Tamar Castle in Saltash

Tamar Castle holds a tranquil position on the Cornish bank of the River Tamar, just fifteen minutes away from the town of Saltash, often regarded as the “Gateway to Cornwall”. The Castle makes a completely unique setting for a holiday, special celebration or wedding and the wonderful memories will certainly last a lifetime.

Summary
  •   Max. Occupancy 22
  •   Bedrooms 11
  •   Bathrooms 10
  •   Accommodation Type Cottage
Features
  •   WiFi

Dating back to 1698, Tamar Castle boasts infinite charm and character while still possessing all the modern amenities you could possibly need for a contented and relaxed stay. The living accommodation is ideal for socialising and comprises of the elegant drawing room complete with roaring open fire, a formal dining room with seating for twenty-two, a sunny morning room and a fully-equipped family kitchen. The Castle can comfortably sleep up to twenty-two guests across its eleven beautifully-appointed bedrooms, nine of which boast en-suite facilities. On the ground floor is the first of the bedrooms, specially designed with those who struggle with mobility in mind. Upstairs, on the first floor, are a further eight sumptuous, en-suite bedrooms, a number of which can be set up with twin beds on request. The final two bedrooms are situated in the castellated turrets and share a family bathroom.

The gardens are as equally impressive, with fifty-five acres of woodland grounds to explore, there are plenty of beautiful walks to enjoy. During the Summer months, the solar-heated swimming pool is the place to be and provides hours of fun for the whole family! There are multiple terraces complete with dining facilities, ideal for al fresco dining or simply enjoying a peaceful drink in the magnificent surroundings.

Tamar Castle is situated just a 15-minute car journey from the town of Saltash, where a wide variety of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found. Saltash is often known as the “Gateway to Cornwall” and therefore Tamar Castle is well located for those wanting to explore both Devon and Cornwall.

There is plenty to do, see and explore in Devon and Cornwall within easy reaching distance of the Castle. In Devon, the popular port city of Plymouth is just 20-minutes away while the rugged Dartmoor National Park is 30-minutes away. A number of excellent Cornish beaches including Whitsand Bay, Downderry and Tregantle Beaches are all less than half an hour away. The Cornish seaside town of Looe and the picturesque fishing village of Polperro are both less than 40-minutes away and well worth a visit. The Eden Project, home to the iconic botanical gardens, is less than 45-minutes drive away.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Saltash is detailed below.

Thu 2nd
Heavy intensity rain
Heavy intensity rain
11°C 7°C
20mph
23.6mm
1,006mb
Fri 3rd
Overcast clouds
Overcast clouds
13°C 6°C
12mph
0.0mm
1,010mb
Sat 4th
Light rain
Light rain
13°C 6°C
19mph
0.9mm
1,010mb
Sun 5th
Light rain
Light rain
13°C 9°C
11mph
1.0mm
1,007mb
Mon 6th
Light rain
Light rain
13°C 9°C
13mph
3.6mm
1,006mb
Tue 7th
Light rain
Light rain
17°C 8°C
11mph
0.5mm
1,019mb
Wed 8th
Broken clouds
Broken clouds
16°C 10°C
7mph
0.0mm
1,027mb

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