South Brent, Devon
Great Palstone & Swallows Rest is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
Great Palstone and Swallows Rest, set in the friendly owner’s private grounds, provide stylish and contemporary accomodation for 8 people. These properties enjoy the rustic exteriors of a traditional barn conversion with all the benefits of light and airy interiors. Great Palstone Barn enjoys all of the modern conveniences including underfloor heating throughout and there is a cosy woodburning stove in the beautiful open plan living space, perfect for warming up after a winter walk in many of the local beauty spots. The barn and cottage is ideal for family and friends to enjoy, with the benefit of having two seperate areas.
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 and access to a range of watersports 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.
Accommodation
Great Palstone:
Ground Floor:
Spacious entrance hall with utility cupboard housing the washing machine and table-top freezer.
Bedroom two (the Bee Room) with French windows and 5ft6 continental king zip-link bed (can be made up as two 2ft9 singles if requested at the time of booking). Ensuite shower room with walk-in shower (overhead and handheld shower attachment), WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom three (the Butterfly Room) with two 2ft9 single beds (these can be zip linked to create a 5ft6 continental king zip-link bed if requested at the time of booking). Ensuite shower room with walk-in shower (overhead and handheld attachment), WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Cloakroom with WC and basin.
First Floor:
Open plan kitchen living dining space with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
Lounge area with woodburning stove, two sofas and Smart TV with Freeview.
Dining area with dining table to seat up to 8.
Kitchen area with built-in electric oven, 5-zone induction hob (with extractor over) microwave, kettle, toaster and integrated appliances including undercounter fridge and full-size dishwasher.
Bedroom one (the Bird Room) with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, 5ft6 zip-link continental king bed (always made up as a king). Ensuite bathroom with WC, basin and bath with shower over and handheld attachment.
Swallows Rest:
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.
Outside
To the front of the barn there is a pretty courtyard area with plenty of beautiful plants, furnished with a garden table and chairs to seat up to 6.
Not adjoining the barn, but just 20 yards from the front door, there is a separate lawned area (not enclosed) set aside for sole use of Great Palstone Barn. There is a fire pit, 2 deck chairs and hammock swing chair in this area.
To the side of Swallows Rest 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 paddock for walking in or the exercising of a dog may also be available.
Parking
There is allocated parking for up to 3 cars in the nearby car parking area (approximately 50 metres from the barn).
Additional
Short breaks may still be available.
Visit the booking website to check.