Little Menherion
Three handmade woodland cabins on a Cornish hill, each one distinctly itself, run by owners who clearly love what they've built.
Little Menherion sits on a 12-acre smallholding on the northern flank of Carnmenellis, one of five Marilyn peaks in Cornwall. The hamlet takes its name from the Cornish word for standing stone, and there's an actual menhir on the property. Three cabins: Log Jam in the trees with its hidden bedroom and veranda views over the clearing; Round n Round, ideal for stargazing when the skies clear; and Tylda Krow, each one owner-built with enough idiosyncratic detail to reward a long look around.
This is a proper small-scale operation. Bernice, Huw, and Pan run it themselves, and the attentiveness shows: homemade bread on arrival, an on-site organic shop so you needn't leave, communal fire pits for the evenings. The sound of a stream runs through the site. There's no light pollution out here, which means the Milky Way on a clear night. The Great Flat Lode cycle route is nearby, and the Cornish coastline, historic mining trails, and wild swimming spots are within reach for day trips.
The Golden Lion pub is a short walk down from the site. A lake and the mountain are both accessible on foot. With only three cabins, the whole place stays genuinely quiet.
Before you book
- Dogs are permitted in some cabins only; check which unit accepts pets when booking.
“A tiny Cornish woodland site with three cabins that each have their own personality, run by owners who have put real thought into every corner. The kind of place guests come back to try the next cabin.”
Why it made the cut
- Three distinct handmade cabins, each genuinely different in character
- Owners present and attentive, with an organic shop and homemade touches on arrival
- Dark skies, stream sounds, and a Marilyn-peak setting that earns the journey
- Communal fires and a pub within walking distance keep it from feeling remote
The Feeling
Soulful handmade · Quietly glamorous · Solitary tempo
Good For
- Date
- Solo
Best For
- Couples seeking bespoke handmade woodland cabins with sustainable, nature-immersive design
- Glamping in three unique named units (Log Jam, Round n Round, Tylda Krow) with on-site fire pits
- Eco-conscious stays emphasizing wildlife conservation and off-grid woodland living
In Campr's collections
- Forest deepThree owner-built cabins in Cornish woodland on the flank of Carnmenellis, where the stream is always audible and dawn arrives late through the canopy.
- Date night campingCouples only by design: three named handmade cabins, maximum three parties, communal fire pits, and an organic shop so you genuinely needn't leave.
- Soulful handmadeEvery cabin here was built by the owners with visible care, from Log Jam's hidden bedroom to the well-stocked library in Round n Round.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Little Menherion allow dogs?
- Partly: Little Menherion allows dogs in some units only.
- Are campfires allowed at Little Menherion?
- Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
- What kind of stays does Little Menherion offer?
- Glamping, in the forest.
- How much does Little Menherion cost?
- Pitches from £129 per night. Book directly with the site.
- Where is Little Menherion?
- Little, Menherion, Redruth TR16 6NW, UK.
Where it is
Little, Menherion, Redruth TR16 6NW, UK
In the forest · Cornwall · South West · 50.188° N, 5.223° W
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