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Swallows Rest

From £449

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  • Property code: SWARES
  • Preferred changeover day: Friday
  • Check in: 4pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Access statement available
  • Central heating
  • Parking (see description for details)
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden or outside space
  • Nearby pub or restaurant
  • Nearby shop
  • Short breaks available
  • Village
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi

Swallow’s Rest is a stylish and comfortable barn conversion, set in the friendly owner’s private grounds and located on the edge of the village of South Brent on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park bordering the popular holiday region of South Hams.

Finished to a high specification, there is an open plan living space on the ground floor with a sumptuous comfortable bedroom on the first floor with fine views and a shower room.  To the side of the barn just a few steps from the front door (not directly attached) there is a small pretty courtyard area, furnished with a bistro table and chairs providing a fabulous spot for a morning coffee.

The heart of the village of South Brent, is just a 10-minute walk from the Swallow’s Rest and offers plenty of amenities including a pub, café bar, fish and chip shop, coop, deli and a wonderful craft shop. There are beautiful short walks within the village along the River Avon and Glazebrook, including several nature reserves and footpaths connecting further to local moorland trails and beauty spots for keener walkers. The village has a regular half-hourly bus service connecting to Plymouth, Totnes Railway Station (with connections to Bristol and London) and Torquay.

Located on the southern edge of the stunning Dartmoor National Park which covers almost 370 square miles of granite tors, acres of open moor grazed by Dartmoor ponies and wooded valleys, there are plenty of activities to partake in including hiking, wild swimming, horse-riding, caving, cycling, kayaking and rock climbing. The Dartmoor towns of Ashburton and Buckfastleigh are just a ten-minute drive away and offer shopping and other family-based attractions.  For those not feeling quite so energetic, Dartmoor is still a fantastic place to simply get some fresh air, dip your toes in a stream or sit back and enjoy a Devon cream tea. 

Only 12 miles from the stunning beach of Wonwell and within easy driving distance of Bigbury, Kingsbridge Salcombe and Noss Mayo, day trips to the coast offer a great alternative for a fun day-out including access to a range of water sports and some of the finest sailing waters in the UK. Totnes (7 miles away), is famous as England’s alternative centre, it has plenty of independent shops, weekly market and good restaurants. The lively cities of Plymouth and Exeter, with their shops, museums, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and National Marine Aquarium are also just a 20 or 30-minute drive away respectively.

Ground Floor:

Open plan kitchen living dining room with understairs cupboard housing a small freezer.
Kitchen area with built-in electric oven, 4 zone induction hob (with extractor over), microwave, kettle, toaster and integrated appliances including undercounter fridge, washing machine and slimline dishwasher.
Dining area with table to seat two.
Lounge area with sofa, Smart TV with Freeview.

First Floor:
Bedroom
with 5ft9 continental king zip link bed (this bed can be made up as two 2ft9 singles if requested at the time of booking). Small table and seating area in front of the French windows with glazed Juliet balcony with lovely views of the gardens beyond.
Ensuite shower room with walk-in shower (overhead and handheld attachment), WC, basin and heated towel rail.

To the side of the barn there is a pretty courtyard area with plenty of beautiful plants, furnished with a bistro table and chairs to seat up to 2.

Respectful use of the owners nearby garden and paddock for walking in or the exercising of a dog may also be available. 

Tucked away on the South West fringes of Dartmoor, South Brent is a tourist hub for those wanting to explore the moor as well as the beaches and beautiful countryside of the South Hams.  Conveniently found off the A38 just a few miles from Ashburton and Buckfastleigh , the village has a thriving community with local shops, excellent pubs. primary school, and pretty church.

During your holiday in South Brent you can explore Dartmoor’s bronze age settlements,  enjoy wild swimming, horse-riding, caving, cycling, kayaking and rock climbing.  But you don’t necessarily need to exert yourself to enjoy the area, Dartmoor is a fantastic place to explore by car with far reaching views,  pretty picnic spots and excellent pubs and tea rooms.   

South Brent is also just a short drive from the wide sandy beaches of Wonwell, Bigbury and Noss Mayo.  Historic Totnes is also within easy reach as is the city of Plymouth where you’ll find the National Marine Aquarium, shops, restaurants, cinemas and more.   

