Tin Mine! Count House & Smithy now riverside retreats for 2 + dogs near Calstock. Log fires, views, wildlife, ruins, peace. Min 3 night stay.
***SPECIAL OFFER***
Book 4 nights Monday to Friday in December or January in either cottage for only £249
Book Christmas week and pets stay free
Offers end on the 16th October - mention Quirky Accom when booking
Two historic former Cornish-mine buildings cloaked in woodland with breathtaking elevated views across the River Tamar - peace and tranquillity guaranteed! The Count House and The Smithy each sleep 2. Dogs accepted by arrangement.
It's not often you get to sleep in a Scheduled Ancient Monument, World Heritage Site, AONB and SSSI where there are badgers, kingfishers, cettis warblers, herons, barn owls, otters and rare mosses! The two cottages – converted buildings of a former Victorian tin and copper mine – sit in a fairytale landscape of ivy-clad ruins and tree-covered hillsides. Screened from each other, with sweeping views over the river Tamar, their small but well-considered layouts are perfect for a romantic retreat.
Open-plan living areas are cosy with wood-burning stoves, comfy sofas, rugs on flagstone floors, simple but functional kitchen areas and a table by the window for the views. The bedrooms, which are king-size doubles, are fresh, bright and unfussy, and have ensuite shower rooms with Faith In Nature soaps
Stroll to the village of Calstock and have a meal in one of its pubs, a coffee in the quirky cafe or perhaps enjoy an ice cream by the river. After browsing the art in the gallery walk further along the river, past the charming Danescombe pottery to the National Trust's enchanting Cotehele House. Have a day exploring the Tamar Valley Trail or visit Morwellham Quay port and copper mine. Within 30 minutes you could be enjoying Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor or Whitsand Bay. Return to your private decking, birdsong, river views and serenity...
Calstock with its railway station and regular bus services to Tavistock is a 10/15 walk away meaning you can easily enjoy a car-free holiday! Both cottages are centrally heated by a carbon-neutral wood pellet boiler and each have log burners with a supply of wood harvested on-site. Electricity is from a green energy supplier and there are full recycling and composting facilities.
Short breaks are available out of season (min 3 nights) with 7 nights Friday to Friday throughout the summer months. Prices range from £399 to £795 for 7 nights, with a 3-night out-of-season stay starting from £249. Dogs are welcome at £25 per booking.
COVID safe - changeovers will now include a rigorous disinfecting and steam cleaning protocol in accordance with the government’s guidance "COVID-19: cleaning in non-healthcare settings”, alternating and quarantining all cushions, pillows and duvets for 72 hours and facilitating self check-in for guests.
Should guests not be able to stay due to lockdown, travel restrictions, illness or isolation related to COVID-19 they will be able to get a full refund.
Room Types
Double Ensuite
Nearest Airport/s
Exeter / Newquay