holiday cottages in a valley next to the river

Private. Wild. Unforgettable.

Escape to a private wildlife estate on the River Camel, Cornwall.

Exclusive access to 40-acres of ancient woodland, temperate rainforest and riverside habitats in the heart of the Camel Valley. Immerse yourself in nature — private fishing for salmon and sea-trout, direct access to the Camel Trail, and spectacular views across to the neighbouring Camel Valley Vineyard.

A Unique Cornish Escape

Butterwell Farm is a private 40-acre wildlife estate on the banks of the River Camel in the heart of Cornwall’s Camel Valley. Guests enjoy exclusive access to ancient woodland, temperate rainforest, open meadows and private river frontage — with the Camel Trail on the doorstep and the Camel Valley Vineyard on the hillside opposite.

Spend your mornings cycling to Padstow, cast a line for sea-trout or salmon, watch kingfishers from the riverbank, or simply sit in the stillness and let Cornwall come to you. This is space, privacy and freedom in equal measure — and there is nowhere else quite like it.

Butterwell Farm is perfectly positioned for exploring both North and South coasts of Cornwall, with Padstow, and many of the region’s most popular attractions within easy reach. Combined with more than 600 five-star guest reviews, it’s easy to see why so many guests return year after year.

 

“The surrounding land is a paradise. Privately owned by Butterwell, we walked for hours and encountered only wildlife…”

Bluebells on the River Camel in the ancient woodland at Butterwell Farm

More than a holiday cottage

In the heart of the Camel Valley, Butterwell offers something increasingly rare: a genuine connection with wild nature, in a setting that feels entirely your own. Four beautifully appointed, dog-friendly cottages sit within grounds that guests are exclusively free to explore — woodland walks, wildlife at every turn, and the quiet sound of the river running through it all.

Our four riverside properties on the Butterwell Farm Estate

“Location is stunning and a great base to explore all of the delights that Cornwall has to offer. We are going to miss waking up to the deer, sheep, cows, birds and all the other wildlife at Butterwell Farm!…”

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