Hidden in 16 acres of woodland, just upstream from the village of Calstock in Cornwall, you’ll find the ivy-clad ruins of Okel Tor Mine. In its heyday a thriving tin, copper, lead and arsenic mine – today a Scheduled Ancient Monument, a haven for wildlife and the location of our two romantic retreats. The Grade II listed Count House and Smithy nestle amongst oak and beech trees but have stunning panoramic views across the River Tamar to the rolling Devon hills the other side.

Each cottage has been carefully restored, tastefully decorated and fitted with a log burning stove to create a comfortable and cosy retreat for one or two people, perfect for the solo traveller looking to holiday alone, or a couple seeking a romantic break in Cornwall, a honeymoon or just an escape from the hurly-burly of modern life. You might consider celebrating your tin anniversary here (tenth), or even your seventh, which is copper. Maybe you’ll hire both cottages and visit with family or friends, enjoy time together yet have the privacy of your own place to retire to.

Explore the woodland paths, experience the tranquillity, discover the flora, fauna and archaeological remains, perhaps sketch or paint, or simply relax with a book. It’s a doggy heaven here too; lots of great walks and smells, a river to swim in plus dog-friendly pubs and cafés.

Okel Tor Mine is somewhere different and without doubt one of the most unusual places to stay in Cornwall.