This week's blog post comes straight from the mouthes, or keyboard, of one of our lovely guests who kindly took the time to write a full review of their weekend staying in Swallows and shared it with us. So we thought we'd share it with you and give you a look into a short autumn break at Tregongeeves.
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| Flicking through the welcome pack - look at those scones! |
After a long week
at work it was amazing to know that as soon as the clock chimed at 5 o’clock we
could escape reality for a couple of days. We met up in Truro and within an
hour of finishing work we had arrived at Tregongeeves; almost immediately we
sensed the serenity that surrounds the farm cottages. We walked in to a
generous welcome pack including homemade scones, jam, clotted cream on the
table and a full breakfast pack (eggs, bread, milk, locally sourced bacon and
sausages) in the fridge. With the knowledge that breakfast was sorted, we
dumped our belongings in the bedroom and took a short stroll down to ThePolgooth Inn.
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| The cosiest of living rooms |
We must have been
lucky because as we arrived at the pub, slightly damp from the rain, a small
table became available right next to the crackling fire. Although the pub was
full, the barmaid took the time to talk us through all the local ales and cider
and also let us try a sample before ordering. We ordered a pint of St Austell
Ales’ seasonal ale; a large rose and were not disappointed. The menus were full
of dishes that made your mouth water, but in the end we went for a crispy beef
salad to start followed by a homemade vegetable burger with Cornish Yarg and
sweet chilli and the pork special; all of which were the perfect size and full
of flavour. It’s safe to say the walk home was made significantly more merry
thanks to an evening of good food, friendly locals and a few glasses of wine!
We woke at around
9am on Saturday after a good night sleep in the most humongous bed, and within
half an hour we were tucking in to the breakfast pack; I can personally
recommend the sausages from local butchers Kittows, which the other half described as “proper sausages”!
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| Mevagissey Harbour |
After breakfast we
headed off to Mevagissey to explore the winding streets. A busy little fishing
town full of character and fish for sale around every corner, Mevagissey is
full of traditional Cornish charm. The small aquarium at the end of the harbour
is definitely worth a visit; I must admit I had no idea what Sea Bream actually
looked like before this trip. We headed back to the car and took the short
drive to Charlestown, as I’m a self-confessed Poldark addict!
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| Charlestown - Polder's filming territory |
Charlestown is
beautiful, granted there’s not much there but what is there is well worth
exploring. Having missed lunch we decided to treat our selves to an ice-cream
from the award winning Tall Ships Creamery, and what a treat it was. The rest
of the day was spent simply gazing out to sea and chatting sat on the harbour
walls.
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| We became rather fond of these donkeys |
Once back at the
farm, we decided to go see the animals. Now, we might be adults, but feeding
the chickens and brushing the donkeys still put a huge smile on our faces – we
just felt completely free. After a quick swim in the heated pool and a relaxing
session in the bubbling spa (which is an absolute must), we got ready for
dinner. Judith was able to point us in the direction of a few great
restaurants, of which we chose the Rashleigh Arms in Charlestown. Being on
holiday, we decided to get a taxi which costs £6 each way. The food was all homemade
and for a cider and a meal each it cost less than £30. We then headed down to
the Harbourside Inn and were completely blown away by the electric atmosphere
as a local band played in the corner. Locals welcomed us in and we even had a
bit of a boogie at one point.
For us, Sunday’s
are spent relaxing, so we had a lazy day in bed and cream teas for breakfast –
perfectly acceptable when on holiday in Cornwall! We then pottered over to the
golf course next door, who lent us a few clubs for the driving range. The staff
at St Austell Golf Course are very welcoming and if it was nearer we would be
visiting again for sure.
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| St Austell Golf Club |
After golf, we reluctantly packed up our stuff, went for one last walk down the country lanes and said goodbye to Tregongeeves. All in all, we were amazed at the level of detail gone in to each and every aspect of the cottage: the locally sourced welcome pack, the immaculate set-up and the way that everything from sauce-pans to tennis rackets to olive oil is provided. Tregongeeves is a very special place where we literally had NOTHING to worry about which was absolutely bliss - We now feel like we're ready to face the Christmas madness! We’ll be returning in the New Year to explore more walks, taste more local produce and experience the South Coast of Cornwall in all its winter glory.
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