The Coach House

Old Rectory,
Gulworthy,
Devon,
England

Why you'll love staying here

The Coach House, once the stables for horses and carriages, and home to the stable boy, sits on the edge of the Tamar Valley. Built in 1874, it retains many original features, including open timber beams, a small fireplace with holes for cooking rods, and exposed stone walls. The property lies on a smallholding with rare-breed Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, bee hives, ducks, and free-range chickens.

Lovingly restored, the cottage combines historic character with modern comfort. High ceilings and large windows fill the interiors with light, creating a bright and airy space that’s perfect for a family countryside escape. The open-plan living area has a contemporary kitchen and dining table for sharing home-cooked meals, alongside a cosy seating area centred around a wood-burning stove.

Outside, you’ll find a generous garden with sweeping views across Dartmoor National Park, an idyllic setting for al fresco dining or a glass of wine as the sun sets over the hills. Families will love the children’s play area and the dog-walking meadow, ensuring no one is left out.

The Tamar Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers endless opportunities for adventure. Explore miles of walking and cycling trails, try kayaking, windsurfing, or paddleboarding on the waterways, and spot rare species in the surrounding woodlands. Nearby attractions include a heritage steam railway, historic houses and castles, and beautifully kept gardens and parks.

Just a short drive away, is the port city of Plymouth with numerous museums, art galleries, aquarium, the world-famous Plymouth Gin distillery, as well as plenty of restaurants and pubs. The coastline here is fringed with golden sandy beaches, some of the finest in the UK, perfect for swimming, surfing, or rock pooling on a sunny day.

Accommodation

All ground floor accommodation:
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area with wood burning stove
Bedroom with double bed
Bedroom with twin beds
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC

Facilities

Underfloor heating form air source heat pump, wood burning stove
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, board games, books, and DVDs

What's included

Fuel and power
Starter pack for wood burner
Bed linen and towels

Parking

Off-road parking

Outside space

Enclosed garden with patio, lawn, and furniture
Children's play field
Guests can visit the pigs on request

Children

Children and infants welcome
Highchair available on request

Pets

One well-behaved dog welcome
There is a dog walking meadow

Need to know

Sorry, no smoking
Archery lessons are available for an additional charge
Shop and pub 1.6 miles, lake 1.5 miles, river 0.8 miles

Your booking will be managed by Sykes Cottages
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Children's Play Area
Children's Play Area
Children’s play area
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground floor accommodation
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Heating
Heating
Heating
Highchair
Highchair
Highchair
Hob
Hob
Hob
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
Microwave
Microwave
Microwave
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Oven
Oven
Oven
Shower
Shower
Shower
Toaster
Toaster
Toaster
Towels
Towels
Towels
TV
TV
TV
Washing machine
Washing machine
Washing machine
WiFi
WiFi
WiFi
Wood Burning Stove
Wood Burning Stove
Wood burning stove

Location

Cotehele
2.9 miles
Antony
10.3 miles
Launceston Castle
10.4 miles
Lawrence House
10.5 miles
Launceston Steam Railway
10.6 miles
Saltram
11.5 miles
Hidden Valley
13.0 miles
Lanhydrock
23.1 miles
Bodmin Jail Attraction
24.0 miles
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
24.7 miles
St Nectan’s Waterfall
24.8 miles
Tintagel Old Post Office
26.2 miles
Tintagel Castle
26.6 miles
Eden Project
27.1 miles
Greenway
28.5 miles
Babbacombe Model Village & Gardens
29.7 miles
Exeter Cathedral
31.8 miles
The Milky Way Adventure Park
32.2 miles
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
32.3 miles
Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
32.6 miles
The BIG Sheep
33.5 miles
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
33.7 miles
Caerhays Castle
35.3 miles
Quince Honey Farm
37.7 miles
Sharrow Beach
13.2 miles
Downderry Beach
14.3 miles
East Looe Beach
17.0 miles
Hannafore Beach
17.2 miles
Polperro Beach
20.0 miles
Bigbury on Sea Beach
21.6 miles
Sedgewell Cove
21.8 miles
Crackington Haven
24.2 miles
Hope Cove
24.7 miles
Boscastle Beach
24.9 miles
Polridmouth Beach
25.4 miles
Polkerris Beach
25.5 miles
Par Sands
25.5 miles
Bossiney Haven
25.9 miles
Tregardock Beach
26.2 miles
Trebarwith Strand
26.2 miles
Tintagel Beach
26.6 miles
Soar Mill Cove
26.8 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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