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Swan's Nest - River view, Close to beach, Garden

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake and houses.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table set for breakfast, a coffee maker, and a view of houses through the window.
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a lake and houses.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in oven.
A spacious living room with a view of a lake, a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Devon
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Torcross, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slapton Sands
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 40 Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Swan's Nest - River view, Close to beach, Garden

Tastefully refurbished, within metres of the beach, and with gorgeous views over Slapton Ley. This lovely couples’ hideaway in the small South Hams village of Torcross is what dreamy coastal getaways are all about. Detached and set over two floors, the cottage has a beautiful upper floor open plan living area with views over the ley, and a fabulous master bedroom with large shower room downstairs. Parking is provided with a permit for the nearby car park

Good Housekeeping Bond
We ask our guests for a £75 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11291190
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

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is near the beach. Bigbury Golf Club and Cayman Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Slapton Ley Field Centre and Quayside Leisure Centre. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Dartmouth Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Torcross, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Exercise Tiger Memorial - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slapton Sands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 40 Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beesands Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Staverton Station - 31 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dodbrooke Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Tap House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swan's Nest - River view, Close to beach, Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swan's Nest - River view, Close to beach, Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swan's Nest - River view, Close to beach, Garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swan's Nest - River view, Close to beach, Garden located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps from Slapton Sands, South West Coast Path Section 40 Trailhead, and Exercise Tiger Memorial. English Channel and Beesands Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swan’s Nest is really well-designed with the big lounge-kitchen-diner upstairs to get the very best out of the stunning views over Slapton Ley. Another great benefit of this layout is that the bedroom stays cool, even in this year’s heat-wave conditions!The property is beautifully kept, clean and well-equipped. Our host checked in with us via WhatsApp at the start and end of our stay with very friendly and helpful advice.I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2026
Hi Wayne Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It’s really lovely to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Swan’s Nest and we’re so pleased it was everything you hoped for. We’d love to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Luxury Coastal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and the place was as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2025
Hi Stuart, Thank you for reviewing your stay. We are so pleased the place was as described and we do hope to welcome you to stay again. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful stay at the Swans Nest

We had a lovely stay at the Swans Nest! It was very well equipped and clean and beautifully decorated. Perfect location for a relaxing stay, and loved ooking at over the beautiful lake view every day!
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2023
Hi Sophie & Dan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay at Swans Nest and loved the property. Waking up to the view of the lake is a perfect wake-up, isn't it? We hope to welcome you back in the future, Best wishes - Luxury Coastal
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Beautiful holiday home

Every thing you needed there for us wonderful accommodation good communication with host will definitely go back
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Hello Julia, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you found the property wonderful and experiences good communication from your host. We would love for you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely stay at Swan’s Nest

We had four nights at the Swan’s Nest. Accommodation was first rate, everything you could need for a break, kitchen very well equipped, modern furnishings and decoration. Loved sitting in the window looking out at the Ley and the beach is on the doorstep!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Hi Janine, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay. The window is the perfect spot for watching the world go by and the beach is so close. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Laura
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

heather m.

Lovely spot

Beautiful views to be had from the upstairs lounge big windows. Yet only steps from the beach. Walks at the far end of estuary were lovely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super stay

Incredible views over the lake while only minute to the beach.the local farm shop is top notch for beer and pizza.dartmouth is a fabulous place.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2023
Hi Ian, Thankyou for taking the time to make a review on your stay at Swans Nest. We are so glad to hear you had a great stay, with incredible views over the lake. We are also happy to hear you found a local farm shop that you enjoyed. We hope to welcome you back to one of our properties again in the future. Kind Regards Luxury Coastal
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful accommodation with a beautiful view

A lovely property in Torcross, with a stunning view of the ley. The house is 'upside down' in that the sleeping quarters are downstairs and the living area is upstairs with large windows overlooking the ley. It has a very well furnished kitchen, a comfortable bedroom and very relaxing living area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely 5 day stay

Lovely stay in a clean, comfortable. Super comfy bed, well kitted out kitchen- has everything we needed. Beautiful views of the ley, watching the birds and sky. Seconds to walk to the beach. Nice local cafes etc and great nearby village pubs. Highly recommend staying here.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2023
Hi Angela, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us. We are so delighted to hear you had a lovely stay at Swan's Nest and enjoyed that beautiful view! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice spot for a weekend away

Swans Nest is a thoughtfully prepared and cosy retreat just a stones throw from the beach. Comfy lounge with views over Slspton Ley. A well equipped kitchen makes self catering easy. Or if you prefer, the Start Bay Inn is a short stroll away, offering a variety of dishes and excellent fish and chips. We’d stay again and would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 11, 2023
Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay. We are so delighted to hear you had a nice weekend getaway at Swan's Nest and enjoyed being so close to the beach. We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and nicely furnished house with a lovely view over Slapton Ley.

The house was very nicely furnished and decorated. The upstairs lounge area has lovely views over Slapton Ley from big windows. The kitchen was well equipped and the owners provided welcome milk, tea, coffee and biscuits. Downstairs there is a lovely bathroom and comfortable bedroom. Outside there is only very small yard (accessed via the alleyway). OK for storing wet or sandy gear but not suitable for sitting outside, however the beach is only a few steps along the alley so not a problem! We very much enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hi Joanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is so wonderful to hear the house was nicely furnished and you enjoyed the view over Slapton Ley from the lounge! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to welcome you to stay with us at Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just lovely

Swan’s Nest was immaculate. Everything went so smoothly from booking right through to leaving the property. The owner is friendly, very kind and concerned that all is well with your stay. Swan’s nest is contemporary in design & very well equipped. We could cook full meals when we wanted to easily. As for the views….. they are glorious! We were there mid January so we had short days but for parts of the days we were indoors was wonderful to look out at the lake. Torcross is lovely too. We would certainly come back.
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2024
Hi Mary-Louise, Thank you so much for your review, so glad to hear you had a smooth stay and enjoyed the beautiful views. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes, Luxury Coastal
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Perfect

Swan’s Nest was fantastic. The location could not be better with delightful views over the Ley. The layout of the property has been carefully considered to take advantage of this with all the open plan living accommodation upstairs, being flooded with light, through two very large picture windows but because you are upstairs it is also private. The bedroom and bathroom are both very comfortable. The bathroom is a good size with a lovely large walk in shower which has both an overhead rain-head and adjustable wall mounted shower. The entire space is immaculately clean and has everything you could possibly need. Torcross never feels crowded but the best time is in the evenings when day trippers leave and you can just enjoy looking out over the Ley watching the wildlife, fantastic entertainment.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2024
Hi Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review following your recent stay at Swan's Nest. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property and its location. The wildlife in the Ley is wonderful and Swan's Nest is perfectly positioned to enjoy all the activity. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

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