Trelowarren Eco Cottages Review

We like:

The luxurious cottages; the green heating; the biomass-heated swimming pool; the idyllic setting; the local sourcing

We don't like:

The halogen bulbs; that there is not much for kids to do; that it is hard to travel to without a car; timeshare -- it's not for everyone

SmartPlanet judgement:

If you want genuine eco credibility without sacrificing style, Trelowarren's cottages make for a fantastic holiday. The green vision is brilliantly thought through, from the super-insulated homes and biomass heating to the locally sourcing restaurant and organic walled garden. It may be tricky to travel to, but it's worth the effort.

Cornwall holidays, we've belatedly discovered, are not just about tea rooms, surfing and the Eden Project. Tucked away on the county's wildlife-packed Lizard Peninsula is Trelowarren, a 600-year-old estate blazing a green trail with its self-catering and timeshare cottages. Continue reading...