Superb base for exploring Cornwall and Plymouth

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on Hillside Avenue in Saltash is a dog-friendly base on the Cornwall-Devon border. Saltash is the first town in Cornwall, sitting on the western bank of the River Tamar with Plymouth literally across the bridge - making this property practical for exploring both counties.

Inside, the cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a washing machine, and free WiFi. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms give enough space for a family or small group. Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out at 11:00.

The patio opens onto garden and river views, with outdoor furniture and a dining area for eating outside. Free private parking is available on site. The location scores 9.3 from guests on Booking.com, the highest of any category rating.

Saltash sits at the start of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which stretches north through wooded countryside with walking, cycling, and kayaking. Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge - completed in 1859 - dominates the waterfront. Plymouth Hoe is 11 km away across the Tamar, and the Rame Peninsula to the south has some of Cornwall's quietest coastal walking. The town has a high street with pubs and cafes, and the waterfront area around Mary Newman's Cottage is worth a wander.