Retallack Resort and Spa puts you in the heart of Cornwall’s adventure scene, with everything you need for a luxury break and non-stop fun right on your doorstep. You get exclusive access to Cornwall’s only FlowRider surf simulator, a wild Aqua Park inflatable course for kids (and adults, let’s be honest) plus a Wake Park, paddleboarding and fishing lakes. After all that action, unwind in the indoor heated pool or book in for a top-notch treatment at the ESYA spa.
Expect accommodation that really stands out with stylish lodges and contemporary barns, all open-plan and primed for socialising. The four and six-bedroom barns even come with your own private hot tub terrace and there's nothing quite like sinking into those bubbles after a at the aqua park.
On-site, the Lookout Bar and Restaurant is all about fresh Cornish produce for everything from family breakfasts to romantic evening feasts, with a handy shop for everything you forget to pack.
Some lodges welcome pets and dogs go free at certain times. Retallack Resort and Spa is proof you can have real comfort, standout activities, and Cornwall’s natural beauty all in one spot.
Perfect for large groups. Our barn houses really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Perfect for large groups. Our barn houses really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge.
Our barns really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our barns really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our stylish and woodland themed luxury lodges features all the comforts of home and much more. Enriched with a modern and wooden décor, our spacious lodges are perfect for larger families or groups of friends. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Escape to a Superior Lodge for the ultimate woodland getaway, with open-plan living for family or friends to gather. The décor is stylish and modern, the sofas are comfy, and there are even some that come with hot tubs for pure relaxation. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Escape to a Superior Lodge for the ultimate woodland getaway, with open-plan living for family or friends to gather. The décor is stylish and modern, the sofas are comfy, and there are even some that come with hot tubs for pure relaxation. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our barns really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our barns really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our height of luxury Roof Terrace Barns boast interior styling that is light and airy in the generously sized open plan kitchen with all the essentials. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our height of luxury Roof Terrace Barns boast interior styling that is light and airy in the generously sized open plan kitchen with all the essentials. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our barns really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our barns really are something special. The style begins in the open-plan living areas with fitted kitchen, dining table and scrumptious lounge. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Escape to a Superior Lodge for the ultimate woodland getaway, with open-plan living for family or friends to gather. The décor is stylish and modern, the sofas are comfy, and there are even some that come with hot tubs for pure relaxation. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Escape to a Superior Lodge for the ultimate woodland getaway, with open-plan living for family or friends to gather. The décor is stylish and modern, the sofas are comfy, and there are even some that come with hot tubs for pure relaxation. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Welcome to our gorgeous Lakehouses. With on-trend interiors and an open-plan living space, they’re the perfect base for your ideal getaway. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Welcome to our gorgeous Lakehouses. With on-trend interiors and an open-plan living space, they’re the perfect base for your ideal getaway. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Welcome to our gorgeous Lakehouses. With on-trend interiors and an open-plan living space, they’re the perfect base for your ideal getaway. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Welcome to our gorgeous Lakehouses. With on-trend interiors and an open-plan living space, they’re the perfect base for your ideal getaway. No Pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Welcome to our gorgeous Lakehouses. With on-trend interiors and an open-plan living space, they’re the perfect base for your ideal getaway. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
20 reviews from guests who stayed at Retallack Resort and Spa
"Plenty of room for everyone .(There were 12 of us plus 2 dogs.) Everyone loved the hot tub.However the veranda was not properly enclosed . As the lake was only a few feet away from the property this could have been a safety issue for our youngest grandchild and also our small dog."
"Made good use of it"
"Fantastic all round."
"Perfect accommodation for our family of 5, with 3 generations very comfortably catered for.From arrival there is a real wow factor. It was perfectly clean and well maintained, the lodge was furnished with everything you could need. The four bedrooms and 3 bathrooms made it perfect for us. The living area is at the centre of the lodge, spacious with an amazing view through the huge patio window. The outdoor eating area on the roof and balcony are simply amazing. Sitting out each night having a drink was idyllic. Would wholeheartedly recommend."
