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TREGULLAND
TREGULLAND
CO TT A GE
CO TT A GE
& BARN
& BARN
CORNW ALL
WHAT’S THE USP?
Pure, unspoiled relaxation. Nestled
in the rolling green hills of a valley
in north Cornwall, Tregulland is the huge dining space and an outdoor
place to go if you want to grab five barbecue. Its true USP, though, is the
(or 22) of your closest friends, unplug sheer charm of the place. Each bedroom
from the stress of city life and take has been designed with its own character
a few deep breaths. Its location means and colour palette. The living spaces
a welcome and enforced lack of signal are huge and the grounds make it
(there’s Wi-Fi if you’re desperate) and feel like you have your own stretch of
the property – which comprises three countryside all to yourself. Whether
separate buildings, one of which is you want to read your book tucked
a giant heated indoor freshwater pool up in bed with sunlight pouring in
and steam room – really has everything from your own private terrace, fill
you’ll need, including 11 bedrooms, a roll-top bath and soak for hours property manager, Bonny, can arrange
a hot tub, an at-home cinema room, or have a local chef come and cater everything from a three-course dinner
your own private dinner party while party for 22, cooked by local chefs,
you kick up a storm in the games room to a picnic lunch, barbecue or Cornish
Headboard or – this place has got you covered. cream tea in the garden. Arrived late
Bourbon biscuit?
We’re into both on a Friday night? They’ll put some
ANY HAVE-TO-DO homemade lasagnes in the oven for
HIGHLIGHTS? you. Oh, and if you feel like actually
venturing out of the property (disclaimer:
Grab a bottle of wine and do the you really might not), go and grab
treasure hunt in the grounds. Follow some local seafood, Cornish fudge
the clues that are hidden around the and ice cream at Trebarwith Strand,
property and discover hidden streams, which is just a short drive away.
local wildlife and a giant slide while
you’re at it. We think it’s probably meant AND HOW MANY MATES
for children, but can confirm that five CAN I TAKE WITH ME?
thirtysomething women gave it a whirl
and had a blast. This part of the UK If you book both the barn and the
is also home to some of the best local cottage (which are next to each other
fresh produce (and food producers) on the same plot), then Tregulland
you can get your hands on, and there’s sleeps a total of 22, making it perfect
no better way to showcase it than by for big family celebrations, trips with
getting dinner cooked for you in the friends or a combination of both. You
comfort of your (brand new) home. The can also book the properties separately
