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A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley

Have you ever dreamed of a place where fairies flutter their wings, unicorns stand tall and proud, and elves play hide-and-seek in the garden? Then you must have been dreaming about the Unicorn Stable!

Set in the heart of the Tamar River Valley, the Unicorn Stable lets you transport yourself to another world of magic and comfort, with your own private garden just outside your window.
With its 4 beds across 2 bedrooms, a self-catering kitchen and a fully walk-in shower, the Unicorn Stable blends traditional Devon farm life with our renovation’s personal, handcrafted touch (including the king-size bed and the thatched doorway!).

Let your imagination run as wild as the river! The Unicorn Stable is the perfect, secluded retreat for families, large groups, seniors… a perfect excursion for just about everyone of all ages!

The Unicorn Stable 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, Amazon Alexa, and board games)
• Complimentary milk and some of our fresh farm eggs! Plus a small selection of condiments, tea, coffee and sugar
• Hand-crafted features, including the king-sized bed and thatched doorway
• Hand crafted stairs
• Private, off-road parking for two cars
• Laundry: Washing machine available on request.
• Complimentary towels and bedding
• Entertainment (including smart TV, Amazon Alexa and board games)

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 Inn!
• 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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 food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets 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

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Bere Ferrers, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Garden House and Buckland Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Country Cheeses and National Maritime Aquarium. Traveling with kids? Consider Plym Valley Railway and National Marine Aquarium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Bere Ferrers travel guide
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Yelverton, Devon

What's nearby

  • This viaduct is for the main train line in to Cornwall. What a view you get coming into my county.
    Tamar Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coach House of castle Eerde in Ommen, Netherlands.
    Cotehele House and Gardens
    8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Calstock Viaduct
    3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Calstock Arts Centre
    7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Limekiln Gallery
    7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bere Alston Station
    14 min walk

Restaurants

  • The White Hart
    18 min drive
  • Tamar Inn
    19 min drive
  • The Rifle Volunteer
    17 min drive
  • Compton Park
    23 min drive
  • The Weary Friar Inn
    30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley located?

Located on a river, 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 mi (15 km). Bere Alston Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent