4 bed spacious modern townhouse with spectacular views over the River Tamar.
House in Plymouth
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Our 4 bedroom 2,000 sq foot modern townhouse is set on the River Tamar, with direct access to the river via a public launchway, ideal for canoeing, boating or in the summer, for swimming. All bedrooms have a writing desk.
Please note that during school holidays, ( February, May and October half term weeks, Easter, and the whole of July and August) arrivals and departures have to be on a Saturday. The rest of the year any day can be booked to arrive or leave.
There is a small riverside park and play area opposite the house.
The ground floor comprises two bedrooms at the front of the house with those amazing views over the Tamar. One of these bedrooms is a double and the other is a single. There is also a large double bedroom to the rear. The large family bathroom on this floor has a toilet, wash basin and a bath with a shower over the bath. There is also a very useful utility room with another toilet and sink and also with a washing machine and separate dryer.
The first floor comprises an open plan fitted kitchen, dining and sitting area. It is filled with natural light and is dominated by the panoramic views of the river through the large sliding glass doors.
The fitted kitchen includes an electric double oven, gas hob, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. There is also a microwave, slow cooker, rice cooker and all the kitchen equipment you would expect.
The solid wooden dining table seats 8, even without being extended and all those sitting round can look out at the views while eating. There is another smaller round table next to the window overlooking the river for a cosier breakfast, drink or meal.
The sitting area has three settees so while sitting comfortably you can enjoy spectacular views either up river to the Tamar Bridge and the confluence of the Tamar and Tavy rivers, or down river towards the thickly wooded grounds of Anthony House, a National Trust property (where Alice in Wonderland was filmed). In the summer, twice weekly regattas are held with huge yachts sweeping silently up and down in front of the house, and all year round rowers practise for the Cornish Gig trials. Wildlife, especially birds, abound through all the seasons. There is a telescope, but you may want to bring your own binoculars. There is always something to see and watch and even just the changing light throughout the day right through to sunset is amazing. However, just in case there is not enough going on out of the windows, there is a TV and DVD player, and Wifi is available in all rooms.
The second floor is given over entirely to their spacious master suite, with a king sized bed, comfy chairs and writing desk. The bedroom is flooded with natural light from four velux windows and a sliding patio door which leads directly out onto the veranda with commanding views up and down the Tamar. The veranda has a cube dining table and chairs, so you might choose to absorb the magnificent sunsets with a glass of whatever makes you happiest.
The adjoining ensuite bathroom has a large free standing bath with taps in the middle, a separate shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet.
Parking
There is a single garage at the rear of the house, and parking for one further vehicle in front of the garage. In addition, there is almost unlimited parking beside the Tamar, under the Bridge, just a few seconds walk from the house.
The Location and Surroundings:
A bus service, two minutes walk away will take you into Central Plymouth, with its vibrant Barbican port area, and the historic Hoe. The National Aquarium, situated here, is spectacular.
In addition, Saltash train station, just a mile away, provides access into Plymouth, but trains also run deep into Cornwall through spectacular countryside, and make for a great day out at St Ives or Penzance.
From St Budeaux station, the trains take you along the Devon and Cornwall border via the famous Tamar Valley Railway, stopping at riverside towns like Calstock, where a viaduct carries the train high above the river, and Cothele, a stunning National Trust medieval manor house frozen in time, just a short walk along the riverbank. In the summer, leisurely river cruises run from Plymouth Barbican right up to Calstock. The best food is at The Boot, in Calstock but you will need to book in advance.
Dartmoor can be reached within 20-30 minutes drive, and another NT property, Buckland Abbey, formerly home of Sir Francis Drake, is also close with its own gardens, walks and even a Rembrandt on display.
Cycling or walking along the Plym Valley takes you from the edge of Plymouth up a gentle incline onto Dartmoor, a track laid on the course of a disused railway. The impressive Burrator Dam, also on Dartmoor, has walking and cycling tracks through woodland and moorland, surrounding the lake. All these activities are within 30 minutes of the house. The ancient town of Tavistock, with its riverside gardens and pannier market, is another gem.
Crossing the Tamar Bridge, miles of sandy beaches of Cawsand and Kingsand, (idyllic Cornish fishing villages), and the vast sandy beaches of Whitsand Bay and Downderry.
There is go cart racing and, (my preferred option), a zip wire ride at Adrenaline Quarry, just 14 miles away towards Liskeard in Cornwall.
Nearby eating:
There is an excellent local pub, The Ferry House Inn, a short walk along the riverside which serves home-cooked food.(reservation a good idea). A walk up the hill, and across the Tamar bridge pedestrian walkway leads to Saltash with a wide range of restaurants, pubs and shops.
House Rules
Check in after 15.30 Checkout by 10.00
We provide all bed linen, (unless you are staying for less than three nights) but we do not provide personal towels, so please bring these with you. This helps to keep down the cleaning costs. We do provide tea-towels and bath mats and hand towels in the kitchen of course.
