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

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A stone building with a tiled roof, a wooden bench, and potted plants in the foreground.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, fireplace, TV, and dining area.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling beams, and wall-mounted lights.
A coastal town with colorful buildings and a harbor filled with boats.
A stone building with a gravel pathway leading to a wooden door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Totnes, ENG
  • Place, Compton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cockington Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, South Devon Railway
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪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

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About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Torquay Golf Club and Torquay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South Devon Railway and Newton Abbot Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Dartmouth Steam Railway and Dartmouth Steam Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Map
Totnes, ENG

What's nearby

  • Compton Castle - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • South Devon Railway - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Torre Abbey - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Princess Theatre - 16 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Totnes Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 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 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Cockington Country Park, South Devon Railway, and Newton Abbot Leisure Centre. Totnes Castle and Newton Abbot Racecourse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing cottage. Clean, beautiful and well located. The pool is brilliant (and warm!) and all the play equipment is excellent for the children. We've had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Swift Cottage. Thank you for the five star review - much appreciated and hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful, peaceful, very well equiped, everything we needed with a luxury but cosy feel. Communication was excellent and facilities like the swimming pool and games room were perfect for our family. 100% would recommend and already have :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very happy

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec, 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Swift Cottage and hope you return again for a future holiday
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely wonderful

We have had the most wonderful stay at a swift cottage. Completely away on its own yet close to beautiful Torquay and 10 minutes to local town for shopping. Fantastic amenities especially the pool and play areas. Immaculate cottage beautifully kept and exceptional contact and information from the owner. We will recommend to all and most certainly be back - 5 stars !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and returning guests receive a 5% reduction off of published rates.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Swift Cottage.

Wow what a fabulous place! Lovely and quiet, off the beaten track but will all facilities you could want. The pool, games room and outdoor play areas were fantastic. Swift Cottage was outstanding! Beautifully clean, all the facilities we needed including dishwasher and washing machine. The 2 bedrooms each had a lovely en-suite with power showers. Just perfect!
Wonderful brick chimney breast with log burner
Dining area
Kitchen
Downstairs ensuite to twin bedroom
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2025
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Swift Cottage. You and family are welcome back at any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2023
Hello Patrick, So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Swift Cottage. Pod-point - EV - the price compares with other commercial EV's in the area and is based on a hourly charge - first hour £3.00 or part there of for the time the car is plugged in. The pod-point is used frequently by our guests and they are pleased that we invested in one for the convenience of use by EV owners.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein sehr idyllisch gelegenes Häuschen mit viel Ruhe drumherum. Das Haus war sehr sauber und alles notwendige war da. Der große Gemeinschaftspool war besonders bei den Kindern sehr beliebt. Der Wäscheservice und die Kommunikation waren unkompliziert. Viele hilfreiche Informationen zum Haus, zur Umgebung und zu Aktivitäten wurden wunderbar übersichtlich im Haus zur Verfügung gestellt. Wir konnten viele Unternehmungen starten. Es war während unserer Zeit im Sommer sehr warm, zwei Lüfter im Haus konnten etwas helfen (und natürlich der große Pool).
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
So pleased that Mandy & family enjoyed their 3 week stay at Swift Cottage. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swift Cottage

An amazing cottage. 5* + everything that one needed was there. The swimming pool was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A relxing stay in Beautiful surroundings.

The cottage was beautifully decorated and well equipped. We all enjoyed the swimming pool, especially the 4 year old. The play area was also very popular with him too! I would definitely recommend this for family's and those looking for a peaceful place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant

Everything was great. Spotlessly clean. Swimming pool and games room were an added bonus. Lovely location. Can’t fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2022
So pleased that you and your family enjoyed Swift Cottage and I hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at Swift cottage

We had a lovely week stay here. The location was so peaceful, it was very welcome after coming from the city. The children loved having access to the pool and had great fun. The cottage itself was cozy and welcoming and very clean. It had everything you needed to make meals. We would definitely recommend this place to others. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous holiday

We had a fantastic time! The property and facilities were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
So pleased that you and family enjoyed your holiday at Swift Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

swift cottage

beautifully clean and well presented property,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2021
As a key worker I was happy to assist you with your accommodation needs and will welcome you back at anytime, subject to the Government restrictions on COVID-19.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely cottage in such a tranquil spot

Really enjoyed our time here, the building is a really lovely old farmhouse and the conversion to cottages have been done very tastefully. Very cosy with everything we needed. It is a very isolated location but on the plus side it is very peaceful! Loved the pool, fantastic for our little 4 month old baby to have a splash and also big enough for adults to do some laps. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2020
Victoria so pleased that you and family enjoyed your short-break at Swift Cottage and hope to see you in the future. Keep safe and keep well and enjoy your Christmas and New Year holidays. Jacquie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at Swift Cottage