With both Dartmoor and the South Devon coast on your doorstep, a holiday in South Brent means you can experience everything this beautiful area has to offer.

There is allocated parking for one car in the nearby car parking area (approximately 50 metres from the barn).

  • Included: Bed linen and towels (guests are required to provide their own beach/dog towels). Water, Electricity, underfloor heating throughout and hot water - both operated from a renewal energy air source heat pump.  High chair & stair gate on request at the time of booking.
  • Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi available free of charge. Regret, No landline telephone available. Mobile reception generally fair but please check with your provider prior to booking.
  • Pets: One well behaved small to medium dog welcome.  No puppies under 12 months. A Large dog/ two small dogs may be considered by prior agreement with the owner.  Dog charge £30.00 per week.

Turtley Corn Mill
(Less than a mile)

(9)

A beautiful old mill set in six acres of grounds housing a large restaurant and bar open for breakfasts, family meals, Sunday lunches and romantic dinners.  Classic menus full of locally sourced, freshly produced dishes are accompanied by a carefully selected wine list and a selection of local ales, beer and ciders on tap.

Turtley Corn Mill  Avonwick, South Brent TQ10 9ES (T: 01364 646100)

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Enjoyed a pleasant lunch here. Would like to have explored the grounds but weather was poor.

August 2023


Had a fantastic Easter Sunday dinner here. Played giant chess in the garden afterwards. Staff really helpful and meal was lovely!

April 2023


Had two lovely evenings at this venue, beautiful setting and staff very friendly. Meals delicious.

June 2022


We had Sunday lunch here. Nice food but we’re very slow in the day. Waited at least 30mins for our starters, which turned up at the same time to our mains. They took our mains away and when we asked to bring them back and take away the starters they disappeared and we had to chase. I think we’re struggling with staff. The food was very nice though.

July 2021


Lovely setting, staff welcoming and friendly, food was delicious.

June 2021


This was the closest restaurant to our house. We had an evening meal there that was enjoyable but perhaps overpriced. The grounds and bird life made it very attractive.

June 2021


We had a lovely meal here, with the food and service being very good. The mill building is full of character, while the grounds are very relaxing and a great place to sit outside with a drink.

August 2019


Lovely grounds and pleasant staff, food expensive for what is served, I think they are trying to be a gastro pub, which they are not.

July 2019


Beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous huge garden with lake and streams. Inside impeccable, large yet cosy.

September 2018


The Church House Inn, Rattery
(3 miles)

A fascinating village pub on the Dartmoor borders dating back to the 16th century when it was used to house stonemasons employed to rebuild the church.  Today you can expect a friendly welcome and excellent food and drink at both the traditional bar and light and bright restaurant. 

The Church House Inn, Rattery, South Brent TQ10 9LD (T: 01364 642220) 

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Anchor Inn
(4 miles)

A light and airy, welcoming pub with open fire, local ales, a great wine list and friendly atmosphere.  Enjoy a tasty meal or Sunday Roast in the dining room, with good options for kids too, or simply sip your pint in one of the comfy chairs by the fire.  

Anchor Inn Lutterburn Street, Ugborough PL21 0NG (T: 01752 690388)

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The Ship Inn
(4 miles)

(12)

A tastefully modernised 16th century free house serving a wide variety of locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetarian options both a la carte in the restaurant or from the more relaxed Pub Menu served in the bar.  All meals are beautifully presented and accompanied by an extensive wine list or range of local beers and ciders.

The Ship Inn The Square, Ugborough PL21 0NS (T: 01752 892565)

 

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Fabulous pub with friendly staff

October 2023


Lovely meal, friendly and helpful staff

April 2023


Great pub, very friendly staff and although we did not eat there the food being brought out looed excellent.

March 2023


A lovely pub serving excellent food. They managed to squeeze us in on an early Thursday evening so I would strongly recommend booking

August 2022


Excellent meal and very good service

July 2022


We had two delicious meals at the Ship in Ugborough, very friendly and welcoming

July 2022


Excellent food. Excellent location & furnishings. Excellent, welcoming and attentive staff.

