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Saltash has a small but pleasant shopping high street, which lies in the heart of the town.
In 1829 easy contact with the outside world was made with the installation of a floating bridge or ferry over the Tamar.
Some Historical Notes.
Saltash owes it's status as a town due to the river crossing of the Tamar which has been in operation at least since Roman times. It has also served as a port and safe harbour well before Plymouth and Devonport developed.
Little is known of the Saltash history before 1066 but then came the Norman conquest and the construction of the castle at Trematon (on the outskirts of Saltash near the village of Forder and can be viewed on occasions in the year).
The castle was strongly linked to the early Christian cathedral at St
Germans.
An early church building (Norman) was St Nicholas and St Faith just
uphill from the ferry crossing. This however was not the main parish
church for Saltash which is St Stephens (Perpendicular mainly 15th
century) about a mile from the centre of the town.
Sir Francis Drake of the Armada fame had strong connections with
Saltash. He married a Saltash girl (Mary Newman - whose cottage is
preserved and can be visited) and used the port facilities to unload
some Spanish treasure ships of their cargo.
Another significant change was the coming of the railway to Saltash. The
Great Western Railway and the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge
made available markets for products (mainly agricultural) and brought
about changes in the development of the town.
The Saltash ferry continued to operate for road and passenger services
but this changed in 1961 with the construction of the Tamar road bridge.
This enabled direct road links across to Plymouth and to the main trunk
road network across the country.
The Waterside area of Saltash is dominated by these two major bridges.
Recent times has seen the provision of a tunnel for the main A38 road to
relieve the congestion in the shopping centre of the town.
Saltash has good leisure facilities including sailing, a country club, a
leisure centre and is close to the sea and the major city of Plymouth.
Transport includes a railway station and the main A38 trunk road.
Local towns and villages to visit
Callington Liskeard Cawsand Crafthole Forder Hessenford - Looe
Millbrook Seaton St Germans Torpoint Wadebridge Whitsand Bay Cornwall South East
Authentic 1970's shop as it was when the last customer had been served, now run as a museum, with new exhibition based around the history of the family. Open in the Spring & Summer months on Wednesdays 2pm-4pm and Saturday 10am-midday.Contacts for
01752 843388 and 07767 444816 Elliott's Store amongst ten of the best alternative tourist attractions in Cornwall. Cotehele House and gardens lost in woodland high above the banks of the river Tamar. Phone 01579 351346 W
Lanreath Falk &
Farm Museum, Church Town
Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall., PL13 2NX
Tel: 01503220321
Fishing Bush Lakes
Bush Farm Pillaton Saltash Cornwall PL12 6QY
01752 842148
Angling
Looe is the centre for shark fishing, and fully equipped boats can be
hired. There is good fishing on the Fowey Estuary.
Sailing
There is good sailing to be had at Looe, Polperro and Fowey. Fowey and
Polperro have regattas in Aug, Polperro in mid-July.
- Plymouth Boat Cruises Saltash ferry
- Plymouth Boat Cruises offers cruises up the picturesque river Yealm and Tamar, also around Plymouth Harbour. Our special cruises include Firework Competition. Devon Boat trips
Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8LD
Tel: 01752344122
- Smithaleigh
Caravan & Camping Park,
Smithaleigh,
Plymouth, Devon
PL7 5AX
Tel: 01752893194
Magpie Caravan Site, Magpie, Yelverton, Devon PL20 7RY Tel: 01822852651
Pentillie Castle and Estate Saltash. Enjoy the beautiful autumn colours at Pentillie Castle this year by booking B&B accommodation, and explore the stunning landscaped gardens in all their glory. Pentillie Castle is recently refurbished family-run boutique accommodation on the border of Devon and Cornwall. Nine luxuriously appointed double bedrooms (one downstairs for guests with limited mobility) provide traditional country house accommodation, with a modern twist. All the bathrooms are brand new and offer power showers, most also offer deep baths. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities, fabulous views, comfortable Vi-Spring beds and wonderful linen. Toiletries are provided from the Cath Collins range and televisions with DVD players are available on request.
The China Fleet Country Club Saltash has 40 spacious
apartments; all are en suite with fully equipped kitchens and comfortable lounge
/ dining areas. Set in 180 acres of stunning Cornish countryside along the banks
of the River Tamar and just 10 minutes from Plymouth it is an ideal location for
visiting both Cornwall and Devon. China Fleet has long been famed for its
championship-standard golf course and its range of fitness suite, racquet sport,
swimming and health and beauty facilities. China Fleet offers unlimited WIFI
access in all rooms and public areas, ample free on site parking, complimentary
use of our 25 meter indoor swimming pool and Heatwaves Retreat - includes steam
room, sauna, Jacuzzi and monsoon shower, (minimum age 16) and reduced rates on
all other leisure facilities. Please note that all apartments are non-smoking.
Holland Inn Hotel Saltash is an individual Hotel, offering
traditional Inn hospitality, where a warm welcome awaits. All 30 en-suite rooms
situated away from the main building, in landscaped grounds, with free adjacent
parking. The rooms are all comfortably furnished,with tea/coffee making
facilities. Doubles,Twins and family rooms available, also 2 x 4 posters and
single rooms. Room service is available until 9pm Children welcome. Play area's
and kids menu.
We are located in the Tamar Valley which is an area of outstanding beauty. We
are close to the famous Brunel bridge and waterside. Plymouth is 10 minutes
drive. Looe and the Eden project are 30 minutes drive. We are near to St Mellion
and the China Fleet Golf Clubs.
Saltash, 01752 842261
- Cornwall Cottages
- Cosy properties in delightful settings,
- town or country. 0845 268 1255
Tideford,
Landrake,
Nr.Saltash,
Cornwall 851481
Saltash Tandoori
Indian Restaurant,
23-25 Lower Fore St,
Saltash,
Cornwall 01752 848194
Shalimar
Indian Restaurant,
37 Lower Fore St,
Saltash,
Cornwall 01752 840404
Bullers Arms
The Square,
Landrake,
851283
Heskyn Mill
Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5BG
01752 852127
Kelly's of Saltash
28 Fore Street
Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JL
01752 844000
The Kitchen
8 Fore Street
Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JL
01752 844578
The Weary Friar
Pillaton
Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QS
01579 350238
The Holland Inn,
Hatt,
Saltash,
Cornwall 01752 844044
Tamar side
Saltash Cornwall.
Cornwall
01752 844770
Boatman
3 Old Ferry Road,
Saltash,
01752 842099
Bullers Arms
The Square,
Landrake,
851283
83 Fore Street,
Saltash,
01752 842261
Cecil Arms
St Stephens
Saltash Cornwall.
01752 843408
The Weary Friar
Pillaton
Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QS
01579 350238
The Holland Inn,
Hatt,
Saltash,
Cornwall 01752 844044
