About this property
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.
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.
Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor
- Games room with small billiard/snooker table
Ground Floor
- Drawing room with log fire
- Dining room
- Family fully-equipped kitchen
- Morning room with terrace access
- Warren Suite with double bed and en-suite wet room (can be set up with twin single beds on request)
First Floor
- Dewhurst Suite with four-poster double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Coryton Suite with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom
- Tillie Suite with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- Spencer Suite with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom (can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Victor Suite with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom (can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Howard Suite with twin single beds and en-suite bathroom
- Parker Suite with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom (can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Kitson Suite with twin single beds and en-suite shower room
Second Floor (Turrets)
- Bayly Suite with twin single beds
- Wyndham Suite with double bed
- Family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Solar-heated swimming pool
- Multiple terraces
- Dining facilities
- Fire pit
- 55 acres of woodland grounds
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Travel cots can be provided on request
- Parking for 20 cars
- Tesla charging point x2
- Universal EV charging point
* The Warren Suite has been designed specifically for disabled use. The en-suite wet room features a height adjustable shower and shower seat. There are call alarms fitted in the bedroom and shower room. All doors and openings on the ground floor are more than 3 feet wide allowing easy wheelchair access.