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What's On - Autumn 2025

What’s on nearby Okel Tor Mine during October, November and December Calstock Arts Calstock Arts is a unique performance venue in a former chapel right in the heart of the village. This autumn, there is an impressive and diverse musical line-up of jazz, folk, classical, blues and even the music of Bob Dylan. Films are shown on the first Thursday of each month and other performers including poets a...[More]

Croust - mining and dining!

“Croust” In Cornish, croust (or crowst) generally refers to a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, often enjoyed with bread and cheese. It can also sometimes refer to a lunchtime snack. The term is closely associated with the Cornish mining tradition, where miners would take a "croust" break for food and rest. As it is the summer holidays, we thought we would do a little exploring whilst sampling t...[More]

Christmas 2024 newsletter

Nadelik Lowen! A very happy Christmas to all friends of Okel Tor Mine. Here’s a roundup of news from 2024. Awards and returning guests We’re delighted to announce we have earned the SECTA Green Acorn Award for environmental business practice this year, https://greenacorn.org.uk/, reflecting our commitment to reduce the impact of our business, and that of our guests, on the environment. We have als...[More]

Easter 2024

Special Offers Treat yourself to a spring break at Okel Tor Mine. Long weekends during April (Friday to Monday) are now discounted to £399 in both The Smithy and The Count House. Check out our availability and pricing page here for dates and to book. News from Okel Tor Mine Gorse management around the mine ruins is now complete and it has made a remarkable difference. The buildings were becoming h...[More]

Christmas 2023 Newsletter

Happy Christmas to all friends of Okel Tor Mine August 2023 saw the first change of ownership of the mine since Greg and Nick bought it as ruin 25 years ago. We feel privileged and excited to take over stewardship of such a special place and are indebted to both Nick and Greg for their hard work and determination in making the mine such a wonderful place to stay, as owners or guests. We arrived on...[More]