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Swallows Return

Clovelly (3.7mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Pretty cottage set on the edge of a sweet village surrounded by rolling countryside
  • The local village boasts a gastropub/restaurant, shop/post office and fish and chip shop
  • Explore the rugged coastline along the South West Coast Path or visit local attractions such as the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly, RHS Rosemoor Gardens or Dartington Crystal
Overview
Property code: 83300

This cosy and comfortable semi-detached cottage situated in a pretty Devonshire village is a great base from which to enjoy the North Devon coast.

Set a short distance from the many beaches along the North Devon and North Cornwall coasts, this cottage is ideal for couples or small families wishing to explore this beautiful area. There is plenty to discover including family theme parks such as The Big Sheep and The Milky Way, RHS Rosemoor, cycling on the Tarka Trail, or walking along the coastal footpaths. Clovelly, a unique cliffside fishing village that is privately owned and has remained unchanged for many years, is well worth a visit. The larger towns of Bude and Bideford offer a wide range of shops, restaurants and amenities, and Bude also offers a splash pool and ten-pin bowling centre, tennis courts, and a pretty canal.

Walk through the shared front garden and through your own garden gate to the side door and you step into the spacious kitchen/diner, equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and many useful extras; everything you need for a comfortable home away from home. The dining area seats four comfortably. Continue walking through and you’ll reach the lounge, made extra cosy with a wood burner. Here, you can sit back and relax on the sofa and make use of the Smart TV. The bedrooms and bathroom are accessed via the cottage-style stairs from the lounge and consist of one double with TV and one single with an additional pull-out single bed. The bathroom completes the accommodation with a shower over bath and WC.

Stepping outside you will find a peaceful, fully enclosed garden with a table, chairs, and charcoal BBQ, ideal for al fresco dining. A real highlight of this property is watching the birds and swallows that return here year after year - a delight to see from the garden. There is ample off-road parking on the owner's ground just around the corner from the cottage.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single with an extra pull-out single bed
  • 1 bathroom with electric shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV with Sky Q in the lounge and TV with Sky Q in double bedroom
  • Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach 2 miles, shop and pub/restaurant 1.3 miles
  • Sleeps 3 + 1
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Newby

This property is personally managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Natasha 29th March 2024

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A very rural small semi-detached house which is very well equipped and a bonus with a log burner. Central heating and shower was comfortable and ample for the Early Spring Season. Great little safe and enclosed garden for the dog. The beds were really comfy and it was silent at night, no street lights, lovely. Don't go down the B roads as lots of lRead morearge pot holes. Perfect for exploring this area of North Devon. A shopping complex 6 miles away with supermarket within easy reach. Private parking. Hide

Reviewed by Susie 28th October 2023

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The cottage was very comfortable, the owner very thoughtfully left dog towels and treats and there was everything anyone would need.

Reviewed by Yvonne 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Steven 2nd September 2023

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Swallows Return is a lovely cottage in a very rural setting. It is exceptionally well equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday. The garden is nice and secure, even our nosy spaniel couldn't find a way out!! The surrounding country side is beautiful and the village of Woolsery is just five minutes away with a great shop and exceRead morellent fish and chip shop. There is also a very good pub. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 29th July 2023

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A 5* cottage with absolutely everything your heart could desire! Took 2 dogs and they had the best time. Loved the location. Visited Westward Ho Beach by the North Devon Surf Club and Sandymouth Beach. Both ace beaches for dogs. Look for Harding M D when using Google maps to find cottage. Would love to stay again in the future. Thank you, Yvonne.

Reviewed by Sandy 22nd July 2023

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This cottage is down some very narrow lanes, opposite a farm, its well equipped and comfortable everyone slept so well, garden perfect for dogs, slight damp smell in lounge, but overall a lovely little place.

Reviewed by Helen 15th July 2023

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It was extremely clean and very well equipped, especially the kitchen. Everything there that we could possibly need during our stay - like home from home. We chose this cottage because it has an enclosed garden - perfect for us with our dog. Able to park our car just around the corner in an area off the road, after we had unloaded our things at theRead more front gate. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Jan 24th June 2023

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The cottage is well set up for your stay. Garden is a perfect retreat for you and your dogs. Be aware that the surroundng roads are very narrow but we didn't experience any problems as the traffic flow was light. Initially we struggled to find the property but found putting in Stroxworthy helped. The garden was useful for the dogs as we found we diRead moredn't want to walk the dogs on the narrow lanes. However, locally Bucks Mills provides an ideal parking spot for exploring. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Pauline 22nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 11th April 2023

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Reviewed by Clare 7th April 2023

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My family and I (2 adults, 2 children) enjoyed a fabulous weekend at Swallows Return. The cottage is very well equipped and has everything you need. It is very cosy and nicely presented, and we instantly felt at home there. We loved the location, it felt very peaceful and remote, the roads were super quiet, but it was within easy reach of lots of gRead morereat local attractions and the coast. Would very much recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 25th February 2023

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A quiet cottage with safe enclosed garden for the dogs. Warm and cosy especially with the wood burner. Lots of equipment in the kitchen and the bed was comfy. Thank you for the human and doggy treats on arrival, appreciated by all.

Reviewed by Colin 28th December 2022

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Very comfortable little cottage and great to have a welcoming drink and snack from the owners! Although the cottage is in a small development next to the cheese farm, we found a path to walk the dog where there were also fields that she could be let loose. The village of Woolsery is a mile away, nice pub and shop and very close to some great coastaRead morel places in Devon and Cornwall. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 3rd October 2022

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Reviewed by Michele 24th September 2022

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The cottage was cosy and comfortable and very well equipped. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs. The location was within easy reach of the coast and the main road to Bude, Bideford and Barnstaple. We had a lovely time exploring the coast and beaches. Nearby is the excellent Garden Centre The Merry Harriers. Their restaurant was very good Read moreand very dog friendly. Well worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Timothy 16th July 2022

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Can't think of anything that could have made this stay any better as it was just perfect ,lovely house nicely furnished and very clean in a lovely setting with birds and hedgehogs for company we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were disappointed when the time came to leave and would definitely look to return in the future.

Reviewed by Caroline 3rd July 2022

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Reviewed by Jim 16th April 2022

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Nicely laid out cottage with a well thought out dog secure garden whatever the size of hounds you have. Well situated for several dog friendly beaches and human attractions within 20-30minutes drive.

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