The Mill

4.5Outstanding

4.0Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

2 Guests

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

No pets

Description

Tintagel 1.6 miles.

The Mill is a beautifully presented, well-equipped barn conversion nestled in the historical hamlet of Trethevy, close to the well-known St Piran's Well and Chapel.

This quiet location offers private off-road parking, ideal for a couple's getaway.

The enchanting St Nectan's Glen with its wooded river valley, gorge and 60-foot waterfall is easily accessible from the door.

Why not sample the locally sourced, freshly cooked menu whilst gazing out into the treetops at the Tree Of Life Cafe?

Trethevy is situated between beautiful Boscastle with its picturesque harbour and quaint cottages, and Tintagel which is steeped in history and legend.

The local bus stops a stone's throw from the door of The Mill.

Settle down into the homely open-plan living area with a good book or a comforting cuppa.

Cook a romantic meal for two in the well-fitted kitchen and enjoy your masterpiece with your significant other at the dining table or outside on the patio, watching the sun go down.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the contemporary en-suite before snuggling up in the spacious double bedroom.

With walks from the door and easy access to the South West Coast Path with its breathtaking scenery, local countryside and coves, why not visit Bossiney Cove or enjoy a walk through Rocky Valley towards Trethevy Cliffs and Ladies Window?

The neighbouring town of Tintagel is a fantastic location to visit with so much on offer including tasty eateries, pubs, convenience stores, The National Trust Old Post Office and Glebe Cliff.

This area is notably famous for Tintagel Castle with its association with King Arthur and its dramatic suspension bridge along with Merlin's Cave.

The well-known and beautiful Boscastle is also close by and is a must-see with its photogenic harbour and wooded Valency Valley.

Here you can enjoy browsing the independent stores and galleries at your leisure.

History lovers can visit Boscastle's Museum of Witchcraft and Magic or why not indulge in cake and tea at one of the cafes, or a hearty meal at one of the local pubs or eateries.

Boscastle Farm Shop sits in an elevated position looking out over the sea offering local produce and delicious cakes.

Trebarwith Strand Beach, situated at the end of a beautiful wooded valley, extends to almost a mile of golden sand at low tide and is the site of several film locations.

The Port William Inn boasts spectacular views of the sea which you can enjoy with a pint or a meal, even in wet weather.

Grab your surfboard and catch some waves at Widemouth Bay, Crackington Haven, Trebarwith Strand or Polzeath.

Further from the property you can explore or hike over to Bodmin Moor, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can gain panoramic views of the area from the summit of Rough Tor.

Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin, is within easy driving distance, as is Padstow with its connections to Rick Stein and its beautiful estuary.

Why not check out the Camel Trail on bicycle or foot?

Take a memorable holiday in this beautiful part of North Cornwall with a stay at The Mill.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.5

Based on 23 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

Louise was a perfect host & kept in touch beforehand.

The property was very tranquil with beautiful views just down the road. The area was stunning & the property was lovely. It was the perfect getaway.

ChrisSep 2026

This was a very comfortable place to stay and had everything you needed and is spotlessly clean.

The only suggestion I would offer is a tumble dryer for the wet days. You were kind enough to put the heating on for a couple of hours when we asked (the 2nd heating planned did not happen but ended up not being an issue), however I did feel awkward having to ask. Beach visits are subject to tides and quite a walk. A first time visit to Cornwall - all days out needed a minimum 30 minute drive if you wished to go further than Tintagel or Boscastle, which was a shock to this city dweller, but normal according to the locals we spoke to. Trethevy does not have a pub or cafe etc so you would have to travel if you were wanting to eat out and there is a distinct lack of pavements! However, after a day out it was such a pleasure to return to our base, The Mill, and relax in comfort.

TeresaAug 2026

Owner response:

Thank you very much for your review, Theresa. I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed the cottage. I did reset the thermostat for the second time as requested. Once the property reaches the desired temperature, the heating will switch off until the temperature drops again. You should have messaged me again when I would have been more than happy to increase the temperature for you. Of course you only wanted the radiators on to dry clothing as the weather was warm. The Tree of Life Cafe at St Nectan's Glen is a 20 minute walk from the door through a beautiful wooded valley accessible only by foot. Tim the chef's food is outstanding and freshly prepared on site. I urge you to try it when you're next in the area. There are lots of eateries in Tintagel (3 minutes by car) and Boscastle (5 minutes by car). Trebarwith Strand beach is around a 10 minute drive and easily accessible from the car park, but yes, subject to tides like a lot of Cornish beaches. The Port William pub is there also with amazing sea views to accompany your pint or meal. As per the description, Trethevy is a quiet, rural, historic hamlet situated a very short distance from the Boscastle to Trethevy road. As it is a no through road and has very little traffic, it doesn't really require pavements. I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for taking the time to write a review.

The property was smaller than appeared on website and also further away from the sea.

However, it was very clean and tidy and the facilities were above average. One irritating feature concerned the central heating which remained under the control of the owner - and not the tenant.

