Trelissick Water Tower
A stay like no other, Trelissick Water Tower’s interior is just as intriguing as its exterior…
At a glance
- Guests
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Number of dogs welcome
- 0
- Reference
- 011075
- Acorn rating
About Trelissick Water Tower
Live out your own romantic fairy-tale in this Rapunzel-esque tower, once used as a reservoir in the 1860s. At four storeys high and yet with only one room on each floor, a stay at Trelissick Water Tower will be like no other. You’ll enter through arched barn doors and climb its winding staircase to intriguing, circular-shaped rooms with gothic-style windows. Standing proud on the Trelissick estate, it’s a fine example of the Victorian obsession for embellishing such utilitarian buildings.
Make the most of your location on the banks of the River Fal, and explore the surrounding 300 acres of diverse countryside. There’s even a small beach on the estate too, where you can spend a day lazing on its sands.
Take the nearby King Harry Ferry and journey along the river down to St Mawes, Falmouth and the Roseland Peninsula. You could also explore the area by canoe; Canoe Cornwall offer guided tours as well as archery and bushcraft sessions.
Trelissick Water Tower can be booked with Trelissick Engine House (sleeps three, dog friendly).
Layout
Ground floor: Bathroom with bath with shower attachment (accessed via outside door by porch).
First floor: Double bedroom.
Second floor: Sitting room.
Third floor: Kitchen-diner.
Outside space
Shared garden with Trelissick Engine House, which is a dog-friendly cottage.
Features and facilities
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, not available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, not available
- Dishwasher, not available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, not available
Location
Accessibility
The staircase is steep and winding and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
More information
Bathroom: The bathroom at Trelissick Water Tower is accessed by going outside the front door and into the bathroom lobby. Please see access guide for photograph.
Children: Due to the long steep staircase in the tower, this cottage is unsuitable for children under 12 years of age. Due to the historic nature of the windows at this cottage, it has not been possible to fit window restrictors. For this reason, please do not leave children unsupervised around the windows.
Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.
Parking: Reserved parking space by entrance gate.
WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.
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.
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