About this property
... in a peaceful and secluded setting, a mile from Halwell and 1½ from Harbertonford (PO/shop, pub), two cottages and three superb barn conversions at Bickleigh Farm, all sharing anindoor heated swimming pool (39’ x 19’ x 3’ to 4’6" deep, available 8am to 8pm, occasionally also used by owners' family and friends) with toddlers' splash pool, children’s play area (swings, slides, climbing frame), large trampoline and games room (pool table, table tennis, WiFi). All are on a 300 acre working mixed farm (often lambs, calves and kittens). Conservation walks with wonderful views to Torbay and Dartmoor have been laid out across the farmland and the properties are positioned to each have their own patio and barbecue area, and share large lawns and garden.Professional catering available. These are very special places to stay.
… Swallows Reach is a large, handsome cottage converted from a detached barn on the same farm, sharing the pool, games room and play area. To one side, a big private patio (table/chairs, barbecue) with lovely long rural views to Torbay; at the back, a large open garden, mostly lawn.
Inside, smart and modern with 21st cent. insulation and comfort. Three shallow steps up to large glazed doors to open-plan living/dining/fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, fridge-freezer, gas hob/electric oven) with granite worktops, woodburner, TV/DVD/Blu-ray and oak floor. Stairs (stairgate) up to two bedrooms, both with big beams – a double (zip-linked 6’ bed) plus single (can be three singles) with en suite shower-room (suite), and a double (5’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Stairs (stairgate) from living room down to two more bedrooms, both with glazed doors to outside – a double (5’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath), and a double (zip-linked 6’ bed) plus single (can be three singles) with en suite shower-room (suite). Loo. TV/DVD in all bedrooms.
Accommodation
- Electricity costs are included
- Heating costs are included
- This property has central heating
- This property has underfloor heating
- The property has a woodburner
- Groceries can be pre-ordered from the owner
- Professional catering is available by arrangement
- There are five televisions
- There are five DVDs
- There is an indoor swimming pool
- Linen and duvets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- Baby sitting is available
- Two dropsided or traditional cots are available
- Two highchairs are available
- Smoking IS NOT allowed at this property
- There is one dishwasher
- There is one tumble drier
- There is one fridge-freezer
- There is one washing machine
- There is a barbecue
- Pets are welcome by arrangement
-- Pets allowed at the property- Has open fire or wood burner
- Property is completely detached
- Property is on a farm
- Property has a large garden- Property has countryside views- Property is near a golf course- Property has a heated pool
- Property has a heated indoor pool- Property has a pool- Property is non smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Blackpool Sands
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- House of Marbles
Reviews (13)
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Mrs L. Fleming
"Swallows reach is a comfortable holiday home with good facilities, the pictures do not do it justice. The swimming pool is excellent and never busy in our stay, trampoline and play area great. Nice track over the hill to Halwell, dogs can be let of the lead on this track provided you keep them within sight and they can't jump over or through the gates. Do not be put off by the single track up, only once in a week did we have to give way. Top tip: make sure the late/light sleepers go upstairs and not in the ground floor, the kitchen sounds are easily heard below. Swallows reach is almost 5-star, a few refinements and a welcome pack would make it so."
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Holidaymaker
"It was lovely to have the facilities almost to ourselves as there was only one other property occupied ."
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Mrs Gore
"This is a fantastic place to stay and the indoor pool just makes it perfect. The owners are very helpful and we shall certainly return."