Castle By The Water

Castle by the Water is an 11-bedroom period property on the River Tamar, sleeping 22 across 55 acres on the Cornwall-Devon border. Bedrooms include a four-poster super-king, a standard super-king, a twin, and eight super-king zip-and-link rooms that can be configured as twins on request, plus capacity for up to 4 children under 12. There is 1 shared bathroom facility, which is the main practical constraint for a group of 22 - something to factor into planning.

The estate has a heated outdoor swimming pool with sauna and outdoor shower, open fires in the principal rooms, BBQ, dishwasher, washing machine, and EV charging on-site. The property accommodates up to 4 dogs. Guests can arrange boat trips, clay pigeon shooting, and wine tasting through the estate.

The grounds span 55 acres with woodland and river frontage on the Tamar. The river forms the boundary between Cornwall and Devon at this point, and the walking and landscape reflect the quiet character of the Tamar Valley.

Whitsand Bay is 13.3km - a long, dramatic cliff-backed beach on the south Cornish coast, and Downderry Beach is 14.2km. More local options are listed at Whitsand Bay.

This property suits large family reunions, multi-household groups, and exclusive-use retreats who need substantial grounds and self-contained facilities. It is not suited to small parties - the scale and price point (from £14,485 per night) make it a group proposition only.