Peaceful River View Cottage in the Tamar River Valley
- Riverside / Waterfront
- Village / Rural
- Beach nearby
- Beach within walking distance
- Fishing
- Walking
- Watersports
Nestled in a peaceful rural setting in Devon with uninterrupted views of the River Tamar and the surrounding countryside, Driftwood Cottage is a delightful retreat for hiking, boating, fishing and wildlife watching.
Whether you want to stroll across the salt marshes, take a boat out on the water, explore the local hills or simply switch off and hibernate in front of the fire, this charming Devonshire cottage provides the perfect home-from-home experience. The house itself is cosy and characterful, with all the mod cons and facilities for relaxed self-catering. Outside you can have a BBQ as you watch the comings and goings of the river. And in the area you can fish for salmon and sea trout, kayak straight from the cottage, discover a network of footpaths or learn about the wonderful world of honey bees. A holiday in Driftwood Cottage offers a rare opportunity to slow down and switch off.
From the cottage you can do a lovely 1.5-2 hour circular walking route or a 30 minute meander will take you to the station and the local village, home to a pub, a post office, a pharmacy, a fish and chip shop and two mini supermarkets. The surrounding land is teeming with wildlife, from buzzards and badgers to foxes and deer, and after a day of exploring you can have a meal out at The Edgcumbe Hotel in Bere Alston or The Old Plough Inn at Bere Ferrers. A little further afield you will find the markets and restaurants of Tavistock, not to mention the Burrator Reservoir and historic Buckland Abbey.
Getting There:
The property is easily reached by car and there is free parking on the premises, or you can get a train to nearby Bere Alston.
Nearest Airport:
Exeter
Nearest Train Station:
Bere Alston
Nearest Ferry:
Plymouth
Nearest Restaurant:
Bere Ferrers and Bere Alston
Nearest Beach:
A short walk
Nearest Shop:
Bere Alston
Car Hire:
Advised if you don't have your own vehicle
Interior Details
The cottage has two bedrooms - one king size Master with an additional single bed and one twin - as well as a living room with dining furniture, a simple country kitchen with stunning views and a shower room.
Exterior Details
Outside the cottage there is a garden which leads directly to the river, and here you can launch a boat or a kayak or toast some marshmallows on the fire pit.
Conditions of Rental
No smoking. We are pet friendly (£5 per dog per night) but please be aware that there are free range ducks and chickens roaming around the farm so dogs will need to be kept under control. Due to additional Covid 19 safety measures, we ask all guests to check out by 9am on the day of departure to give time for a full deep clean before the next guests. Check in after 4pm on arrival day. The owners live nearby should you need them. Minimum stay 3 nights during July and August.
