Guests say
The Mill House is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for families and those seeking a relaxing Cornish retreat. Guests consistently praise the large kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and the excellent games room. The property is a great base for exploring Cornwall, though its remote location and narrow access lanes may not suit everyone. Thoughtful touches such as welcome treats are appreciated, and the owner is noted for being helpful and communicative. While some minor maintenance and cleanliness issues were mentioned, the overall experience is highly positive.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with nicely made-up bedrooms and tidy bathrooms. However, a few reviews noted issues such as cobwebs, stained bedding, dirty fridges, and some maintenance concerns, which slightly detracted from the overall impression.
The rural and tranquil location is highly praised for its peacefulness and central position for exploring Cornwall. Some guests found the remote setting and narrow, hilly lanes challenging, and noted the distance to shops and amenities, but most appreciated the countryside charm.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy bedrooms and a spacious kitchen. Some mentioned the lounge being small and dark, and the spiral staircase being tight or difficult for luggage. A few noted rooms could get hot, but overall comfort was rated positively.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen and games room, which were highlights for families. Some minor issues were raised about TV signal, Wi-Fi, and small freezer compartments. Occasional maintenance concerns were mentioned, but facilities overall were highly valued.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome cream teas, milk, and Easter egg hunts. The owner’s helpfulness and communication were frequently praised. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The award-winning accommodation the Mill House, Lower Trevorder Barns is set right in the heart of Cornwall, and converted to an exceptional standard..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Woodburner, Electric Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, 2 x Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Jack And Jill En-Suite, Shared With Bedroom 1 And Accessible From Hallway)
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Jack And Jill En-Suite, Shared With Bedroom 3).
Underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. External games room with pool table and table football. Enclosed garden with BBQ and garden furniture. Grounds (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply.. Underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. External games room with pool table and table football. Enclosed garden with BBQ and garden furniture. Grounds (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply.. The award-winning accommodation of Lower Trevorder Barns comprises the delightful Mill House ref TT3 and Lower Trevorder Barn ref TT2 with its superior level of comfort, size and style, set right in the heart of Cornwall, and converted to an exceptional standard. Originally built in the 1790s as a corn mill and hay loft, it is now an exquisite holiday; oozing contemporary flair, this boutique home offers complete tranquillity. Remarkable attention has been taken at every corner and charm of the original features have been retained, including exposed beams and stone walls. Designed with sustainable tourism in mind, with solar panels and ground source heat pumps.
Nestled between the moorland villages of St Neot, Mount and the beautiful wooded valley of Cardinham, it is within a short driving distance of many of Cornwall’s fabulous attractions. Visit the Eden Project, Lanhydrock House (NT) and Golf Course, the harbour villages of Padstow, Looe and Fowey, or surf the North Cornwall Coastal beaches. The area is popular with cyclists who will enjoy the Bodmin Beast Trial, a 12-mile off-road mountain bike trail at Cardinham woods. Not forgetting the famous Camel Trail. There is something for everyone: children and adults, great selection of local walks, pubs and fine dining restaurants. Sit with a glass of wine whilst enjoying the recently upgraded landscaped garden with large patios, al fresco dining, croquet and bowls on the lawn. Watching the farm animals in the nearby fields or watching our resident Barn Owl. Whether guests choose to snuggle up on one of the large sofas by the log fire or enjoy a BBQ overlooking the moors, they are in for a real treat. Afterwards, they can slip into the large bath and indulge themselves with complimentary L’Occitaine body and hair products and wrap up in one of the bathrobes! Local shops 4 miles away and country pub are just 2 miles.
Lower Trevorder Barn (TT2) and The Mill House (TT3) can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
There is a private water supply to this property.
Electric CAR charging station: There is a mandatory £85 per week charge for the charging stations payable to the owner on arrival.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (16)
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Martyn Jennings
We very much enjoyed our stay in the Mill House as a comfortable base whilst we explored that area of Cornwall. The location is very peaceful, the wood burning stove was much appreciated for our October visit, and the games room is a great bonus feature which the whole family enjoyed. For groceries we went to Morrisons as the closest supermarket, which is about 10-15 minutes away, although we incorporated any shopping trips that we needed into our day out plans so wasn't a problem. For day trips we were able to visit our favorite spots on both north and south coasts in about half an hour, plus the impressive Lanhydrock House National Trust is nearby. Overall we had great fun in our week away in this very good barn conversion.
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David Pepper
The Mill House is a lovely cottage and Suzanne was extremely welcoming and helpful both before and upon our arrival.The games room kept the children and adults entertained. The area was very peaceful and although the drive up the country lanes was tricky at times with some patience it was manageable.As we visited during peak holiday season the price for our stay was on the high end but this did not dampen our stay.I would highly recommend The Mill House if you are a fan of the great out doors and don’t mind jumping in the car to get your food shop.Only thing I would suggest is that the kitchen would benefit from a stand alone fridge freezer as they freezer compartments in 2 of the 3 fridges are very small and limits what frozen food you can purchase.Aside from that I would definitely recommend the Mill House to friends and family.
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Confirmed Guest
So this is a cottage with shared gardens and a shared games room which had been trashed! On arrival we realised that this type of remote location is no good at all for the neurodivergent. It is totally cut off with miles of single lane road and passing is a nightmare. Four miles to the nearest shop which has nothing. Well over half an hour drive to get to the coast. The sofa bases are cream and terribly stained - I was so bored I tried to clean them and they looked better but not brilliant. Cobwebs, a dirty bathrobe on arrival and the wood around the sinks in the downstairs bathroom are destroyed by water damage and need some serious attention. The upstairs shower leaked due to a hair blockage due to poor regular maintenance and the water came down through the ceiling into the downstairs bathroom and as my husband is a trained plumber her fixed it. I gave the patio a good wash down because there were leaves on the steps that when wet would be a death trap. The guttering is totally full of leaves and needs doing. The kitchen was covered in grimy finger marks and stains and so J gave it a thorough wipe down but that obviously had not been done for a very long time. The kitchen is well equipped but the tv in the lounge has a bad signal and there is a lot of interference. However the manager Suzanne is amazing and she does the best she can. We got there Saturday and left Tuesday morning instead of staying the whole week we paid for. I did venture to nearby Liskard but all that was there was were closed or empty shops, Poundland and a lot of charity shops. Not suitable for the neurodiverse at all. Pet rules - pets not in bedrooms or on furniture are not made clear prior to booking and I wouldn’t have gone if I had known that in advance.