Title: Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78389500/78389482/b366027f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78389500/78389482/3cc0ed7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78389500/78389482/713b9ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78389500/78389482/69545e9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78389500/78389482/f234304a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Driftwood Cottage, a 200-year-old barn transformed into a luxury retreat in the picturesque Tamar Valley. Enjoy views of salt marsh meadows and Cornwall from the self-contained garden or unwind with modern artistry inside, where honey-hued beams and handcrafted furnishings create a warm atmosphere. With free Wi-Fi, an open-plan living area, and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78374100/78374010/326f188c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley Yelverton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=78374010&PinnedHotelID=78374010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78370000/78367500/78367428/ea11e91e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A cosy riverside cottage in the Devon countryside on the Edge of Dartmoor. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.48603%2C-4.21801&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zPulLZfIwhL1mQwphikGnwhfHw4=) Yelverton, England #### What's nearby - Cotehele House and Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Calstock Viaduct - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles - Calstock Arts Centre - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles - Limekiln Gallery - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles - Eden Project - 60 min drive - 39.7 miles #### 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 - ‪The Brasserie - ‬37 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). ### How much is parking at Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Garden House, Buckland Abbey, and Morwellham Quay. Country Cheeses and Dartmoor National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). Bere Alston Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gorgeous, family friendly riverside cottage in the heart of Tamar River Valley Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn W. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Carolyn W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie S. 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful retreat A lovely cozy property, surrounded by wonderful countryside and lovely free range chickens and ducks ##### Valerie S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Amanda C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane R. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2e372aba-2fa6-4f68-ad76-a46b8bf074ef-1754843672297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jane R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Els D. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Els D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cees C. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cees C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela L. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Daniela L. 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