A stay at Polgwedhen Lodge gives you prime position on the edge of a lake, in private gardens midway between Cornwall’s north and south coasts. You share the spot only with dragonflies, ducks, deer and other wildlife. There are no other campers or glampers here; this place is just for you. And, in fact, it sits along with its owner’s house, at the end of a private lane, half a mile from the nearest road. In the summer a rowing boat is provided to help you enjoy this peaceful location. In the winter, the lodge, with its electric fire blazing, is a cosy wildlife hide. It’s also an excellent base for exploring Cornwall.
Sleeping two, Polgwedhen Lodge is a lovely self-contained hideaway. It has an open-plan living, dining and cooking area with a separate bedroom featuring a four-poster bed as well as an en suite shower and loo. If this is counted as glamping, it’s rather high end with everything you expect from a holiday cottage plus an unbeatable connection to the outdoors. A veranda at the front looks over the lake, the one at the back towards the trees of the lightly wooded garden that all this sits in. There are mature trees and shrubbery here which make the most of Cornwall’s warm micro-climate and there’s something to look at whatever time of year you come – it’s open all year round.
In summer, the beaches at St Agnes and Perranporth might be the go-to day trip, in winter the warm domes of the Eden Project are tempting. Although you feel like you are miles from everything at Polgwedhen Lodge, both are within reach of here and there a lot that’s even closer. There are pubs in both the neighbouring villages and a choice of shops as well. Truro the county town is four miles down the road and for walks and bike rides, you can head straight out from the lodge – if you can bear to leave it behind for an hour or two.
Polgwedhen is the only lodge onsite and tucked away in lightly wooded lakeside gardens with its own driveway and lakeside views. Very private and secluded. In the summer we provide you with sun loungers, a BBQ and your very own rowing boat to view the gardens and wildlife from the water. In the winter the lodge is a cosy getaway from the hustle and bustle of normal life. If you are looking for a peaceful and private Cornish retreat, you have found it. The Lodge is situated at the end of a private lane, surrounded by farmland and countryside. Polgwedhen is a delightful country retreat with everything you need to unwind and make your stay relaxing and memorable. A fully equipped open plan kitchen/comfortable living area, double bedroom with a romantic, handmade four-poster bed, shower room/wc, warm and cosy, an idyllic private location- what more could you want?Hosted by Vanda A.
Joined in August 2023Polgwedhen Lodge is in the Cornish countryside, about four miles from the county town of Truro and midway between the north and south coasts. The closest beaches are on the north coast at St Agnes (seven miles) and Perranporth (eight miles). The closest place to reach the water to the south is at Devoran (five miles) which sits on the edge of the River Fal estuary. It’s a good place to set out for a cycle too as there’s bike hire if you need it and the start of the Bissoe Cycle Trail. The route takes you on an 11-mile coast-to-coast route that was once a mineral tramway – used for transporting the products of Cornwall’s mines. There’s plenty of evidence of this industrial heritage on the north coast around St Agnes, which is true Poldark country. The South West Coast Path offers a scenic route to see the ruins of Wheal Coates – and plenty more coastal walking too. Your hosts also recommend visiting as many of Cornwall’s Great Gardens as you can. There are 14 ranging from Trebah Gardens (11 miles) to The Eden Project (25 miles away).
There are two pubs about a mile away from Polgwedhen Lodge. You can walk to either along quiet country lanes. In one direction, there’s The Victoria Inn, in Threemilestone, which serves a menu of mostly traditional pub grub – including a daily carvery – and offers takeaways too. The village also has a fish and chip shop and a Chinese takeaway as well as a couple of general stores and a butchers. In the other direction, is The King’s Head in Chacewater, which also serves food. For a pub with a waterside view, head for the thatched roofed Pandora Inn on Restronguet Creek (six miles). Another option with traditional Cornish appeal, that’s recommended by your hosts is The Miner’s Arms in Mithian (seven miles away). Falmouth (nine miles) has lots of places to choose from with The Chain Locker on the quayside and Hooked on the Rocks above Swanpool Beach as good spots to head for. Truro (four miles) is the place for shopping if you want more than what’s on offer in the village shops.
