British Travel Journal | Autumn/Winter 2023

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From Atlanta Trevone’s doorstep, the South West Coast Path is your gateway to
a stunning stretch of coastline home to the Seven Bays, a collection of sandy coves.
Lacing up your walking boots and going outside for a coastal hike is a must.
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It’s easy to imagine that even the most discerning
guests will appreciate the apartments' no expensespared
amenities as an upgrade from the norm. I’m
talking Neptune kitchens with Lacanche cookers (electric
agas), Le Creuset cookware, Soho House crockery, an
instant-hot-water tap and beautiful roll-top baths by
Drummonds. Not to mention the mattresses, which cost
£10,000 each (we slept well).
And while all properties exceed the lavishly designed
benchmark of a spacious five-star London hotel, they
come in various shapes and sizes – the smallest of the
properties, The Net Loft, can accommodate up to four
guests, while The Penthouse, formerly the old attic rooms
of the townhouse, sleeps up to eight comfortably. Each
property has unique features, such as the hand-painted
Captain’s bed, outdoor bath and cinema room in The
Net Loft; the private courtyard and original Victorian
tiles in Atlanta House; and the inset balcony area of The
Penthouse. Whichever property you choose, you won't
be disappointed, and with Atlanta Trevone facing west,
the sunsets framed by Trevose head in the distance are
sensational all year round.
Jess’s deep connection to Trevone is evident in the
design of this stunning property, which reflects the area’s
rich history and sense of place. Her family has lived in
Trevone for generations, and they have owned these
grand Victorian terraces for as long as she can remember.
Fulfilling her father’s dream of renovating the building and
replacing its roof (with reclaimed Cornish slate tiles) was a
special tribute to the legacy of this property.
Inside, little treasures, from old photographs and rare
bottles to luxurious fabrics and throws, have been artfully
placed to create a stylish and welcoming home – and
fireplaces with log burners provide cosiness during winter
evenings. Guests arrive to a fridge stocked with fresh
Cornish milk, butter, and bacon and a hamper with yet
more of Cornwall’s finest delicacies, such as elderflower
cake, apple juice, homemade granola, and rhubarb jam.
To top it all off, there’s a delightful bottle of Classic Cuvée
Knightor, produced at the local vineyard in Portscatho,
ready to be enjoyed while taking in the spectacular
picture-perfect vista.
If you need to replenish your milk supply or prepare
for an in-house feast, the Trevone Farm Shop is a great
option. They are open seven days a week and offer a
variety of fresh produce, including pastries, pasties and
bread, as well as fruit and veg boxes. You can also find a
range of beverages, from wine and beer to sweet treats.
Each morning of our stay we braved a refreshing dip
in Trevone’s natural tidal pool, known by locals as Tinker
Bunny’s Bathing Pool. It is one of the largest natural sea
pools of the Cornwall coast. It feels wonderful to be able
to simply wrap on your fluffy robe and saunter down there
(and back) within minutes – and the water is crystal clear
as, thanks to Mother Nature, the pool is filled and emptied
at least twice daily. Check the tide times, as it can get a bit
choppy when the waves begin to wash over the seawall.
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