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Retorrick Mill

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St Mawgan
Newquay
Cornwall
For our latest prices, short breaks and special offers please e-mail: Reservations@accommodationincornwall.com


A picturesque stream running through the property


A typical chalet interior: lounge/dining/kitchen

 
Welcome to Retorrick Mill; we hope you have a pleasant and peaceful holiday with us.
Retorrick Mill is situated in the beautiful Lanherne Valley between St Mawgan Village and Mawgan Porth beach.
The beach has superb sand and rock pools, its just a few minutes drive from the Mill or a pleasant walk along a public footpath.

The accommodation consists of:
  • Six individual chalets (sleep 4/5)
  • An Old Mill Cottage (sleeps 4)
     

All chalets are similarly equipped and provide:

  • A lounge - attractively furnished with suite, electric fire, easy chairs and colour television. Large picture windows give panoramic views of garden and hillside.
  • Two bedrooms
  • Double bed
  • Full size bunk bed and single bed or one/two single beds. All have dressing table, built in wardrobe, reading lights and electric convector heater.
  • Bathroom - Full size bath, W.C., shaver point and overhead electric fire
  • Kitchen/diner - Modern electric cooker, refrigerator, microwave, sink unit, airing cupboard, with immersion heater, pantry. Attractive dining bar with stools.
  • Each chalet has its own garden complete with whirligig washing line and is located some forty feet from the next; all designed to give peaceful seclusion for your holiday.

General:
Inclusive facilities include duvets and pillows, comprehensive inventory and colour television. You only need to bring linen and towels. Linen can be arranged for the cottage only. Barbecue available.

Laundry facilities are on site.

The Chalets

The Old Mill Cottage

Originally the old grist mill, Mill cottage comprises of:

  • A lounge with open fire place, electric fire, three piece suite and colour television.

  • Two bedrooms -  One double bed - One twin room
    Each has a dressing table, wardrobe and reading lights.

  • Airing cupboard with immersion heater

  • Bathroom - full size bath, with shower, WC., shaver point and overhead electric fire.

  • Kitchen/dining area - situated at the end of the lounge, fully equipped for four persons with electric cooker, microwave, refrigerator, stainless steel sink unit, fitted cupboards.

  • Night storage heating.

  • Own private garden with garden furniture alongside a pleasant stream.

Open dates: All year
For our latest prices, short breaks and special offers please e-mail: Reservations@accommodationincornwall.com

Directions:
At St Columb Major Roundabout take the Newquay road (A3059) and follow signs to St Mawgan. Here continue past the church, over small bridge and uphill to T-junction. Turn left in the direction of Mawgan Porth. After half a mile take the first small lane to right, signed 'Retorrick Mill'. Follow the lane to Retorrick Mill. Alternatively, if at Mawgan Porth, take the St Mawgan road inland for about a mile. This brings you to the small lane on the left.

 

Mawgan Porth Beach

Local activities include:

  • Surfing

  • Fishing

  • Riding

  • Golf

  • Walking

The nearest beach is at Mawgan Porth, which can be reached on foot by turning right where our entrance road goes sharply left as you go out.
This takes you over a footbridge and follow the path that leads to the left over fairly level ground to Mawgan Porth.
The whole walk is about 1 mile and should take about half an hour.
There is another large beach at Watergate Bay on the way to Newquay, which can be reached by foot along the coastal footpath starting at Mawgan Porth.

On the coast road to Padstow in the other direction is Porthcothan and several other beaches. The National Trust has a tea room and shop at Bedruthan Steps situated a couple of miles from here, where you will also see some spectacular coastal scenery.

There are supermarkets at Newquay, Padstow and Wadebridge.
St Mawgan village has a village stores/post office, good pub and good food.
Mawgan Porth essential supplies, good pub with good food.

Newquay is about 5 miles away, numerous beaches including the famous surfing beach at Fistral, Zoo, water park, night life.

Padstow is about 9 miles away, picturesque little town overlooking the River camel estuary. (excellent speed boat rides)


Mawgan Porth Beach from the cliff tops