Tresillian Lodge - Private Woodland Retreat Near Truro, Cornwall
Tresillian Lodge is a privately owned woodland lodge in Tresillian, 10 minutes from Truro. It sleeps up to 6 guests across 3 double bedrooms and sits alone in a private valley of 400-year-old oak woodland on the Roseland Peninsula. The lodge includes a private outdoor hot tub, sauna access by appointment, underfloor heating throughout, and a balcony overlooking a stream. There are no shared facilities, no neighbouring lodges, and no holiday-park setting, just one complete property, entirely your own.
Complete Privacy – One Lodge, One Group
Tresillian Lodge is not part of a holiday park. The property sits at the end of a private lane through ancient woodland and has no shared facilities, no neighbouring accommodation units, and no communal spaces. When you book, the entire lodge, hot tub, balcony, stream-side garden, and woodland belong to your group.
Most Cornwall lodges with hot tubs sit within resorts where the “private” tub is 20 metres from the next lodge’s decking. At Tresillian, the nearest neighbour is the oak canopy.
The lodge is managed directly by Adrian Ballantyne, with a local house manager on hand for arrivals and any questions during your stay.
Truly Private Setting
- No shared facilities, neighbouring units, or communal spaces
- Located at the end of a private lane in ancient woodland
- Exclusive access to the hot tub, balcony, stream-side garden, and woodland
Complete Seclusion
- Standalone property, not part of a holiday park
- One complete property, entirely your own
- Nearest neighbour is the 400-year-old oak canopy
Dedicated Host Management
- Managed directly by Adrian Ballantyne
- Local house manager on hand for arrivals.
- On-hand support for any questions during your stay
The Lodge – Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Space
Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 (master): Super-king bed, en-suite with limestone rolltop bath overlooking the stream
- Bedroom 2: King-size bed opening onto the main balcony
- Bedroom 3: Flexible super-king or twin configuration
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: Master en-suite plus a main bathroom with Travertine wetroom and cascade shower.
Living Space
- Open-plan living: Vaulted ceiling, Morsø log stove, parquet oak floors, and valley-facing picture windows
- Balcony dining: Outdoor extension above the treeline for morning coffee or evening drinks
- Fully equipped kitchen: Features a breakfast bar, American fridge-freezer with ice dispenser, and smart WiFi appliances
- Laundry included: In-unit laundry facilities provided for your stay
Private Hot Tub & Sauna
The outdoor hot tub seats up to 6 and is positioned within the lodge’s private woodland setting – no time slots, no park schedule, no other guests. Available morning, afternoon and evening throughout your stay, year-round subject to maintenance.Sauna access is available by appointment with the host. It works especially well after a day on the South Cornwall coast or a longer walk from the lodge.
Location – Ancient Woodland, 10 Minutes from Truro
The lodge sits in Tresillian, at the gateway to the Roseland Peninsula – one of Cornwall’s least crowded and most scenic areas. The approach passes through privately accessed oak woodland and beneath a historic railway viaduct originally engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, giving the arrival a character you won’t find at a roadside lodge.Drive times from the lodge:Who Stays at Tresillian Lodge
The lodge works equally well for different types of stay – what unites them is a preference for privacy over resort amenities.
Families
Families use the three separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and enclosed woodland setting to create a relaxed base for a Cornwall holiday. Children have private outdoor space without the safety concerns of a shared holiday park.
Couples and pairs travelling together
Couples and pairs travelling together take the lodge as a group, each with their own bedroom, sharing the hot tub and living space without the compromises of a hotel or smaller cottage.
Small groups of friends
Small groups of friends use the open-plan layout, balcony dining space, and hot tub for evenings together after days exploring the coast.
Off-season guests
Off-season guests – October through March – find that the heated lodge, log-burning stove, hot tub, and secluded woodland setting make Tresillian as compelling in winter as in summer.
What's Included
- 3 bedrooms (super-king, king, flexible twin/super-king)
- 2 bathrooms (en-suite rolltop + Travertine wetroom)
- Exclusive-use private outdoor hot tub (6-person)
- Sauna access by appointment
- Underfloor heating throughout
- Morsø log-burning stove
- Vaulted open-plan living, dining, and kitchen
- Handcrafted parquet oak flooring
- Large balcony with woodland and stream views
- Outdoor dining and BBQ area
- American fridge-freezer with ice dispenser
- Smart WiFi appliances throughout
- Laundry facilities
- Free private parking
- High-speed WiFi
- Full linen and towels provided
Booking & Policies
- How to book: Use the availability calendar below to check dates and book directly. Direct bookings receive immediate confirmation.
- Payment: 50% due at reservation. Remaining 50% due 14 days before arrival.
- Cancellation: Full refund when cancelled 30+ days before arrival. 50% refund when cancelled 14+ days before arrival. Non-refundable thereafter.
- Security deposit: A £1,000 pre-authorisation is held before arrival and released 4 days after departure.
- Guest policies: Up to 6 guests. Children welcome. Pets not permitted. No smoking. Accessible 24/7 with detailed pre-arrival directions provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the hot tub private to our group?
Yes. The hot tub is for the exclusive use of guests staying at Tresillian Lodge. No other guests have access.
How far is the lodge from Truro?
Approximately 10 minutes by car. Tresillian village sits 3 miles east of Truro city centre.
Can the third bedroom be made into a twin?
Yes. Bedroom 3 can be configured as either a super-king or two large singles – confirm your preference when booking.
Is the lodge suitable for children?
Yes. Children are welcome. The private outdoor setting means children have space without shared public areas. Hot tub and sauna use requires adult supervision at all times.
Is it pet-friendly?
Pets are not permitted at Tresillian Lodge.
Is the lodge available in winter?
Yes. Underfloor heating, the log-burning stove, hot tub, and enclosed woodland setting make winter and off-season stays particularly popular.
Do you have a minimum stay?
Minimum stay requirements vary by season. Check the availability calendar for specific dates.
Is there parking on site?
Yes. Free private parking is available on the property.