Lower House, Callington · Georgian guest house and residential art school in the Tamar Valley, East Cornwall

Lower House – Georgian Guest House in Callington, Tamar Valley

A fine Georgian family home in the centre of the small town of Callington, in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lower House offers en-suite guest accommodation in four rooms – two spacious family rooms, a double that can also be a twin, and a single – each with original artworks on the walls. The house and its attached coach house are also used as a residential art school, so it is best to call to check availability.

Breakfast is made from local produce as far as possible and cooked to order, with cereals, fruit, yoghurt and homemade bread and jams, and in summer meals are often enjoyed in the pretty castellated, stone-walled garden.

Lower House is not currently advertising with Cornwall Online. For enquiries please contact Lower House directly on 01579 383491, or browse the holiday accommodation nearby.

A House with History – Built in 1722

Lower House was built in 1722 and owned by the Coryton family until 1856, when it was bought by the Dingle family. William Dingle was quite a character in the area and was still living at Lower House when his granddaughter Eva – mother of Michael Foot MP – married Isaac Foot in 1904. Photographs of the couple on their wedding day were taken in the garden.

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Callington & the Tamar Valley

Callington sits in the Tamar Valley, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with Kit Hill and its far-reaching views just outside the town. This corner of Cornwall has plenty to offer all year round: Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are both close by, as is the south coast, with walks for everyone.

There are numerous gardens and National Trust properties to visit, including Cotehele on the Tamar, and St Mellion golf club is about three miles away. Plymouth, Tavistock and Launceston are all within easy reach.

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Location: Church Street, Callington

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Places Nearby

Beaches

Walking & outdoors

  • Kit Hill Country Park – hilltop walks with views over Cornwall and Devon, just outside Callington.
  • Tamar Valley – riverside paths and old mining sites in the World Heritage landscape.
  • Dartmoor & Bodmin Moor – both within about half an hour.
  • Golf – St Mellion, about three miles away.

Days out

  • Cotehele – Tudor house, gardens and quay on the Tamar.
  • Antony House – National Trust house and gardens near Torpoint.
  • Mount Edgcumbe – country park on the Rame Peninsula.
  • Lanhydrock – Victorian country house near Bodmin.
  • Plymouth – the Hoe, Barbican and National Marine Aquarium, about 30 minutes away.

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Holiday Accommodation in Callington & the Tamar Valley

Looking for somewhere to stay near Callington? These holiday cottages, B&Bs and holiday parks in Callington, St Mellion and the Tamar Valley are listed on Cornwall Online – contact the owners directly to check availability.

Cornwall Online has 4 holiday properties near Callington and the Tamar Valley.

Pencrebar Farm · Callington

Prices from £150 to £300
Pencrebar Farm - self-catering holiday accommodation in Callington
Sleeps: 5 max.
Location: Callington
Nearest beach: 10+ miles
Pencrebar Farm
01579 382102
Self Catering

Take time out in Callington – the beaches, coves and coast path of North Cornwall are all within reach. Pencrebar Farm is a well placed choice of self-catering holiday accommodation for exploring Cornwall. The farm setting gives plenty of space and countryside walks close by. It sleeps up to 5 guests. Parking is available at the property.

Stunning views across spectacular countryside.

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Facilities at Pencrebar Farm:
Parking available

Polhilsa Farm · Callington

Polhilsa Farm - self-catering holiday accommodation in Callington
Location: Callington
Nearest beach: 10+ miles

Short breaks available

Polhilsa Farm
01579 370784
01579 370784
Bed & BreakfastSelf Catering

Quaity in Tourism4 star

Explore the North Cornwall coast from Callington – the beaches, coves and coast path of North Cornwall are all within reach. Polhilsa Farm is a well placed choice of self-catering holiday accommodation for exploring Cornwall Devon. Riverside paths nearby are ideal for gentle walks. A bed & breakfast stay is an ideal way to discover the attractions of this part of Cornwall. Parking is available at the property. Dogs are welcome – ask the owners about their pet policy. Short breaks are available.