September 2021


Nice staff and decent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Main meals were huge - couldn’t manage dessert!

August 2021


Had a marvellous lunch here on 4th November. Very welcoming excellent food. Faultless

November 2020


Not very impressed with the standard of the food. Parking problematic.

September 2019


We had a family meal at the Ship Inn. It was fantastic food with some really novel twists, and for the quality of food we felt the price was good.

September 2019


Very welcoming, great food

October 2018


The Singing Kettle
(5 miles)

(3)

A friendly traditional tea room and restaurant serving breakfasts, snacks, light meals, cakes and cream teas.

The Singing Kettle 54 Fore Street, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0BS (T: 01364 642383)

 

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In town far from car park and was closed every time we went there

June 2022


Closed on Monday and Tuesdays

June 2022


A very friendly cafe a lovely lunch enjoyed

June 2021


Nature's Way Swimming Lake and Sauna
(2 miles)

Enjoy the benefits of cold water immersion, sauna and meditative walking with Nature's Way at their stunning site on Dartmoor.  Click below for dates to visit the beautiful spring-fed lake and lakeside sauna surrounded by ancient woodland on the southern edge of Dartmoor. Contact Jo for further details jo.naturesway@gmail.com or click the link below.

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Wrangaton Golf Club
(3 miles)

Founded in 1895, Wrangaton Golf Club is situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor between Ivybridge and South Brent.  Today the nine hole course continues to be a rugged and raw experiences, underlined by the natural beauty of the area - the rich Devonshire countryside and the coastline and the sea 10 miles away.  It is a test of any golfer’s ability, and it is said that you never play the same hole twice.  Warm and welcoming, visitors are invited to attend with green fees starting at £22.50 for 18-holes.  Feel free to pop into the clubhouse afterwards to have a snack, drink or perhaps a traditional Sunday lunch to round off your day.

www.wrangatongolfclub.co.uk

 

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Pennywell Farm Activity Centre
Pennywell Farm Activity Centre
(4 miles)

(4)

Enjoy an unforgettable animal experience at Pennywell, Devon’s award-winning farm!  A day out at Pennywell is packed full of animals, activities, farm rides, shows and displays. It’s the biggest activity farm in the South-West and was recently voted Devon’s best family attraction. Activities such as Pig Racing, Deer Feeding, Goat Walking, Ferret Racing & Bottle Feeding are all part of the daily farmyard fun.  Home to the world-famous Pennywell Miniature Pigs, “piggy cuddles” is a must when visiting this family-run local attraction. 

Click here for further information 

Enter code THC2 at checkout to enjoy a free coffee and cake when booking your tickets online.

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Brilliant Day out for the whole family

July 2023


A great day out for families with younger children. Our 3 & 6 year olds loved cuddling the animals and bottle feeding the goats. The big show with Alfie the Juggler was brilliant

June 2023


Great centre for children under 12. Plenty of activities to get involved with and animals to pet and feed. Kept the grandchildren amused for hours

May 2022


Excellent day out with the kids that offers wholesome family fun you don't find in a lot of places.

December 2016


Dart Rock Climbing Centre
Dart Rock Climbing Centre
(5 miles)

(1)

Offering indoor and outdoor rock climbing in Devon and Cornwall, Dart Rock Climbing Centre in Buckfastleigh offers a friendly and encouraging environment to practice a skill you have already mastered, or to learn something new while you’re there. The 10-metre high climbing centre offers a diverse range of routes on four climbing walls, training boards, teaching areas and in the classroom so that you get the most out of your session, and caters to beginners, experienced climbers, families and groups. The centre is open daily but with some restrictions for private classes at the weekends and prices vary according to your requirements. Remember to wear comfortable and practical clothing and trainers.

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Enjoy £2 off GO! CLIMB! sessions with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card

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Good option on a rainy day, the kids loved it and made it look far easier than when we tried to climb up some of the walls! Get there early if possible and you'll have more room to explore.

