Calstock, Cornwall

Cotehele Engine Cottage

The open plan kitchen and sitting room at Cotehele Engine Cottage, Cornwall

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A holiday cottage with a history, this cosy retreat is tucked into the valley on the Cotehele estate.

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011005
Be part of Cotehele Engine Cottage’s eclectic history when you spend a holiday here. The quirky stone building was built in the early 19th-century to house a Cornish beam engine and was later reused as a blacksmith's shop on the ground floor, with a miner's dry (changing room) on the floor above. Now it plays host to a cosy one-bedroom nook, where a log-burner immediately greets you upon entering.

A real romantic retreat, the cottage sits tucked away into the valley side with woodland rising steeply behind. You’ll be on a secluded corner of the Cotehele estate with the River Tamar nearby. There is a network of walks around the estate, a working flour mill and a large Tudor house for you to explore. Be sure to visit Shamrock, the only surviving Tamar Barge.

Further along the Tamar Valley, you’ll find more woodland walks and plenty of places to hire a boat or kayak. You can also hop on the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth to Gunnislake, crossing the impressive Calstock Viaduct.
Fridge, available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Tumble dryer, available
Tiny cottage, available
Near National Trust attraction, available
Woodland, available
Trails, available
Watersports nearby, available
What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Children: This accommodation is not suitable for babies and toddlers under the age of two.

Heating: Convector heating and woodburner.

Parking and access: Parking is adjacent to the cottage. Please note that access to this cottage is through a woodland via a rough, uneven track of approximately 1 mile.

Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer is a combined washer/dryer. There is no freezer but there is an ice box compartment in the fridge.

Please note: The cottage is in a remote location and mobile phone reception is very limited.

This cottage is in a wooded area, which can make the atmosphere naturally damp at times.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Free entry to National Trust places, during opening hours, for the duration of your stay (parking may be payable). Simply show your booking confirmation upon entry.

There are eight holiday cottages spread across the estate at Cotehele. Multiple cottages can be booked together for a group of up to 31 guests, but some cottages are in closer proximity than others: Hall Court (sleeps two) is an apartment in the Tudor house and Cotehele Dairy Cottage (sleeps six) is nearby. Malt House (sleeps six) and Cotehele Quay Lodge Cottage (sleeps two) are at the quay by the river. Miller's House is in the woods next to Cotehele Mill, and Elbow Cottage (sleeps four) is in the woodland on the other side of the stream. Cotehele Engine Cottage (sleeps two) and Danescombe Cottage (sleeps three) are next to each other in a secluded corner of the Cotehele estate, north of the Tudor house.

Hall Court

An apartment in Cotehele’s atmospheric Tudor house, with stacks of historic charm and all-hours access to the gardens, river and estate. Sleeps two.

Cotehele Dairy Cottage

A quiet and luxurious cottage near Cotehele's house and garden. Sleeps six.

Malt House

A unique house on the Cotehele estate with a tower room and stylish interiors, near the Tamar River. Sleeps six, dog friendly.

Cotehele Quay Lodge Cottage

This snug gate lodge, perched near the Tamar River, is especially cosy in the evenings when the stove is lit and the shutters closed for the night. Sleeps two.

Miller's House

A woodland cottage by a stream on the Cotehele estate, near the Victorian watermill. Sleeps six, dog friendly.

Elbow Cottage

A pretty former gamekeeper’s cottage in woodland on the Cotehele estate. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

Cotehele Engine Cottage

A cosy retreat, tucked into the valley in a secluded spot on the Cotehele estate. Sleeps two, dog friendly.

Danescombe Cottage

A traditional whitewashed cottage in a tranquil corner of the Cotehele estate. Sleeps three, dog friendly.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.