"Our Retallack Resort and Spa review: Couldn't get any of the TV's to work. Glass banisters could have done with a clean"
"Excellent short break"
"On entering the lodge we noticed a disposable razor left in the hallway on the floor by the boiler cupboard, clearly from the last customers. Not ideal especially if you have children, luckily we didn't"
"The lodge didn't quite match the photos, being a bit dusty and not as clean as expected. However, the staff at reception were super friendly and helpful. The location and the property itself were really lovely, so overall, not too bad!"
"Honestly, the staff here are genuinely fantastic. Super friendly, always ready to help and great at keeping us updated. They really do stand out as some of the nicest folks we've come across at any park. We did have a bit of a hiccup with the lodge, though. The barn looked pretty worn out and in need of some serious TLC. No hot tub on the first night was a bit of a letdown, especially since my MS was flaring up and I was really hoping to soak and relax. It took until the second night for it to heat up again, which was a bit frustrating. The place itself is tired, quite battered and honestly, pretty grimy in places. We were a bit shocked to find old toothpicks in the rug! Despite that, the bedding was clean and the staffs attitude made up for it. Would definitely return for the staff alone!"
"Can we just say the staff at this place are actually amazing. Extremely helpful and polite, great communication and are some of the friendliest staff weve known at any park. Sadly the lodge/barn itself was pretty grim no hot tub until the second night as obviously it had been cleaned (thats obviously a good thing) however it took until the second night of our stay to heat back up. Usually its no problem, but as my ms has got worse the car journey down was painful and I was hoping to use the water in the tub to ease some of the discomfort. The barn is very tired looking, very knocked about and needing tlc. The no no for us was the cleanliness.. yea, Im not sure apart from clean bedding and the hot tub if anything was cleaned. Even down to old tooth picks in the rug. ????"
"The cabin was absolutely stunning-spotlessly clean, modern and really feels like a show home when you arrive. Sitting in the hot tub with that view over the lake was just perfect. Can't wait to come back!"
"The cabbin was superb , clean , luxery, modern , set up like a show home on arrival.lovely looking over the lake.while sat in hot tub .Can't wait to visit again"
"We really enjoyed our stay in the 3-bedroom barn. It looked exactly like the photos - actually, maybe even better! Everything we needed was there. Definitely recommend it and well be coming back for sure. Lovely place!"
"We had a great time. We stayed in the 3 bedroom barn and it was just like the pictures, probably better. It had all the facilities we needed. I would definitely recommend and most definitely will be staying there again."
"These barns are crammed in like I said I my previous write up I do think that they need proper routine maintenance as so much need sort and this isnt the first time Ive stayed there."
"We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge; its spacious and beautifully decorated with a modern touch. Honestly, its one of the nicer places weve stayed in! The only downside was the heating, which kept breaking down, so maintenance had to come every day, saying it was a manufacturing fault. They offered us a move, but we decided to stick it out. Also, on our last night, the hot tub jets werent working properly because it was in demo mode, but we told reception when we checked out the next morning."
"Overall the lodge was brilliant, very spacious, modern decor etc. one of the best lodges I have stayed in! The only let down was the heating system kept malfunctioning therefore maintenance visited daily where we were informed it was a manufacture problem. We were offered to move but stayed where we were. Also the last night following a daily inspection of the hot tub, the jets etc didnt seem to work as was set in demo mode but we made reception aware the next morning on check out."
"Inside was realy good.couldnt use outside because furniture was wet and green with mouth not just spots but loads and the decking in parts."
"Not what we were expecting"
"Really enjoyed our stay, the place was spacious, clean and perfectly located for us."
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Retallack Resort and Spa, with real driving times.
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A Cornwall adventure park mixing rides, animals and a big indoor play area, whatever the weather.
