TIN MINE! Historic riverside retreat amazing views

Converted Smithy of a Victorian tin mine, a World Heritage Site situated within 16 acres of natural woodland on the banks of the River Tamar. Relax with a glass of wine on the covered verandah whilst enjoying the amazing views & wildlife! A feeling of remoteness yet within a short walk from the village of Calstock with its pubs, gallery, tea room & railway station. The National Trust's enchanting Cotehele is also within walking distance. Direct access to public footpath & river. Pet-friendly. The space The Smithy at Okel Tor Mine Surrounded by natural woodland in the Cornish countryside The Smithy is the former forge at Okel Tor Mine - an historically important Victorian tin and copper mine. This grade II listed historical building was where the miner's tools were made and repaired. It has been sympathetically converted and tastefully decorated using a natural Farrow & Ball colour palette. Furnished to provide comfortable accommodation for two people, it has a comfortable king size bed in the bedroom and equally comfortable king size double sofa bed in the spacious living room, which has a vaulted ceiling and log burning stove. There is a telephone, satellite TV, DVD, DAB sound system and free WiFi. Adjacent to the cottage there is a lean-to utility room with a washing machine. The mine itself is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it lies within the heart of The Tamar Valley AONB. Wake up and draw back the curtains to reveal the wonderful elevated views across The River Tamar. Enjoy a coffee on the covered verandah, whatever the weather, whilst observing the wildlife and planning your day's adventure... Perhaps walk along the riverbank to The National Trust's enchanting Cotehele, stopping off for a drink in one of the local pubs... or maybe explore The Tamar by canoe or SUP before returning to your woodland hideaway where you can snuggle up next to the log burning stove... Guest access The guests will have full use of the cottage and its facilities and access to the footpaths around the mine. Other things to note Mobile reception depends on your network however there is free, fast and reliable WiFi. The Count House is approximately 15 metres away but is screened by vegetation. The gardens are not enclosed but privacy will be respected by the guests staying in The Count House and by the owners Jon & Jenny. Guests are asked to keep dogs on a lead in the vicinity of the buildings. The Count House guests will have access to the shared washing machine which is in a lean-to adjacent to the living room end of The Smithy. The Smithy is approached down a single track well-made-up public bridlepath which is fine for most vehicles, but if you have a very low slung sports car or other vehicle you are concerned about please check suitability. There is a parking space approximately 50 metres from the cottage (you can park outside the cottage to load/unload). There is additional parking for additional or low-slung vehicles just off the road at the top of the bridlepath (a few hundred metres away from the cottage). There is one step into the cottage and once inside the accommodation is all on one level. There is a small charge of £30 for pets - we provide throws for the soft furnishings. Early check-in / late check-out may be possible - please enquire.