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Description
The Chocolate Factory & Craft Centre is located on the road between Mullion Village and Mullion Cove. Over the last decade it has become well known for its unique range of attractions. There is FREE parking for customers to the centre and FREE admission. Some of the craft units may not be open during January and reduced hours through February. Please check out their own website for opening hours.
See the chocolatiers with their envious task of tempering Belgian chocolate and producing chocolate bars, eggs, animals and luxury filled chocolates and truffles. Sample the chocolate and be tempted to chose from the range of products in the shop.
Location
Mullion, Helston TR12 7HB, UK
Detailed description
The Chocolate Factory & Craft Centre started life back in 1999 by transforming the old farm buildings of Trenance Barton Farm into Mullion Meadows. In 2001 Pauline and Martin Raftery together with their son Jon began the work of expanding the centre to what it is today. Jonathan trained as a chocolatier and has run the Chocolate Factory from the day the family took over. His partner Emma joined Trenance Chocolate to assist with the smooth running of the busy business.
The 'Cornish Cottages' self-catering agency moved from the village in 2006 to the centre and Pauline's son, Peter, joined to expand and run the agency. In 2013 Cornish Cottages moved into their new bespoke office, designed by local architectural company 'Westlink Design' using many energy saving ideas including underfloor heating run by a ground source heat pump, totally lit by LED lighting and 27 PV solar panels. Visitors to the centre have the opporunity to book their next holiday in Cornwall through Cornish Cottages.
Pauline's daughter, Judi, joined a little later in 2007, initially running the administration and payrole. In 2012 Judi opened her own business - 'Joodlebugs', crafting Swarovski Crystal and stirling silver jewellery. In 2016, after a very successful four years, Judi moved to larger premises onsite and opened her new business 'Rock Paper Scissors', a gifts and stationery shop.
Honey Cosmetics is operated by Peter's wife, Dena. Skincare products are made on site, incorporating an excellent range of skin creams and hair products, which are all produced using local Cornish Honey.
Pauline and Martin ran the Coffee Shop, until Jon and Emma took it over in April 2020.
Our Llama family arrived in 2011, born at Llamalland near Truro, so very much a Cornish family. The llamas have become a great attraction to all visitors as they wander along the footpath to Mullion Cove.
We are all dog-lovers, and the site here is very dog-friendly. Bowls of water and treats are readily available, complete with plenty of fuss!
Parking
Two specific disabled parking areas are outside the coffee shop but all parking is close by. Please note that the rear car park is gravelled and may not be suitable for some people.
Accessibiliy Guide
Facilities for disabled
Access is provided everywhere on the site for wheel chair users. The coffee shop is on two levels and both levels have wheel chair access. Please note that there are only steps between the two levels.
Two specific disabled parking areas are outside the coffee shop but all parking is close by. Please note that the rear car park is gravelled and may not be suitable for some people.
Wheel chairs can be taken on the Public Footpath through the copse to see the chickens and llamas. The footpath continues along the right hand side of the field and wheel chairs and pushchairs can be taken along this part of the path without much problem. The field is fenced along the length of the path. At the end of our field there is a stone stile and not suitable for wheel chairs.
Useful Contacts
How to find us
Take the A394 to Helston. Then the A3083 towards The Lizard. Turn off on to the B3296 to Mullion Village. Through the village to the ‘T’ junction, left to Mullion Cove. The Chocolate Factory and Craft Centre at Mullion Meadows is on the right hand side on a sharp left hand bend.