Children of all ages welcome.
Dogs welcome by arrangement, £25 per pet per stay (but not to be left unattended in the house, please).
No parties or events.
Electric cars. If you need to use the mains to charge your vehicle, this is obviously not included in the cost of a stay. Please let me know if you will be needing to do this.desk
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Plymouth
££££
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Just like the picture, lovely views from the balcony
4.0 / 5.0
Great space for an extened family. Super living area and well equipped kitchen. Short drive from quiet harbours over the bridge and all the attractions of Plymouth.
5.0 / 5.0
Trip to celebrate a milestone birthday and see daughter studying at university in Plymouth
5.0 / 5.0
All good. Lovely apartment and view. Lovely to see the trains going across the famous Tamar Bridge.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this property and Mark the owner could not have been more helpful and kind. We will definitely be returning
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent stay in this well laid out house. Huge living room with panoramic views from the large windows. Plenty of comfortable seating. Well equipped kitchen. Bedrooms comfortable.
Plenty to do in and around Plymouth even though the weather wasn't very kind (well it was November).
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely stay with a pretty view
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed our stay here. The view is great, eating fish and chips from the balcony is highly recommended
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely well equipped place with amazing views. The house could have been a bit cleaner, lots of dust and hair on the floor. Some areas of the house are looking tired but happy to overlook as it’s a great base for exploring Devon & Cornwall.
5.0 / 5.0
Very pleasant roomy place to stay
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic house with the most amazing view of the Tamar Bridge. Always something different to look at from the picture window or balcony.
Beautiful decor of house and brilliantly equipped with everything you could need.
Brilliant for older teenagers, who can catch the bus into Plymouth and do their own thing but also great for a bit of peace for adults. Lots to see in the local area. Had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this property,.
5.0 / 5.0
The house is very comfortable and nicely modernised and it's in a great location. However the best feature is certainly the view which is spectacular across the river.
4.0 / 5.0
The property was lovely, heating hot water set up a little confusing. Kitchen equipment limited, some not clean and some very old
5.0 / 5.0
The house was large and would accommodate a large group. The views from the house are outstanding. We really enjoyed our stay. The parking was a bit problematic for us. We were driving a seven passenger vehicle and it was difficult to maneuver into the parking spot by the garage.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed staying at Mark’s home. The beds were very comfortable and the views couldn’t be better. Mark was very responsive and helpful when I contacted him.
5.0 / 5.0
This house has spectacular views and is very spacious. I went with my husband, mum, brother, niece and her partner plus 3 dogs. The house was big enough for us all to have room for ourselves and be together. Very clean and everything we needed for a fabulous stay. We were only 15 minutes away from my other brother who lives in Plymouth, we would definitely go back to this property. Many things to explore.
5.0 / 5.0
The house is spacious and well equipped with plenty of space of the whole family. The views of the river, bridge and Saltash were beautiful, even on a wet windy winter weekend, and helped make our stay very relaxing.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was wonderful. It was very spacious and comfortable and was thoughtfully furnished to make the most of the views along the river. I only wish we'd been there in warmer weather (we were there for Christmas) so that we could sit outside on the upstairs balcony. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The owner had obviously gone to a lot of trouble to leave little notes explaining how the sliding doors, bathroom fan, etc worked, so we had a very positive experience. The house is on 3 levels, so the only drawback for anyone with mobility issues would be that there is no bathroom on the 1st floor where the main living area and kitchen is situated.
5.0 / 5.0
Communication and hospitality excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
As a group of mum's in need of a break from the family, we were blown away by the house, it is simply beautiful.
The poop deck on the top floor was the best place to hang out, fortunately we had the weather for it.
Sitting downstairs in the living room, you could lose hours just staring out at the boats, it was so relaxing.
There's not a huge amount to do in the area, we did walk across the bridge into Saltash, which was fun.
Will def be back...
5.0 / 5.0
This is a large and spacious property with quality furnishings that are clean and well-maintained. The location is good, being ideally placed to visit both Devon and Cornwall, and it takes just a few minutes to get on to the main road. Alternatively, we found free parking and a regular train service from Saltash station.
But by far the standout feature of this property is the view across the Tamar river, which is enjoyed from the large open plan lounge and the balcony from the master bedroom. The telescope is a nice touch and many hours were spent each evening watching the activities on the water as the sun set. I look forward to returning soon with some friends who were unable to join us this time.
5.0 / 5.0
Property situated in a great spot, outstanding outlook over the Tamar (very relaxing watching the boating activity on the river) and easy to access.
The accommodation was excellent with plenty of space and the house was very well equipped.
Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
We were able to relax and unwind very quickly in this lovely place. It’s spacious and furnished in a very tasteful and uncluttered way. The kitchen was well equipped, and we particularly liked the lounge on the first floor with its picture window views across and along the river.
