Cotehele Mill
A Victorian watermill and workshops nestled in a wooded valley
Cotehele Mill
Overview
A Victorian watermill and workshops nestled in a wooded valley
This working mill next to the Morden Stream is an atmospheric reminder of the recent past when corn was ground here for the local community. It’s believed that mills have worked in the Tamar valley since medieval times and this watermill dates back to the 19th century. The buildings surrounding the mill were used as stables, cowsheds, a hayloft and a ‘cherry house’ for storing cherries. The last of these buildings was added in the 1890s and they are now set up as a selection of estate and craft workshops.
The mill produces wholemeal flour, which is used at the Barn Restaurant and The Edgcumbe, and is on sale at the mill reception and in Cotehele’s shop. A range of outbuildings includes re-creations of wheelwright's, saddler's and blacksmith's workshops along with a traditional furniture maker and a working potter.
A hydro-electric scheme, which you can see beyond the waterwheel, generates clean, renewable electricity that goes to the national grid.
- Telephone
- 01579350606
- cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cotehele Mill
How to get here
- Address
- St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA
- By cycle
- NCN27, 8 miles. Hilly route from Tavistock to Cotehele Mill
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Cotehele Mill is a lovely 2½-mile walk from Calstock along the River Tamar and up a steep hill through the woods. Follow the signs. Bring a torch for late afternoons in the winter months.
- By train
- Take the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth to Calstock station. From there it's a lovely 2½-mile walk, signposted from the station, along the River Tamar and up a steep hill through the woods then down to the quay and along the Morden Stream. Follow the signs to Cotehele and then to Cotehele Mill. Bring a torch for late afternoons in the winter months.
- By road
- FROM PLYMOUTH, via the Tamar Bridge, follow the A38 to the Carkeel roundabout and take the A388 towards Callington. After passing through the village of St Mellion, watch for the St Mellion Golf Club ’Viverdon Down’ roundabout. Take the third exit off this roundabout towards St Dominick. Follow the Cotehele signs through the village of St Dominick and the hamlet of Bohetherick for 3.5 miles to Cotehele. FROM TAVISTOCK follow the A390 towards Callington. Cross the River Tamar via Gunnislake New Bridge. Continue up the hill, passing the petrol station on your left. Just after entering the village of St Ann’s Chapel, follow signs to Cotehele. FROM LAUNCESTON, follow the A388 towards Callington/Saltash/Plymouth. At the St Mellion Golf Club ’Viverdon Down’ roundabout, take the first exit towards St Dominick. Follow the Cotehele signs through the village of St Dominick and the hamlet of Bohetherick for 3.5 miles to Cotehele. FROM LISKEARD follow the A390 to Callington. From Callington follow the A388 for 2.3 miles towards Saltash/Plymouth. At the St Mellion Golf Club ’Viverdon Down’ roundabout, take the first exit towards St Dominick. Follow the Cotehele signs through the village of St Dominick and the hamlet of Bohetherick for 3.5 miles to Cotehele.
- Parking: Park in the car park at Cotehele Quay, then it’s a lovely 15 minute, mostly-level walk along the woodland footpath. Car parking is £3 per day, free to National Trust members - just scan your membership card at the machine to get your ticket. Machines accept coins only. Parking at the mill itself by arrangement on 01579 350606. Shuttle bus from Cotehele House on most days.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- > The closest bus stop is in the village of Calstock. Take the Plymouth Citybus number 79 to Calstock Quay, then follow the directions by foot. Find the 79 bus schedule on 01752 662271 (08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 Fridays) or www.plymouthbus.co.uk. There are a limited number of taxi firms in the area with whom you could pre-book a transfer from Calstock.
Cotehele Mill
Prices
House, garden and mill (5 Mar - 30 Oct)
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £14.30 | £13.00 |
| Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
| Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £21.50 | £19.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Our car parks are pay and display. Members can park for free by scanning their membership card at a machine to obtain and then display a ticket in your vehicle. For non-members parking is £1 for up to 1 hour, £3 for up to 3 hours and £5 for over 3 hours. You can pay by cash at the machine, by downloading the PayByPhone parking app or by visiting Visitor Reception to pay by card.
National Trust members visit for free.
Cotehele Mill
Opening times
Cotehele Mill
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01579350606
- cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA