Marazion

Marazion lies in the sheltered curve of Mounts Bay, which is recognised as one of the top ten most beautiful bays in the world. The clean sandy beaches offer safe bathing and spectacular views while the climate is the most temperate in the British Isles. Marazion is famous for the legendary St Michael’s Mount, “the jewel in Cornwall’s crown” with its fairy-tale castle surrounded by the tide. This ancient market town can even claim to be the oldest town in Great Britain. Although Marazion is quiet and restful, there is a variety of galleries, restaurants and pubs to visit and plenty of activities such as sailing, windsurfing, horse riding and beautiful coastal and inland walks. This location is ideal for holidays that do not depend on a car, as it is served by a first class bus service and is within easy reach of many local areas of interest.

Trevarthian House
Trevarthian House is a large detached grade 2 listed building of architectural and historic interest. Situated in its own grounds, with beautiful views of St Michael’s Mount and Mounts Bay, the house lies within fifty yards of the sandy beach. Built by a Tin Smelter and Merchant by the name of Gilbert Pearce in the Victorian era, Trevarthian House was one of the largest residences in Marazion’s history. Its architectural style, palm trees, gardens and beachside location offer a colonial feel and the stained-glass window and mosaic floor of the entrance hall hint at grandeurs of the past.

In the Edwardian era the house became home to the Trevelyan family and in 1906 Sir Walter John Trevelyan was appointed Sheriff of Cornwall. Between the wars the house was converted into a hotel and remained as such until it was eventually transformed into apartments during the 1960s.

The grounds of Trevarthian House offer a tranquil holiday setting in which to relax. The location allows guests to be opposite the beach and St Michaels Mount while within four hundred yards of the centre of Marazion.The private driveway joins the main road through Marazion making Trevarthian Holiday Homes easy to find and a convenient starting point for visiting the surrounding area. Penzance, St Ives and Lands End are a short car or bus journey away. The apartments are all self contained and refurbished to a very high standard. There is an office, free laundry and large private car park on site. There is also a bus stop 50 yards away.

The Gew

Built in 1862 by Thomas Lean, a retired mining engineer and publisher of ’Leans Engine Reporter’, The Gew, like Trevarthian House is a beautiful large detached Grade 2 listed building. It is situated in its own grounds with gardens to the front and rear and has spectacular views facing St Michaels Mount and the sea. It is directly opposite the large sandy beach of Mounts Bay, which is approximately fifty yards away, and a two-minute walk from Marazion centre. Situated on the main road of Marazion and the seafront, The Gew is easily accessible to visitors, while the private driveway and gardens allow the buildings to be set back into an atmosphere of peace and privacy. The accommodation on-site is split between seven apartments in the original Victorian building and a further six developed in the post-war era. The apartments are self contained and refurbished to a very high standard. There is an office and free laundry on-site as well as a large private car park shared with Trevarthian House guests. The nearest bus stop is at the end of the drive.

Trevarthian holiday Homes, West End, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0EG Tel: (01736) 710100 Website: www.trevarthian.co.uk Email: info@trevarthian.co.uk