Cotehele Engine Cottage
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A holiday cottage with a history, this cosy retreat is tucked into the valley on the Cotehele estate.
At a glance
About Cotehele Engine Cottage
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.
Features and facilities
- Wi-Fi, not available
- Garden, not available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, not available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, not available
- Tumble dryer, available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, not available
Location
Accessibility
Access via an uneven track. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Layout
Ground floor layout
Open-plan sitting room/kitchen/dining with solid-fuel stove.
First floor layout
Double bedroom with a king size bed and a bathroom with shower over bath.
More information
Heating: Convector heating included.
Parking: Parking is adjacent to the cottage.
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: Please be aware that access to this cottage is via an uneven track. The cottage is remote 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.
Book together...
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.
Your top three questions answered
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.
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.
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.
Cotehele circular walk
CornwallExplore the National Trust's Cotehele Estate on a circular walk and discover hidden places along the route that are a haven for wildlife in Cornwall.
Cotehele and Burcombe Valley Walk
CornwallDiscover wildlife-rich woods, meadows and orchards as you explore a lesser known corner of the Cotehele estate, the Burcombe Valley, land recently taken back under direct management by the National Trust.
Exploring the area...
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