Cotehele
Tudor house with superb collections, garden, quay and estate
Cotehele
Overview
Tudor house with superb collections, garden, quay and estate
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.
From early spring flowers to herbaceous borders in high season, to the orchards in the autumn and snow drops in winter, you’ll find horticultural activity all year round.
In the 19th century local industries boomed and Cotehele Quay bustled with vessels loading and unloading cargo. Paddle steamers came upriver to see the Tamar Valley’s famous blossoming orchards and small boats carried market-gardening produce back down the river for sale at Devonport Market.
The restored sailing barge 'Shamrock' is moored at the quay where you’ll also be able to treat yourself to a Cornish 'jam-first' cream tea in the Edgcumbe tea-room. The Discovery Centre here tells the story of the Tamar Valley, offering a gateway to the wider estate and is just a short walk through the Morden valley to our sister property Cotehele Mill.
- Telephone
- 01579351346
- cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cotehele
How to get here
- Address
- St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA
- By cycle
- NCN27, 9 miles. Hilly route from Tavistock to Cotehele.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Cotehele is a lovely 1½-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 1½-mile walk, signposted from the station, 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 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: Car parking is £3 per day, free to National Trust members - just scan your membership card for your free parking ticket. Machines accept coins only.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- > The closest bus stop is in the village of Calstock. Take the Plymouth Citybus number 79 to Calstock Quay or call 01752 662271 (08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thurs, 08:00 - 16:00 Fridays) for more details or www.plymouthbus.co.uk. Once at Calstock, follow the directions by foot.
Cotehele
Prices
Winter entry
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.80 | £8.80 |
| Child | £4.90 | £4.40 |
| Family | £24.50 | £22.00 |
| 1 adult + up to 3 children | £14.70 | £13.20 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £8.30 |
| Group Child | N/A | £4.10 |
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...
Car parking is £3 or free to National Trust members, please scan your membership card to obtain a free ticket at the car parking machines. Machines accept coins only.
Not a member? Join at Visitor Reception when you arrive from as little as £6 a month via Direct Debit to get free entry and free parking at over 500 National Trust places for 12 months.
~~ Groups must be booked in advance on 01579 351346.
Cotehele
Opening times
Please note...
Please note: between 28 October - 5 January, only the Hall and exhibition room within the house is open.
Tuesday 12 November
- House Hall only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 13 November
- House HHall only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 14 November
- House Hall only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 15 November
- House Hall only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 16 November
- House Garland only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 17 November
- House Garland only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Monday 18 November
- House Garland only 10:30 to 16:00
- The Edgcumbe 10:00 - 16:00
- Garden and estate Dawn to dusk
- Mill Closed
- Barn Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Shop, art & craft gallery, plant sales 10:00 - 16:00
Cotehele
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01579351346
- cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA