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Self Catering Reviews for Swallows Reach
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(5 reviews)
Swallows Reach, Bickleigh Farm, Halwell, Devon, TQ9 7HZ
Description of the cottage holiday
Swallows Reach near Halwell is one of two cottages and three superb barn conversions at Bickleigh Farm, all sharing an indoor heated swimming pool, 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 holiday cottage in South Devon 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 including a double (zip-linked 6 foot bed) plus single (can be three singles) with en suite shower-room (suite), and a double with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Stairs (stairgate) from living room down to two more bedrooms, both with glazed doors to outside including a double with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bat
- 10 people can be accommodated at Swallows Reach.
- Swallows Reach has 4 bedrooms and is positioned in Halwell.
- Swallows Reach located in Halwell has 5 bathrooms.
- This is suitable for pets.
- This is a child friendly holiday property.
- This holiday property is smoke free.
Best Features
- Log fire for winter.
- Cots are provided at Swallows Reach.
- Swallows Reach in Devon has a pool.
- This holiday home in Halwell has a garden / patio.
- Bed linen included in the cost at Swallows Reach in Devon.
- Swallows Reach includes free parking .
- Towels are included at Swallows Reach in Devon.
Sleeps: from 1 to 10
Pets: Yes
Contact Details
Contact Name: Sykes Cottages
Telephone: 01244 746200
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Upon arrival everything went well with key handover. First impressions looking around the rooms of the property it was clear to see the building was lacking some regular maintenance and upkeep. Small problems but these issues make or break your experience and holiday. We witnessed Taps leaking in kitchen. Lower room toilet seat hanging off. Curtains severely worn and falling off hooks showers dripping and a Toaster not fully functional. There was a picture in the living room of a headless woman we found rather strange. Outside the property the pathway th |
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Just returned after a 7 nights stay at Swallows Reach. The converted barn is very spacious for a large family, accommodation was clean, and the views from the house were amazing. Fantastic dog walking too. There is plenty to do in the area and we ventured out every day being lucky enough to have a sunny week. The property sits at the end of a group of properties, it was quiet and private. We had a wonderful time. Unfortunately there were a few things that could be improved, toaster not fully working, dishwasher trays broken, light bulbs internally and extern |
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The accommodation was excellent. All bedrooms are en suite which was good as our party was 10 people. Plenty of comfortable seating in both lounge area and dining area. I have never been in such a well equipped holiday rental before. There wasn't anything lacking. Owners are lovely people who help if you need it but leave you alone to enjoy your holiday if you don't. Would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation as it is a good location to other places of interest also. Will definitely come back again. |
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Swallows Reach is a nice holiday home with good facilities, the pictures do not do it justice. There's pretty much all the mod cons at the house and a large enough fridge and ample cooking facilities to keep everyone happy. 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 off 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 w |
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We stayed at Swallows Reach for the half term break - 7 of us in total, including 3 children aged 4, 11 & 13, as well as our puppy. Bickleigh Farm is a beautiful location, with owners who are both welcoming and accommodating. The setting is a combination of converted farm land for the cottages, immediately alongside working farmland. Features include heated indoor swimming pool, indoor games room with pool, table tennis and wifi. There is an outdoor play area, as well as a couple of grass areas to play including a large trampoline. Swallows Reach itself |
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