We had an amazing time at the Swift Cottage and will definitely be back. The cottage is lovely and was spotlessly clean on arrival. The cottage has a lot of facilities, washing machine, dishwasher, iron, hairdryers, coffee machine etc. There are also two bathrooms which are incredibly convenient when staying with family. The beds and pillows are also really comfortable. There is also a very nice heated indoor swimming pool, easily accessible, and directly across from the cottage which we made full use of. Jacquie was also a fantastic host and gave us a call to make sure everything was alright. The local area is nice and has lots of things to see and do.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your 7 night break at Swift Cottage. Hope to see you again in the future. Jacquie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Gorgeous property, location wonderful (the lane to the cottage is narrow - a typical Devon lane, but worth the drive). Excellent communication from a Jacqui both before and during our stay (as the weather had turned colder, Jacquie checked that we were warm enough which we were because the cottage was beautifully warm). Had everything you needed in the cottage and more. Will absolutely recommend Swift Cottage to everyone. Thank you for a wonderful time (even though the weather wasn’t at its best!) 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Swift Cottage. Jacquie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely

Love this area and swift cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gold star rating well deserved. Superb property..

Located on a lovely rural complex but within reach of many of the tourist attractions. Beautiful indoor pool and family facilities. Cottage was spotless and had everything you need. Great all year round holiday accommodation. Guaranteed to please.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely small cottage for family and dog with great swimming pool

The cottage was nicely presented, clean and tidy. The living space was quite small but exactly as described and expected; the bedrooms are both good sizes. The cottage is well equipped but the selling point was the swimming pool, which we used every morning. (There are other leisure activities, which we didn't use only because the weather was so lovely we were out all day). The owner sent excellent directions, which you need as it is 'off the beaten track', and other instructions and everything was very well organised in the cottage. The location is picturesque but you do need to drive some narrow lanes before you start to get anywhere; however lots of lovely places are within easy reach. The owner had recommend a river trip to Dartmouth and that was the highlight amongst our varied travels. We ate in every evening in part because the cottage was comfortable and cooking facilities food but also because we didn't fancy the drive anywhere in the evening. It appears as with all HomeAway cottages there is a very limited hamper on arrival, which is OK except some milk and bread would be nice, if nothing else, because the first thing we want on arrival is a cup of tea! We always check what we can expect but when other cottage providers provide a wide range of local produce this omission always looks a bit mean and could catch other less organised travellers out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Goed uitgeruste vakantiewoning

Alles zag er uit als op de foto’s en huis was heel goed uitgerust met alles wat nodig was. Zeer goede WiFi wat belangrijk was voor onze puberzoon. Hele leuke omgeving en veel gezien aanrader is round Robin. Het was heel mooi weer en het enige wat ontbrak waren goede tuinstoelen. Mooi zwembad en leuke gameroom vooral met de tafeltennistafel. Pooltafel moet voor betaald worden. Enige nadeel is dat we er niet goed konden hardlopen verder Top vakantie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Everything looked like on the pictures and house was very well equipped with everything that was needed. Very good WiFi which was important for our adolescent son. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was very nice weather and the only thing missing were good garden chairs. Nice pool and nice game room especially with table tennis. Pool table must be paid for. Only downside is that we could not run well beyond Top holiday. Just translated your review see above. Thank you for your review. I will make sure that the garden chairs are more comfortable for the 2019 summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Großartige, ruhige Lage... ein Rundumsorglos-Paket

Das Anwesen ist von Schafen und Weideland umgeben. Der Spielplatz und das Spielzimmer für schlechtes Wetter kamen bei unserer Tochter sehr gut an. Das gesamte Anwesen ist gut gepflegt. Etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig ist die über WLAN vom Vermieter gesteuerte Heizung. Da die Vermieterin gut per Mail erreichbar ist, reagiert sie schnell und ist hilfsbereit. Wir können die Unterkunft guten Gewissens weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Translation from German:- Great, quiet location ... a worry-free package The property is surrounded by sheep and pastureland. The playground and the playroom for bad weather arrived very well with our daughter. The entire property is well maintained. Somewhat hard to get used to is the WLAN controlled by the landlord heating. Since the landlady is well accessible by mail, she responds quickly and is helpful. We can recommend the accommodation in good conscience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean, well maintained cottage.

This is the nicest cottage we have stayed in. Clean, well stocked and in a nice area. The pool is warm and clean and the grounds are well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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