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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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9.6 out of 10
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Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Yelverton, Devon
  • Place, Tamar Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calstock Arts Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotehele House and Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Tamar Valley. Features include 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 13 minutes by car from Morwellham Quay and 15 minutes from The Garden House
As a guest of A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly A quaint, riverside family cottage nestled in the heart of Tamar River Valley also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bere Ferrers cottage.


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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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