Title: A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside. 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 # A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78374100/78374010/326f188c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78374100/78374010/2d538655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78374100/78374010/c659e014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78374100/78374010/0c2c02da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78374100/78374010/c4cc7eb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the banks of River Tamar, The Unicorn Stable offers a serene country retreat with luxurious touches. Character-filled and dog-friendly, this 200-year-old stable features an open-plan bedroom upstairs with original beams and views over salt marsh meadows. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside. A 200-year old stable reinterpreted - this charming self-catering family and couple retreat affords a slice of country living on modern terms. It’s dog friendly too! The Unicorn Stable occupies a utopian setting on the banks of the River Tamar near Tavistock, set in an AONB and SSSI not far from Dartmoor National Park. Honey-hued beams and hand crafted furnishings are a celebration of a magical fairyland surrounded by unicorns and pixies with luxuries like the bed dressed in pure cotton bedding and lashings of rural romance, looking out over the river Tamar. Introduction Approached via a half mile winding country driveway and etched upon a sylvan backdrop with buzzards wheeling overhead. This old stable once served the local silver and copper mines but has undergone a sensitive restoration to offer luxury self-catering escapes for couples and families. It’s dog friendly too. Rustic and warm by nature, The Unicorn Stable has character bursting right through this picturesque cottage. Windows frame views over salt march meadows and the self-contained garden. Nestled into the edge of 368 square miles of Dartmoor National Park, and Cornwall beyond. Inside: Modern artistry shines through this luxury West Devon stable. Original beams frame the open plan luxury bedroom upstairs. Original limewash paints and colours have been used to restore original stoneworks built by stone masons hundreds of years ago. Floors covered in easy clean linoleum warm to the feet to keep up the original country character. The contemporary kitchen oozes character of fairies and magic. Accessed via a hand-built staircase the master bedroom flaunts a handmade king-sized bed dressed in pure cotton lined. The perfect place for a weary soul. With a beautiful view down the river estuary. You may even see a Unicorn far down the valley in the mist from your lofty position. A single handmade bed can be introduced for the larger family. Downstairs across from the kitchen can be found the second bedroom with a double bed and a handmade single bed. Surrounded by murals and other works of art. Outside: With an owner passionate about the natural countryside and environment, there are 28 acres of woodland pastures and salt marsh meadows that cradle the cottage. With views to Cornwall on the other side of the river. Untouched for the last 40-50 years by anything other than the local sheep. Bees and wild flowers are bountiful. With hillsides of wild garlic, primroses and bird-song. A host of wild birds and bees a cacophony of natural sounds. Otters, deer, muntjac deer, and hedgehogs are regular visitors. And the owls play an orchestra most evenings. Sleeps: Up to 6 guests Bedrooms and bathrooms There is a Master bedroom upstairs with king-size bed and single bed can be added by request, plus a ground floor 2nd bedroom with double bed and single bed. Shower room with shower, WC and washbasin. Features Many circular country walks and views of the river. Table tennis in the barn next door. Pets Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Each pet is charged for at £5.00 per pet per night. Arrivals and departures Arrival time 4pm onwards with self check-in anytime thereafter. Departures by 10am Family Travel coat, high chair, stair-gates by request. Practicalities: The open plan contemporary kitchen is fitted with standalone electric cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge with small freezer compartment (Please enquire if more freezer space is required). There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the adjacent building. There is private off road parking for two. A public footpath runs through the farm and is easy access for those wishing to go walking or hiking. Due to the rural location of the property there is an average mobile signal for most providers although not always reliable. Free Wifi in the cottage. There are neighbouring properties that are sometimes visited by the owners and staff but The Unicorn Stable does not feel overlooked. There maybe members of staff that tend the gardens but they will not disturb your stay. Homestay includes: Board games, books ,DVD’s. Some additional herbs, milk, coffee, sugar, olive oil. Linen and towels ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - 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 - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 5 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.488194,-4.210264&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:izdsHbiu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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H4yUGv42Q0bdAyMBF5uNXx_ibBs=) Yelverton, Devon #### What's nearby - Cotehele House and Gardens - 8 min drive - 1.3 miles - Morwellham Quay - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles - Tamar Valley - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles - Derriford Hospital - 24 min drive - 9.4 miles - St. Mellion Golf Club - 28 min drive - 16.6 miles #### Getting around - Bere Alston Station - 14 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪The Rifle Volunteer - ‬17 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬24 min drive - ‪Cornish Ancestor - ‬23 min drive - ‪Compton Park - ‬23 min drive - ‪Crocadon - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). ### What time is check-in at A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A secluded riverside cottage nestled in the Devon countryside. located? > Located in a rural location, 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 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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