About this property
Dartmouth 6.8 miles. Nestled in a lovely, farming hamlet near the bustling coastal town of Dartmouth and the market towns of Totnes and Kingsbridge in Devon, lies the charming, two-bedroom holiday cottage of Swallows Barn. A rustic, stone-built barn conversion, this fabulous property boasts off-road parking, a stylish open-plan living area, and a superb first-floor outdoor garden with patio, barbecue and fire-pit, making it an ideal choice for a small family or sharing couples who are seeking a relaxing, self-catered escape close to many coastal and countryside attractions. Park up, unpack, and make yourself comfortable in your delightful new lodgings, where you'll find reverse level accommodation with two well-appointed bedrooms and bathroom located on the ground-floor, and above an immaculately-presented open plan living space, featuring a fully-equipped kitchen where the chosen chefs can cook up delicious feasts to be savoured at the dining table, or even alfresco on the outdoor terrace, complete with garden furniture, serving as the perfect spot to raise a glass of your favourite tipple to toast your getaway. When it's time to relax, kick back and unwind with a good book in the sitting area, or enjoy a film on the Smart TV whilst you catch up on the events of the day with your loved ones. If you can tear yourself away, head out to explore what the local area has to offer. A brief drive will bring you to nearby shops, where you can stock up on holiday essentials, as well as The George Inn at Blackawton where you can treat yourself to a traditional pub lunch to fuel your adventures. A short drive in the opposite direction will take you to Dartmouth, home to the famous Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Museum, the beautiful Royal Avenue Gardens, and the historic Dartmouth Castle, which overlooks the River Dart, popular with the yachting community. Make your next visit to Devon unforgettable by booking a stay at Swallows Barn.
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries plus many local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, along with the Dartmouth Food Festival held every October. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through picturesque countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat trip across to Kingswear and on to Brixham, a pretty little harbour town. For those seeking some beach activities, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blue Flag Award winner Blackpool Sands, and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular and just a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Two ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor, open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil-fired central heating upstairs and underfloor heating downstairs.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed, first-floor garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue and fire-pit.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 2.1 miles, beach 5.8 miles.
Swallows Barn is located in a farming hamlet where you can expect to see farm vehicles in the lanes and hear farm work close by.
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
Reviews (7)
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Amanda
We had a very long drive from Maylandsea,Essex. Arrived to freshly made shortbread , milk in the fridge & beautiful tulips on the table. David introduced himself, and was very accommodating for us to contact him if we required anything. As described Swallows is remote , but short drive into Dartmouth or Totnes. 1st night we decided to have a Chinese. Ordered from Phoenix in Totnes. As expected a delivery charge, but the meal was lovely. Highly recommend. We did plan on going to Dartmouth castle but closed Mon-Friday atm. We chose to go to Teignmouth zoo on the better day weather wise. We enjoyed throughly . Followed by a meal at the seafront at The View bar & Cafe (amazing fish & chips). Swallows had all you need to cook meals , wash/ dry clothes (very much needed for us after being caught in a few downpours). The home is clean & tidy. Iâm very particular with things like this so it was nice to relax . The bed are comfortable. Enough pillows & towels. We didnât get to use the garden but Iâm sure itâs lovely with nice weather to have breakfast. Kate kindly sent us a message asking if we would like any croissants for the Sunday morning. We picked up some bits already from Food for Thought in Totnes yummy pastryâs & flapjacks! Totnes high street has a lot going on yet feels traditional (it is steep). We also had a day in Plymouth at the aquarium then a walk around the boats before food. Highly recommend. When parking out & about we set up a RingGo account. So easy to use & found parking very cheap. Thank you for being so accommodating to us. Highly recommend
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Richard
The owner came to say hello and ensure we had everything OK. A lovely place to stay and most enjoyable.
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Jayne
It has been renovated to a very high standard with lovely furnishing. Comfy sofas, beds and bedding made us feel very cosy. It has great kitchen to cook in. We loved the patio and garden area with a covered area for sitting if needed. Kate and David made us feel very welcome, and had put the heating on for us. Plus had left us a welcome tin of the best homemade flapjacks! Thank you Kate and David, we will be back!