Ancarva

Ancarva is a detached contemporary house on the banks of the River Tamar near Millbrook, sleeping eight in four bedrooms. The property has direct river access with a private mooring and pontoon - a standout feature for anyone arriving by boat or wanting to launch kayaks from the garden.

The entrance floor holds the kitchen with dining area, opening through bi-folding doors onto a balcony overlooking the river. The sitting area, also on this floor, has a second balcony. A ground-floor WC is off the hallway. Below, on the lower ground floor, three king-size bedrooms and one twin are spread across the level - two bedrooms have en-suite showers. A family bathroom with bath and shower over completes the layout. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and a washer/dryer. WiFi, TV with Freeview and a selection of books and games are provided.

Off-road parking accommodates four cars. The front and side gardens are lawned, with a furnished terrace. Note: the garden is not enclosed and there is a steep drop from the sea wall - children need supervision near the mooring. Kingsand Beach, a sand-and-shingle beach with sheltered swimming and views across Plymouth Sound, is 1.3 miles away. Cawsand Beach, in the neighbouring fishing village, sits 1.5 miles distant.

Millbrook has a supermarket, post office and pub. The Cremyll ferry, 2 miles east, connects to Plymouth's Royal William Yard in 10 minutes. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park (865 acres) occupies the peninsula's eastern tip.

Nearby: Kingsand Beach (1.3 miles) and Cawsand Beach (1.5 miles). See our Millbrook guide for more beaches and walks in the area.