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Ferris's Cottage

The exterior of Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust / John Miller
The sitting room at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall

Ferris's Cottage

Once the gardener’s cottage, now a cosy woodland retreat on the Trelissick estate.

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The sitting room at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The dining area at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The outdoor seating at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
The outdoor seating at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall
Outdoor seating area at Ferris's Cottage
Outdoor seating area at Ferris's Cottage, Cornwall

© National Trust / John Miller

Once the gardener’s cottage, now a cosy woodland retreat on the Trelissick estate.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011072
Acorn rating

About Ferris's Cottage

Nestling in the lush woodlands of the Trelissick estate, is this pretty white-washed cottage. Once lived in by the estate’s gardener, Mr Ernie Ferris, it sits on the eastern edge of the estate, but still within walking distance to its exotic gardens and the main house. Step inside to a beautifully restored 18th-century building, where low beamed ceilings and a log-burner meet contemporary interior styling. It has two bedrooms with small peeping windows that overlook the valley and down towards the River Fal. 

There are 300 acres of countryside to explore on the estate, with the river surrounding three sides. At the bottom of the parkland, there’s a small sandy beach for you to laze on. Lots of events take place here throughout the year, from parkruns to canoeing courses. 

Hop on the King Harry Ferry for trips along the river to St Mawes. From here you can loop onto the South West Coast Path for day long hikes along the headlands of the Roseland Peninsula. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting room with a wood burning stove, dining room, kitchen.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one twin, one double with 5' bed), bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.

Parking: The car parking is just before the cottage on a short upward track.

Garden: The garden is at the front of the cottage with trees, shrubs, flowers and a picnic table.

Telephone: Limited reception for mobile telephones.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Free entry to Trelissick, Glendurgan Garden and Trerice on production of booking details.

There are many events on at Trelissick Gardens throughout the season. These include dramatical productions.

Logs: A starter supply of seasoned logs, fire lighters and kindling will be provided free of charge from 1st July 2019. Guests will need to source any additional logs elsewhere.

Please note: Ferris's Cottage is located next to a road which takes you to the ferry. While not a main road this can get busier during peak periods.