An ideal location for touring, golf, walking, cycling.

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Facilities at Polhilsa Farm:
Pets welcomeParking availableInternet access

The Bay, Talland · Talland Bay

Prices from £550 to £1900
See latest availability
The Bay, Talland - self-catering holiday accommodation in Talland Bay
Sleeps: 8 max.
Suitable for large groups
Location: Talland Bay
Nearest beach: 0-1 mile
Saturday changeover
Friday changeover

Short breaks available

The Bay, Talland
01503 272715
Self Catering

Quality in Cornwall

Plan a Cornish break in Talland Bay, a holiday area of sweeping Atlantic beaches and wide open countryside. The Bay, Talland is a well placed choice of self-catering holiday accommodation for exploring Cornwall. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it also suits larger family groups. The nearest beach is within about a mile. Take in the coastal and sea views after a day on the beach. There is also a swimming pool on site. Parking is available at the property. Bringing your dog? Pets are welcome here. Short breaks are available. Online availability makes booking a holiday here a simple process.

Talland Bay lies between Looe and Polperro and is one of the most memorable and secluded coves along the coastline of South Cornwall.

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Facilities at The Bay, Talland:
Online availabilityCredit/debit cards acceptedPets welcomeParking availableInternet accessSea viewsTowels providedLinen providedCot providedSwimming pool

Todsworthy Farm Holidays · Gunnislake

Prices from £300 to £900
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Todsworthy Farm Holidays - self-catering holiday accommodation in Gunnislake
Sleeps: 10+ max.
Suitable for large groups
Location: Gunnislake
Nearest beach: 10+ miles
Saturday changeover

Short breaks available

Todsworthy Farm Holidays
01822 834744
Self CateringAccessible category 3 assisted - please check facilities with owner

Quality in Tourism / Visit England4 Star Gold

Stay in Gunnislake – the beaches, coves and coast path of North Cornwall are all within reach. Todsworthy Farm Holidays is a well placed choice of self-catering holiday accommodation for exploring Cornwall. The farm setting gives plenty of space and countryside walks close by. Sleeping up to 10+ guests, it also suits larger family groups. Parking is available at the property. Dogs are welcome – ask the owners about their pet policy. There are also some facilities for guests with limited mobility. Short breaks are available. Online availability makes booking a holiday here a simple process.

Wheelchair access a priority with wheel in shower facilities and hoists available.

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Facilities at Todsworthy Farm Holidays:
Online availabilityPets welcomeParking availableInternet accessEn-suite facilitiesTowels providedLinen providedCot provided

See more in holiday accommodation in Callington, B&Bs in Callington, holidays in the Tamar Valley and holidays near St Mellion.

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Callington & the Tamar Valley – Frequently Asked Questions

Lower House is not currently advertising with Cornwall Online. For enquiries please contact Lower House directly on 01579 383491, or browse the holiday accommodation listed nearby in Callington and the Tamar Valley.

Callington is a small market town in East Cornwall, in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about 12 miles north-west of Plymouth and 10 miles south of Launceston. Kit Hill, with its views over Cornwall and Devon, rises just outside the town.

Lower House was built in 1722 and owned by the Coryton family until 1856, when it was bought by the Dingle family. William Dingle was still living there when his granddaughter Eva – later the mother of Michael Foot MP – married Isaac Foot in 1904, and photographs of their wedding day were taken in the garden.

Walks along the river and the old mining landscape (part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site), Kit Hill Country Park, the National Trust’s Cotehele and quay, St Mellion golf, and Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are both close by.

The south coast at Whitsand Bay, Seaton and Kingsand and Cawsand is around 30–40 minutes’ drive, and Looe about 40 minutes.

Yes – it sits close to the Tamar, the border between the two counties, so Plymouth, Tavistock and Dartmoor are as easy to reach as Bodmin Moor, Looe and the Rame Peninsula.

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