Review of The Count House at Okel Tor Mine
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33 reviews
43 helpful votes
Almost monastic in it's isolation and seclusion, Okel Tor mine cottages provide peace, quiet and a totally relaxed stay - very relaxing. The view from our 19th Century Assay Office across the Tamar river valley was absolutely fantastic, with so little noise that you can hear the river flowing many feet below you - and sheep bleating the other side of the valley. At night it's so dark the stars look twice as bright, there's no man made light to spoil it. There's a twenty minute walk to the village, where there's a great pub with very good food (The Boot) and a 'corner shop'. Particularly recommended is the railway journey into Plymouth through wonderful countryside at very reasonable cost. Chloe's restaurant in Plymouth is also recommended. A good trip out is the underground rail trip through the old mine not far away. Highly recommended.
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We wanted somewhere different, scenic and off the beaten track...this was all of those things.
We were made to feel very welcome and would love to go back again. There is so much to explore in this area and it is stunning.
What a view!
Calstock locals were very friendly.
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1 review Spent the week in The Smithy which was wonderful! Nick, the owner lives in a neighbouring cottage and provided an extremely friendly, yet non-obtrusive point of contact. The positioning of the cottage means that it feels very private, despite the close proximity of The Count House. The views are spectacular whatever the weather, and the low levels of light pollution makes the night sky a real spectacle! The cottage is well equipped and the high quality towels and linen, complimentary fudge and handmade soap give the feel of a luxury hotel. The wood burner makes the evenings lovely and cosy, and the veranda allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery even if its raining. Really enjoyed the stay, and hope to return.
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1 review Spent five serene days at Okel Tor. Weather was not great, but that's not the fault of Okel Tor. We stayed in one of the two cottages on site, stone-built, flagstone-floored, furnished with the requisite woodstove with lots of wood available. Bright, clean, well-appointed surroundings, lots of history, and a village (with pub and shop) within walking distance. Fantastic.
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What a truly amazing place! We enjoyed our stay immensely despite the very inclement weather. A beautiful location, very comfortable and stylish accommodation and a very helpful owner.
It was a real treat not to be able to access a mobile phone signal and no computer in sight......bliss!
We would, unreservedly, recommend this accommodation and beautiful environment to anyone wanting to get away from it all and be woken by an abundance of birds busying themselves with best building.
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We have just got back from a fabulous stay at the beautiful Count House at Okel Tor Mine. It was by far the most fantastic cottage we have stayed in (and we have stayed in a lot!) - not only because of its tucked away location down the best track ever, but also because of the lovely, relaxed welcome we received from Nick, who is one of the most charming people we've ever met. The cottage is perfect and we felt instantly relaxed even before we'd seen it - finding it is like an adventure as first you go through the most pretty village of Calstock with its narrow lanes and higgldy-piggldy building, then up a lovely long lane until you come to a fantastic track that leads down to the tin mine itself. There is a very special air about the place - like a secret hideaway. The cottage is just lovely with a great log burner and everything you need, including stunning views of the river. It's warm, cosy an the perfect place for a couple or for a lone person who wants to lock themselves away from the world for a while. We loved every minute so much, we hardly went out! We can't wait to go back.
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