Amenities

This page gives information about the local amenities. Either scroll down the page or use the links below to go to the relevant section.

Useful Contacts

Note: Still use 999 in an emergency.

Defibrillator

Pillaton's new defibrillator, 14 Nov 2018

The village has a defibrillator which was installed in the old phone box in November 2018. The village library (see below) will continue to share the phone box.

Church

St Odulphus is the village church and is part of the parish of St Mellion-with-Pillaton. In 2023, along with the parishes of St. Dominick and Calstock, it was merged into the Callington cluster of parishes that include Callington, Stoke Climsland, Linkinhorne and South Hill. For dates, times and locations of Church Services (if available), see the notice board list.

Further information about the history and architecture of the church an be found at Pillaton's Church.

The Celtic Quiet Places site also has some information about St Odulphus and includes details of all the other churches in the Diocese of Truro that have registered with the Celtic Quiet Places project.

Village Hall

Pillaton Village Hall

The village hall started life in 1838 as the village school. In about 1955 the school was closed and, after remaining unused for a while, the building was taken over as the village hall. Subsequently it has been refurbished and extended.

The Village Hall is managed by a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) set up in 2017, evolving from the previous management committee, now with 12 Trustees who run the day to day business of the organisation.

The objectives of the CIO are the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Pillaton, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for:

  • Meetings, lectures and classes, and
  • Other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

The CIO submits an annual report and statement of accounts to the Charity Commission of England and Wales. If you want to see these documents or find out more about the CIO including current trustees, go to: Pillaton Village Hall CIO.

Online booking for the Village Hall has been implemented. You can now book the hall for any event or occasion at Hall Booking Online. The Documentation link there should give you enough information about hiring the hall but if you require clarification or further information, then please contact Chris Ley (Booking Secretary) by phone on 07972 817086 or email.

For further information, please contact either the CIO Chairman, Dave Dolley (01579 350159), or the CIO Secretary, Matt Roser (07942 086798).

Shopping

The nearest facilities consisting of convenience store, Post Office and petrol station are at Hatt. To the north, Callington has various shops including a Tesco store. To the south, Carkeel and Saltash have a reasonable selection including a Waitrose and Lidl. Some of the major supermarkets will do deliveries to the village. Check out your preferred store online for further details.

Local produce, including eggs, can be had from Hedge Veg spots in the area. These include High Kernock and Keasons Farm.

Public Transport

After many years without a bus service, Spring 2023 sees the introduction of a service from the village to Saltash and back on Tuesdays. See Service 452 timetable and route map for more information.

Otherwise the nearest commercial bus service is the Plymouth Bus Co 12/12A/12B (Bude-Launceston-Callington-Saltash-Plymouth) routes which include the main Callington to Saltash road (A388) and call at St Mellion, about two fairly hilly miles from here. See above operator site for timetable, etc.

The main Penzance-Plymouth-Exeter-(Bristol)-Reading-Paddington railway line passes some five miles south of the village with stations at Liskeard, Menheniot, St. Germans and Saltash as optional points to board or alight. Train services from these stations though are not as frequent as those at Plymouth and, although 12 miles away, that is probably the best station to use.

If travelling by rail, it is often cheaper to buy tickets in advance. Check prices, times and availability on the National Rail website.

Traveline South West and Trainline are online journey planners that may be helpful for anyone wishing to travel by train or bus in the South West or further afield.

Waste Disposal

Changes Are On The Way

Note: The first half of 2024 sees changes in the collection process and new bins arriving. See Waste collections across Cornwall are changing for more detail.

Normal refuse collection day is every Tuesday.

Recycling day is alternate Tuesdays on dates shown below. Collections will continue as normal on all bank holidays except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

(Note: These dates may change when the new collection process starts - see above link for latest info.)

2024 Recycling Collection Dates
Jan 2 16 30
Feb 13 27  
Mar 12 26  
Apr 9 23  
May 7 21  
Jun 4 18  
Jul 2 16 30
Aug 13 27  
Sep 10 24  
Oct 8 22  
Nov 5 19  
Dec 3 17  

Collection of garden waste (if you have subscribed to the service) alternates on Tuesdays with Recycling collections. The tables above show dates for Recycling so garden waste collections will be made on those Tuesdays NOT shown above.

It is advisable to have any items for collection ready at the roadside by 7.00 am. on the appropriate day.

The nearest household waste disposal site is at Saltash (near Waitrose).

Accommodation

Both seasonal and year round accommodation is available in the area ranging from camping and caravan sites through holiday cottages and on to hotels.

For Bed & Breakfast (AA 4* rated) or camping, try Smeaton Farm which is about a mile from the village.

Kernock Cottages manage four luxury cottages just outside the village that are available for booking throughout the year.

Rowse Farm Holiday Cottages also offer three holiday cottages, all equipped and presented to a high standard.

If you prefer a hotel, then there is the Weary Friar situated in the centre of the village, St Mellion International Resort in the next village, or the grandeur of Pentillie Castle which overlooks the River Tamar.

Library

The nearest public library is in Callington. There is also one in Saltash and the Plymouth Central Library is not too far away if you want a greater selection or need that special reference book.

Pillaton Village Library

However, in 2013, Pillaton opened its own library situated in a distinctive red telephone box next to the Village notice boards. Any one is welcome to borrow or donate a book and to enjoy the new facility. The library is open day and night every day of the week, a true 24/7.

Local Industry

The area is mostly given over to farming but Kernock Park Plants (KPP) is a major plant grower and wholesaler.

Sports Facilities

We have the St Mellion International Resort almost on our doorstep and the China Fleet Country Club on the outskirts of Saltash. There are also Leisure Centres with swimming pools in Saltash and Liskeard.