View of Looe Island, Cornwall from South West Coastal Path.

Breathe Deeply, Rest Quietly and Think Clearly

Life is often busy with work and responsibilities, we can find our bodies getting depleted, minds muddled and spirits worn down.

We all need times of rest in order to recharge,
get away and take time to breathe deeply.

Here at Treargel you can do just this.
Finding rest, peace and
space to think in beautiful surroundings.

Treargel means 'home of retreat' in Cornish.

With wonderful sea views, we have a range of unique individual spaces

to suit your needs. These include;

Two cosy converted stone Cottages, with mod cons
A cute upcycled Shepherd’s Hut, with amazing sea views
A secluded wooden Hermitage, deep in the woods overlooking a pond

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“What a beautiful, tranquil spot! Time seems to move slower here, which is just what I needed”.

Off-grid hand-built, eco-friendly Shepherd's Hut. Good for glamping.

“We had such a peaceful and restorative stay - thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful slice of the world with us!”

Secluded wooden cabin in the woods. Eco-friendly and off-grid glamping.

The Byre

A gorgeous self-contained barn with a view over the bay. The master bedroom has a super-king bed, which can convert to twin) and the cabin room has 2 small bunk beds). Other rooms include a large lounge/kitchen/diner with washing machine, microwave, dishwasher, TV, DVD and Wifi. Bathroom has a bath with built in shower and heated towel rail. It has a wood burning stove, with the first bag of fuel for free, plus electric heaters.

Enjoy sitting on the large settee or the balcony looking over the bay and watching the birds.

"Thank you for a second lovely rest and regroup. I can feel the presence of stillness here". Byre guest April 2024.

A lovingly restored stone farm outbuilding, originally housing cows.

Restored stone farm building in Cornwall.

Hendersick Farm courtyard, with a rainbow.

Byre balcony with refreshments on table and chair.

Twin beds with towels and complimentary chocolate.

Superking bed with towels and chocolates.

With TV, DVD, and dining table and chairs for 4.

With washing machine, dishwasher, oven, fridge/freezer and microwave.

living room and front door of stone cottage.

Fireplace, TV and library. Plus games and local leaflets.

Bathroom in stone cottage with shower, sink and heated towel rail.

The Piggery

A lovingly renovated and self-contained spacious annexe to The Barn. It can accommodate up to 2 adults (one queen sized bed). It has a large lounge/diner with a wood burning stove, two electric heaters, TV, DVD and Wifi. The kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, cooker and microwave. The bedroom has an electric heater and en-suite bathroom with shower and heated towel rail.

Enjoy breakfast in the sun in the small private courtyard.

"What an amazing 'thin place'. Beautiful place just to be and let myself relax in the space and solitude. Thank you Naomi for the lovely homemade bread and listening times." Piggery guest, March 2024.

Stable door in lovingly converted stone farm outbuilding.

Private stone courtyard, with table and chairs from kitchen back door.

Stone flagged kitchen with large fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and washing machine.

Queen sized double bed with towels, large wardrobe and garden view.

Queen bed with pure linen bedding looking out window.

The Hermitage

A refuge from the demands and distractions of modern life. The Hermitage is a small peaceful cabin located deep in our woodland grounds. A comfortable retreat for up to two people thanks to its double sofa bed, wood-burning stove, ensuite compost toilet and kitchenette. Take meditative time over simple daily activities like fetching water and collecting firewood, with no distractions from social media. Wildlife previously spotted includes; Kingfishers, Herons, Deer, Badgers, Foxes, Polecats, Moorhens and some boisterous but friendly cows in the field behind.

Enjoy the quiet surroundings, sip tea on the secluded veranda overlooking the large pond or cook some bacon on the camp stove.

"It's been so special to have a space where you can be immersed in nature and somewhat secluded. A beautiful spot and the Hermitage itself was a sanctuary, everything I needed". Hermitage guest, February 2024.

Hermitage sign, showing the way down into private woods from the labyrinth.

Cows looking over the fence to the Hermitage.

Looking over the private pond to the Hermitage, with overhanging trees.

Wooden boat, overlooking the pond and Hermitage.

Garden table and chairs from which you can hear the wildlife from the decking; birdsong, squirrels, deer and cows.

Man sweeping the decking in front of the eco-friendly wooden cabin.

Front door and windows of the wooden cabin.

Front of the wooden cabin, wood collected for the fire.

Double bed in environmentally friendly wooden cabin.

Inside the wooden cabin, with wood-burning stove, rocking chair and single bed.

Kitchenette in side of wooden cabin, with temporary roof.

Camp stove, gas, cooking equipment, cutlery and crockery for 2. With complimentary coffee, tea and oil.

View of the Hermitage from our big field, down through the woods.

Follow the trickling stream, through the woods, to the Hermitage.

The Shepherd's Hut

Lovingly converted from a garden shed by Naomi's dad, the Shepherd's Hut is a rustic, handcrafted hideaway, built using locally sourced, found materials. Being off-grid, it is an eco-friendly way to retreat and enjoy some silence and solitude in the midst of nature. The Hut has twin single beds, a table, chairs and fully equipped kitchenette with camping cooking stove. (Best enjoyed during the summer, as there’s no heating.) Compost toilet and shower located in nearby converted stable.

Enjoy a magical glamping experience, sipping coffee whilst staring out at the view across our fields, woods and over to the bay. Watching the buzzards and listening to the owls.

"What a stunning and magical place you have" Shepherd's Hut guest 2023.

"I can't tell you how much I enjoyed my stay in this beautiful tranquil space. As soon as I arrived I felt welcomed and felt myself begin to relax. The Shepherd's Hut is cosy and comfortable with beautiful coastal views of the path just taken [SW Coastal Path]. The shower was very appreciated too! I enjoyed a dusk walk around the labyrinth, taking in the dusk birdsong. What a blessing to come across you." Shepherd's Hut guest April 2024.

The original garden shed the Shepherd's Hut was converted from.

Naomi's blacksmith dad and a Hermitage guest put on the hand-forged wheels to the chassis of the Shepherds Hut.

Shepherds Hut in the sun, set up with garden table and chairs, steps and vintage cider barrels.

Transporting the Shepherd's Hut chassis, pulled by a vintage tractor.

Beautiful view out over our fields, woods and on to the bay on the South West Coastal Path.

Furniture made from recycled materials, for example the Casserly girls' old bunkbed. Real sheepskin from our friends at Tinhay Retreats.

Kitchenette with 2 burner campstove, pots and pans and cutlery and crockery for 2. Complimentary tea and coffee.

Beds, 'sofa', dining table and chairs. Most made from found materials.

Recycled wool blankets from Oxfam on the beds and wooden chest from the Nuns at nearby Sclerder Abbey.

Man and women look out of environmentally friendly hand-made Shepherd's Hut.

Cornish Celtic Way pilgrims enjoy some rest and warmth, having walked from St Germans.

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