Tamar Valley Hotels

The Tamar Valley is a picturesque valley in Tasmania. It runs north-west from the northern city of Launceston to the coast either side of the Tamar River, a distance of approximately 50 km. There are more than 20 vineyards lining the shores of the valley and tourists are guided by the Tamar Valley Wineroute. A prominent vineyard is Tamar Ridge Wines. The main varieties of grapes grown are pinot noir and chardonnay. The Tamar Valley has a history of supporting a diverse range of communities and businesses, and this tradition extends to the present day. You will find many examples in the four towns of the Valley (Tavistock, Launceston, Callington, Saltash) and many more tucked away down narrow lanes, hidden in woods and along side the meandering rivers. This website will help you find places to stay and things to do and all the other information about the area and so provide you with a wonderful holiday. The River Tamar, together with its tributaries the Rivers Tavy and Lynher, forms part of the ancient border between the counties of Cornwall and Devon. The River runs almost sixty miles from the north coast near Bude, south to Plymouth Sound and almost separates Cornwall from the rest of England. These three rivers form The Tamar Valley, an area rich in unique habitats and cultural heritage. The Valley was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1995. In 2006 The Tamar Valley, together with nine other sites throughout Cornwall, was assigned World Heritage Status in recognition of its importance as a cradle of the industrial revolution, now identified by the mining landscape and remains.