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View of River, spacious balcony, WIFI, Private Parking, Dog friendly, EV point.

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Lake
Exterior
Smart TV, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Water view
    Water view

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Plymouth, ENG
  • Home Park
    7 min drive
  • University of Plymouth
    8 min drive
  • China Fleet Country Club
    8 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    17 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.

View of River, spacious balcony, WIFI, Private Parking, Dog friendly, EV point.

This 2 Storey detached home is located directly by the infamous Brunel railway bridge with views along the River Tamar which has constant activity. You can sit on the settee with the patio doors open wide and watch the sailing boats go by. On a warm evening, sitting on the balcony with a good book and a glass of something refreshing is very relaxing especially after a busy day sightseeing.

There is a TV with free-view plus good Wi-Fi. Fully equipped kitchen area with an electric hob, oven, microwave and small fridge/freezer. If you need something specific just ask. A comfy good size double bed with quality linen and duvet is up a set of stairs on the second floor. The separate bathroom contains a shower, sink and toilet. There is central heating and plenty of hot water.

Off road parking included. Electric Vehicle charger is located on the property available to guests subject to charges.

Well behaved pets are also welcome but we do request that they are not left alone in the apartment during your stay and they do not climb/sleep on the furniture or bed.

Picturesque and ideal base for walking and exercising with pleasant surroundings. Situated on the Gateway to Cornwall to explore sandy beaches & places of natural beauty within easy reach.
Main line and local rail station nearby. Locally you can have a very pretty journey along the River Tamar to the village of Calstock. Here you will find The Boot Inn, which is a traditional family run Pub & Restaurant sitting in the centre of the unspoilt village of Calstock lying right next to the Tamar estuary steeped in history and with quirky cottages aligning its narrow but picturesque streets. You are able to walk from this village along the river to the National Trust gardens at Cotehele.

You can venture on the mainland railway for a trip into Cornwall visiting the seaside towns of Looe or St Ives plus many more places of interest. Travelling into Devon you could alight at either Paignton or Torquay where you will find the Model Village at Babbacombe. Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of uniquely hand-crafted model scenes, vehicles & people.
The Model Village portrays a generic version of Britain through the decades with some well-known landmarks. There's many hidden puns, fun scenes and lots of humour for all to enjoy.
Try out the famous and award winning tour which is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes. and the round robin bus tour.

Brunel Boathouse is on the doorstep of history itself with Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge. A remarkable railway bridge spanning the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. Designed by the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this iconic structure features two 455-foot (138.7 m) lenticular iron trusses soaring 100 feet (30.5 m) above the water. The bridge also includes conventional plate-girder approach spans, resulting in a total length of 2,187.5 feet (666.8 m) The Royal Albert Bridge has been a sightseeing attraction since its completion in 1859 and has appeared in various artworks, photographs, and even on the UK £2 coin. Also nearby is a granite memorial stone that is positioned in the gardens, there are two identical signs and an interpretation panel on site to commemorate the embarkation of US soldiers of the V and VII Corps for the D-Day landings of World War II.

Around the corner from the property is a bus stop for a trip into the centre of Plymouth, plus local taxis service available.
The waterfront city of Plymouth is set in one of the finest locations in the country, it stands right on the border between Devon and Cornwall overlooking the spectacular waters of Plymouth Sound to the south, while the remote beauty of Dartmoor National Park nudges its margins to the north. Both Devon and Cornwall have long been cherished as holiday destinations with fabulous beaches, stunning unspoilt countryside, historic town and many more famous attractions such as the Eden Project. Plymouth city centre has a pedestrianised shopping centre with its undercover shopping centre. It has a large modern multi-screen cinema complex and the well known Theatre Royal which regularly plays host to The Birmingham Royal Ballet in addition to the musicals, plays, comedies and operas that are staged throughout the year. In contrast, The Barbican offers a more cosmopolitan atmosphere being Plymouth city’s oldest quarter. The area overlooks a pretty harbour and includes a variety of small independent shops, a number of wine bars, restaurants and cafes with open air seating.

Plenty to see in Plymouth such as the historic Royal William Yard, the Barbican, Hoe and coastal paths. There is a ferry crossing from Cremyl to Mount Edgcumbe which is an excellent area to explore. The National Trust has numerous locations within easy distance. Ideal to spend an afternoon at Buckland Abbey, the home of Sir Francis Drake with an excellent depiction of his life.

