Engine House
Truro, Cornwall
At a glance details
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 2
- Preferred changeover day Monday
- Minimum stay 2 nights
- Number of dogs welcome 2
- Acorn rating 4 What's this?
- Reference 011088
About Engine House
A restored water pump house in the heart of the Trelissick estate, close to the Fal Estuary.Engine House originally housed the water pumps connecting the Water Tower to Trelissick House. After a restoration the utilitarian building has been transformed into a comfortable two-bedroom bungalow, with adapted facilities for guests with disabilities.
Take advantage of your location on this beautiful estate and discover the garden after hours. Leave the car at the cottage and travel to the heart of Truro and Falmouth via ferry
Further afield, discover the Roseland peninsula. This stunning area is home to wild Atlantic swells, bracing coastal walking trails and pretty, secluded coves.
Availability & book
- Selected dates
- Booked
- Unavailable
- Changeover day
Features and facilities
- Cot & high chair available
- Microwave available
- Fridge available
- Freezer available
- Dishwasher not available
- Washing machine available
- Tumble dryer available
- Telephone not available
- Television available
- DVD available
- WiFi* available
- Open fire / wood burner available
- Garden available
- BBQ available
Accessibility
Ground floor facilities
Layout
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Ground floor
Hall, sitting/dining room with open fire, galley kitchen, bathroom (including large shower cubicle with folding seat and bath with removable seat), two bedrooms (one double, one single), cloakroom with lavatory.
Notes for visitors
Access: If you would like a copy of the access statement for this cottage please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.
Parking: Level shingled driveway with space for one car outside the garage.
Garden: Shared enclosed garden with The Water Tower.
Utilities: Washing machine, tumble drier and freezer are situated in the adjoining garage. The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.
Telephone: Limited reception for mobile telephones.
*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.
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.
Catering: Homemade meals can be ready on your arrival at an extra charge.
Logs: Supply of seasoned beech and ash logs from a local National Trust plantation available: £5 for one night, £10 for two, £15 for three or £20 for an unlimited supply for the duration of your stay.
Local suppliers: Canoe Cornwall offer good value and good quality. They provide archery, bushcraft and canoeing sessions on Fal and Helford.
Mobility equipment: Cornwall Mobility at the Royal Cornwall Hospital – 01872 254920
Tremorvah Industries at Threemilestone – 01872 324340
Please note: All rooms are accessed via a 65cm-wide corridor.
Places nearby
Map
- Engine House
- Nearby National Trust places to visit
- Multiple places
Engine House
A restored water pump house in the heart of the Trelissick estate, close to the Fal Estuary.
Trelissick
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Glendurgan Garden
Engine House
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