August 2019


Otter and Butterfly Sanctuary
Otter and Butterfly Sanctuary
(5 miles)

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In an exceptionally beautiful attraction, Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies is a friendly place to visit for the whole family while you’re on holiday in South Devon. Learn about tropical butterflies in their specially designed habitat, feel the rainforest atmosphere, and see the butterflies’ life cycle unfold. Over at the Otter Sanctuary there are three species of otter to see including the native British otter, the Asian short clawed otter, and the North American river otter. The sanctuary is also home to terrapins, leafcutter ants, and reptiles with lots of events available to see throughout the year, including feeding time with the otters! It is located just outside the southern border of Dartmoor National Park between Exeter and Plymouth, there’s free parking, a café, picnic areas and lots to see and learn, all while supporting the wonderful work of a team who strive to preserve the wildlife of the planet and ensure sustainable breeding and rehabilitation of otters and butterflies. Opening times are seasonal to keep an eye on the website for more information.

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what a lovely day watched otters being fed, butterfly house was full of colourful butterflies, a lovely walk by the river

September 2022


Highlight of our holiday. Absolutely adorable creatures. They kept us entranced by their playful antics.

September 2020


Wonwell Beach
Wonwell Beach
(10 miles)

(5)

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wonwell is a sandy beach on the east shore of the Erme river which joins Mothecombe at low tide. It affords visitors a large expanse to explore and is accessed via a woodland path from the road which takes about 10 minutes. Alternatively, there is a slipway from the road to the shore of the river and at low tide you can walk along the edge to the beach itself, so make sure you get your timings right to make the most of this one. Parking is limited at Wonwell Beach so keep that in mind when you’re heading over. Road parking allows for around 20 cars depending on their size and there aren’t really any facilities around, although there are toilets nearby. This does mean you need to be prepared if you’re heading there for the best part of the day, but also makes for a very peaceful experience whether it’s lounging about on the sand with a picnic in the summer, or a stroll in the cooler months, simply taking in the atmosphere. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round so it’s the perfect place to take them for a run around. Something to be careful of – do keep an eye on the tide to avoid getting cut off when it comes in and getting very wet en route back to dry land!

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Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.

May 2022


Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.

June 2021


Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.

August 2019


Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.

September 2017


Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones

April 2017


Mothecombe Beach
(10 miles)

(3)

One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.

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Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.

September 2023


A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!

May 2021


Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa

April 2017


Ayrmer Cove
Ayrmer Cove
(10 miles)

(20)

Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!

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Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.

June 2023


Childhood memories and very clean

May 2022


Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park

April 2022


Beautiful place!

September 2021


Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit

September 2021


Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.

August 2021


Perfect swim spot

May 2021


What a wonderful, quiet little haven!

September 2019


A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.

August 2019


You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.

August 2019


Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!

July 2019


A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.

June 2019


Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss

November 2018


What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.

September 2018


A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.

September 2018


stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling

July 2018


Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.

June 2018


Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.

April 2018


Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.

September 2017


Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful

June 2017


Challaborough Bay
Challaborough Bay
(11 miles)

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Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!

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Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.

June 2023


Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome

April 2022


I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!

September 2021


Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????

September 2019


Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!

August 2019


Lovely beach

April 2017


Bantham Beach
Bantham Beach
(11 miles)

(15)

At the mouth of the Avon River, Bantham beach is easy to reach from Salcombe, Kingsbridge and our other favourite holiday home locations, as well as being a beautiful area to stay in its own right. The beach looks out over Bigbury Bay and offers a wonderful view of Burgh Island, which is famous for its art deco hotel of the same name that has hosted Agatha Christie and Noel Coward amongst its illustrious guests an can reach by sea tractor. Bantham beach has a popular reputation amongst both novice and advanced surfers, and as such there are lessons available from the Bantham Surfing Academy, which operates from the beach. They also offer other water sports including paddle boarding, and a day pottering up the Avon River on one of those when the tide is right, is a day well spent. When the tide is out at Bantham the sandy beach reveals rock pools and great swathes of space so you can happily set up a picnic and stay there for the whole day. If the mood strikes, why not walk along the coast path towards Thurlestone around the corner, and South Milton Sands beyond that, particularly as it’s also a popular beach for dog owners? Just keep in mind that from 1st May until 30th September restrictions apply, so look out for signposts with more information. If you’re spending the whole day on the beach it’s worth popping to the Gastrobus which is open seasonally in the car park, offering everything from freshly made baps to coffees, teas and cakes, or for a larger meal head the short walking distance to The Sloop Inn gastropub. There is plenty of parking available by Bantham, with charges from £3.50 per day, so make sure you have change on you as it’s a bit tricky to find parking otherwise. There are toilets in the car park, and from May to October from 10am until 6pm there is also lifeguard cover on the beach. All in, Bantham has something to offer everyone throughout the year and is one of many beautiful locations to spend time while you’re in South Devon.

