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Marina
A stone building with a tiled roof, a wooden bench, and potted plants in the foreground.
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4754 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newton Abbot

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Totnes Castle and Cockington Country Park. The cottage includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Compton Castle - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Decoy Country Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Torre Abbey - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Paignton Beach - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles

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
  • ‪Totnes Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed in Swift Cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 754 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One small obedient dog is allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children from any age are welccome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in Swift Cottage

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Newton Abbot, close to Paignton Beach and Princess Theatre. Decoy Country Park is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Is there parking available at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

Yes, this cottage has an indoor pool.

Is Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this cottage, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an indoor pool.

Does Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly have a hot tub?

No, but this cottage does have a heated pool.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 26.5 mi away (47 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly?

Yes, every cottage at Gold Award winning cottage- with indoor heated pool and games area- pet friendly comes with a patio.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

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

Very happy

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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
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10/10 Excellent

terry f.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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
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10/10 Excellent

david t.

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

swift cottage

beautifully clean and well presented property,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good

Victoria M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ami M.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Lovely

Love this area and swift cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

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

8/10 Good

Simon B.

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
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8/10 Good

Gabriella V.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bernhard S.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Swift Cottage

This was the second time that we booked Swift Cottage. The facilities are very good and there is an excellent swimming pool. There are plenty of places to eat in the area. We visited the Dartington Estate just outside of Totnes where both cafés served excellent food with vegan options on their menus. Jacquie the owner is easy to contact and ensures that everything is ready on your arrival. The cottage and local area is dog friendly.