Butterwell Farm

Butterwell Farm Nestled in the picturesque Camel Valley in North Cornwall, Butterwell Farm is a peaceful and idyllic location on the River Camel with self-catering properties.

Four riverside holiday cottages on a 40-acre wildlife estate on the River Camel in the heart of Cornwall.

🏡 Cottages sleeping 2-7
🚲 ON the Camel Trail
🐶 Dog friendly
🎣 Salmon & sea-trout
🍇 River, valley & vineyard views
🍻 Walk to pub & tea garden Enjoy woodland walks on our 42 acre estate and direct access to the Camel Trail. We enjoy an abundance of wildlife including rare birds, kingfisher, o

tter, deer, badgers and more. We have a unique location at Butterwell Farm with our own private stretch of the River Camel - one of the UK's top salmon and trout rivers. Contact us in advance for details about how you can reserve to fish our river.

Today we’ve been busy shooting content for a little something we’re working on. Here is a little sneak peak at the newly...
21/05/2026

Today we’ve been busy shooting content for a little something we’re working on.

Here is a little sneak peak at the newly decorated Apple Tree House lounge 🏡 We hope you like it 😊

We hope to welcome you back one day Kate 🙏🏼✨
21/05/2026

We hope to welcome you back one day Kate 🙏🏼✨

Birding at Butterwell 🐦A birdwatcher’s paradise on the banks of the River Camel, where ponds, wetlands, ancient woodland...
20/05/2026

Birding at Butterwell 🐦

A birdwatcher’s paradise on the banks of the River Camel, where ponds, wetlands, ancient woodland and fragments of temperate rainforest create a rich mosaic of habitats for wildlife.

From kingfishers flashing along the river to owls at dusk, there’s always something to spot here at Butterwell Farm. We even had an osprey stop by once 🦅

If you’re a keen birder, take a look at the dedicated birdwatching page on our website where we’ve listed the many species recorded here over the years.

What will you spot on your next visit? ✨

📍Cornwall

We are constantly striving to keep standards high and we’re always so thrilled when our guests pick up on this - thank y...
20/05/2026

We are constantly striving to keep standards high and we’re always so thrilled when our guests pick up on this - thank you Kieran 🙏🏼✨

Come and relax on the banks of the River Camel in the cosy and quiet Kingfisher Cabin | Sleeps 2 🏡 Tucked into the valle...
19/05/2026

Come and relax on the banks of the River Camel in the cosy and quiet Kingfisher Cabin | Sleeps 2 🏡

Tucked into the valley and surrounded by nature, this peaceful riverside retreat is the perfect place to slow down and switch off. Spend your days exploring woodland paths, watching wildlife from the deck, fishing the river, or simply listening to birdsong with a morning coffee in hand ☕️🐦🌳

Inside, you’ll find a warm and welcoming space designed for comfort and calm, while outside the ever-changing river and beautiful countryside are right on your doorstep. From misty mornings to golden evening light, every season here has its own magic.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a solo reset or a base for exploring Cornwall’s coast and countryside, Kingfisher Cabin invites you to settle in and stay awhile. ✨

18/05/2026

Caught this little otter cub on camera this morning about 9:30am in front of Buzzard Barn 🦦

📍Butterwell Farm, River Camel, Cornwall

Family memories made at Buzzard Barn ✨🌳🦅
18/05/2026

Family memories made at Buzzard Barn ✨🌳🦅

Bluebell season is slowly drawing to a close here at Butterwell Farm… and what a show they’ve given us this spring 🪻For ...
17/05/2026

Bluebell season is slowly drawing to a close here at Butterwell Farm… and what a show they’ve given us this spring 🪻

For a few magical weeks our 20 acre ancient woodland is transformed into a sea of electric blue, carpeting the valley floor, riverbanks and winding paths beneath the trees. Bluebells are one of the indicators of ancient woodland — a sign of land that has remained wooded for centuries — and it’s part of what makes Butterwell such a special place.

Beyond the woods, our incredible Cornish hedgerows are absolutely bursting to life right now too — jam packed with bluebells, wild garlic, unfurling fern fronds, pink campion and clouds of cow parsley. A complete riot of colour and texture everywhere you look.

These ancient habitats are home to an extraordinary diversity of rare flora and fauna, with mosses and lichens clinging to old bark, birdsong echoing through the valley and wildlife quietly moving along the river. Every season here feels immersive — nature unfolding around you day by day.

As the bluebells begin to fade, the landscape shifts once again into early summer greens, foxgloves begin to rise through the undergrowth, evenings stretch longer over the valley and the river glows beneath the trees.

One beautiful season closing, another just beginning 🌿✨

We look forward to welcoming you back one day Gopika 🫶🏼✨
17/05/2026

We look forward to welcoming you back one day Gopika 🫶🏼✨

“Most people never find places like this…” Cobnuts Stable 🐴 Sleeps 2-6Nestled into the valley, immersed in nature, with ...
15/05/2026

“Most people never find places like this…”

Cobnuts Stable 🐴
Sleeps 2-6

Nestled into the valley, immersed in nature, with wildlife quite literally on your doorstep 🌿

From soft morning light through the windows to the river below and sheep grazing in the fields, and beautiful sunsets on the patio, every angle tells the same story — calm, comfort, and connection to the land.

A place where old stone meets simple comfort, and time seems to slow down just enough to notice everything around you ✨

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Butterwell, Nanstallon
Bodmin
PL305LQ

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+441208831515

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