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

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

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.
Sleeps 42 bedrooms4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Totnes, ENG
  • Place, Compton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cockington Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Torre Abbey
    ‪14 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

About this property

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

Swift Cottage is rated by the Tourist Board - Visit England as being 4 star and has achieved their Gold Award for the last four years. It is family and pet friendly. (1 obedient small dog).
One additional person can be accommodated on a bed-settee in the living area, plus a travel cot if required.
Swift Cottage is one of nine cottages that have been sympathetically converted from the existing buildings of a working farm. Enjoying peace and quiet, the holiday cottages are set amidst pasture land, and benefit from beautiful and unforgettable views of stunning countryside. With a heated 38ft*16ft indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities, Swift Cottage with its exposed roof beams and open gallery has it all. Large lounge / dining area with a slate floor - includes 42" smart TV, incorporating DVD player and USB recording facility, games, books etc. Wood burning stove. Lounge has direct access to the private patio area in the front courtyard.. Kitchen - modern style units - well equipped adjacent to dining area. Ground floor bedroom with twin beds, smart 28" TV with DVD player and en-suite shower room, staircase to open gallery area. First floor main bedroom with king size bed, 32" Smart TV with DVD player and en-suite shower room. Heating, linen, towels etc all included. Free Wi-Fi. Swift has the added advantage of rear access to the adjacent communal indoor heated swimming pool and games room and the communal external area for the children's play area, picnic area & barbecue, etc.

Outside
Externally Swift has a large front patio area with picnic table & umbrella, plus a companion timber seat together with barbecue, fire pit, pot plants & shrubs in adjoining flower beds. This area is a sun trap for eating alfresco.
Family's can enjoy the quite surroundings of the open countryside whilst enjoying a barbecue with just their family or with other families and friends in the communal area for picnics, barbecue etc. whilst the children are playing in close vicinity.
In 2015 Newhouse Barton Management invested in a biomass boiler for the running of the communal building so we have now gone 'Green' and helping the environment.
In 2021 the Management Company invested in a twin charging post for electric cars, (Pod Point) located in the communal car park. So no worries if driving a EV you can top up your batteries while enjoying your holiday.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children from any age are welccome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small obedient dog is allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in Swift Cottage
Guests are to respect their neighbours in the adjoining cottages in connection with noise levels after 23.00.
Guests with a well behave dog at Swift Cottage must adhere to pet rules at all times.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1192835
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Jungle Journey Adventure Golf and Torquay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paignton Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Paignton Pier and Splashdown Quaywest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Totnes, ENG

What's nearby

  • Compton Castle - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Torre Abbey - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Paignton Beach - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Silver Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sloop Inn (Hungry Horse) - ‬9 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly?

As of 23 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$710, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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, The Timehouse, and Totnes Castle. Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paignton Zoo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jacquie Quin

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In 2012 I retired as a Chartered Architect, having run my own architectural practice for over 15 years, before that I was a Architect for an outer London Borough, specializing in Education and Leisure buildings. In my early 20's I was married to a Civil / Structural Engineer, but my career took over and hence I got divorced. My career is now the self-catering cottages having a barn conversion near Aldeburgh, Suffolk and now Swift Cottage near Totnes. My friends and family love Swift Cottage especially my two toy poodles 'George and Pippa'.

Why they chose this property

Many family holidays with my parents were spent in Devon at a farm in Colyton and when I found Swift Cottage for sale, I knew that I had to buy it, as it was surrounded by the rolling hills of South Devon, just as I remember the area in my early years.

What makes this property unique

Swift Cottage is unique in its design by having exposed oak beams, vaulted ceiling, staircase with access to a mezzanine leading to the first floor main bedroom. Ground floor bedroom has two single beds. Both bedrooms with ensuites. Rear door leading direct to the pool and games room. The cottage is cosy with its wood burning stove and electric heating in all rooms.

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