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What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice

March 2024


Lovely beach but no dog's allowed

September 2023


Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.

July 2023


One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.

June 2023


Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children

April 2022


Great beach particularly at low tide

October 2021


The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.

August 2021


A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!

August 2019


Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.

July 2019


Glorious especially at low tide.

April 2019


Best beach in the South Hams.

July 2018


Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.

April 2018


Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.

July 2017


A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.

July 2017


Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.

April 2017


November 2023

Yes, very much so. Owners very helpful. Cottage very comfortable.


October 2023

Very friendly & helpful hosts


October 2023

Thanks so much for a lovely stay.


September 2023

Very enjoyable stay at Swallows Rest. The cottage is beaustifully furnished and felt like luxury. Great locations to explore the area. Great beaches, especially Blackpool Sands and Bigbury. Thanks Jenny and Andy for being fantastic hosts.


August 2023

Very enjoyable, despite poor weather.


June 2023

We've had a lovely stay at Swallow's Rest, thank you. The cottage is really well-equipped and very comfortable to stay in. The added extras (tasty scones with jam and cream, fresh flowers and nice toiletries) were very much appreciated and felt a real luxury. Thank you again.


June 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed in the cottage and wonderful hosts


October 2022

Many thanks for your hospitality. Lovely comfortable and relaxing stay with mostly kind weather. Thoughtful touches with wine and delicious treacle tart. Hope to return.


July 2022

Yes it was of a very high standard


June 2022

Relaxing week - warm welcome from Jenny and Andy. Beautifully appointed cottage. Ideal location for Dartmoor and South Devon coast. Bigbury and Burgh Island superb and large dog friendly beach. Spoilt for choice for good pubs to eat - favourite Church House Inn at Rattery. We've had a lovely week.


May 2022

Lovely relaxing stay exploring South Devon. A lovely walk from Noss Mayo around the coast, finishing with a lovely meal at the Ship Inn. Enjoyed Dartmoor, with a trip up to Holne and a great tea shop. Perfect hosts and a super well-equipped little cottage. So much to do! Thank you.


May 2022

Really friendly hosts, ideally located between moor and coast. Villagers made us feel very welcome. Enjoyed our stay.


January 2022

Perfect location for exploring both Dartmoor National Park and the 'Devon Riviera' (!) . Also many walks right on the doorstep and South Brent is a lovely authentic village too without hoards of tourists. Swallows Rest is beautifully appointed; a stylish barn conversion with well equipped kitchen, super comfy bed, quality shower and stylish furniture and fittings. Add to that peace and tranquility and lovely owners...what more could you ask for!!!!!!


December 2021

Swallow's Rest really was the perfect base from which we walked our socks off! Highly recommend the Bigbury long version walk, and the Dartmeet (if you like carrying your diva dog over stepping stones). Thank you for the thoughtful stylish decor and the warm welcome with goodies. We will recommend to our friends and family wholeheartedly.


October 2021

Fabulous stay. Loved the décor and plants. Loved cake and drink on arrival. Great friendly hosts.


September 2021

Swallows Rest was perfect for a great week in Devon. We really enjoyed the stay here and thank you for the cake and attention given. We hope that we will return again in the future.


September 2021

Really enjoyed our stay at Swallows Rest. A great base to explore South Devon's hidden gems! Thanks also for the goodies on arrival, especially the cake.


August 2021

Beautiful, homely cottage. Friendly dogs and hosts. We've had a lovely time.


August 2021

Lovely stylish and modern accommodation with helpful and friendly hosts. Ideal location for visiting all the sights of South Devon. Would definitely recommend and we hope to return to Swallows Rest. Thank you


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The preferred changeover day for this property is Friday