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Riverside retreat by Brunel’s Bridge, balcony view, off‑road parking, EV charger

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A waterfront hotel with a large building reflecting on the water, a dock with boats, and a calm evening setting.
A harbor with boats, a bridge, and residential buildings in the background.
A harbor with boats, a bridge, and buildings.
A living room with a beige sofa, a blue armchair, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and parked cars. There is a blue armchair and a small table with a tablecloth and a few items on it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Plymouth, ENG
  • Place, Royal Albert Bridge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Elliott's Grocery Store Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Newman's Cottage
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Plymouth

Located in Plymouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, while Saltash Heritage Museum and Elliott's Grocery Store Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Home Park or Plymouth Pavilions. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Plymouth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Royal Albert Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Elliott's Grocery Store Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saltash Guildhall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mary Newman's Cottage - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lanhydrock - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • St Budeaux Ferry Road Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bakers Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China Valley - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ploughboy - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside retreat by Brunel’s Bridge, balcony view, off‑road parking, EV charger pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Riverside retreat by Brunel’s Bridge, balcony view, off‑road parking, EV charger?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside retreat by Brunel’s Bridge, balcony view, off‑road parking, EV charger?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside retreat by Brunel’s Bridge, balcony view, off‑road parking, EV charger?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Riverside retreat by Brunel’s Bridge, balcony view, off‑road parking, EV charger located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash Guildhall and Elliott's Grocery Store Museum. Saltash Heritage Museum and Saltash Waterside are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Budeaux Ferry Road Station is 16 minutes by foot and St Budeaux Victoria Road Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts and property was excellent, would recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot for relaxing and visiting Plymouth. Public transport bus route very close was really great for exploring. The cottage was lovely along with the welcome and all communication with Elaine. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All as described very good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an ideal property for that weekend getaway. Great amenities, spotlessly clean. Communication was excellent, which was vital as we were travelling through Europe before we arrived UK. I would highly recommend both Elaine and the property. Made our stay most enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was spotless and the owner very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property in handy location to explore Cornwall and Devon

Well worth booking to stay for long or short dtay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much for the recommendation and hopefully we will see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view over the boats. All the facilities a traveller could want including parking at the door. Gracious hosts and a very comfortable apartment. Easy to drive to surrounding towns/areas without driving near the city. Would not recommend for anyone who has a problem climbing quite steep stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Great location overlooking the river Tamar. Close to the city if required. Elaine was a fantastic host and helped us with some requests. Warm & comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Brunel's Boathouse while attending a wedding across the River in Saltash. The apartment is perfect for short stays - really well laid out, equipped with just the right amount of everything for two people. It was spotlessly clean. The bed is very comfy and it has a decent shower.We loved sitting on the sofa looking out across the water on the Friday evening - the views are lovely. Communication ahead of our stay was excellent - Elaine got in touch with all the relevant info and was on hand to answer questions. The owners also popped out on arrival to say hello and give us tips on how best to park.All in all we had a lovely stay and would wholeheartedly recommend the boathouse to others looking for a short stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay at Brunel’s Boathouse and found everything comfortable and well‑equipped. It was a pleasure to host you both while you attended the wedding across the river, and I’m so glad you could relax and enjoy those beautiful views. I really appreciate your kind words about communication and cleanliness — it means a lot. Wishing you all the best, and you’re always welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host.Very clean property and easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so pleased you found the property clean, friendly and easy to find. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view of the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2023
Thank you for your lovely review and I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2021
Thanks Marion and pleased you had such a lovely stay. Hoping we can all start to see our family again very soon and would be lovely for you to stay once again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review and I am so glad you had such a lovely stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

It is central to all amenities. The Ferry Inn is very friendly and did great gin & tonic fish and chips on Friday. Great for dogs as has a little memorial park to walk them 2mins away. Close to Dartmoor and ponies and lovely pub The Boot Inn in Clearbrook.
Tamar Bridge
Lopwell Dam
Cotedele National Trust
View at Cotedele
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. I’m delighted you enjoyed the central location and made the most of the Ferry Inn — their Friday fish and chips are always a treat. It’s great to hear the nearby memorial park was handy for dog walks, and that you were able to explore Dartmoor and visit The Boot Inn in Clearbrook. I’m so pleased you had a good stay and found the area so convenient and welcoming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was warm and welcoming with a great view of the Tamar river and bridges. It is an ideal location for exploring Devon and Cornwall. We had a great time staying there. The electric car charger was very handy. Elaine the host was very helpful and her communication was excellent. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m delighted you found the property warm, welcoming and perfectly placed for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. The views of the Tamar are always a favourite, so I’m glad you enjoyed them too. It’s great to hear the EV charger was helpful and that my communication made your stay smooth. You’d be very welcome back anytime, and I truly appreciate you recommending the property to friends and family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute location

We had a lovely time, Elaine and her husband were very welcoming. The accommodation had everything you needed. We sat and watched the boats go by from the balcony. Walked to the local pub which was very nice and over the bridge to meet some friends. Cute location good value for money.
Looking across the water from the pub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you both, and I’m delighted you enjoyed the accommodation and those peaceful moments watching the boats go by from the balcony. It’s great to hear you made the most of the local pub and the walk over the bridge to see friends. I’m so pleased you found the location charming and good value. You’d be very welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Ocean City Base

The perfect base for our week in Plymouth. Elaine was easy to contact and provided all the information we needed. The cottage was very well equipped and had a lovely view of the River Tamar. The attention to detail and the little extras were great. We would definitely stay here again if we needed accommodation in Plymouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m delighted to hear the cottage worked so well as a base for your week in Plymouth and that you enjoyed the view of the River Tamar. It’s lovely to know the attention to detail and little extras made a difference, and I really appreciate your kind words about communication. You’d be very welcome to stay again whenever you’re next in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thank you George. It was lovely to meet you both and a pleasure to host you. We really look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Really pleased you had a lovely stay in our cute and cosy house overlooking the river. Hopefully you got to see one of the lovely sunsets that can often be seen over the water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thank you for your lovely review and we are so pleased you had an enjoyable stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you for your lovely review and we will look forward to you staying again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m really pleased the cottage was a comfortable base for visiting your son and that you found it cosy, clean and homely on arrival. I’m glad the directions and listing were clear and that I could be helpful throughout your stay. It was a pleasure to host you, and you’d be very welcome back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
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