Discover more at Cotehele
Find out when Cotehele is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
There’s plenty of space for your dog to stretch their legs around the Cotehele grounds. There are miles of paths to explore through the woodland, countryside and around the quay, or just relax together in the Barn Café or The Edgcumbe at the quay.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged-friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Cotehele is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome to join you on the Cotehele estate, including the Barn Café, The Edgcumbe at Cotehele Quay, shop, plant centre and the Bull Pen Gallery. However, only assistance dogs are allowed in the house, garden and orchards.
There are more than a thousand acres of countryside to explore at Cotehele and lots of dog-friendly walks.
Dogs should be kept on the lead and under close control in the following areas: around the visitor facilities, in grazing areas when livestock are present, in the Barn Café and The Edgcumbe at Cotehele Quay.
Elsewhere, dogs can roam off the lead if they are kept under close control.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Dogs can get a refreshing drink of clean water outside the toilet blocks, visitor reception, Barn Café, The Edgcumbe at Cotehele Quay and mill buildings.
Dog waste bins can be found at the start of the estate walks at Visitor Reception, on the paths leading to Cotehele Mill and on the path from the quay car park leading to the Chapel-in-the-Woods.
Please use these for your dog waste bags or take them home. Leaving bags on paths, (or in trees), spoils the beauty of this special place and everyone’s enjoyment of it.
The rangers strim back growth around the walking routes at Cotehele, so please don’t flick poo into the grass at the side of paths, as it’s a health hazard.
Call us on 01579 351346 and we’ll help reunite you.
Find out when Cotehele is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Find a place to sit and relax with your dog after a good walk. Here's a selection of great walks with dog-friendly cafés at the end to round off the day.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Take a stroll around the 5.5 hectares of Cotehele's garden where you’ll discover terraced herbaceous borders, a lily pond as well as a medieval stewpond and dovecote.
Tuck into a cream tea at one of Cotehele’s cafés, find an eco-friendly gift or plant at the shop, and discover local artists at The Bull Pen Gallery.
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.
Discover miles of coast paths, countryside and woodland trails winding on your next dog walk in Cornwall. Stride out through the countryside and explore in the fresh air with your dog.