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Tanglewood Cottage

Bere Alston, near Yelverton, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
EV Charging
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Tranquil rural setting surrounded by countryside
  • Calming outdoor spaces for enjoying sunny days and al fresco dining
  • Covered conservatory dining area with lovely river views

Overview
Property code: OC-BCTANG

Tanglewood Cottage is a beautifully presented two bedroom semi-detached cottage perfect for a family looking for a peaceful break on the totally unspoilt Tamar Peninsula.  Attached to the picturesque Hewton House, in a small hamlet down a quiet country lane.  Enjoy this beautiful rural retreat with spectacular views of the Tamar Estuary into Cornwall beyond, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Site. Walk from Tanglewood Cottage and explore the surrounding countryside which edges onto the River Tamar and the local Weir Quay and its popular Cafe. It is 2.5 miles to the charming village of Bere Alston with local shops. Head a similar distance in the other direction and you’ll reach the village of Bere Ferrers with a traditional pub. The village of Yelverton is nearby and is situated on the southwestern edge of Dartmoor. Or why not explore the nearby market town of Tavistock or city of Plymouth and the array of amenities they have to offer. The sandy beaches of Whitsand Bay and Wembury are also recommended by many guests.

This is a delightful cottage in a scenic setting with spectacular views. Perfect for families, friends and special occasions for walking, rest and relaxation.

Looking for more accommodation for an additional four guests? Take a look at Driftwood Cottage next door.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge: Smart TV, feature electric fire, doors to terrace.
Kitchen: Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer.
Conservatory: Dining table and chairs, with fabulous views of garden and Tamar Estuary.
Cloakroom: W.c., basin.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and beautiful views
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers and the beautiful views
Bathroom: Freestanding roll top bath, separate double shower, basin, w.c.

GARDEN AND PARKING:  outside dining furniture, lawn and flower borders. Private parking available. Adjacent communal laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

EV charging point: Go Zero 7KW (payable via an app by scanning a QR code)

Pets Welcome: Maximum 2 dogs; £25 per pet per week.
Power and Heat: Electricity and heating included.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Travel cot provided upon request. 
Security Deposit: This property has a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200, which is payable with the final balance of your holiday and is refunded within 5 working days of your departure. Alternatively, you may wish to pay a non-refundable Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver which covers you for the full value of the Accidental Damage Deposit, should any damage occur during your stay.
Shop: 2 ml. Pub: 2.5 ml.

NOTES: No smoking. WiFi provided.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer
  • Smart TV
  • Adjacent laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer shared with guests staying at the other small holiday let
  • Travel cot available upon request
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Decking with outside dining furniture, lawn and flower borders
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • EV charging point: Go Zero 7KW (operated via an app by scanning a QR code)
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 2.5 miles, beach 16 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Vivienne 2nd June 2026

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A beautiful, thoughtfully put together cottage with breathtaking views over the Tamar estuary: we had a very relaxing short late spring break. We enjoyed the lovely gardens with the scent of honeysuckle on the air, the peace and quiet, the comfortable beds and the well-equipped kitchen. The friendly and helpful housekeeper Christine deserves a specRead moreial mention too. Already looking forward to a return visit. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 30th May 2026

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Everything was lovely, from the spectacular view, to the beautiful garden and large lawn for the kids to run on, to all the home comforts in the cottage. Excellent place for a holiday. Will definitely return!

Reviewed by Mike 4th April 2026

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A very nice comfortable cottage but beware. The local lanes suffer from Devonitis. If you have a very large car or you cant reverse, this is not for you.

