Local Area

The Valley possesses some of the most beautiful and unspoilt scenery in the West country.
The valleys of the Tamar River and its tributaries, the Tavy and Lynher, are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Weir Quay is the perfect place to come ashore to refresh, relax or to exercise on some truly remarkable local walks. Shops, pubs and trains are 2 miles distant.
There are some very comfortable and relaxing hotels and B&Bs for longer stays as well as numerous local sites and attractions to visit.

Where to stay 

The Basket Factory Bed and Breakfast
Weir Quay, Bere Alston, Pl20 7BP
Email mozziej@gmail.com
Phone 07707021925
Website https://visittamarvalley.co.uk/accommodation/the-basket-factory

Driftwood and Tanglewood Cottage
Email 07545203729
Phone diana@notgrove.com

Rivers Reach North Hooe
Email pjrowe31@gmail.com
Website https://www.riversreachnorthhooe.co.uk/

Clamoak Cottage
Website https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Cornwall-Clamoak/Clamoak-Cottage-977305.html

South Hooe Count House
Website https://www.southhooecounthouse.com/

Bere Alston and Bere Ferrers villages

The Bere Peninsula grew in importance when silver was discovered in the area in the 12th century, the area shared in the local mining boom of the 19th century.

Bere Alston

The Peninsula is in the parish of Bere Ferrers, but Bere Alston is now the priciple settlement of the parish, being one of the largest villages in Devon. Bere Alston was founded as a mining settlement in the 13th century and the silver-lead mines were worked until the late 1800s. Good examples of miners' cottages can still be seen throughout the village.

2 miles from Weir Quay Boatyard, Bere Alston has a number local grocery shops, a Post Office, pub - The Edgcumbe Arms and other services. It is also a stop on the Tamar Valley Line. Situated high above the Tamar Valley, the village has spectacular views across the valley to Cornwall, which can be particularly breath taking at sunset.

Bere Ferrers

The smaller village of Bere Ferrers is picturesquely situated on the banks of the River Tavy. Also 2 miles from Weir Quay Boatyard, the village has a smaller post office (open mornings only), a shop and hairdressers and the charming Olde Plough Inn. Bere Ferrers is also on the Tamar Valley Line.