About Us

About Us

The Cottages at Trefanny Hill [est. 1962] ~ the most magical location for quality self catering holidays in Cornwall [see map at foot of page] Please contact us on 01503 220622 or email

Far From the Madding Crowd ~ Trefanny Hill is an enchanting, proper Cornish hamlet overlooking the most breath-taking, south-facing views ~ a treasured place enjoyed by families, friends and couples alike. Our regulars often say, they feel they are 'coming home', each time they return to Trefanny. Many of our guests tell us, it is heaven on earth here and that the peace and ambience is truly wonderful ~ making them feel totally relaxed and their batteries re-charged!

For Families ~ Trefanny Hill provides a wonderful, Cornish cottage holiday experience for all the family ~ it is a child friendly, carefree, natural environment allowing children to play safely, and make new friends. There are various facilities on site to keep them happily occupied, including a swimming pool, games room, play area, tennis and badminton as well as other facilities nearby, including horse riding, golf, fishing, etc... We have a number of animals, including shire horses, ducks and sheep as well as an abundance of wildlife. Many children and adults say that they wish they could stay here forever.

Pet Friendly Cottages ~ If you are looking for dog friendly cottages in Cornwall , Trefanny Hill is a welcoming paradise for well behaved dogs and their owners. Each cottage has its own private garden and there are wonderful walks right from your garden gate through meadows and woodland. A paradise for dogs ~ even the more senior regain some of their puppyhood vigour!

Trefanny’s Inn ~ Cornwall and Trefanny's extra ingredient is a growing reputation for good, local food. Situated in the middle of our own tiny hamlet, Trefanny's Inn is only a very short stroll from your cottage, offering you the perfect opportunity for an evening out without having to drive. Jane (John's sister) and her daughter Hanna (representing the third generation of our family) welcome you with a cosy, friendly and informal atmosphere. They offer a wide selection of Cornish brewed, bottled ales, local ciders and an extensive wine list.

Their delicious menu is carefully chosen to showcase the wonderful choice of local food and varied daily to take advantage of the freshest produce. We collect our fish fresh from the quay in Looe, all our meat is traditionally reared on local farms, our vegetables are locally grown and we serve Cornish cheeses and ice-creams. We are doing our best to keep food miles to a minimum!

All our food is freshly prepared to our own special recipes. We always offer a vegetarian choice (several if we know in advance) and we are happy to cater for parties and/or special diets if you tell us your requirements beforehand.

Your children are made welcome, during the early part of the evening, with a box of toys and their own menu. Baby Monitors are available for most cottages if you prefer to settle your children in your cottage and eat while they are asleep.

Space is very limited so prior booking is advisable.

Trefanny's Inn is usually open on Friday and Saturday evenings right through the year with additional openings, up to six evenings a week, depending on demand. We are normally closed on Wednesdays but we can usually change if you have a special occasion to celebrate.

Christmas @ Trefanny

At this very special time of year Trefanny Hill has a traditional festive atmosphere. We have a large, lit Christmas tree, usually from our own woodland, in the centre of the hamlet. A day or two before Christmas Eve we all gather outside the Inn for Carols with the local Silver Band. Hot mulled Cider and homemade mince pies are handed round. This is a truly magicaloccasion. Jane and Hanna will be serving a traditional Chrismas lunch on Christmas Day with roast Turkey and all the trimmings and Jane's special Christmas Pudding along with other delicious choices.

Trefanny Hill's Meal Service ~ If you prefer to dine in the comfort of your cottage, Jane & Hanna offer an exciting, quality meal service . Showcasing seasonal, local produce, the Coombe Kitchen menu and details of how to pre-order a meal for your arrival.

food4myholiday.com ~ Chefs Iain and Nick also offer food4myholiday.com, delivering chef-selected Cornish produce, plus the other staples you’ll need for your holiday, straight to your holiday cottage at Trefanny. All you have to do is order online before you leave home, then you can just relax and enjoy your holiday at Trefanny Hill. Visit food4myholiday.com

History of Trefanny Hill

Dating back to medieval times, this ancient hamlet of ‘Hille’ at one time formed part of the Lanhydrock estate, boasting its own cobbler and blacksmith as well as a chapel and schoolhouse. Abandoned after the war, it became derelict but was re-discovered 47 years ago by the Slaughter family who made it their home, drawn by their local ancestry. The loving restoration of the cottages and barns has been the work of two generations of this family ~ the grounds enhanced by the addition of a lake, swimming pool, tennis court, woodland plantation and walks, etc.

The Family

Trefanny Hill is both our home and our family business, so the cottages receive high standards of personal care and attention to detail, and we are always at hand if you require any additional requirements or assistance.

We look forward to welcoming you to Trefanny Hill.

Your hosts,

John and Suzanne Slaughter

Arrival Details

Arrival details will be sent to you with your receipt and a little map to help you find us more easily ~ (please do not attempt to find us from Duloe), and menu for the home cooked meals service. Please kindly let us know if you are going to arrive after 7.30 p.m.or on a later day. So that other guests are not disturbed, we also ask that you try not to arrive after midnight . Many thanks.

Our nearest main line train station is at Liskeard (8 miles)

Our nearest airports are Plymouth (30 miles) or Newquary (40 miles): however, these are only small, domestic airports. There are larger airports at Exeter (60 miles) or Bristol (100 miles). Whichever you choose you will need a hire car as our closest bus service is in Pelynt (1.5 miles from the cottages).

We would suggest a car is necessary if you wish to explore Cornwall and our local area from Trefanny Hill.

We are five miles from the picturesque fishing harbours of Looe and Polperro, approached from the village of Pelynt, with its shops, down one and a half miles of a typically narrow Cornish lane, tarmac surfaced, with passing places and pretty hedgerows right to your cottage gate and parking space. This is an idyllic setting not too far away from the many local attractions, coastline and beaches. But, if you donot like the countryside, you will not like Trefanny Hill. However, if you do ~ Trefanny Hill is a country lover's paradise.

Cornish Cottage holiday map - Trefanny Hill