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The Smithy at Okel Tor Mine
Calstock,
Cornwall
Self-catering
+44 (0)1822 833566
Visit owner's website
£73 - £132
£510 - £956
1 bed
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
A vine-clad stone house hideaway for lovers, walkers, artists and hermits with a sweet veranda overlooking woodland down to the river
£73 - £132
£510 - £956
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£510 - £956 per week
The Experience
Originally the Smithy for the Okel Tor Mining Company, this dear little house has been nicely renovated. You’re kept cosy with double glazing and a wood-burning stove, there is plenty of squishy seating and the tiny kitchen has some basics for cooking and all the kit you need to make supper. You’ll also find some local snacks waiting for you.
You can sit on the covered veranda to read a book even when it’s raining and the views are stupendous – early morning river mist will be romantic, and don’t forget binoculars as the birdlife is pretty spectacular too. The calming bedroom has a super-comfy bed and good linen and you can see that view through the window. Join public footpaths down through the woods to the river; a short walk will take you into the village or to a couple of pubs.
This is the place to come if you want to paint, write, enjoy nature and the river. Or simply to be alone with your beloved – and your dog.
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We think you'll love
- The peace and tranquility of the surrounding woodland and the river
- The abundant wildlife right on your doorstep and just beyond
- The rich heritage and mining history embedded in your cottage and in its surroundings
You should know
- The road down is unmade and can be leaf-strewn and muddy
- The mobile signal is poor but there's good WiFi
- There may be guests staying in the other nearby cottage
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £73
- Weekly price
- from £510
- 1 House for 2
- From £731 bed1 bedroom
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Information
Special offer: 25% discount on all remaining 2025 stays, including Christmas week. Use code 25OFF when booking.
Booking information
- Check in
- From 5pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights. 7 nights in high season.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Dog treats and blanket are provided.
Up to 2 dogs, £30 per stay.
Washing area for muddy paws. River to swim in, woodland and heathland walks from doorstep, far from any roads. Two dog-friendly pubs.
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Reviews
Melissa
Sawday's Inspector
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The Smithy proved to be entirely suited to our needs being very comfortable and fully equipped. The location is perfect - close enough to the village (which boasts good pubs) to enjoy the walk but remote enough to be tranquil. Exploring the old mine workings with interesting walks around the site was a bonus. We have already booked a return visit next year.
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Location
The neighbourhood
You're on the outskirts (a 15 to 20-minute walk) from the quirky, picturesque, riverside village of Calstock. The village has pubs, a café, a small art gallery/shop, an amazing ice cream shop and an active village community. The river is focal to the village and there are boat trips up and down the Tamar to Plymouth. The Boot Inn and The Tamar Inn are less than a mile away from the cottage.
Local points of interest from Jon & Jenny Tully
- The National Trust's Cotehele is a short walk along the river - a medieval house with gardens spilling down to an historic quay where you can enjoy a cream tea or ice cream with your dog! There are also many estate walks.
- Morwellham Quay historic port & copper mine featured on the BBC's Edwardian Farm. Learn how the Victorians used to make rope & venture underground on the narrow gauge railway into The George & Charlotte mine.
- Explore the charming villages and mining heritage along the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. Take a train on the Tamar Valley branch line to explore the historic Barbican & Hoe in Plymouth & catch the ferry back to Calstock.
- Visit the market town of Tavistock with interesting independent shops & lively farmers' market. Drive up to Kit Hill for amazing far-reaching views to Plymouth Sound or explore the tors on Dartmoor followed by a bite to eat.
- Join Canoe Tamar for a leisurely guided tour up the river in a Canadian canoe. Spot a kingfisher, an otter or if you're lucky a seal! For the more energetic hire a mountain bike & explore the Tamar Trails.
- Whitsand Bay is a short drive away - explore the coastal footpath & former fishing villages of Kingsand & Cawsand & visit Rame Head. Trebarwith Strand on the dramatic North coast is ideal for surfing.
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Introducing
Jon & Jenny Tully
Friendly and engaging Jon and Jenny, both with a services background and a passion for the great outdoors, bought the site as a going concern in 2023. They live in another building nearby and will let you get on with your holiday unless you need anything.
The Smithy has been very thoughtfully and affectionately restored to become an unusual and unique holiday experience. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet easily accessible to all towns and places of interest. The tranquility is inspiring and soul rejuvenating leaving those that visit feeling fresh and cognitively revitalised. We have visited in the months of January and March, finding both experiences unique but equally breathtaking.