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Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 770 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Yelverton, England
  • Place, Cotehele House and Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamar Valley
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Mellion Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Bere Ferrers

With a stay at this cottage in Bere Ferrers, you'll be on the waterfront, and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from The Garden House. .This family-friendly cottage is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Buckland Abbey and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Morwellham Quay.

What's nearby

  • Cotehele House and Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tamar Valley - 11 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St. Mellion Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Morwellham Quay - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Derriford Hospital - 26 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Bere Alston Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Hart - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Rifle Volunteer - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Compton Park - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tamar Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cornish Ancestor - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley

Float away to sleep in this historic hideaway, originally built in the 1700s and now transformed into a picture-perfect escape to the comforts of the countryside. Driftwood Cottage’s combination of rustic character and modern cosiness makes it the ideal getaway for families, large groups and multi generational fans of the good life!

The Driftwood Cottage features:
• Free unlimited wi-fi
• Free self check-in
• A warm welcome for your well-behaved dogs, for an extra £5 per night
• Optional cot for the youngest, at no charge
• Entertainment for the kids (including smart TV, radio, and board games)
• Complimentary milk and some of our fresh farm eggs! Plus a small selection of condiments, tea, coffee and sugar
• Fully outfitted kitchen
• Two bedrooms with en suite facilities, sleeps 7
• Fully secured garden with outdoor seating
• Private, off-road parking for two cars
• Complimentary washing machine, iron and ironing board
• Complimentary towels and bedding

You’ll have easy access to:
• Endless walks and hikes in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UK Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty!
• Walk along the Tamara Way
• The Tamar River, for both riverside relaxation or day trips on your kayaks
• Unlimited fishing free of charge
• The nearby village of Bere Alston, including a Co-op food store, pharmacy, Butchers, a Post office with a range of cards and hardware and The Olde Plough pub!
• Bere Alston Railway Station, with regular, bi-hourly trains to Plymouth, for onward direct trains to Exeter, Bristol and London Paddington
• Direct ferry service across the River Tamar to Calstock, and from Plymouth
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this cottage include an arcade/game room, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you to Johnathan for an amazing stay at the Wilderness barns. It’s such a home away from home with everything you need for a week away. It is very rural and peaceful which suited us perfectly. A lovely relaxing retreat. The dogs loved it too with a lovely secure garden for them and us to enjoy. Johnathan was very helpful when we had a few initial issues which were rapidly resolved.Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil and Relaxing

Beautiful peaceful location and perfect for recharging and relaxing.The host has gone above and beyond creating a bespoke and homely haven nestled within a beautiful location shared with an abundance of wildlife. The tranquil and relaxing environment is something we will look forward to returning too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

We had a very relaxing 3 night stay at Driftwood Cottage. Didn't manage to get out on the paddleboards as tides and weather conspired against us but read books and went on some lush walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

A lovely cozy property, surrounded by wonderful countryside and lovely free range chickens and ducks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Els D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prachtig huisje op wondermooie plek

Een prachtig huisje op een wondermooie plek. Dit voelt niet als een standaard vakantiewoning, de eigenaars deden er alles aan om het persoonlijk en gezellig te maken. Een warme welkom ook, met versgebakken brood, honing, eitjes en tomaten en een boeketje bloemen op tafel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cees C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024