Discover our commitment to preserving Cornwall’s natural beauty through sustainable practices. Read about nature in Cornwall and our eco-friendly initiatives.
I own and run Trewena Cottages with my wife, Hellen, in Cornwall. This little business has always been my dream. I run it full time, while Hellen works full time elsewhere to keep our household stable. I hold a PhD in sustainable tourism, and it was that background that shaped our decision to create Trewena […]
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Introduction One of the reasons we love living in Cornwall is because it’s a veritable paradise for nature lovers. From rugged cliffs teeming with seabirds to ancient woodlands, tranquil lakes, and wildflower-strewn meadows, there’s no shortage of breathtaking landscapes to explore. At Trewena Cottages, we’re lucky to be surrounded by some of the best nature
Nature abounds at Trewena, and during your visit you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the wildlife that calls this place home. In particular we’re blessed to have such an abundance of birds that visit throughout the year or call Trewena and the surrounding areas home. In this
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Not long after moving onto our small holding in 2020 we decided it would be a wonderful idea to enlarge the small woodland at the rear of ‘Sunset Meadow’ and plant some native hedging. These additions would add character to the open agricultural fields as well as provide some shelter from the winter winds. Our
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