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Elbow Cottage

The exterior of Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Elbow Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room with open fire at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall

Elbow Cottage

A pretty former gamekeeper’s cottage perched next to woodland on the Cotehele estate.

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The sitting room with open fire at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
An aerial view of Elbow Cottage and its garden, Cornwall
The front door and porch of Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting room at Elbow Cottage, with sofa, armchairs, television and open fire, Cornwall
The fireplace at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The dining room at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The dining room at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen, leading into the dining room at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Elbow Cottage, including cooker and hob, microwave and toaster, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at Elbow Cottage, with shower over bath, Cornwall
The garden at the front of Elbow Cottage, with outdoor dining table and chairs, Cornwall
The rear garden, with lawn, shrubs and trees, at Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
Elbow Cottage and the access country lane, Cornwall
An aerial view of Elbow Cottage and the surrounding woodland and fields, Cornwall
The stream near Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
A stone bridge and woodland near Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
A footbridge over a stream in the woodland near Elbow Cottage, Cornwall
The area surrounding Cotehele Dairy Cottage, Cornwall
The Tudor house and garden at Cotehele, Cornwall
The Tudor house at Cotehele, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A pretty former gamekeeper’s cottage perched next to woodland on the Cotehele estate.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011004
Acorn rating
3What's this

About Elbow Cottage

Elbow Cottage was originally built as a gamekeeper’s house and is now an elegant two-bedroom holiday cottage. The stone and slate property sits next to woodlands on the Cotehele estate and is just a short walk from the quay. 

After an alfresco breakfast, make your way out on to the Cotehele estate and explore one of the many footpaths and circular walks that criss-cross this quiet corner of Cornwall. Your stay at Elbow Cottage directly helps us to preserve the estate and Tudor manor.  

Further afield, discover the delights of the Tamar Valley. Pick up the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth to Gunnislake and cross the impressive Calstock Viaduct, taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall, sitting room with open fire, dining room, kitchen, utility room with lavatory.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double, one twin), bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Night storage heating and convector heating included.

Parking: Parking is adjacent to the cottage.

Garden: There is a large secluded garden with a four-piece aluminium outdoor garden set. The cottage is surrounded by woodland with a multitude of footpaths and circular walks.

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

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Things to see and do at Cotehele...

Front of the house in early morning light in November at Cotehele, Cornwall
Place
Place

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.

near Saltash, Cornwall

Partially open today
The Quay on the Tamar River at dawn, at Cotehele, near Saltash, Cornwall
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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.

Two visitors look up admiring the details of the Great Hall at Cotehele, Cornwall
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Things to do in Cotehele house 

Cotehele house contains eclectic historic artefacts that tell many stories about the medieval building’s long history, from rare tapestries to whale jawbones.

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

Cotehele circular walk 

Cornwall

Explore 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.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.7 (km: 2.72)
Canadian canoes on Pont Pill in the Fowey estuary, Cornwall.
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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.