and friendly throughout our stay. We would recommend this property and hope to return again n the future.

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little hideaway
We had an amazing few days here. The property was spotless and had everything you'd ever need. The location was beautiful and very peaceful, just what we were looking for. Our hosts were lovely and helped out with some local recommendations. The little village has all you need with some great pubs and very friendly people. We used it as a base to explore the Lizard and cycling/walking around the area. Couldn't recommend this place enough if you like to have peace and beauty on your doorstep
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
In einer anderen Welt
Wir haben die Stille und Abgeschiedenheit in dieser grünen Oase sehr genossen, Deanne war immer ansprechbar und hilfsbereit, im Cottage gab es sehr gutes Kartenmaterial für Wanderungen in die Umgebung. Als geradezu heilsam empfinden wir abschließend das Fehlen von Internet und co., so hatten wir deutlich mehr Zeit, die phantastische Umgebung zu genießen.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rainer G., 67454 Haßloch

Liked: Cleanliness
Klein aber fein
Das Haus liegt etwas abgelegen, dafür sehr ruhig mitten in der Natur. Das Richtige um abzuschalten. Es gibt schöne Wanderwege, Strände, Restaurants und Pubs in der Nähe. Deanne hat uns dazu viele gute Tipps gegeben. Wir hatten eine gute Zeit in Little Trembraze.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
ein kleines Paradies
alles war wunderschön und wir kommen bestimmt wieder! haus und garten genau wie im inserat beschrieben, gemütlich und ein kleines paradies. der kontakt mit deanne war herzlich und sie hat uns bei allem unterstützt umd hilfreiche tipps gegeben.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023