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Cotehele Gardens

SALTASH

South Cornwall

3/5

Based on 3 reviews

The greater estate is a wonderful place to take your dog. Wander along miles of wooded paths with views of the river and surrounding countryside. Walk to the Old Quay and Discovery Centre or perhaps take a boat trip on the river in summer.

St Dominic

SALTASH

Cornwall

PL12 6TA

Reviews

Jul 2026

Disappointed

As National Trust members we were very disappointed to find this dog friendly estate is in fact not that dog friendly at all. Even in very hot weather, they do not want your dog to put their paws on the grass. This is potentially harmful and whilst I understand manicured lawns do not want dogs wandering over them. I cannot understand why they’re not allowed to walk on the rest of the grass. On the day that we went, it was cloudy on arrival but we left early because it got too hot and the tarmac paths were a hazard to our Dog. Weighing in at 30 kg he is too heavy to carry. I saw many people totally disregarding the very patronising stance taken by the National Trust staff at reception. To be honest, if we were actually paying rather than members, we would’ve turned around and left. You are either dog friendly or you are not. Why do you not just keep manicured/ formal parts Dog free like many other stately homes do? That is quite acceptable in my opinion but your approach is not

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Jun 2023

Cotehele

Historic estate. Captures the atmosphere of how life was for workers and families

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Jun 2021

Great Day Out

We had a lovely day out here. So much to see. The walk around the area is free so that is what we did. We also took a picnic so the only expensive is the car park fee. The house, mill and car park are free for National Trust members or £10, £6 and £5. The grounds are well signposted to walk round and it is mostly level. Nice shop and cafe too.

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