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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Totnes, ENG
  • Cockington Country Park
    9 min drive
  • Torbay Hospital
    11 min drive
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens
    12 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    58 min drive

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About the area

Newton Abbot

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Newton Abbot, within a 10-minute drive of Compton Castle and Berry Pomeroy. .This family-friendly cottage is 9.8 mi (15.9 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Decoy Country Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Princess Theatre - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 28 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wellington Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cott Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bickley Mill Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Court Farm Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly

Swift Cottage is rated by the Tourist Board - Visit England as being 4 star and has achieved their Gold Award for the last four years. It is family and pet friendly. (1 obedient small dog).
One additional person can be accommodated on a bed-settee in the living area, plus a travel cot if required.
Swift Cottage is one of nine cottages that have been sympathetically converted from the existing buildings of a working farm. Enjoying peace and quiet, the holiday cottages are set amidst pasture land, and benefit from beautiful and unforgettable views of stunning countryside. With a heated 38ft*16ft indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities, Swift Cottage with its exposed roof beams and open gallery has it all. Large lounge / dining area with a slate floor - includes 42" smart TV, incorporating DVD player and USB recording facility, games, books etc. Wood burning stove. Lounge has direct access to the private patio area in the front courtyard.. Kitchen - modern style units - well equipped adjacent to dining area. Ground floor bedroom with twin beds, smart 28" TV with DVD player and en-suite shower room, staircase to open gallery area. First floor main bedroom with king size bed, 32" Smart TV with DVD player and en-suite shower room. Heating, linen, towels etc all included. Free Wi-Fi. Swift has the added advantage of rear access to the adjacent communal indoor heated swimming pool and games room and the communal external area for the children's play area, picnic area & barbecue, etc.

Outside
Externally Swift has a large front patio area with picnic table & umbrella, plus a companion timber seat together with barbecue, fire pit, pot plants & shrubs in adjoining flower beds. This area is a sun trap for eating alfresco.
Family's can enjoy the quite surroundings of the open countryside whilst enjoying a barbecue with just their family or with other families and friends in the communal area for picnics, barbecue etc. whilst the children are playing in close vicinity.
In 2015 Newhouse Barton Management invested in a biomass boiler for the running of the communal building so we have now gone 'Green' and helping the environment.
In 2021 the Management Company invested in a twin charging post for electric cars, (Pod Point) located in the communal car park. So no worries if driving a EV you can top up your batteries while enjoying your holiday.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an indoor pool. This cottage also features an arcade/game room, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Jacquie Quin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Climate control

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed in Swift Cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: One small obedient dog is allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children from any age are welccome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Gold Award Winning Cottage Indoor pet Friendly
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Gold Award Winning Cottage Indoor pet Friendly
Gold Award Winning Cottage Indoor Heated Pool pet Friendly
Gold Award Winning Cottage Indoor Heated Pool pet Friendly
Gold Award Winning Cottage Indoor Heated Pool pet Friendly

Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

Liked: Cleanliness
High spec cottage
Nice, clean cottage furnished to a high specification which is well of the beaten track. Family friendly with a large communal swimming pool and games room and outside play area. There is a PodPoint 7kw charging post which is charged at a very high price if you want to use it. Consequently, there were at least 4 EV/PHEVs parked on the parking lot but nobody used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage
A really lovely little cottage. Perfect for us, rooms are spacious and bright. Property clean and suitably equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little break away
Swift cottage is a gorgeous little place...so clean, comfy and well equipped. We arrived in the dark and the cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived. The beds were comfy and we all slept very well. The grounds were immaculate and the pool was a big hit with our 2 year old. Great communication with host as Jacquie was just a message away if we needed anything. Many thanks :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a beautiful location
I would highly recommend this property. It has everything you could possibly need and is very comfy. It helps too that on site there is a very well looked after and child friendly pool. The games room and playground are an added bonus. Having a 2 year old and an 8 year old it was a nice surprise that the owner has re-modelled the staircase. The phots initially showed a spiral staircase but this is now a much more child friendly staircase. We enjoyed this property so much that we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swift Cottage
An amazing cottage. 5* + everything that one needed was there. The swimming pool was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relxing stay in Beautiful surroundings.
The cottage was beautifully decorated and well equipped. We all enjoyed the swimming pool, especially the 4 year old. The play area was also very popular with him too! I would definitely recommend this for family's and those looking for a peaceful place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Everything was great. Spotlessly clean. Swimming pool and games room were an added bonus. Lovely location. Can’t fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at Swift cottage
We had a lovely week stay here. The location was so peaceful, it was very welcome after coming from the city. The children loved having access to the pool and had great fun. The cottage itself was cozy and welcoming and very clean. It had everything you needed to make meals. We would definitely recommend this place to others. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
We had a fantastic time! The property and facilities were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

david t.

Liked: Cleanliness
swift cottage
beautifully clean and well presented property,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in such a tranquil spot
Really enjoyed our time here, the building is a really lovely old farmhouse and the conversion to cottages have been done very tastefully. Very cosy with everything we needed. It is a very isolated location but on the plus side it is very peaceful! Loved the pool, fantastic for our little 4 month old baby to have a splash and also big enough for adults to do some laps. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ami M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Swift Cottage
We had an amazing time at the Swift Cottage and will definitely be back. The cottage is lovely and was spotlessly clean on arrival. The cottage has a lot of facilities, washing machine, dishwasher, iron, hairdryers, coffee machine etc. There are also two bathrooms which are incredibly convenient when staying with family. The beds and pillows are also really comfortable. There is also a very nice heated indoor swimming pool, easily accessible, and directly across from the cottage which we made full use of. Jacquie was also a fantastic host and gave us a call to make sure everything was alright. The local area is nice and has lots of things to see and do.

