Top Cornwall park gets set to welcome grown-ups only

Team Trethem (l-r): groundsman Theo Forman, Ian and Jane Akeroyd, Derek Akeroyd, and Jake Akeroyd

ONE OF CORNWALL’S most highly-awarded holiday parks, Trethem Mill on the Roseland Peninsula, has announced that it will be a child-free zone from April 2021.

Jane and Ian Akeroyd, who run the park tors.

“There are lots of superb holiday parks throughout Cornwall which cater for families with youngsters,” said Jane.

“Our specialisation, though, is peaceful, well-kept surroundings in glorious countryside – and we tend tors who are seeking exactly that type of escape.

“Some of our guests are teachers and child care professionals, and are perhaps happy not to be reminded of their day jobs when they go away for a break.

“Others include young professionals in moto take it easy and enjoy the birdsong,” she added.

The family first tors.

Jane and Ian’s reward has been to see a year-on-year rise in guests, plus a raft of quality accolades including the prestigious five-star gold award from Visit England.

Trethem Mill has also gained the AA’s five-pennant platinum flag, the organisation’s highest award, and the 2020 David Bellamy Conservation Award at its top gold level.

In preparation for its new status next April, the business has joined the Tranquil Parks group which comprises 40-plus independently-owned adults-only UK holiday parks.

Trethem Mill is also a member of the Best of British parks group which brings top-rated family-run parks providing exceptional surroundings, services and facilities.

More details about Trethem Mill can be found on its website at www.trethem.com

Tranquil and unhurried surroundings make for blissful breaks in the Cornish countryside at Trethem Mill