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  • 22 guests

  • 11 bedrooms

  • 10 bathrooms

    +3 extra toilet

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Set in fifty-five acres of rolling grounds, with woodland, landscaped gardens and views over the River Tamar, this stunning piece of history was built in 1698. Based on an even earlier fortified home, its turrets and striking architecture mean it's always been referred to as 'the castle'. With grand hallways, antique furniture and character features at every turn, this really could be your own stately home for a time. Fit for a large group or an extended family – perhaps celebrating a special occasion – it's a joy to stay here at any time of year. The two drawing rooms have open fires for winter nights, while the solar-heated pool will delight during the summer. There's a huge dining table for celebration dinners, a games room with table football and a pool table, a barbecue and fire pit in the grounds, and eleven elegant bedrooms – each with private facilities. The perfect base from which to explore the West Country, it's easy to get to Dartmoor, the Devon and Cornwall coast and an abundance of pretty villages by car, while keen walkers can hike the nearby trails along the Tamar Valley or enjoy the many walks around the estate. Follow the paths down to the picturesque bathing hut on the quay, or up to original owner Sir James Tillie's mausoleum. It's a six-minute drive to one of the area's premier golf courses and just over twenty minutes into the centre of Plymouth.


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What to expect


Highlights

Stay just a twenty-five-minute drive from the south Cornish coast

Stay just a twenty-five-minute drive from the south Cornish coast

Wake up to views over the River Tamar

Wake up to views over the River Tamar

Make the most of the pool on those warm summer days

Make the most of the pool on those warm summer days

Serve up a formal meal in the grand dining room

Serve up a formal meal in the grand dining room

Relax with a cream tea on the impressive terrace

Relax with a cream tea on the impressive terrace

Admire the antique furniture and historic art

Admire the antique furniture and historic art

Enjoy a long soak in the freestanding bathtub

Enjoy a long soak in the freestanding bathtub

Play a tune on the piano in the hallway

Play a tune on the piano in the hallway

Sleep soundly in the canopied master bed

Sleep soundly in the canopied master bed

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Home truths

    You'll want a car in order to make the most of the area and there's plenty of parking here (there's an electric vehicle charge point too)

    Well-behaved dogs are welcome but only on the ground floor and in three of the bedrooms

    High chairs and baby gates are available if you're travelling with little ones

    The outdoor pool is solar heated and open during the summer months – it can be opened in winter if requested

    One bedroom and wet room are located on the ground floor for disabled access

    Long term renters are welcome

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor fireplace / firepit

Outdoor seating

Desk

Workplace

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Bedrooms & bathrooms

11 bedrooms, 16 beds

10 bathrooms, 3 additional toilets

Extras


VIP services

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Cab booking

Laundry and dry cleaning

Luggage storage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Additional fees

  • Events are permitted here for an additional fee – arrange them through your host" please add "additional fees may apply."

  • Optional extras include a housekeeper and a private chef providing breakfast, lunch or dinner

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About The Tamar Valley

Hugging the border between Cornwall and Devon, the Tamar Valley benefits from some of the best features of both counties – which is apt, given that it’s a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The most spectacular way to take in its charming landscapes is via the Tamar Valley Line, a scenic railway that soars over the River Tamar. The valley’s rich mining heritage means that it is also on...

Get around

Airport

Plymouth City

22 min

Cornwall Newquay

1 hr 1 min

Exeter

1 hr 6 min

Train station

Bere Alston

39 min

Bus stop

Callington Road Fire Station

11 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

6 min

Cafe

10 min

Pharmacy

37 min

Points of interest

Beach

Dandy Hole

24 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

Events possible (with prior approval)

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 17:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Sammie

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. The latest in a long line of her family to care for this important, historic building, Sammie chose to share its beauty with others who have fallen under its spell. Opening it for weddings and exclusive hire, she's delighted to welcome others to enjoy its privacy and unique location.

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