10/10 Excellent

terry f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Gorgeous property, location wonderful (the lane to the cottage is narrow - a typical Devon lane, but worth the drive). Excellent communication from a Jacqui both before and during our stay (as the weather had turned colder, Jacquie checked that we were warm enough which we were because the cottage was beautifully warm). Had everything you needed in the cottage and more. Will absolutely recommend Swift Cottage to everyone. Thank you for a wonderful time (even though the weather wasn’t at its best!) 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Love this area and swift cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Simon B.

Lovely small cottage for family and dog with great swimming pool
The cottage was nicely presented, clean and tidy. The living space was quite small but exactly as described and expected; the bedrooms are both good sizes. The cottage is well equipped but the selling point was the swimming pool, which we used every morning. (There are other leisure activities, which we didn't use only because the weather was so lovely we were out all day). The owner sent excellent directions, which you need as it is 'off the beaten track', and other instructions and everything was very well organised in the cottage. The location is picturesque but you do need to drive some narrow lanes before you start to get anywhere; however lots of lovely places are within easy reach. The owner had recommend a river trip to Dartmouth and that was the highlight amongst our varied travels. We ate in every evening in part because the cottage was comfortable and cooking facilities food but also because we didn't fancy the drive anywhere in the evening. It appears as with all HomeAway cottages there is a very limited hamper on arrival, which is OK except some milk and bread would be nice, if nothing else, because the first thing we want on arrival is a cup of tea! We always check what we can expect but when other cottage providers provide a wide range of local produce this omission always looks a bit mean and could catch other less organised travellers out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michaela E.

Clean, well maintained cottage.
This is the nicest cottage we have stayed in. Clean, well stocked and in a nice area. The pool is warm and clean and the grounds are well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Absolutely wonderful
We have had the most wonderful stay at a swift cottage. Completely away on its own yet close to beautiful Torquay and 10 minutes to local town for shopping. Fantastic amenities especially the pool and play areas. Immaculate cottage beautifully kept and exceptional contact and information from the owner. We will recommend to all and most certainly be back - 5 stars !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Fabulous
We had a wonder time, the cottage /Barn was unbelievably well equipped, It was spotless, charming and very well presented, It's in an amazing location which would be fantastic in the summer, but as a year round retreat, wow !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Quality rental from a very accommodating owner
Jacquie's cottage is well equipped with good quality furnishings and textiles. It's roomy. The showers are excellent. There's loads of hot water. The cottage has a reasonable broadband connection and we were able to stream BBC iPlayer content onto the smart TV in the lounge. The cottage is unusual in that group of properties as it has a front and a back door. We found the back door especially handy for access to the swimming pool and the car park. The shared swimming pool is a good size and is lovely and warm. We didn't use the games rom but it looks well equipped. Jacquie is an excellent communicator and usually responds within the hour. She is very accommodating and resolved a couple of queries to our satisfaction. We would not hesitate to recommend Swift Cottage and Jacquie.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Property with all the mod cons you would need
All had an enjoyable stay and in particular, my son loved the heated pool and the playground. It's set in lovely countryside with nice views, but not too far away from everything. The dog was at home here too! Only minor niggle is that we had ordered our groceries from Tesco's and when it arrived we found there was no cupboard space at all and had to move things around to make room. The spiral staircase is certainly steep and not for the elderly but it was no problem for us.

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Well equipped and cosy cottage in a great location
We had a lovely time and the cottage was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Lots of useful information in the welcome pack, and very smoothly organised. Thank you. Lovely pool. The outdoor play area and games room ideal for toddlers. Our boys loved playing outside near the sheep and seeing the trains pass by in the distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Brilliant - a well deserved 5 star rating
We were extremely impressed with Swift Cottage. Every possible need was catered for and to a very high standard. The location is great, surrounded by beautiful countryside but within easy reach of many wonderful coastal areas. Ipplepen village is very convenient with a great pub and a Co-op for any forgotten essentials! Also, the information provided by the owner was amazing; everything anybody could possibly want to know had been included. We would highly recommend the cottage and look forward to staying there again Marguerite & John

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe A., Upton, Wirral

Great place, far enough away, but close enough to
Really enjoyed staying here. We managed to cram a lot in around Devon and coming home at the end of a long day to a lovely place, made for good rest for the following days travels around Devon. made use of the pool which is a lovely bonus. All in all first class. Giuseppe & Cathy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Everything you need in a beautiful setting
Swift Cottage is a little gem! From the moment we arrived we were very pleasantly surprised. The cottage has everything you could need for your stay, even the 'little things', so that you dont have to worry about popping out constantly for things you've forgotten. The setting is very pretty, and the views are of the beautiful Devon countryside. The cottage itself is clean, warm and homely. The beds are comfy, and the family space is more than adequate for our family of 3 . We loved coming 'home' to it every night that we were there! The pool and games room are clean and well equipped, and were a great bonus for my little girl. We spent our Christmas at Swift, and had a fantastic time. I would recommend it without hesitation (and already have told all my friends! ) . Will definitely be using Swift again, and can't wait' !