Wesley Cottage - Trewint - Historic Methodist Site
Wesley Cottage is situated at Trewint near Launceston in Cornwall. It is where John Wesley, the founder of Methodism preached and rested.
Visiting Wesley Cottage
Wesley Cottage provides a unique visitor experience set in an 18th Century Cottage and Chapel which is thought to be the smallest Methodist Preaching place in the world.
Visit the cottage and enjoy hearing the story of the first Methodist Preachers visiting Cornwall and calling at Wesley Cottage. See the ‘Wesley Room’ where John Wesley prayed and slept, with its display of 18th Century artefacts and enjoy a peaceful time of reflection in the tiny Chapel.
Complimentary Light Refreshments are normally available - and you can also browse the Bargain Bookstall.
For details of 'The Friends of Wesley Cottage' contact the Curator on 01566 880265 or the Cornwall District Office on 01872 320103
Winter Opening Times
The Winter sees limited opening hours at Wesley Cottage. In January, February and March Wesley Cottage is open by request - call Wesley Cottage on 01566 880265 - if no answer please leave a message and ring Philip Medland on 01566 782251
Wesley Cottage Quiet Days 2012
Wesley Cottage, Trewint is hosting a number of Quiet Days in 2012.
Saturday 18th February 10.30am -3pm for this day the theme will be “Celtic Christianity”
Saturday 10th March 10.30am -3pm this will be a Lenten Quiet Day when the theme will be “Looking Towards The Cross”
On each of these days a light lunch will be provided. There is no charge but donations to the work of Wesley Cottage are welcome. Places are very limited so advance booking for any of these quiet days is essential. To reserve your place contact John Hogarth, Wesley Cottage Curator Tel: 01566 880265
Wesley Museum & Cottage
Trewint
Altarnun
Launceston