Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Buckland Abbey
A historic abbey and house set within the Tavy Valley landscape. 2.9 miles from Bere Ferrers station. Has a café and car park.
2.9 miles from Bere Ferrers · Café · Parking
Official site →National Trust · Tamar Valley National Landscape
National Trust places in the Tamar Valley National Landscape
Four National Trust places inside the Tamar Valley National Landscape boundary, all free to members.
The four are Cotehele, Cotehele Mill, Cotehele Quay and Buckland Abbey.
- Places to visit
- 4
- Within 4 miles of a station
- 3
- With a café
- 2
Distances and facilities last checked October 2026
Planning a National Trust visit in the Tamar Valley National Landscape
Four National Trust places sit inside the Tamar Valley National Landscape boundary, from Cotehele in the north to Buckland Abbey in the south. Three of them are within four miles of a mainline railway station, and two have a café.
Around St Dominick
Cotehele: A Tudor house with medieval roots, historic quay, watermill, gardens and a large estate. Cotehele Mill: A Victorian watermill and workshops in a wooded valley on the Cotehele estate. The two are about 0 miles apart from first to last, so they fit into one day.
Around St Dominick
Cotehele Quay: A historic quay on the Tamar within the Cotehele estate, once a busy Victorian wharf. Buckland Abbey: A historic abbey and house set within the Tavy Valley landscape. The two are about 4 miles apart from first to last, so they fit into one day.
By train
Cotehele Mill is 1.2 miles from Calstock and Cotehele Quay is 0.8 miles from Calstock. Distances are in a straight line, so allow longer on foot or by taxi or bus.
Before you go
Cotehele has no visitor car park. Many places open fewer days or close for part of the winter, so check opening times before you travel.
Three to start with
Photo: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cotehele Quay
A historic quay on the Tamar within the Cotehele estate, once a busy Victorian wharf. 0.8 miles from Calstock station. Has a café and car park.
0.8 miles from Calstock · Café · Parking
Official site →Photo: Brian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cotehele Mill
A Victorian watermill and workshops in a wooded valley on the Cotehele estate. 1.2 miles from Calstock station.
1.2 miles from Calstock
Official site →All four, north to south
Numbers match the map above. Distances are to the nearest railway station, in a straight line.
- 1
Cotehele
Historic building - 2
- 3
- 4
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Plan your visit
Membership
National Trust members get into all four for free, and parking at Trust car parks is free too. Some places are open land with no entry charge, so check each place before you go.
Is National Trust membership worth it? →Without a car
- Cotehele Quay: 0.8 miles from Calstock
- Cotehele Mill: 1.2 miles from Calstock
Two days, two groups
Two day routes, each built from places close to each other. Distances between stops are in a straight line, so allow more by road.
Day 1 · Northern group
- 1 Cotehele
- 2 Cotehele Mill · 0.4 miles on
About 0 miles from first stop to last.
Day 2 · Southern group
- 1 Cotehele Quay
- 2 Buckland Abbey · 4.0 miles on
About 4 miles from first stop to last.
Coming from further away?
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Questions
How many National Trust places are in the Tamar Valley National Landscape?
Four sit inside the Tamar Valley National Landscape boundary: Cotehele, Cotehele Mill, Cotehele Quay and Buckland Abbey.
Which can I reach by train?
Cotehele Mill is 1.2 miles from Calstock. Cotehele Quay is 0.8 miles from Calstock.
Which have a café?
Cotehele Quay and Buckland Abbey have a café.
Can I visit more than one in a day?
Cotehele and Cotehele Mill are about 0 miles from first to last. Cotehele Quay and Buckland Abbey are about 4 miles from first to last.
Useful resources
- Tamar Valley National Landscape The body that looks after the designated area. Walking routes, news and visitor information.
- National Rail Train times to Calstock and Bere Ferrers.
- National Trust Opening times, tickets and what is on at each property.
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