Newton Abbot's Gold Award Winning 2BR/2BA Cottage, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 4,

2 bedroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Totnes, ENG

Cockington Country Park9 min drive
Princess Theatre16 min drive
Babbacombe Beach17 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Jacquie Quin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Sea view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children from any age are welccome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

One small obedient dog is allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed in Swift Cottage

Guests are to respect their neighbours in the adjoining cottages in connection with noise levels after 23.00.

Guests with a well behave dog at Swift Cottage must adhere to pet rules at all times.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider Paignton Zoo and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Totnes, ENG

What's nearby

Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive
Torre Abbey - 14 min drive
Riviera International Conference Centre - 14 min drive
Princess Theatre - 16 min drive
Babbacombe Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Staverton Station - 16 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Almond Thief - 11 min drive
The Albert Inn - 7 min drive
Court Farm Inn - 6 min drive
Cranks Restaurant at the Dartington Cider Press Centre - 10 min drive
Bickley Mill Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Compton Castle, Cockington Country Park, and Berry Pomeroy. Historic Buildings and Totnes Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very happy

Would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

24 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Jacquie Quin

In 2012 I retired as a Chartered Architect, having run my own architectural practice for over 15 years, before that I was a Architect for an outer London Borough, specializing in Education and Leisure buildings. In my early 20's I was married to a Civil / Structural Engineer, but my career took over and hence I got divorced. My career is now the self-catering cottages having a barn conversion near Aldeburgh, Suffolk and now Swift Cottage near Totnes. My friends and family love Swift Cottage especially my two toy poodles 'George and Pippa'.

Why they chose this property

Many family holidays with my parents were spent in Devon at a farm in Colyton and when I found Swift Cottage for sale, I knew that I had to buy it, as it was surrounded by the rolling hills of South Devon, just as I remember the area in my early years.

What makes this property unique

Swift Cottage is unique in its design by having exposed oak beams, vaulted ceiling, staircase with access to a mezzanine leading to the first floor main bedroom. Ground floor bedroom has two single beds. Both bedrooms with ensuites. Rear door leading direct to the pool and games room. The cottage is cosy with its wood burning stove and electric heating in all rooms.