Tanglewood Cottage, Bere Alston, is a charming two-bedroom retreat nestled in a tranquil rural setting on the beautiful Tamar Estuary. The cottage-style kitchen is well-equipped with an electric hob and oven, plus a fridge / freezer, providing everything needed for preparing delicious home-cooked meals. In the elegant living room, a feature fireplace creates a welcoming focal point, while French doors open onto a pretty garden where you can breathe in the fresh country air.
Step outside to discover attractive lawns and flower beds, perfect for relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. The private decked area with outdoor dining furniture is ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or al fresco meals on warm summer days. Upstairs, the property offers two light and comfortable bedrooms: a restful double and a versatile twin, both with calming views across the garden and countryside. The ample wood-panelled bathroom features a lovely roll-top bath and large walk-in shower, while a ground-floor WC adds extra convenience.
Imagine waking to birdsong drifting through the windows, preparing breakfast in your cottage kitchen, then stepping onto the deck with your coffee to watch the morning mist lift over the countryside. Spend lazy afternoons exploring the surrounding lanes and fields, before returning to enjoy dinner in the conservatory dining room, gazing out across open countryside to the wide Tamar Estuary shimmering in the distance. As evening settles, gather by the fireplace, sharing stories of your day's adventures.
Tanglewood Cottage, Bere Alston, is perfectly positioned to explore both Devon and Cornwall from this beautiful border location. The Tamar Valley trail (11 km) offers a scenic 56-kilometre route through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring historic quays, crumbling mines, and diverse wildlife perfect for walkers and nature enthusiasts. For a taste of local heritage, visit Plymouth Gin Distillery (12 km), where you can experience the rich history of gin-making with guided tours and tastings at this historic distillery established in 1793. The National Marine Aquarium (13 km) invites you to explore diverse marine life at the UK's largest aquarium, offering stunning exhibits and captivating underwater tunnels that bring you face-to-face with ocean creatures. Families will love River Dart Country Park (30 km), an adventure-packed destination with 90 acres of playgrounds, a swimming lake, and even a pirate ship, ensuring fun-filled days for all ages.
A little further afield, Greenway in Kingswear (45 km) provides a riverside retreat featuring Agatha Christie's historic home, beautiful gardens, and woodland walks steeped in literary history. Upper Tamar Lake (48 km), surrounded by countryside on the Cornwall and Devon border, is popular with anyone searching for their own piece of tranquillity and gentle waterside walks. The award-winning Babbacombe Model Village (49 km) offers detailed model scenes and whimsical displays that delight visitors of all ages.
The ancient stannary town of Tavistock, just 11 kilometres away, offers holidaymakers a perfect blend of history and culinary tradition. As the reputed birthplace of the quintessentially British cream tea, this charming market town invites visitors to explore its historic streets lined with Georgian and Victorian architecture. Browse the traditional pannier market, sample local delicacies, and discover its fascinating tin-mining heritage. Meanwhile, the pretty market town of Holsworthy is a 39-kilometre drive through Devon's rolling countryside. This delightful destination serves as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding rural landscapes, with scenic walking trails, traditional pubs, and peaceful farmland stretching as far as the eye can see.
