Great Trethew Manor Country Hotel and Restaurant  

We enjoyed watching the peacocks in the garden.

The Hotel facilities were generally very poor. The toilets on the ground floor were dirty and the area towards the toilets was disgustingly dirty. As this was the "back of house" kitchen area we did not eat in the hotel because of this. The room No 14 was sold to us as a family room but it was very cramped "for 3", the carpets were dirty and needed a good clean. There were a number of flies flying around the light fitting when we entered the room and evidence of flies being swated against the paintwork. The light fitting above the top bunk bed was too close to any child that could have used it and no shade was fitted because of this problem. The shower was a disaster as the shower curtain was dark purple which made the shower area very dark and impossible to see as the lighting was on the verg of being dangerous.A serious black mould problem in the cupboard/wardrobe, so we did not use it. The main walkways were dimly lit and there was 1 working lamp in the light fitting at the top of the stairs, which made the main stairs difficult to negotiate. The emergency lighting does not comply with the current regulations BS5266: Part 1:2005 and is non-compliant and as it stands will probably render the owners liable to prosecution if an accident occurs. The owners are still liable even if there is a maintenance contract in place. There is unsafe lighting above the 2nd set of stairs and as the stairs are very steep and the door very close to the stairs it is difficult to navigate the stairs with heavy bags etc. The staff, (breakfast) were too quick to clear from breakfast and I had 1 plate removed before I had finished eating. It was disapointing to see the staff outside enjoying their own coffee after they had made the customers feel unwelcome and "in the way" The advertising mentions a trout lake but the access was so muddy and badly pathed that it was impossible to access the area without boots.

Space available in the Apartment, price, location was perfect for our requirements. Countryside setting was great and nice and quiet too.

Smell of oil from the Raeburn was quite overpowering. Flies, dead and alive everywhere! Needed airing. Lack of light bulbs in lamps provided, TV in bedroom didn't work. Obvious the accomodation hadn't been used for sometime, very cold on the first night whilst heating came up to temperature. But still exceeded expectations for price paid.

I was on a buisness trip and needed a hotel for the night the food was excellent as were the staff

The room was alittle shabby and could benefit with some tlc

Friendly staff, excellent food, clean, great atmosphere and conveniently located - what more do you want!

This was our second visit to the Hotel. We were very happy there during our first stay and the second time did not disappoint. The hotel is located well off the road and peacocks are likely to great you. The surrounding area has country walks and lots of other things to see literally around the hotel. The breakfast is more than plentiful and options include a wide variety for vegetarians. The evening meals are first class and the staff will go the extra mile. Looe, St Austell and Liskeard as well as the Eden Project are almost on the door step and there are lots of little hidden beaches which are not over run. For the children there is plenty to do, including Quad biking just across the road when one is leaving the hotel to get back to the main road. All in all a very pleasant experience and we will be visiting the hotel again.

If there was a negative, please be aware that should you wish to visit and are elderly, the step to the bathroom in room 15 is really quite high and the last lot of stairs going up to the top floor a little steep. Other than that, just perfect.

Very dirty; disgusting smell in the room; No ventilation; Not worth for the amount paid. Not good if you go and stay with family and kids;

The location is perfect, very quiet, relaxed and beautiful. The children woke up to peacocks roaming around just just outside the window which they absolutely loved. Also there was plenty to keep them occupied, lots to explore, lovely walks, stables, lake etc.

There were only a couple of downsides (excluding the great British weather). The children's beds were a bit uncomfortable. The mattresses in the twin room had clearly seen better days. My three year old daughter (who never sleeps well anyway) would only sleep on top of her quilt, luckily we had a spare blanket in the car. Also the heater in the sitting room area did not want to work and as it rained all week it was a little chilling first thing and later on in the evening. However, these minor issues were not enough to dampen our spirits (even the weather didn't manage this). I would recommend the Great Trethew Manor as a great place for families!

very comfortable, lovely food

Nice place to stay, far from noise, excellent for relaxation.

Location and welcome

The hotel looked very tired and in need of investment.

The hotel is set in an unspoilt wooded valley. The staff were pleasant and helpful.

The standard overall is poor, not worth the 4 star rating. The bungalow we stayed in had a colony of bees living above the front door, and vegetation growing through one of the window frames. The beds were uncomfortable, cheap mattresses which were worn out. Plumbing was terrible, in dire need of updating, shower in our room was useless. The furnishings were outdated and scruffy, as was the décor, again not worth a 4* rating. The food was OK but very expensive, overpriced in my opinion for the standard of the cuisine. Grounds have great potential, but are untidy and poorly maintained, including JCB parked up as a "feature"! Trout lake covered in algae, not a four star vibe either. We were in the area for a family party near the hotel, otherwise we would have left immediately. We all thought it was a rip off; the fact that the location is in a pretty part of Cornwall does not excuse the low overall standard and lack of investment. Some of our group stayed in the main hotel which was been upgraded allegedly. Uncomfortable beds, poor décor and plumbing issues again...I've had better plumbing in Africa. Avoid this place if you can.

The location was excellent and the breakfast good

We stayed At Gt Trethew Manor Hotel For Just One Night We Were Very Pleased As Soon as We Pulled Onto The Carpark We Was Met By 2 Beatiful Peacocks Coming Right Up To Us As We Got Out Of The Car The Receptionist Took Us To a Beautiful Room The Views From The Windows Was Fantastic We Had a Wonderful Evening Dinner Watching The Wild Life And The Peacocks The Only Thing We Was Sorry For Was We Could Only Stay For One Night We Would Definetly Stay There Again (Mature Couple)