Camel Creek is a family adventure park near Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The mix includes thrill rides and rollercoasters, outdoor play areas and animal areas, so there is plenty to fill a day. Its indoor play space covers 45,000 square feet, which means a wet day need not spoil the plan.
Tip: Check the park's website before you go for current tickets and events, as offers change. If a free return pass is offered with day tickets, read the terms first: it is non-transferable and excludes Toddler Takeover days, birthday parties, group bookings and school visits.
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A compact, well-planted zoo in the middle of Newquay with sloths, lynx, penguins and a walkthrough aviary.
Newquay Zoo is a 13-acre zoo and garden site in Trenance Leisure Park, in the middle of Newquay. It is the largest zoo in Cornwall, and its planted grounds have won a Britain in Bloom Gold award. Visitors can see hundreds of species, including lynx, penguins, otters, zebras, sloths and meerkats, in a mix of indoor and outdoor habitats.
Tip: Check the zoo's website for current opening times, ticket offers and parking details before you go, as these can change.
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A Cornish sanctuary and animal park that rescues owls and shows species from around the world.
Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park is a home for owls and other animals on Goss Moor, near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall. Founded in 1990 by Carolyn Screech, it shows owls from around the world, with British, European, African, American, Asian, Australasian and West Indian species. It also rescues and rehabilitates wild owls in Cornwall, and there is a Siberian Eagle Owl breeding project.
Tip: If you want an owl or animal experience, call ahead to book, as busy periods may mean walk-up requests can't be fitted in.
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Walk through one of the world's largest indoor rainforests, set in a reclaimed china clay pit near St Austell.
The Eden Project sits in a reclaimed china clay pit in Cornwall. At the bottom of the pit are two huge domed Biomes made of inflated cells on steel frames. The Rainforest Biome is one of the largest indoor rainforests in the world, with tropical plants such as banana, coffee, rubber and giant bamboo. The Mediterranean Biome has olives, grape vines and sculptures.
Tip: Check the opening times page before you set off, as last entry to the Biomes and closing times change through the year, and some dates are closed.
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A grade I listed Elizabethan house above Padstow, lived in by the same family since 1592.
Prideaux Place is a grade I listed Elizabethan country house in Padstow, completed in 1592 and still the family home after fourteen generations. The 81-room house combines the traditional E-shape of Elizabethan architecture with 18th-century Strawberry Hill Gothic touches.
Tip: Check the official website for current opening times and tour details before you set off, as the property closes for part of the year.
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A Victorian country house, colourful gardens and almost 1,000 acres of parkland and woodland to explore above the River Fowey.
Lanhydrock is a Victorian family home inside a Jacobean mansion, once lived in by the Agar-Robartes family. Most of the interiors were rebuilt after a fire in 1881. Inside, you can see the Long Gallery with its ornate ceiling, and families can play in the refurbished Victorian nursery.
Tip: It is busiest between 11am and 2pm, so arrive later in the day for a quieter visit and shorter queues for the house.
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Zip wire, giant swing, karting and an inflatable aquapark in a flooded Cornish quarry.
Adrenalin Quarry is a family-owned adventure park in Menheniot, built around an old flooded quarry. It offers five rides: an inflatable aquapark for ages 6 and over, go karting on an 800m all-weather track for ages 7 and over, a zip wire that is 50m high and 490m long, a giant swing 150ft above the lake, and axe throwing for ages 12 and over.
Tip: You can book all rides online ahead, or just turn up for the zip and the giant swing.
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Cross a cobbled causeway or hop on a boat to a legendary castle on a tidal island.
St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Mount's Bay, near Penzance, linked to Marazion by a causeway of granite setts. At low tide you can walk across; when the tide is in, ferry boats run instead. On the island you'll find a historic village with cobbled streets, a harbour, shops, a café and a restaurant, all beneath the ramparts of the castle.
Tip: Check the causeway times when you book, as they decide whether you walk across or take a boat from the mainland.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
