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Swallows Return

Woolsery, near Clovelly, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Pretty cottage set on the edge of a sweet village surrounded by rolling countryside
  • The local village boasts a gastropub/restaurant, shop/post office and fish and chip shop
  • Explore the rugged coastline along the South West Coast Path or visit local attractions such as the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly, RHS Rosemoor Gardens or Dartington Crystal
Property code: OC-83300

Set a short distance from the many beaches along the North Devon and North Cornwall coasts, this cottage is ideal for couples or small families wishing to explore this beautiful area. There is plenty to discover including family theme parks such as The Big Sheep and The Milky Way, RHS Rosemoor, cycling on the Tarka Trail, or walking along the coastal footpaths. Clovelly, a unique cliffside fishing village that is privately owned and has remained unchanged for many years, is well worth a visit. The larger towns of Bude and Bideford offer a wide range of shops, restaurants and amenities, and Bude also offers a splash pool and ten-pin bowling centre, tennis courts, and a pretty canal.

Walk through the shared front garden and through your own garden gate to the side door and you step into the spacious kitchen/diner, equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and many useful extras; everything you need for a comfortable home away from home. The dining area seats four comfortably. Continue walking through and you’ll reach the lounge, made extra cosy with a wood burner. Here, you can sit back and relax on the sofa and make use of the Smart TV. The bedrooms and bathroom are accessed via the cottage-style stairs from the lounge and consist of one double with TV and one single with an additional pull-out single bed. The bathroom completes the accommodation with a shower over bath and WC.

Stepping outside you will find a peaceful, fully enclosed garden with a table, chairs, and charcoal BBQ, ideal for al fresco dining. A real highlight of this property is watching the birds and swallows that return here year after year - a delight to see from the garden. There is ample off-road parking on the owner's ground just around the corner from the cottage.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single with an extra pull-out single bed
  • 1 bathroom with electric shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV with Sky Q in the lounge and TV with Sky Q in double bedroom
  • Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach 2 miles, shop and pub/restaurant 1.3 miles
  • Sleeps 3 + 1
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Trefor Daniel 15th June 2026

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Lovely, clean cottage with everything you need. It has a beautiful, fully enclosed garden for the dogs. Such a peaceful location - where the only noises you hear are birds singing and cows mooing - absolutely lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Susan 18th May 2026

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Lovely cottage. Owners very friendly and helpful. Definitely go again.

Reviewed by Jo 14th April 2026

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Reviewed by Karen 27th September 2025

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Nice little cottage. Good secure garden for the dogs. Good location for all the sights, beaches etc. The pub is really nice but be aware, it is a good 20 minute walk on the lanes.

Reviewed by Steven 6th September 2025

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Reviewed by David 9th August 2025

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Lovely property, we really enjoyed our stay. Really beautiful location and handy for everything that we wanted to see and visit. House was really well equipt with everything we should need, lovely little garden. We have no complaints and would definatly look to come again.

Reviewed by Jason 2nd August 2025

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Lovely cottage, very quiet location , you will have everything you need for your stay.

Reviewed by Martine 5th July 2025

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The mattress is absolutely terrible, it felt old and very lumpy and very soft. The microwave looked very old, we found this difficult to use. There was a clear smell and evidence of damp which got on my husbands chest. You could smell it very strongly in the living room and there was a patch above the window on the landing. Apart from that, it was Read morea lovely place. The garden was lovely and it was very quiet. Hide

Reviewed by Sylvia 28th June 2025

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Would only recommend this cottage to friends if they had dogs.

Reviewed by Wendy 21st June 2025

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Lovely cottage, so peaceful and relaxing, cottage had everything you could want and more, very clean and neighbours was so polite and helpful.

Reviewed by Andrew 14th June 2025

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Reviewed by Kathrine 7th June 2025

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Arrived earlier than check in & was allowed in early , which was much appreciated after a 6 hour journey! Kitchen well equipped with all you could need , although no milk in the fridge. But there was dog treats for our dogs. Strange smell in the lounge a mixture of wee & damp ?! Lovely to have a bath , couldnt get the shower to work though Maybe itRead more was us ?? Swallows nesting on our bedroom window such a joy ! Lanes nearby to narrow for dog walking sadly , but they enjoyed the garden . Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 31st May 2025

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Swallows Return was a lovely cottage in a quiet area. Very well equipped with everything we, and our dog, needed. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Maria 24th May 2025

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A lovely cottage, warm and cosy, close to nice landmarks if someone needs to explore the area. A lice secluded garden for our doggy as well.

Reviewed by Margaret 10th May 2025

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A Lovely clean and bright cottage, a couple of footstools would have added to the comfort of being able to put your feet up after a very tiring day

Reviewed by Caroline 30th March 2025

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Absolutely loved the cottage. It has a lovely atmosphere and we felt at ease from day one. We have a very nervous dog when staying away from home with him, but he was very chilled all week. The garden was extremely secure and private which he loved. Will definitely be visiting again

Reviewed by Jacek 28th December 2024

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very nice and cozy place to stay with fire place and plenty places to visit . Not to far from Bude and Tintagle castle . Private garden and very sweet rooms ......very happy

Reviewed by Darren 21st December 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 26th October 2024

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This is the best place we have stayed in a long time and I would certainly recommend it to everyone. It was like a home from home and so peaceful and tranquil and very dog friendly. I cannot fault it.

Reviewed by Linda 21st October 2024

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Excellent cottage and really well equipped. A very relaxing place.

Reviewed by Anonymous 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Richard 24th August 2024

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The cottage was a amazing and in a great location

Reviewed by Martin 10th August 2024

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Loved it. Its remote which suited us fine so much to do our two weeks shot by felt rejuvenated. Our children, 8 and 9 had such a wonderful stay there. I for obe, felt sad leaving

Reviewed by Michael 29th June 2024

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.