Castle By The Water

Castle by the Water is a 17th-century castle on the River Tamar at St Mellion near Saltash, sleeping 22 across 11 bedrooms set within 55 acres of gardens and woodland on the Devon-Cornwall border. The bedroom configuration includes one four-poster super-king suite, one further super-king, one twin, and eight super-king zip-and-link rooms convertible to twins on request, with additional space for up to four children under 12.

The property is equipped for large-group stays at a level most self-catering venues don't reach: open fires in the principal rooms, a heated outdoor pool and sauna, EV charging, dishwasher, and washing machine. Organised activities available directly from the property include boat trips on the Tamar, clay pigeon shooting, wine tasting, and 4x4 off-roading across the estate grounds.

The River Tamar forms the county boundary here, and the riverbank setting gives direct access to river walks and estuary views. Whitsand Bay - a four-mile stretch of sandy beach facing the Channel - is 13.3km. Downderry Beach and Kingsand are both 14.2km. Plymouth city centre, reached via the Tamar Bridge or the Torpoint Ferry, is under 10 miles.

This is right for large family gatherings, group celebrations, or corporate retreats where self-contained activity programming matters as much as accommodation quality. Up to four dogs welcome. More about St Mellion.