Reviewed by Simon 18th January 2026

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This is a bit of a "curate's egg" - good in parts. The cottage itself is comfortable and the views very good. The owners' cleaner does an exceptional job on cleaning the place in readiness for visitors. The downsides are niggling, but amount to an annoyance. Upon arrival, one is greeted with an instruction not to park outside the cottage, ratherRead more to use a car park further down the hill - not so good when pouring with rain, and annoying to find that the easiest parking spot is taken up by a poorly parked van (which never moved). On entry to the cottage - on a cold and wet day - we found the heating turned right down. Further instructions awaited, not to allow dogs upstairs, with a toddler gate in place to enforce this. The "welcome pack" consisted of a jug of milk - not even a bottle - and a pack of biscuits. Some welcome. Tea and coffee were provided, but not enough to last the week. Without wishing to moan, the cottage was "fully priced", particularly when an extra charge would be imposed if one dareed to use the second bed. For this price I would expect less instructions and more of a welcome. We will not be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 11th January 2026

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The cottage is really stunning, and the views are incredible. It was very clean and welcoming, and oh so snuggly snd warm for our winter holiday. The perfect place to relax and recharge. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. It has a dream garden to sit in, a wonderful conservatory if weather not so good. The cottage is well situated for TRead moreavistock, Dartmoor, Plymouth etc. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 13th September 2025

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Enclosed garden is ideal for medium to large dog, good field walk up the lane. Views are stunning, cottage has everything you need for a perfect break. Owners were very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended

Reviewed by Gareth 6th September 2025

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Amazing gem, beautiful views evenly lovelier hosts. Thank you Diana, such a relaxing stay, wed love to come back.

Reviewed by Gill 31st August 2025

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Wonderfully located cottage with spectacular views and lovely garden. Clean, comfortable and well equipped, perfect for our family of three plus dog. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Tom 6th August 2025

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Tanglewood Cottage is beautifully and tastefully decorated. The views of the Tamar Estuary are stunning, especially from the conservatory with a cup of coffee early in the morning. Such a peaceful place. Chris, the housekeeper is brilliant! We're going back next year.

Reviewed by Christine 21st June 2025

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Reviewed by Pat 11th May 2025

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Quiet, comfortable cottage in a beautiful location with amazing views.

Reviewed by Lesley 26th March 2025

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A very pretty and comfortable cottage in a lovely location

Reviewed by Pat 9th March 2025

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It was warm, cosy, comfortable, and had the most amazing views. Christina explained everything we needed to know, and there were biscuits, milk, coffee, tea and sugar there on arrival. We would certainly book again if we wanted to visit that area another time.

Reviewed by David 9th March 2025

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Very comfortable cottage with wonderful views of the river, if the weather allows.

Reviewed by Andrew 31st December 2024

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Reviewed by Sylvia 6th November 2024

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Wonderful cottage beautiful inside and out had a wonderful stay and will be visiting again soon

Reviewed by Jackie 7th September 2024

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Lovely cottage, comfy beds, views to die for even in the monsoon weather Had a relaxing 2 nights in this beautiful cottage

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Lee 25th August 2024

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Exceptional views of the river Tamar from the cottage, not your average view from a holiday cottage.

Reviewed by James 21st July 2024

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We had a wonderful warm welcome and found the cottage very homely and tastefully decorated and furnished with attractive ornaments and pictures which had clearly been chosen with a lot of thought in keeping with the style and location of the property. The property was very well equipped with many items required for self catering such as cooking uteRead morensils, oil, even tea and coffee and other things that you wouldn't necessarily expect to find but which were very useful and much appreciated - such a boxes of tissues in several rooms. It was like a home from home and we will certainly miss the wonderful views. Our lifetime favourite cottage! Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 6th July 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by George 23rd June 2024

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A beautiful rural location with a fabulous view over the Tamar estuary. We had a wonderful relaxing week, lovely local walks if you dont mind hills. The cottage was delightful a real home from home and the housekeeper Christine was very attentive and helpful with recommendations on where to visit etc. We are already looking at dates for next year.

Reviewed by Sandra 10th June 2024

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Lovely cottage with fantastic views perfect for a peaceful relaxing time away from big tourist spots the tamar valley is stunning

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.