Cotehele

Winter is an interesting time to discover Cotehele, as you'll find colour and beauty in the garden in all seasons, with different areas taking turns to shine as the year progresses.

The estate is open every day from dawn to dusk and your dog is welcome too. There are loads of walking routes through the 1300 acres of countryside, with miles of wooded paths opening up onto views of the river and the surrounding fields.

The quay is a great place to start your exploration of the Cotehele estate. 'Shamrock' is on her cradle and the Edgcumbe tea-room is open for light lunches and drinks.

There's lots to keep the kids entertained at Cotehele this half-term, so wrap up warm and come join in the fun.

Cotehele house is closed for winter conservation but you are welcome to explore the exterior of the building. We're reopening the doors on Saturday 7 March, when you'll be able to discover Cotehele's transatlantic links through our Tide and time exhibition in commemoration of the sailing of the Mayflower.

A peaceful walk along the Morden stream from Cotehele Quay takes you to the nineteenth-century Cotehele Mill. Cotehele Mill is closed for winter conservation work but you are welcome to explore the exterior of the buildings. It reopens on Saturday 7 March.

After a brisk walk you can enjoy a light lunch, a glass of wine, a refreshing drink, or a cream tea in the Edgcumbe on the quay. Four legged friends more than welcome.

Pop into the fifteenth-century barn for lunches, light bites, hot drinks and great cakes. We welcome dogs on leads to join you, so you can take a break with your four-legged friend.

Cotehele Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting and selling the work of West Country artists and craft makers. We're open 10am-4pm through January and we're also working behind the scenes on a new project which will be revealed in spring.

The perfect place to find a souvenir of your visit to Cotehele or find that plant you fell in love with in the garden - Cotehele's shop and plant centre are closed for refurbishment at the moment but should reopen in a few weeks. We're proud to say that all the money we raise through sales goes back into the conservation of Cotehele.

'Shamrock' is a lovely old boat built in 1899 in Plymouth and now retired on Cotehele Quay. A major restoration project uncovered serious structural issues which need to be fixed to make her ship-shape again.

We're proud to be part of an association of tourist attractions in Cornwall that, for over 40 years, has been working to provide the best attractions for families and visitors to Cornwall.

Cotehele covers 1,300 acres of countryside, with woodland, meadows, riverside, industrial ruins and reed beds all providing a wide range of habitats for wildlife.