Welcome to the gorgeous Swallow's Nest.
As well as a conventional kitchen, there's an alfresco, Mediterranean-inspired kitchen for cooking in nature.
The open plan kitchen sits just behind the living space.
The chic shower room is just the spot for freshening up after a day of adventures.
This historic building has an abundance of charm and character.
Not only is there a Kamado (barbecue and ceramic smoker) but there's a wood-fired pizza oven too!
The bedroom with king-sized bed is a welcoming space for a restorative break.
Sit back and relax in the roll-top bath - with a glass of wine and book in hand.
Perfectly equipped for your romantic getaway.
A bespoke retreat for two.
The warming wood-burner ensures year-round cosiness and adds a lovely atmosphere to out-of-season breaks.
Looking down from the mezzanine level to the open plan living space and out into the courtyard.
Your private courtyard is such a lovely place to relax and unwind.
From the courtyard your own gate leads to the meadow that borders the river - you are welcome to explore.
What an amazing location! Hatherland Mill Farm is shown here towards the middle of the shot - Swallow's Nest's courtyard backs onto the meadow in the foreground.
Your four-legged friend is welcome to join you on your adventure.
The main entrance to Swallow's Nest from the farmyard.
Looking back to Swallow's Nest from the meadow.
The friendly owners are happy to advise where the best riverside spots are for the chance to see an otter or a kingfisher.
The owners' rare breed cattle are nearby - just look at the gorgeous calf!
This traditional smallholding has earned conservation awards from Natural England and offers a wonderful opportunity to feel part of a sustainable and environmentally friendly way of living.
Wow! The wonderful setting of Hatherland Mill Farm - Swallow's Nest is the grey roof in front of the tree, near the middle of the farmstead.
The Exmoor National Park is well worth a visit. This is taken from Hadden Hill overlooking Wimbleball Lake.
Exmoor is a wonderful mixture of open moorland, deep valleys and tumbling rivers. Dulverton and Withypool are two lovely places with riverside walks and picnic spots.
You can be at the east Devon Jurassic coast in just under an hour. This is Sidmouth.
Swallow's Nest
43563 miles N of Tiverton | Sleeps 2 + cot* (no children from 1 to 15)
7 Nights from £360
mr rogers December 2022
If you book this cottage you will not be disappointed, we absolutely loved our short stay and will be back in the near future.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your fabulous review! Tanya, Customer Support
Miss Bland September 2022
Tucked away just outside Tiverton, Swallows Nest is nestled on the banks of the River Exe in the heart of this wonderful small working farm. With stunning rural views out the window and gorgeous countryside on your doorstep. The National Trust's Knighthayes Court is just a stone's throw away where you can spend hours enjoying picturesque walks. A short drive away is the Grand Western Canal where you can meander aimlessly before finishing the day at the cafe on a barge on the canal itself. Alongside this you are free to roam the acres of farmland taking in the fresh air, listening to nothing but the gentle noise of the river and your friendly neighbours (who are sheep & cows!). Richard & Alison are the perfect hosts, welcoming, friendly and full of amazing recommendations. Happy to spend time chatting away showing you around the land, the animals or their fascinating microbrewery or just leaving you to enjoy your stay uninterrupted. No ask is too much. The property itself is light and airy while retaining its cosy charm. Featuring an original wooden staircase and exposed beams, Swallows Nest has been sympathetically decorated making it the perfect place to curl up with a book in front of the wood fire. The large roll-top bath is an impressive addition to sink into whilst listening to rain patter on the roof and is the best way to unwind after a long day of walking. The kitchen has been attentively designed giving you everything you could need for your stay, with the ultimate addition of a traditional cream team waiting for you upon arrival. Swallows Nest is the perfect bolthole in the quintessential English countryside. I will definitely be returning. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It sounds like you had a great stay and we'd very much love to welcome you back again. Kelsey, Customer Support
Mr James July 2022
Swallow’s Nest is in a lovely quite area with lots of walks, country pubs and nice little towns to visit. It’s a great base to explore Devon, we would look at the weather forecast in the morning and see which coast was going to have the best weather and head that way, we had a great week exploring. The owners are very friendly and will give you advice on places to go and visit depending on your interests. The cream tea in the fridge on arrival was a very nice touch and much appreciated after our drive down....
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Ms Teasdale June 2022
Had a great stay, the owners are welcoming and friendly. Excellent if you like a bit of wild swimming - easy access to the river! The property had all you need for a stay for a couple or solo traveller. You need to like the farm atmosphere as you’re surrounded by cows & sheep. You can clearly hear traffic on the main road but this didn’t detract from the rural seclusion. ...
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Mrs Tregunna May 2022
Great place to go and unwind owner very friendly and helpful .
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