Name: Cotehele
Rating: 5.0

Cotehele

Saltash PL12 6TA, UK

1-99 Years

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Cotehele was the ancestral home to the Edgcumbe family for centuries. The Tudor house, perched high above the River Tamar, is decorated with tapestries, arms and armour, pewter, brass and old oak furniture. The interior tour has changed little over the years, although the furnishings were titivated as Cotehele continued to inspire its adoring owners.

Outside, explore the formally planted terraces, or lose yourself in the Valley Garden, which includes a medieval stewpond and dovecote and leads down to the river. Seek tranquillity in the Upper Garden or visit the two orchards planted with local apples and cherries.

Price starts from £11.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £5.50 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £16.50 for Family(1 Adult and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: A Tudor house with medieval roots, perched high above the River Tamar. Decorated inside with tapestries, arms and armour.
Mill: A Victorian mill and traditional workshops nestled in a wooded valley, beside the Morden stream.
Garden: Unique, varied and bursting with colour all year round, 14 acres of gardens and 12 acres of orchard to explore.
Quay: Once a busy working quay, Cotehele Quay is a gateway to the wider estate and our newly restored intertidal habitats.
Estate: Spans 1,300 acres and miles of footpaths. Discover woodland and fields, industrial ruins, flora, fauna and working farms.
Shopping: A trip to Cotehele isn’t complete without visiting the Bull Pen Gallery, shop, plant centre and bookshop.
Things to do in Cotehele house: The Edgcumbe family preserved Cotehele house as a historic talking point rather than a comfortable family home. The rooms and artefacts inside this medieval house tell many stories about its long history. This Cornish house can claim to measure time according to a 15th-century clock, owns some of the National Trust’s rarest tapestries and even has mighty whale jawbones decorating a doorway.
Visiting Cotehele's garden: The Cotehele estate is home to 5.5 hectares (14 acres) of garden and 5 hectares (12 acres) of orchards so there’s plenty to discover. The garden is unique and varied all year round. Each season offers something new and exciting for visitors, from cut flowers and herbaceous borders to grand orchards and a cider press.
Family-friendly things to do at Cotehele: Discover all the things to do on a family day out to Cotehele. Explore the garden and orchards and head out on an adventure around the estate. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and how best to plan your day out at Cotehele with children in mind.
Exploring the Cotehele estate: Open from dawn to dusk, the Cotehele estate boasts 526 hectares (1,300 acres) of woodland and fields where you can find all sorts of flora and fauna. Look out for the historic chapel in the woods, the resident bats and the views from the 18th-century Prospect Tower. Plus, the grounds are home to Cotehele Quay, which was once a bustling Victorian wharf.
Visiting Cotehele with your dog: There’s plenty of space for your dog to stretch their legs around the Cotehele grounds. There are miles of paths to explore through the woodland, countryside and around the quay, or just relax together in the Barn Café or The Edgcumbe at the quay.

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Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the car park closest to the house. Car parking is £1.50 for 1 hour, £3 for 3 hours, or £5 for over 3 hours. National Trust members park for free - just scan your membership card for your free parking ticket. Machines accept coins only or you can pay via the JustPark There are no electric car charging facilities at Cotehele. The nearest charging facilities are at the St Mellion Estate, PL12 6SD.
Food & Drinks: The Barn Cafe (by the house) serves lunches, light bites, cakes, and hot and cold drinks. The Edgcumbe (at Cotehele Quay) serves hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes
Toilet: Toilets available by reception, at the quay and within the garden near the bookshop. Baby changing is available in all toilets.
Dogs allowed: Dogs welcome on estate walks, within the cafe and The Edgcumbe. Well-behaved dogs on a short fixed lead are allowed in some areas of the garden as part of a trial over the winter . We are unable to permit entry to dogs who are on a extendable lead, we have short fixed leads available to borrow.

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Garden (from 3 Nov):

Adult (18+): £11.00 with Gift Aid & £10.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £5.50 with Gift Aid & £5.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £27.50 with Gift Aid & £25.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children): £16.50 with Gift Aid & £15.00 without Gift Aid.

House and Garden (until 2 Nov):

Adult (18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid & £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £9.40 with Gift Aid & £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £46.80 with Gift Aid & £42.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children): £28.10 with Gift Aid & £25.50 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/cotehele#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House(Hall only): 10:30 - 16:00
Car parks: Dawn - Dusk
Estate and quay: Dawn - Dusk
Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
Barn Café: 10:00 - 16:00
Shop and plant sales: 10:00 - 16:00
Bull Pen Gallery: 11:00 - 16:00
The Edgcumbe Café: 11:00 - 16:00
Cotehele Mill: Closed
Second-hand bookshop: 10:00 - 16:00

Address: Saltash PL12 6TA, UK

Post Code: PL12 6TA

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

By road: From Plymouth/Callington, follow the A388 towards St Mellion. At the Vernigo Roundabout (for the St Mellion Resort) take the exit towards St Dominick. Follow the brown/white signs through the village of St Dominick. Whilst following the road you will eventually come to a crossroads, do not take the left-hand turn as suggested by some Sat Navs. Instead, continue straight ahead through the village of Bohetherick. When you arrive at Cotehele Bridge and see the 'Welcome to Cotehele' sign, cross the bridge and follow the road to arrive at the lower car park at Cotehele Quay or drive up through a white gate for the upper car park near the house and garden.
Car-free: We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink with a valid bus or train ticket, or cycle helmet. Collect your voucher from Visitor Welcome by the house.
By train: The Tamar Valley Trainline (GWR, D5) provides a two-hourly service between Plymouth and Gunnislake. Either alight at Calstock Train Station and follow the 1½ mile walk, signposted from the station, along the River Tamar and up a steep hill and through the woods, or you can catch the ferry from Calstock Quay to Cotehele Quay. Alternatively alight at Gunnislake Train Station and follow a 2 mile unmarked route to Cotehele.
By bus: The closest bus stop is in the village of Calstock. Take the Go Cornwall Bus 79 (does not operate on Sundays or Bank Holidays) from Callington/Tavistock and stop at the bus stop at Calstock Quay. Follow the signs on foot from Calstock to Cotehele. The walking route is a 1½ mile walk, along the River Tamar, up a steep hill, and through the woods or you can catch the ferry from Calstock Quay to Cotehele Quay.
On foot: Cotehele is a 1½ mile walk from Calstock along the River Tamer and up a steep hill and through the woods. Follow the signs from Calstock Train Station. This route is not lit, remember to bring a torch for the late afternoons in the winter months.
Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the car park closest to the house. Car parking is £1.50 for 1 hour, £3 for 3 hours, or £5 for over 3 hours. National Trust members park for free - just scan your membership card for your free parking ticket. Machines accept coins only or you can pay via the JustPark There are no electric car charging facilities at Cotehele. The nearest charging facilities are at the St Mellion Estate, PL12 6SD.