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COTHELE QUAY, Cornwall
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Cothele is situated just across the River Tamar (approached via the Tamar Bridge) in Cornwall, and is a fascinating and enchanting estate set on the steep wooded slopes of the Tamar. The steep valley garden contains exotic plants which thrive in the mild climate, and a walk through the garden and alongside the river or down the lower drive leads to Cothele Quay which was a busy river port in Victorian times. One of the least-altered medieval houses in the country, Cothele is built in granite, slate and sandstone. Inside, the ancient rooms,unlit by electricity, are famed for their furniture, textiles and tapestries. Near the house, the great medieval barn now houses the National Trust Shop and the licensed bar restaurant which serves a delicious range of home cooked meals.
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