ChristopherJun 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for your review. I am glad that you were satisfied with the condition of the property. I can assure you that the pictures of the cottage, taken by the Sykes consultant, have not been modified in any way and they were not taken with a wide angle lens. Again, the photographs depicting the sea views are unaltered. As in Sykes' description, the nearest beach is 0.9 miles away. You visited during a period of extremely high temperatures. I checked the temperature of the property remotely on two evenings. On both occasions, the temperature exceeded 24 degrees. That was higher than the temperature the thermostat is set at hence the heating did not come on. The information folder invites guests to contact me if they would like the heating adjusted which I am more than happy to do to keep my guests comfortable. All you needed to do was send me a text. I am surprised however, that you needed the heating during your stay with the wonderful warm and sunny weather.

The cottage was clean and comfortable.

Very convenient for the coastal path, visiting Tintagel and Boscastle all very beautiful. We had some issues with the allocated parking space as it was very tight against a stone wall, where the passenger had to get out before the vehicle could get close enough in for the traffic to get past on the dusty farm track! We also had an issue with a neighbour who covered our car in hedge trimmings and small stones as he believed we shouldn’t be parking there and didn’t bother to ask us to move it before he strimmed the hedge! This was discussed with the owner at the time as it was upsetting and disrupted our holiday. The owner said she would contact the neighbour to resolve the issues. The bed was comfortable however too low for us and the frame was a hazard especially at night. We like a window open at night this was difficult having balcony doors, however we left the bathroom window open for some air. The clothes aider was broken, owner is aware and was going to replace.

RuthJun 2024

Owner response:

Thank you for your review. I am very pleased to hear that you found the cottage to be clean and comfortable. We have had a lot of very positive feedback both online and by text about the cleanliness of the cottage. I am glad that you liked the area and enjoyed the beautiful coastal walks. The Mill is situated in a great location to explore the gems of North Cornwall both on foot and by car/bus. We love it there! I am sorry that you were concerned about the parking space. This is the first time that any of our guests have mentioned it. Being situated in a small rural hamlet, the short track to the allocated parking space, which we own, is part of the charm. Indeed some holiday cottages in Cornwall have no allocated parking at all and in some villages, guests have to use the public car park and walk to their accommodation. We consider ourselves very lucky therefore to have our own parking space. Very little traffic uses the track as it is a private no through road accessing a small number of properties. There is plenty of room and there has never been a problem with space to get by. I understand from our telephone conversation that you live in an urban area with "Lovely wide roads" so perhaps you are not used to these character rural hamlets. Of course, we spoke on the telephone about the hedge trimming incident. Again, this is the first time that anyone has encountered a "problem" of this sort. I am sorry that you found the incident upsetting. As you were out walking that day, we do not know if the neighbour called round to offer you the chance to move your car. We have always found all of our neighbours to be very friendly and approachable. As stated on the telephone, we own that parking space and you have a right to park there. Perhaps when your husband approached the neighbour to complain about the leaves on your car, there was some kind of misunderstanding. Nevertheless, I am truly sorry to hear that this "Disrupted" your holiday. I am pleased to confirm that the clothes airer has been replaced.

The garden was not as described and it was impossible to sit there comfortably or out of sun and there were many weeds.

Inside the bed was very low and the hard wooden edges and gaps round the mattress were annoying, nothing romantic about that. No chair or place to sit in bedroom. Said 0.9 miles to see, maybe if you were a seagull but there was no accessible beach near or information on best ones to get to, also some beaches only had a beach when the tide was right out! Needs a bit more thought put into the property to bring it up to the standard we have come to expect from Sykes.

DaphneJul 2023

Owner response:

Thank you for your comments. We welcome all feedback - positive and negative - so that we can continually improve our guests’ experience. Of course, we already communicated at length about your concerns whilst you were staying at the property. The courtyard is exactly as described and portrayed in the photographs on the Sykes property listing. Nothing has changed except the furniture. The seating that features in the courtyard photograph was already at the property when we purchased it. After the photos were taken, one of the chairs was broken so we purchased a handmade picnic bench from a local craftsman. This new furniture is of a much better quality than the older table and chairs, and heavier, so it is better able to withstand any strong coastal winds. I have asked Sykes to remove the photograph of the old furniture. It is our intention to bring down a new parasol when we next visit. We are currently in the process of sourcing a good quality, specialised windproof parasol with a very sturdy base, again to withstand any strong coastal winds. There is a tree above the rear courtyard which drops greenery on a regular basis during May and June. Our cleaner sweeps up during every changeover. Some deposits are bound to appear during our guests’ stay. Now that the summer has arrived, we have seen that weeds do pop up between the paving blocks. We have already requested that our changeover lady keeps an eye on this. We have provided her with an outdoor broom and she has advised us that she has a special brush designed for the very purpose of removing weeds from the paving cracks. The bedroom furniture was in the property when we bought it. The bed is a standard UK double from Ikea. The brand new mattress is a standard UK double, also from Ikea, and therefore compatible with the bedframe design. The gap that you refer to is part of the design, to allow space to tuck the bedding in. The bed IS low. It is designed to be low and we are monitoring guest feedback. As previously discussed with you, we intend to put a chair in the bedroom but we are yet to find a suitable style and size that we can fit up the staircase. Being situated right on the Cornish Coast, there are lots of lovely beaches in the locality. The Welcome Folder in the cottage provides information on some of these. They can also be identified on any map of the local area or by searching on Google. The information provided by Sykes is correct - There IS a beach, less than a mile away from the property, accessible via a public footpath. I am afraid I have no control over the tides or the topography of the area.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1129244
Parking
Designated parking place, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted