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Swallows End – Romantic Dartmoor Retreat with Hot Tub & Indoor Pool

Riverfront apartment with a water park and a sauna

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Swallows End offers a tranquil retreat on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Enjoy a relaxing soak in your private Swedish-style wood-fired hot tub, then unwind with a swim in the shared indoor heated pool or rejuvenate muscles in the sauna.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Swallows End – Romantic Dartmoor Retreat with Hot Tub & Indoor Pool

Swallows End: Luxury Countryside Apartment with Wood-Fired Hot Tub on Dartmoor’s Edge



Escape to Swallows End, a beautifully styled ground-floor holiday apartment designed for couples seeking peace, luxury, and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Teign Valley and positioned at the gateway to Dartmoor National Park, this chic countryside retreat blends Scandi-inspired interiors with indulgent private outdoor living — including your very own natural Swedish-style wood-fired hot tub.



One of only two boutique apartments on a quiet private estate, Swallows End offers exclusive tranquillity with the added benefit of shared premium leisure facilities: a vaulted indoor heated pool, a rejuvenating sauna, and serene wooded gardens.



A Stylish Country Escape



Step into contemporary comfort with an open-plan lounge-kitchen-diner featuring rustic flagstone flooring, warm wooden furnishings, plush seating, and a smart TV. With upgraded Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, you can remain connected — if you choose to be.



The modern kitchen includes everything needed for effortless self-catering, from an electric hob and Nespresso coffee machine to a well-equipped utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher — ideal after long walks on the moors.



Relax in the calming double bedroom complete with soft tones, French-inspired décor, and a second smart TV for slow, indulgent mornings. A contemporary bathroom with shower-over-bath and LED mirror completes the comfort.



Your Own Private Outdoor Sanctuary



Outside, a secluded stone-walled courtyard offers space to unwind with a gas BBQ, outdoor seating, and the highlight — a private wood-fired hot tub, perfect for stargazing, soaking after walks, or cosy evenings with a chilled drink.



You’ll also have access to the stunning, newly refurbished indoor heated pool and sauna, ideal for year-round relaxation.



The Perfect Base for Exploring South Devon



Situated moments from Dartmoor’s wild landscapes and close to the beaches of the English Riviera, Swallows End places you within easy reach of nature trails, waterfalls, moorland adventures and coastal scenery. Explore Stover Country Park, Canonteign Falls, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth, Torquay, and charming local pubs offering some of Devon’s finest food.



With private parking and countryside views at every turn, this is a romantic retreat designed to soothe, restore, and inspire.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 35
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Checkin 16:00-00:00
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 35
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

443884

About the neighborhood

Map
Lower Ashton, England

What's nearby

  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 21 min drive - 25.7 km
  • University of Exeter - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Powderham Castle - 25 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Newcourt Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Swallows End - Bolthole with hot tub, pool and sauna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Swallows End - Bolthole with hot tub, pool and sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). There's a fee of GBP 35. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swallows End - Bolthole with hot tub, pool and sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swallows End - Bolthole with hot tub, pool and sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swallows End - Bolthole with hot tub, pool and sauna located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Dartmoor National Park. Higher Knowle and Ugbrooke House & Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Swallows End – Romantic Dartmoor Retreat with Hot Tub & Indoor Pool Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication leading up to stay was fantastic. Love the dedicated app with lots of useful information about the property and surrounding area. Property was lovely and clean and an ideal location to explore the local area. Facilities were fantastic, use of the hot tub, pool and sauna were just what we needed. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable break

We really enjoyed the stay here as it is in a very remote location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jake C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in Dartmoor

We enjoyed are stay very much
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Lovely place

Me and my partner love this place and we been here twice, hot tub and swimming pool is nice. The area is beautiful and would 100% recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

First class

One of the best, and I've stayed in a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin J.

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

Disappointed stay

The outside had not been cleared the barbecue was flithy , if we had of wanted to use the hot tub there was no step to get up to the level where the hot tub was . Moving to the inside the vertical blinds in the lounge where worn and black through been damp .The oven was beyond dirty and had not been cleaned , the microwave was also dirty we had to clean it to use it , the bathroom has a dirty screen there was mould on the shower head and dish where you put your shower products , the toilet seat was old and covered in paint staines .The bedroom did not have a proper wardrobe the blinds had 4 slats missing and where twisted I had to straighten the blind and put the clips back on but there where 4 vertical slats missing which did not give coverage for the whole window and to top it off they again where black with mould .For what was paid the expectation was one of quality which did not reflect what was found . Normally there is a welcome basket this was not available which is one aspect of service I suggest you change .With what was found we did not enjoy the stay having to clean before we could use anything far from the service rating we read , a fee was included for cleaning the accommodation after we left apart from anything you can offer by way of refund I am asking for that money back .Further more the steps up to the pool had not be cleared of leaves and where a hazard we have photographed things raised
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amandeep S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review of our stay for a week

We had a lovely time, the lodge, sauna and swimming pool were excellent. The only thing that let us down was the hot tub. It took over 2 hours to fill it with water. Heating the hot tub was a nightmare. It was a manual fireplace which we used, firelighters, coal, logs, kindling and even fire fluid lighter gel (at our expense) and it was still taking forever to heat up. We resorted to using boiling water from the kettle multiple times and still fell short of getting the hot tub at a nice hot temperature. It took over 3 hours to get the water heated, we felt this was excessive and waste of our time/day. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and only criticism we would give is regarding the got tub, so please consider investing in something more user friendly Thank you Amandeep and Sarwan
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Neil W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Lovely spot but for 5 star money I expect 5 star standards and it’s not quite there!

The property is lovely but finish is a bit tired/budget, there was very poor wifi/4g and could have been cleaner. Bedding and mattress not very comfortable. Hot tub in the raining was great, lovely garden with stream at the end, very peaceful. The lack of connectivity was our main issue and I think the listing should say the wifi is intermittent at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

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

40th Birthday Celebrations!

Gorgeous property on the edge of Dartmoor national park. Close to all of the great attractions of Devon and Exeter! Relaxing luscious grounds with great amenities and loved the wood fired hot tub! Would highly recommend this property - had an amazing staycation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021