Saltash, Cornwall

Cotehele Dairy Cottage

The kitchen at Cotehele Dairy Cottage, Cornwall

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A quiet and luxurious cottage, with access to Cotehele's house and garden.

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Acorn rating
5What's this?
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011123
Cotehele Dairy Cottage and its neighbouring buildings, including the cart shed, were built between 1840 and 1883 on a track approaching Cotehele House, the Tudor ancestral home of the Edgcumbe family. The cottage now offers comfortable and fresh holiday accommodation at the heart of the Cotehele estate, with lovely walks and lots to discover from the doorstep.

Full of character, the cottage has open beams ceilings that slope into the eaves and a charm reminiscent of the former dairy. Downstairs, at the front of the cottage, there’s a cloakroom leading into the dining room. Step up here into a cosy sitting room with a woodburning stove and a stable door where you can sit on the bench to enjoy an expanse of ancient oak trees and natural play area for children. The airy kitchen at the rear of the cottage has a back door where flagstone pathways take you to the enclosed, lawned garden with apple trees, wildflower borders and a seating area.

There is also a ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath and walk-in shower, ideal for the first-floor mezzanine bedroom with its original stonework and double aspect views of the countryside.

Through the door from the mezzanine bedroom you will find a light filled king-size bedroom. Step down to the landing to find the family bathroom, a triple aspect twin bedroom and stairs to the ground floor.

Cotehele’s house and garden is less than 5 minutes’ walk away. As a guest, you'll have free entry here and to other National Trust places during opening hours, and you can explore the Cotehele grounds after hours, when other vistors have gone home. The estate spans 1,300 acres and includes woodland and fields, industrial ruins, flora, fauna and working farm buildings, as well as a working mill on a historic quay. Cotehele Quay bustled with vessels in the 19th century, but now it’s a peaceful place and a great place to start a walk. Stroll down the hill to reach it.

An area of outstanding natural beauty, Cotehele sits in the Tamar Valley, which meanders down from Launceston to the Hamoaze and then on to Plymouth Sound. The area offers an abundance of walking, cycling and horse-riding adventures.

Walk from Cotehele to Calstock station and pick up the scenic Tamar Valley train line to Plymouth crossing the Calstock Viaduct. Buckland Abbey and Plimbridge Woods aren’t far away. The ancient stannary and market town of Tavistock is less than 10 miles away.

Staying at Cotehele enables you to enjoy the beauty of this hidden part of Cornwall, the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor and historic West Devon in one memorable stay.
Ground floor layout
Dining room, kitchen, sitting room, family bathroom, dressing room and WC.
First floor layout
One staircase leads to a landing from which the master king size bedroom, twin bedroom and bathroom are accessed. Another staircase leads from the lobby to the mezzanine bedroom.
Garden and outdoor space

There is an enclosed garden at the back of the cottage with lawn, areas with slate chippings and outdoor seating for six.
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
EV charging, available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, available
Cot & high chair, available
What's provided in a National Trust cottage?
Ground floor bathroom
Ground floor shower room
Steps up to dining toom, kitchen and sitting room. Steps down to upstairs bathroom. Low beam in bathroom. Some low ceilings. Enclosed, uneven garden. Take care on paths. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Find more information in our accessibility guide
Please note: There are a number of changes in floor levels and internal steps on both floors. There are also some low beams in the upstairs bathroom and bedrooms, and low head height on the front porch, sitting room door frame and stairs.

The cobbles, paths and steps around the cottage can be slippery.

A quiet, no through road passes the cottage leading into the estate and there is a children's natural play area across the road from the cottage.

Induction Hob: Guests with a pacemaker should note that there is an induction hob in this cottage.

Paint: Little Greene have kindly provided the paint you will see in the cottage.

Heating: The cottage is heated by biomass.

Parking: There is one narrow parking space outside the cottage with EV charging. Additional cars can be parked in the main Cotehele car park, approximately 200m away. Parking passes are provided.

EV charging: EV charging points are available in the main visitor car park at Cotehele. The provider is RAW Charging.

Cotehele Dairy Cottage, Cornwall

Tour some of the rooms at Cotehele Dairy Cottage, a recently renovated cottage for six at the heart of the Cotehele estate.

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Things to see and do at Cotehele

Cotehele

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

Exploring the Cotehele estate

There's lots to discover at the Cotehele estate. Miles of pathways lead you through ancient woodland, past a historic chapel, and to an important Victorian quay.

View of the quay and river with boat moored up at Cotehele, Cornwall

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.

A family enjoying one of the summer play activities at Cotehele, Cornwall

Getting onto the River Tamar from Cotehele Quay

Not only is Cotehele Quay a starting point to explore the many miles of footpaths around the Cotehele estate, the quay also provides an opportunity to get out onto the river for further adventures. Here you’ll find information on launch points, guidance for safe paddling and other opportunities to head out onto the water.