Cotehele

Facilities and access

General
Family
Access

General

Barn restaurant by Cotehele house - local produce, snacks, lunches, barista coffee and cream teas
Edgcumbe tea-room on Cotehele quay - light lunches, cream teas, barista coffee
Piggery takeaway by the house and Kiosk on the quay
Shop selling Cornish food, gifts and plants. Second hand bookshop
Browse exquisite artwork by local makers in Cotehele Gallery
Parking available both at the house and on the quay (£3 per day, members free - just scan your membership card at the machine for your ticket)
Dogs are welcome on the greater estate; sorry, only assistance dogs are welcome in the house and formal gardens
Information point and picnic area with tables on the quay
Toilets at Cotehele reception, by Cotehele house and Cotehele Quay
Picnic area with tables on grassy field near the house and by carpark on the quay
You are welcome to take photographs inside Cotehele House; the use of a flash or a tripod is not permitted.

Family

Baby-changing facilities in toilets at Cotehele reception, house and quay
Hip-carrying infant seats available to borrow
Adventure playground on the meadow by the house near the picnic area
Den-building area be the adventure playground
Small play area at Cotehele Quayby the pincic benches
Free family quiz at Cotehele Mill
Free children's trail in Cotehele house
TFree children's trails and activities in school holidays
Children's guidebook available

Access

Separate mobility parking and drop-off point
Adapted toilets close to car park
Two manual wheelchairs available for loan (no charge)
A volunteer-driven shuttle bus to take you around the estate in the main season (most days)
Our old house has many stairs. The hall, kitchen and breakfast room are wheelchair accessible. A hand-held DVD telling the story of Cotehele is available - ask a room guide
The room guides can identify suitable objects that can be touched for a sensory experience in the house
The grounds are made of loose gravel paths and uneven cobbles
A map is available in reception for wheelchair users showing you accessible routes in the garden

Read our full access statement (PDF)

Cotehele

How to get here

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: Sat navs get very confused in the small lanes so we recommend you do not use it for the last part of your journey.
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

Spring - Autumn (7 Mar - 1 Nov)

	Gift Aid	Standard
Adult	£14.30	£12.80
Child	£7.15	£6.40
Family	£35.75	£32.00
1 adult + up to 3 children	£21.45	£19.20
Group Adult Minimum group size 15	N/A	£12.10
Group Child Minimum group size 15	N/A	£6.00

Winter (2 Nov - 5 Mar)

	Gift Aid	Standard
Adult	£10.00	£9.00
Child	£5.00	£4.50
Family	£25.00	£22.50
1 adult + up to 3 children	£15.00	£13.50

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...

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. You can also pay for parking by downloading the PayByPhone app on an Andriod or iOS device. Details of location numbers available on the car parking machines.

~~ Groups must be booked in advance on 01579 351346.

Cotehele

Opening times

Important notice -

24/03/20 - All our houses, gardens, parks, toilets, cafes, shops and carparks are now closed to further restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Please note...

Between 6 - 31 January, the Shop and Plant Centre will be closed for refurbishment. The gallery will be open as normal during this time (closed 31 January).

Thu 2
Closed
Fri 3
Closed
Sat 4
Closed
Sun 5
Closed
Mon 6
Closed
Tue 7
Closed
Wed 8
Closed
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Cotehele

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More about this place

Coronavirus update

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Best Days Out Cornwall

Caring for wildlife at Cotehele

Working with and for nature: creating new habitat at Cotehele quay

Art and collections

Our collections

Cotehele Mill

Buckland Abbey

Shaugh Bridge

Antony

Cadover Bridge

Plymbridge Woods

Cotehele

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Our work

Art and collections

Our collections

Facilities and access

General

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Overview

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore.

How to get here

Prices

What is Gift Aid?

Please note...

Opening times

Important notice -

Please note...

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