TamarNear Tavistock, Devon Cornwall border Sleeps 4

Peace…a lazy hideaway cradled in rich, green woodland, disturbed only by the deafening sounds of nature.

Two charming cottages an apple tree apart overgrown with vines and ivy, a fantasy land where buildings and nature combine to make an idyllic retreat, where the boundary between inside and outside is confused and each end of every day is celebrated with an uplifting chorus.

A finish that only time can create on the outside, sensitively refurbished on the inside. It’s simple living but with everything you need, sumptuously comfortable but thoughtfully practical. In pursuit of privacy, the two cottages come as a pair, versatile neighbours to be enjoyed how you choose, romantic for two, private for couples and unusual for families but always as guests of mother nature.

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One place, two spaces

Inside Tamar

• Tamar is one location but two detached cottages offered as a pair to sleep 4
• Two open plan, cosy lounges with log burning stoves, TVs and beautiful views
• The dining space in each cottage can seat all four guests
• Each kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering with space to cook a feast for four
• The en-suite bedrooms in each cottage have great views across the valley
• Hotel style comforts with towels and luxurious robes provided in the shower rooms
• Warm and toasty with electric storage heaters throughout

Outside Tamar

• Get together and soak up the evening sun on either of the sheltered patios
• Simply sit, stare and enjoy the peace of this tranquil, romantic woodland setting
• Private, secluded paths through the trees down to the river in the Tamar valley

Things you should know

Tamar is two separate cottages that share the same private, outdoor space. There is space in each cottage for four people to share their evenings.

The relationship of the buildings gives privacy and seclusion to guests in each cottage and each has its own outdoor seating area.

The site is shared by the owner who is currently renovating one of the old mine buildings into a home for himself.

The kitchens are fully equipped for cooking a feast but have no dishwashers. Only one of the cottages has a gas cooker with oven, the other has a two burner hob and combination microwave.

Mobile reception is poor depending on your network. There are telephones in each cottage for emergencies. There are no internet facilities.

Pets are most welcome at Tamar.

Intriguing heritage, natural beauty

Tamar Location

• Approached via a tree-lined bridle track, west of Tavistock & Dartmoor National Park
• Sitting above the River Tamar, on the border of Devon and Cornwall

Out and about near Tamar, our favourites…

• Calstock village, with pub and local store, is only a short walk away
• Beautiful gardens and history abound within eight miles at The Garden House, Buckland Abbey, Cotehele House and Morewellham Quay
• For something different & more active spend a day in a canoe on the Tamar
• Nearby Dartmoor offers great walking, biking and watersports at nearby lakes
• Further afield visit the Eden Project and the beautiful beaches at Whitsand Bay

All this and more could be in your personalised information guide that we will send you as part of our free tailor made service.  Just tell us what you want to do on your holiday, what inspires and interests you and we’ll search it out for you.

Finishing touches, personal service

At Tamar as with all Sheepskin cottages we provide…

• Beds made with soft cotton sheets, marshmallow duvets, cosy welsh blankets & big faux fur bedspreads
• Sumptuous Sheepskin bathrobes, fluffy cotton towels and fresh bars of soap
• An occasional sheepskin rug
• A generous supply of logs for the log burner
• An arrival gift including fresh roast coffee, tea, olive oil, sea salt and a few other tasty treats we think you might like
• A kitchen fully equipped for proper cooking, Tamar has two!
• iPod docking station and CD player, all you need bring is your iPod
• Help with special requests, just ask us and we’ll help to make them happen

Before you arrive we send you a tailor-made guide, including how to get there, nearest essentials and what you asked us to find out about the things you like to do.

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Food from the Sheepskin Delicatessen

Exciting new food service coming soon!

Sheepskin have partnered with a new and creative independent delicatessen, Jacobs & Field.  Together we are building a service offering great regional food, that you can’t find in the supermarket, delivered directly to your chosen property.

Get in touch if you would like to know more.

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