Not only is Brunel Boathouse ideal for holidays and professional stays, it is ideally located for the University, Marjons Graduation ceremonies plus the Naval passing out parades at Raleigh. Close by to the Naval Base, Babcock and for the events held at the Life Centre/Central Park.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Royal Albert Bridge. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a balcony and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • 10 minutes by car from National Marine Aquarium and 12 minutes from Dartmoor National Park

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River View House With Spacious Balcony

View of River, spacious balcony, WIFI, Private Parking, Dog friendly, EV point. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brunel Boathouse
Stayed here to be near to my son. Was suitably located and clean on arrival. Lovely, cosy and homely and Elaine was very helpful up to and including our stay. Instructions on finding the location and listing exactly as it is. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you Elaine for being so helpful and understanding,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique location
Small but perfectly formed cottage in a wonderfully unique location directly under Brunel’s iconic railway bridge and adjacent to the River Tamar. Good facilities in the cottage but little clothes hanging space. Very comfortable sitting room with lovely view of the river and its sail boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underneath the arches! A superbly situated flat, overlooking the Tamar across to Saltash.
The comforting sound of trains running over Brunel's Tamar Bridge, a regular weekday bus into Plymouth, the gentle movement of the boats moored in the river and the turning of the tide make for an ideal stay. The stairs are a tad steep but are worth the effort. Bathroom is, downstairs and bedroom up. Lovely, local "hosts" and kind welcome "gifts" add a kind touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The boathouse
What can I say it was perfect I checked in late on Saturday one small thing wrong but owner sorted it out straight away very good views of the river with a lot going on small cafe near by for breakfast very good I will Go again next year
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Stayed whilst travelling for work, allowed my little dog to accompany me, accommodation is great, cosy and the views are stunning, balcony is an added bonus, loved sitting in the evening with my glass of wine :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but perfectly formed
Elaine is a great host. Accommodation was immaculately clean, had lovely views and is full of light. We had a great stay. The bedroom in the eaves does have restricted height.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Easy booking process with great communication from host. Property is exactly as advertised and in a lovely location. Went somewhere different every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brunel Boathouse
My wife and I enjoyed our stay here it was very relaxing and the locals made us feel welcome at the local watering hole. If i could just say the boathouse could do with a couple of pint glasses as we had nothing to put our beer in. That was our only complaint but is was just a minor complaint. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry E., Maroochydore, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Position perfect
A beautiful little property positioned perfectly for exploring both near and far. Access to major roads was easy for whichever direction we chose to go. Bus stop at the door for anything close, including the city centre. Hosts were terrific, after a little problem at the very start of our stay. Problem was fixed quickly with supreme good grace and humour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and comfortable accommodation
The accommodation was spacious and very comfortable with sofa and armchair overlooking the river. Really lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brunel bridge review
Great stay. Lovely little touches left by the host e.g milk, croissants etc. Really nice Boathouse and nice and clean. Ideal location for visiting Cornwall as just over the bridge. Lovely views. Not far from pub if you fancy a quick pint. Totally recommend. Stayed for four nights and was perfect. Definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend away
Clean, great views, lovely friendly host, nice chat with her. Loved the Tamar & Saltash area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in Plymouth
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Boathouse. This property is nestled under two bridges joining Devon and Cornwall. The view was fantastic. We had a lovely stroll over the Tamar Bridge to Saltash and had a glorious view of the Tamar River and Brunel Railway Bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in an amazing setting
We had a great stay at Elaine's property and she was very friendly and informative. It was my 50th birthday whilst we visited and she left me a card and cake, there was also a delicious box of fudge 😋 I would highly recommend staying at this property to anyone I know and hopefully stay there again ourselves in the future 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unusual and interesting little Boathouse
We had a lovely relaxing stay in The dog-friendly Boathouse, which included our own dog Teddy, and which is beside the River Tamar in an interesting position right beneath the Tamar Bridge. No problems BUT I would say that if you are OLD people like us, (in our seventies and a bit creaky) there are lots of (steep) stairs which we had difficulty on. I would have liked to have seen a schematic drawing of The Boathouse before visiting; similar to what you get with a caravan. Of course, the local roads are very steep for walking too, but I was already aware from Google Maps of that. I enjoyed their choice of art on the walls but perhaps a little shelf on the wall in the bathroom might have helped. Perhaps I took too many toiletries ! Also, a 2-way light to go up to bed in the roof, then turn it off from upstairs. I used a torch. The hosts were both friendly, and interesting and helpful and when the shower power tripped out, about 7:30 in the morning I phoned their mobile number and it was sorted within 2 minutes. There are plenty of facilities in The Boathouse, including local information, soap and a lovely box of local fudge. There is a really fantastic view sitting on the balcony. It was spectacular, and you can watch the boats on the river. Teddy spent his time often on the fluffy royal blue mat beside the balcony glass doors. I'd recommend the Boathouse to anyone and I'd love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on the river with lovely pub just a short walk
Had a lovely time at Brunel Boat House. Lovely views and pub a short walk away It was a shame you couldn’t walk far along the river although you could explore Saltash over the bridge but we didn’t get round to it. We did get a bus to Plymouth waterfront to have a look round But otherwise took the car to the coast or Tamar Valley for a bit of walking. Shame we didn’t get the train to Looe which would have been nice but we had to return home early So although it was a lovely area we did do a lot of driving about
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Gem
Great little apartment, very clean, with everything you needed to make your stay comfortable and safe. My husband and I had a house emergency and had to move out for a week. Hosts were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit ti plymouth
A lovely well equipped property, perfect for us visiting family. Amazing views and easy access to routes in and out of Plymouth
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020