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Truro, Cornwall

Trelissick Water Tower

The exterior of The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The exterior of The Water Tower, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall

Trelissick Water Tower

A stay like no other, Trelissick Water Tower’s interior is just as intriguing as its exterior…

The sitting room at The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The exterior of The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The bedroom at The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The bathroom at The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
The Water Tower at Trelissick Garden, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Bathroom with whirlpool bath (reached via outside door by porch).

First floor layout

Double bedroom.

Second floor layout

Sitting room.

Other floors layout

Third floor: kitchen/diner.

More information

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

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 we feel this hazard makes this cottage unsuitable for children under 12 years of age.

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.

Parking: Reserved parking space by entrance gate.

Garden: Shared garden with Trelissick Engine House, which is a dog-friendly cottage.

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.