Discover Trelash: Historic Heritage and Cycle Routes

Trelash combines distinctive historic buildings with two designated National Routes. This makes the hamlet an interesting choice for travellers who want to base their stay not only on accommodation, but also on cultural discoveries and opportunities for cycling. If you are travelling with varied interests, you can choose between architectural history, architectural details and active exploration by bike.

Historic Buildings with Special Details

A notable example is the row of houses known as Trelash Cottage and Two Cottages Adjoining on Right. It comprises three cottages: the one on the left probably dates from the 17th century, while the two on the right probably date from the 18th century. Trelash Cottage also has a probably 17th-century chamfered wooden beam over the fireplace with a cloam oven. The entire row is classified as a Grade II listed building.

The Methodist Church 170 Metres to East of Goads Green also has a clear historical connection. It was built in 1881 as a United Methodist Church and is likewise a Grade II listed building in Trelash. In addition, the Sunday School and Wall and Railings to Front, 170 Metres to North East of Goads Green, dating from around the mid-19th century, is a Methodist Sunday school. This building is also Grade II listed.

Further details add to the picture of the region’s architectural history. The Outbuilding at SX18639033 probably dates from the late 18th or early 19th century. Penwenham Farmhouse was built in 1878 for the Drake family by the Launceston architect Charles Pearse Wise (1829–1901). The openings of the front, rear and side façades feature carved or modelled sheep’s heads, Prince of Wales feathers, sheaves of corn and cornucopias with garlands. In Cartnell, meanwhile, a floor plan with two rooms and a cross passage has been preserved.

Trelash for Cycling Stages and Exploring the Area

For active days on holiday, the two National Routes provide a useful point of orientation. National Route 304 runs from Marhamchurch to Trelash and is the inland alternative to Route 3, which bypasses Bude. National Route 327 runs from Trelash via Launceston to Lifton. Anyone planning a cycling trip can take these different routes into account when choosing where to stay and putting together their daily stages.

The routes can be considered alongside the area’s historical themes: one day can be devoted to architectural history and the characteristic details of the cottages, church and farm buildings, and another to the route through the named places. This keeps the choice open without requiring you to commit to just one way of travelling.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Plans

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage in Trelash, it is worth first considering what focus should shape your trip. Those interested in culture can take account of the historic buildings and their different periods of origin. Cycling travellers can include the routes of National Routes 304 and 327 in their planning.

A specific point of local reference is also provided by the publicly accessible defibrillator in the telephone box in the centre of the hamlet of Trelash, intended for emergencies. When selecting nearby places, you can also compare Quethiock, Trevone, St Teath, Tywardreath, Edmonton, Leedstown, Millendreath and Crugmeer.

For the overarching travel overview: Cornwall.