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Swallows Dip

Honiton, Devon (Ref. 1046010)

5.0

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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35 Customer Review(s)

  • Beth

    “Wow! What a stunning place.”

    The whole site was perfect for our 2 families of 4. The accommodation was extremely well thought out with everything we needed, top of the range appliances, comfortable and clean. Ann was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The children loved the fish, animals and rolling hills. We enjoyed several bbq's on the terrace looking out over the magnificent fish pond. The bedrooms were all huge with the choice of singles or doubles - very handy depending on the dynamics of the group. The location was ...

    The whole site was perfect for our 2 families of 4. The accommodation was extremely well thought out with everything we needed, top of the range appliances, comfortable and clean. Ann was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The children loved the fish, animals and rolling hills. We enjoyed several bbq's on the terrace looking out over the magnificent fish pond. The bedrooms were all huge with the choice of singles or doubles - very handy depending on the dynamics of the group. The location was in easy reach of many beaches and places of attraction. We had a really special week to finish off the summer holidays - thank you so much.

    - Beth, August 2024

Summary

  • Split-level
  • Over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be two singles upon request), 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be two singles upon request) with en-suite wet room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Ground-floor wetroom with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Lower-ground-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Ground source heating
  • Electric oven and electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Electric gated access
  • Enclosed patio with outdoor seating area and use of owner's five acres of land
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.9 miles; pub 0.8 miles
  • Note: Visits to the owner's private small holding can be arranged with the owner prior to your stay
  • Wide wooden stairs that can be difficult for wheelchairs
  • Note: Deep water on site, so all children must be supervised Property not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility difficulties

The property

Swallows Dip is a beautifully built, eco-friendly house boasting unique fittings and a stylish interior all within a rural setting surrounded by rolling hills and the English countryside.

This fantastic property overlooks a stunning man-made, fish-filled pond which is fully fenced and set within five acres of picturesque grounds and a lovely Devon meadow.

A unique retreat for large groups or families looking to celebrate and relax in a luxury home.

Boasting eco-credentials - powered with renewable electricity and with a ground source heat pump proving underfloor heating and hot water, the property is ideal whatever the weather, while being mindful of its carbon footprint.

Entering Swallows Dip you are greeted with a galleried landing, with the area emblazoned with natural light and featuring a spacious super-king-size bedroom, and across the hall a separate family shower room.

Making your way down to the lower ground floor the avant-garde living area boasts a chic kitchen with dazzling quartz worktops and built-in appliances, a family dining area, and a generous lounge that opens out onto a private, secure patio overlooking the spectacular man-made pond.

Also found on the lower-ground floor is another spacious super-king-size bedroom which is a handy addition to have.

The next flight of beautiful wooden stairs leads to the upper floor, featuring both master and second bedrooms which offer some of the best views in the area.

The master super-king-size bedroom has a built-in mirrored wardrobe, a beautiful and elegant en-suite, and a corner balcony where it is a must to sit back and admire the wonderful vista. The second super-king-size bedroom also benefits from a lovely en-suite and a balcony which gives an elevated view over the Blackdown Hills and down onto the pond allowing you to ponder and marvel at the cruising fish therein.

From the lounge area, walk out onto the private, enclosed patio and enjoy sitting back for a quiet moment whilst enjoying the spectacular views of the rolling hillsides.

Immerse yourself in the wonderment of watching the swallows swoop and dip in the pond.

Go for a stroll over the spacious adjoining lawned area and pause a while to drink in the magnificent view.

You can then continue down into the meadow and stroll around the mowed margin, enjoying the flora and fauna, and discovering the Field Pond where you can sit and marvel at all the wildlife that it offers in profusion.

When you're not soaking in the features of this magnificent property, you will find an abundance of beautiful scenery and wildlife in the surrounding area.

The Axe Valley Wildlife Park is only a short drive away, making it a great day out for kids and adults alike while enjoying a scenic drive from your home away from home.

A day of walking around Trinity Hill Nature Reserve, which is also accessible by car, allows you to take in Devon's picture-perfect landscapes from a higher vantage point.

Further afield, the stunning Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve offers a waterside stroll with a variety of animals and natural habitats, making it a memorable day out for any animal lover.

The area is also ideal for walking and cycling, right from this holiday home's doorstep; why not explore the five acres of land on foot, or head to the nearest pub for refreshments, before returning home to catch up on the day's events?

Celebrate in style at Swallows Dip with your loved ones for a time you will never forget.

Note: This property can be booked with ref 1040465 and together can sleep a total of 16 guests

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

HONITON

Ottery St Mary 5.6 miles; Lyme Regis 14.2 miles; Exeter 16.7 miles.

Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an attractive High Street stretching almost 2 miles, and lined with individually owned shops, pubs and restaurants. Honiton has been famous for lacemaking since the reign of Elizabeth I and still has a few lacemakers in work today - visitors can see some fine examples of antique lace in the town’s Allhallows Museum. Honiton boasts the only public art gallery in East Devon; the Thelma Hulbert Gallery occupies an attractive Grade I listed Victorian house, and has links with the Hayward Gallery, London. Honiton is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have much to occupy the visitor. Near to Honiton is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and fabulous restaurants.

Note: Visits to the owner's private small holding can be arranged with the owner prior to your stay.

Note: Deep water on site, so all children must be supervised
Property not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility difficulties

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas