Places to stay in Retire, Cornwall

Withiel (Cornish: Egloswydhyel) is a civil parish and village in mid Cornwall. The parish of Withiel is between the parishes of St Breock, Lanivet, Roche and St Wenn. The name Withiel comes from the Cornish word Gwydhyel, meaning "wooded place". The parish contains the hamlets of Withielgoose, Retire and Tregawne; the parish had a total population of about 300 in 1824. Local restaurants include Sole Plaice, Walkers, Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway, and Kathmandu Palace.

The center of Retire ( which is at is longitude -5°3'9.765 and latitude 50°15'57.769 ) is located 1 mile away from Truro, 4 miles away from Carnon Downs, 5 miles away from Devoran and 5 miles away from Zelah.

Available Retire lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Retire.

Retire Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Hawkins Arms, Truro
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Hawkins Arms

Approx 5 miles away in Truro:

The Hawkins Arms is an historic coaching inn and one of the oldest pubs in Cornwall situated on the old highway from London to Land’s End.
Fore Street
Truro, Cornwall
Bed & Breakfasts

Tregoninny Farm Cottages

Approx 5 miles away in Truro:

We have created guest accommodation that we hope will suit everybody.
Tregoninny
Truro, Cornwall
Hotels

Lugger Hotel

Approx 1 mile away in Truro:

Truro, Cornwall

Retire Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Chiverton Park

Approx 1 mile away in Blackwater:

Chiverton Park is a small family run site offering a high standard of accommodation with modern up to date facilities. Situated in the heart of glorious Cornish countryside just a few minutes drive from the rugged grandeur and beauty of the North Cornish Coast.
East Hill
Blackwater, Cornwall
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Carnon Downs Caravan & Camping Park

Approx 4 miles away in Carnon Downs:

Just three miles from the beautiful Cathedral City of Truro an ideal location to explore Cornwall Open all year.
Gig Lane
Carnon Downs, Cornwall
Self Catering Properties

The Valley

Approx 4 miles away in Carnon Downs:

Bissoe Road
Carnon Downs, Cornwall
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Retire

Photograph of Tabb's Restaurant, Truro
Tabb's Restaurant

Shanaz ( Dining / Indian ). Located in the Cathedral city of Truro offering delicious, authentic, Indian cuisine. The Shanaz Restaurant is an Indian curry house in the heart of Truro. We have been serving communities around Cornwall with renowned Indian dishes for over 25 years. The restaurant was started by 3 brothers: Kamal, Karim and Jamal. We were enthusiastic and determined to make it work. theshanaz.com Link

The Old Ale House ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 7 Quay Street, Truro, 1 mile from the center of Retire. The Old Ale House is so much more than just a pub; we are the home of live music in Truro. Kicking off the week with Jam Night every Monday, we also host acoustic sessions, open mic nights and Truro Folk Sessions (first Tuesday of every month). That’s all on top of our famous band nights, which see Cornwall’s top groups performing to a appreciative crowd every weekend. For the latest info, click here. skinnersbrewery.com Link

Ganges ( Dining / Indian ). Indian cuisine is a combination of subtle tastes. Flavours are as varied as the climate of India and as exotic as the people in India. Fragment spices, pungent and warm spices, from the four corners of the country are delicately blended in meticulous proportions to create the dishes we present to you. Each dish will have its own distinctive flavour and aroma which cannot come from any curry powder but from spices which have to be separately prepared each day afresh for each natural dish. The blending and preparation of spices is a centuries old craft and indispensable to Indian cuisine. truroganges.co.uk Link

Sams ( Dining / Seafood ). For the past 28 years Sam’s has been synonymous with the Samburger. We’ve remained faithful to the original recipe all this time, but now over our four permanent venues across the county and out on the road with Sam’s Vans we have added to the selection available with several incarnations and even a few veggie options! www.samscornwall.co.uk Link

Charlotte's Teahouse ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Charlotte’s award winning Tea House was created to provide a sanctuary of Victorian calm and tranquillity just few steps from the bustling city streets. All our cakes and pastries are home-made and cooked on the premises. We use locally sourced produce and ingredients as much as possible to give you that unique, traditional taste of Cornwall. charlottes-teahouse.co.uk Link

Tabb's Restaurant ( Dining / Fine ). Located at 85 Kenwyn Street, Truro, 1 mile from the center of Retire. We remain dedicated to using the best local produce available and keep close ties with our suppliers - producing beautifully simple dishes which allow the ingredients to shine. Everything we serve is produced at the restaurant, from the bread with your starters to the chocolates with your coffee. Tabb's is one of the most exciting restaurants in Truro. tabbs.co.uk Link