You can sit on the balcony another floor up and watch the bustle of boats and people. We liked the flurries of white sails as yachts and catamarans whizzed past, and enjoyed the changing light as the sun set. It feels like a ‘real’ stretch of river, with people working on their boats on the quay and standing around chatting. When we first arrived, the weather was overcast, and the river looked rather grey, but as soon as the sun came out, everything brightened up and looked more attractive. The immediate area around the house is not at all ‘touristy’. There’s a pub where locals go for a meal or drink, but no souvenir shops etc.
For anyone with the slightest interest in trains, engineering, &/or Victorian history, to be near to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s magnificent railway bridge is quite something. You can go for a 10 minute stroll up the road and walk onto the car/pedestrian Tamar Bridge and look across at Brunel’s marvel.
We really liked being poised between Devon and Cornwall, with easy access to both. Bovisand and other lovely beaches are within a 30-40 minute drive, and there’s beautiful countryside in either direction for walks.
This was our first trip away with a dog, and the space is well suited for this. Our puppy was transfixed by everything going on outside the picture window; the floors are wooden, not carpeted, and there is a small area of grass adjoining the quay, complete with dog poo bins!
Mark was also super helpful with any of the minor inconveniences we encountered, and you can tell he really cares about making sure you have an enjoyable vacation experience.
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful well equipped property
Fantastic property, amazing views of the river. We really enjoyed our stay and will be booking again.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Stay
Lovely home with fantastic views, well located for trips north to Dartmoor, south into Plymouth City or west into Cornwall. A nice quiet corner of Plymouth with excellent pub and public slipways for paddle boarding, kayaking etc.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property with the best view
Thank you for a lovely stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Very good holiday
Enjoyed the property very much
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Vacation Home
Absolutely beautiful home. It worked out perfectly for my family and the location and views are amazing.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely place- great view, generously equipped
We had a really memorable stay at this lovely apartment. The view is spectacular and it is cosy, comfortable and generously-stocked.
Host was friendly and accommodating
I thoroughly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend away
Lovely spacious property. Great communication with owner. Some train noise as so close to the bridge but the views from the lounge and balcony far outweigh any disadvantages
4.0 / 5.0
Nice stay, shame about delayed check in
After a delayed check in (3 hrs) due to previous guest leaving the place in a bad state , rest of the stay was ok. Bring ya own towels as not provided. Nice location under the bridge and very nice house.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous house
lovely property, great views. will definitely stay again
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely spacious property with spectacular views over the Tamar
5.0 / 5.0
RN Passing out
Excellent property, lots of room for 7 of us, very well appointed with everything you need, great location on the riverside with a couple of pubs, take aways and shops all within easy walking distance.
Easy access to the A38 and on a bus route into town as well.excellent communication from the host as well , would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to use again.
3.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home great setting .
Few issues on arrival but managable, washing up still left on sink ,kettle leaking ,lamp had live wires showing husband has a electrical company so was happy to tape up so no longer issue to us .public hairs in bed and toilet brushes covered in pheases.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Views!
This fabulous property with its clean, stylish interior and gorgeous views of the Tamar bridge was a pleasure to stay in. Communication with the owner Mark was fast and efficient, and nothing was too much trouble.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely stunning location, Absolutely stunning property, would book and stay again.
Very easy to organise, would use the website again
5.0 / 5.0
Brilliant Weekend
I booked this rental at the last minute and it was one of the best decisions I made. Accommodation and location were fab and the pub down the road did some absolutely fabulous food, would definitely return again
5.0 / 5.0
Tamar View
A lovely home to stay in with amazing views across the River Tamar. Comfortable living arrangements over 3 floors, and very well equipped. The balcony from the master bedroom is a great spot for morning coffee, and a nice place to relax when you return home from daytime activities. Location-wise it is a great base for exploring Devon and Cornwall, and delving into the maritime history of Plymouth. Mark is an ideal host, keeping us informed and responding to our messages very quickly. We can highly recommend a stay at Tamar View.
4.0 / 5.0
940, Wolsely Road, Plymouth.
A lovely property on the banks of the River Tamar situated close to the Tamar Bridge and with fine views up and down the river and across to Saltash. Plenty of fascinating activity on the water although this can sometimes be a bit noisy. The bedrooms are well appointed and the open plan living area on the first floor is well set out, although some of the furnishings in the lounge area are a little tired. The property is within reach of most of the places of interest in South West Devon and East Cornwall.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Plymouth?
The average price for a rental in Plymouth is £103 per night. This rental is £61 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 4 bed spacious modern townhouse with spectacular views over the River Tamar. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 4 bed spacious modern townhouse with spectacular views over the River Tamar. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 4 bed spacious modern townhouse with spectacular views over the River Tamar. ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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