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Exmoor Farm Cottages - Swallows Nest

Wheddon Cross (2mls NW), Exmoor
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Ideal for couples and dog walkers and explore Exmoor from the doorstep
  • Located on the foot slopes of Dunkery Beacon at Exmoor’s highest point offering fabulous views
  • Exmoor nominated as a ’Dark Sky’ area, is an excellent location to study the sky at night
Property code: 51772

Sleeping two guests plus one canine companion, this tranquil property provides the perfect base for a romantic retreat. Switch off from everyday life, surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking views. Your furry friend will also have a whale of a time, running around the rugged terrain of Exmoor and finding lots of new scents to sniff and trails to explore. You’ll be perfectly located to visit some great local attractions, such as the picturesque village of Withypool and the beautiful Tarr Steps.

On entering the property, you’ll go straight into the lounge/kitchen/diner. Here, you and your hound can enjoy curling up in front of the cosy wood burner after a long day on the moor. Downstairs you’ll find hard floors – ideal for wiping up muddy pawprints – and there’s a handy cloakroom to store your walking gear. Outside, down some steps, is a small enclosed garden. Should you need it, there’s also a kennel and run on-site and a hose and sink to clean dirty boots and paws after a day of adventure.

Just 7 miles away is the picturesque village of Withypool. From here, you can follow the Two Moors Way to Tarr Steps – the longest ‘clapper’ bridge in Britain. There’s a lovely shady walk you can take by the river, and your dog will love splashing in the water on a hot summer’s day. At Tarr Farm Inn you can sit indoors or out, and there are always water bowls provided. Slightly further afield are the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (19 miles), where dogs are welcome to join you on the cliff railway. Lynmouth beach allows dogs all year round, and there are some delicious eateries including The Ancient Mariner and The Rising Sun. From Lynton you can walk to the dramatic Valley of the Rocks.

  • 1 bedroom – 1 super king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request)
  • 1 shower room and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
  • Shared utility room with washing machine in separate building
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Bicycle storage available
  • TV and DVD in lounge
  • A dog kennel and run is located below the decking steps for use by guests
  • Natural water supply from borehole
  • Changeover only Monday and Friday (Only Friday's in September and October)
  • Due to the layout and nature of the farm (streams and ponds), the cottages are not suitable for babies, infants or children under 16 years of age.
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Becky Wakelin

This property is personally managed by Becky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 13th September 2024

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Our second visit. Lovely cottage in great location with fantastic views. Plenty of places to visit in the area and good walking. Various pubs serving good food although do need to drive. Intend to stay again.

Reviewed by Graham 6th September 2024

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Well equipped cottage in a lovely secluded position with valley views. Good situation for reaching most of Exmoor's beauty spots in the north and east of the moor

Reviewed by John 30th August 2024

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Lovely location for a peaceful getaway

Reviewed by Heather 23rd August 2024

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A lovely stay. We will certainly be back.

Reviewed by Gilly 16th August 2024

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A very clean and comfortable hideaway. We were so impressed with the tranquility of the surroundings, attention to detail of amenities and high standard of cleanliness and comfort. A perfect week for us and our cockerpoo! Thank you!

Reviewed by Simon 9th August 2024

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This was a beautifully situated cottage, ideal for couples wanting a quiet retreat. It has great access to a range of walking routes across Exmoor. It was also a pleasure to see how the owners appear to welcome wildlife to the farm.

Reviewed by Thomas 26th July 2024

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Lovely cottage and a fantastic location Well equipped and comfortable Would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone

Reviewed by Anne 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 20th May 2024

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Reviewed by Ben 19th April 2024

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A cosy and well-appointed cottage in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Margot 12th April 2024

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This cottage is in the most beautiful position we've ever stayed in. Be aware that there is no table, only a work surface to perch at, but bed very comfortable and in warm weather the place would be idyllic.

Reviewed by Sue 5th April 2024

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The cottage is pretty outside but photos dont show that its right next door to the main house. Theres no actual view from inside the property and the poor weather meant we couldnt sit outside to enjoy the view. A pint of milk would have been welcome due to remote location. We felt the furnishings were a bit dated and pretty basic overall.. Due to bRead moread weather we were kept awake by wind in the chimney and the vent in the lounge which spooked our dog so we made the decision to leave early. Hide

Reviewed by Tiffany 29th March 2024

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We had a fabulous time at Swallows Nest. The cottage is the perfect size for a couple, and we loved the private decking area overlooking rolling countryside, with baby rabbits. Despite some heavy rain at times, we went on an amazing walk each day of our week's stay including dramatic views across the moor and Dunkery Beacon, pretty river valley walRead moreks and the coastal path too. We also enjoyed a few drinks in some lovey old coach house pubs and Inns. Loved it and would love to return. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 25th March 2024

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 8th March 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 22nd December 2023

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The property was tucked away in a beautiful valley with excellent walking on the doorstep. It was clean, comfortable and very well equipped with helpful owners nearby.

Reviewed by John 20th October 2023

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Immaculate cottage in a stunning location on a working farm close to some of the wildest parts of Exmoor but also conveniently placed for roads leading to the coast, inland scenery and many tourist attractions. Very comfortable and peaceful, in a dark sky area. Excellent walking from the door and elsewhere nearby. Great welcome and food at the RestRead more and Be Thankful pub in Wheddon Cross, five minutes by car. Very highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 13th October 2023

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Perfect. Really nice location and friendly owner. Enjoyed watching the border collies each morning

Reviewed by Nicola 6th October 2023

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Beautiful location. Very cute little cottage. Perfect for a week away. Ideal to walk straight from the cottage too

Reviewed by Rosemary 29th September 2023

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Had a lovely week at Swallows Nest. Fabulous location, very quiet. Cosy and well equipped. Bed huge and very comfortable. Great walking nearby, plenty of good pubs, tea rooms and quant villages. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Patricia 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 8th September 2023

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We enjoyed our stay, the valley was so quiet. We spent a lot of time on the outside decked area. We watched dragonflies during the day, bats, owls and stars in the evening. The cottage was in a good position for exploring Exmoor.

Reviewed by David 1st September 2023

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Lovely cottage which has been well converted. Remote setting and very peaceful with only sound normally of bird song. Visitors need to be aware a car is required to go anywhere [ and access via single track] but this did not cause us a problem. Pubs in the area serve good food and there are various places to visit on Exmoor. We enjoyed our stay andRead more hope to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Graeme 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Don 16th June 2023

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An ideal cottage for a couple wishing to enjoy a quiet and peaceful break in beautiful rural Exmoor. We loved it! Very good village shop at Wheddon Cross.

Reviewed by Michael 9th June 2023

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A lovely cottage in a stunning location set in a deep valley not far from Dunkery Beacon. Very quiet with just the sound of birdsong and the 2 cheeky ducks on the pond outside. Very much a 'get away from it all' kind of place and located within easy reach of so many Exmoor attractions on quiet country roads

Reviewed by Tamzin 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Thomas 12th May 2023

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We loved staying in this cottage It is clean comfy and well equipped.We loved sitting outside on the lovely patio looking at the amazing view ,the swallows flying around and the ducks on the pond We would love to go back soon

Reviewed by Jerzy 21st April 2023

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The cottage is clean and well presented , set in a quiet and beautiful location

Reviewed by Virginia 14th April 2023

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