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Dairy Cottage

Swimbridge, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Handsome, stone cottage, with exposed beams and stonework
  • Leafy, green views and beautiful riverside garden
  • Good location for visiting Barnstaple, Exmoor National Park and the coast

Property code: OC-N0208

Dairy Cottage, and its neighbouring property Granary Cottage, is situated on the outskirts of Exmoor National Park near a village called Swimbridge and is surrounded by stunning countryside.

Sleeping four people, this characterful cottage has exposed stone work and beamed ceilings, a cosy living room and a private lawned garden with a river border. The nearest pub is just 300 yards away and there are plenty of pathways and bridleways running near the cottage. The large living room has plenty of seating around the fireplace for the whole group.  The open-plan kitchen/diner has a small dining table and well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms – a Twin and a Double with an en-suite shower room. There is a modern family bathroom for the occupants of the Twin room.

Outside, the garden is about 20 yards away from the cottage and has a fence and river border. Swimbridge is about four miles south-east of Barnstaple and twinned with the town of St. Honorine Du Fay in Normandy, France. It the home of the Rev. John “Jack” Russell who developed the Jack Russell terrier and is noted for its church - The Church of St. James -  which has been described as a “treasure house” due to its fine carvings and memorials.

Nearby Barnstaple is well worth a visit - it is a charming place that comfortably blends a handsome past with an energetic, present-day buzz. It has a mix of cutting-edge retail outlets, long-established family owned stores and little boutiques. The pannier market hosts local food producers interspersed with dozens of cafes. At weekends, Barnstaple makes wandering the streets a distinct pleasure, with performers and musicians out to entertain.

 

Ground floor:

Lounge: TV, DVD.

Kitchen/diner: Electric cooker microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine

 

First floor: Sleeps 4 

Bedroom 1: Double bed. En-suite shower room with washbasin 

Bedroom 2: Twin beds

Bathroom: Bath, washbasin and toilet

 

Pets: Sorry, no pets

Parking: Private parking in courtyard

Garden/Patio: Private lawned and fenced garden with river border 20 yards from the cottage

Heating: Gas central heating

Short breaks: Available all year round (but for specific dates only bookable within 2-8 weeks of the holiday start date)

Notes: Linen and towels are provided (please bring beach towels). Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. Highchair is provided. Babysitting possible by arrangement

Beach: 13 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin, plus 1 additional Z-bed
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room, and 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • Electric cooker microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Cot and highchair
  • TV, DVD 
  • Enclosed garden beside a river, 20 metres away
  • Private parking
  • Pub 400 metres
  • Beach 13 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Low, sloping ceiling on the first floor
  • Babysitting by arrangement
  • Sleeps 4+1
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 11th May 2025

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Can highly recommend this cottage. We had a very comfortable stay. A peaceful and good location for exploring North Devon. The cream tea on arrival was very nice. We hope to visit again.

Reviewed by Jeff 13th April 2025

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A beautiful cottage in a very beautiful and tranquil location. Absolutely perfect base for touring North Devon and cant recommend it highly enough.

Reviewed by Christopher 7th January 2025

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The property is lovely , very comfortable and very clean . Swimbridge is a beautiful place and very handy for exploring gorgeous North Devon

Reviewed by Steven 4th November 2024

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Reviewed by Vivian Alan 20th October 2024

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A great getaway from life's hustle and bustle.

Reviewed by Doug 6th October 2024

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Very clean and comfortable and well maintained. Complimentary cream tea on arrival was a nice touch

Reviewed by Tracey 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Gillian 8th September 2024

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Owners live close to property and they can't do enough for you. Very clean and reasonably comfortable. Make sure you have some essentials if arriving late as no shop in village. Only milk in fridge.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 18th August 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 21st July 2024

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We found the cottage clean, comfortable and well equipped. The owners Colin and Lee were just across the courtyard and were well-coming during our stay.

Reviewed by Gwynne 16th July 2024

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Reviewed by J C 19th May 2024

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Dairy cottage is lovely and quiet with all the features that we could wish for

Reviewed by Caroline 2nd April 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 29th March 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage. Very clean throughout. Kitchen well stocked with utensils for your every need. Nice surprise of scones, cream and jam on arrival. Short distance to Barnstaple, the Tarka trail and nearby beaches.

Reviewed by Dianne 17th December 2023

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We had a wonderful week at Dairy Cottage. The cream tea was a super jesture on arrival and a Christmas tree was also put up in the living room for the build up to Christmas. The bed was very comfortable and we slept well. We had everything we needed for a great getaway. Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Sue 15th November 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 12th October 2023

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Excellent location in lovely village with parking outside the door and a good pub within walking distance- what more could you want! The secret garden was a delight, and the owner very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by David 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Zoe 24th September 2023

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This was possibly the best holiday cottage we've stayed in, and we've stayed in a lot. It was spacious, very well-equipped, easy to find and quiet. Sadly the weather was pants, so we didn't get to use the garden, but it would be a lovely place to sit with a glass of something on a warm evening.

Reviewed by Stephen 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Bernard 3rd July 2023

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The cottage was presented beautifully, the equipment was of high standard, you could cook a 3 course meal or make a sandwich as there was plenty of good decent utensils The cottage was spacious and the additional garden was lovely The location was private and parking was not an issue Owners introduced them selves which was very nice Would reRead morecommend this property Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 28th May 2023

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