Swallows Retreat

Hartland,
Devon,
England

At a glance

Single storey barn conversion on a 260 acre working livestock farm
Home to cattle and sheep with lambs in spring
Peaceful, rural setting on the Hartland Peninsula
Perfect for a couple or family with children
Just 3 miles from secluded beaches and the South West Coast Path
Look out for wild ponies, and explore the heather moorland, wooded valleys, and sea cliffs of Exmoor National Park within the hour
Take a boat trip to Lundy Island home to seabirds, rare plants, and feral goats
Easy access to Bideford, Clovelly, Westward Ho!, Bude, and Boscastle
Excellent walking, cycling, surfing, and fishing on the doorstep

Decorated for Christmas 2026

Accommodation

All ground floor accommodation:
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area with French doors to the decking
Bedroom with king-size bed, and en-suite bathroom with bath with overhead shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Bedroom with twin beds (zip and link, can be super king-size bed on request), and en-suite shower room with shower enclosure, basin, and WC

Facilities

Oil central heating
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine
WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player

What's included

Fuel and power
Bed linen and towels
Welcome hamper
The cottage will be decorated for Christmas

Parking

Private parking for 2 cars

Outside space

Enclosed lawned garden with decking with table and chairs and barbecue
Guests are welcome to explore the farm

Children

Children and infants welcome
Travel cot and highchair available on request

Pets

Sorry, no dogs allowed

Need to know

Strictly no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1.5 miles, coast 5 miles

Bath
Bath
Bath
BBQ
BBQ
BBQ
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Cot
Cot
Cot
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground floor living
Heating
Heating
Heating
Highchair
Highchair
Highchair
Hob
Hob
Hob
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
Microwave
Microwave
Microwave
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Oven
Oven
Oven
Shower
Shower
Shower
Toaster
Toaster
Toaster
Towels
Towels
Towels
TV
TV
TV
Washing machine
Washing machine
Washing machine
Welcome Hamper
Welcome Hamper
Welcome hamper
WiFi
WiFi
WiFi

Location

The Milky Way Adventure Park
5.2 miles
The BIG Sheep
11.7 miles
RSPB Chapel Wood
19.7 miles
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
20.0 miles
Hidden Valley
21.8 miles
St Nectan’s Waterfall
22.0 miles
Launceston Steam Railway
22.2 miles
Lawrence House
22.3 miles
Launceston Castle
22.4 miles
Tintagel Castle
22.7 miles
Tintagel Old Post Office
22.8 miles
Arlington Court And The National Trust Carriage Museum
25.9 miles
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
26.9 miles
Exmoor Zoological And Conservation Centre
28.2 miles
Quince Honey Farm
28.5 miles
Cotehele
33.5 miles
Valley Of Rocks
33.8 miles
Bodmin Jail Attraction
34.4 miles
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
34.6 miles
Watersmeet
35.5 miles
Adrenalin Quarry
36.3 miles
Lanhydrock
36.3 miles
Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
37.1 miles
Tarr Steps
39.1 miles
Duckpool Beach
5.9 miles
Sandymouth Beach
6.8 miles
Summerleaze Beach
8.7 miles
Widemouth Bay
11.3 miles
Westward Ho! Beach
12.8 miles
Crackington Haven
15.7 miles
Croyde Bay
16.7 miles
Putsborough Sands
17.9 miles
Woolacombe Beach
19.6 miles
Barricane Bay
19.8 miles
Boscastle Beach
20.0 miles
Lee Bay Beach
21.9 miles
Bossiney Haven
22.0 miles
Tintagel Beach
22.7 miles
Wildersmouth Beach
24.1 miles
Trebarwith Strand
24.2 miles
Rapparee Cove
24.5 miles
Tregardock Beach
25.7 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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