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Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
Property grounds
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Beaworthy, England
  • Popular LocationNorth Devon Coast34 min drive
  • Popular LocationWidemouth Bay Beach35 min drive
  • Popular LocationBude Beach37 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)69 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    Bedroom 2
      2 twin/single beds
    Bathroom 1
      No shower or bath

    About this property

    Entire place

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

    Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll

    Swallow Lodge has two good sized bedrooms, the master has a king-sized bed and boasts views over the countryside with access to a balcony and outside seating area - perfect for breakfast in the morning sunshine and the twin bedroom has matching solid wood beds. Lodges have central heating, towels and bed linen, which is crispy white 100% Egyptian cotton. The wetroom is spacious and has grab rails and other disabled-friendly features, should guests need them, and a power shower. The fully-equipped self-catering kitchen comes with a dishwasher, oven/hob, washer dryer, microwave, kettle, toaster and all crockery, cutlery and utensils as required. The living room is a light, airy space with balcony access with stunning views across a well-stocked and managed carp lake to the Devon countryside beyond. The lodge is set in a small family-run 11.5 acre complex, called Blagdon Farm, in rural Devon with the opportunity to fish on-site; there is also a (seasonal) heated indoor swimming pool, free WiFi, games room, football/games field, woodland walk, small shop and soon-to-be-completed family BBQ area. Despite its quiet and tranquil get-away-from-it-all location, being on the Devon-Cornwall border means that beaches are a car-ride away, as are the wilds of Dartmoor and many other local attractions to suit both adventurous and more sedentary guests alike. Our guests describe Blagdon Farm as a “hidden gem”, where they can choose to stay home and relax or strike out discover to the larger West Country's bounty, only to return to their lodge, and peace and quiet, at the end of the day. We are known for our garden birdlife, including woodpeckers, wrens and nuthatches and each balcony has a bird table view-able from the living area. Deer, hares and other wildlife are abundant and we have our own rare-breed West of England geese in our cider orchards, free-range chickens with eggs for sale and we hope to get rare-breed Devon Black pigs and White-Faced Dartmoor sheep in the near future. Many of our guests return again-and-again to Swallow Lodge at Blagdon Farm and we always welcome them with a locally-sourced Devon cream tea and help make the rest of their stay as special as we can.

    Property manager

    Helen Jiggins

    Languages

    English

    Property amenities

    Pool/Spa

    • Communal pool
    • Heated pool
    • Indoor pool

    Internet

    • Available in the house: Internet access

    Parking and transport

    • On-site parking

    Kitchen

    • Fridge
    • Stovetop
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Dishwasher
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils
    • Toaster

    Bedrooms

    • Bed sheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Hair dryer
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Fireplace

    Entertainment

    • TV
    • Pool or billiards table
    • Table football
    • Ping pong table
    • Games room
    • Books
    • Games
    • Video library

    Outdoor areas

    • Balcony
    • Barbecue

    Laundry

    • Washing machine and dryer

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • In-room accessibility
    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • On the waterfront
    • In a rural location

    Things to do

    • Cycling on site
    • Cycling nearby
    • Birdwatching nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Swimming 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

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    Kitchen
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    Living/dining area
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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

    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

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Important information

    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
    Parties and events are allowed on site
    Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    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

    About the area

    Holsworthy

    Located in Holsworthy, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. HATS Theatre and Launceston Steam Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Launceston Castle and Launceston Town Hall and Guildhall. Traveling with kids? Consider Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre and Dragon Archery Centre. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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    What's nearby

    • Dartmoor National Park - 32 min drive
    • North Devon Coast - 34 min drive
    • Widemouth Bay Beach - 35 min drive
    • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 35 min drive
    • Bude Beach - 37 min drive

    Getting around

    • Okehampton Station - 37 min drive

    Restaurants

    • The Rydon Inn - 11 min drive
    • Old Market Inn - 9 min drive
    • The Bickford Arms - 15 min drive
    • Kings Arms Hotel - 9 min drive
    • K&J's - 9 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll have a pool?

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

    Is Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    Reviews

    8.4

    Very good

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

    8.4/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah M., Cardiff

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Lovely
    We enjoyed our stay
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

    4/10 Poor

    Rachel W.

    Disappointing
    Blagdon Farm has many positives...quiet, rural location, yet many attractions/beaches within an hours drive. Parking just outside "lodge" and large living area/bedrooms with plenty of storage. Kitchen equipped with everything you need and towels/bedding supplied. However, negatives we experienced were the bathroom (which is a wet room) smelt very bad. Not helped by not having an external window. The floor gets soaked with water and despite trying to brush aside, we still had to put on shoes to go to the toilet...not great with a 5 year old! The floor was mouldy and just generally unpleasant. The wifi advertised on their website as "We've not long completed installing our new wifi system - which now covers all the lodges and caravans with a strong signal. " was very intermittent. Not surprising in rural Devon, but disappointing as they had stated it's signal was "very strong". We were looking forward to using the onsite pool, but on arrival were greeted to a greenish pool that was dirty and cold. The owners must be changing the lights as all were out of their casings and left on the side. One side underwater pool light was still connected but the lightbulb out on the side of the water with exposed wiring! Further, the pool has no shallow end for little ones. All in all we deemed too unsafe to swim so could not use the pool. We believe it should be closed for repairs. Games room was closed so we can't comment on that. The patio doors are fiddly to lock at night and lastly you can hear everything in the attached lodge. Unfortunately our neighbours for the week enjoyed late nights with a blaring TV and their language was vile and obscene. Our 5 year old daughter went to bed every night listening to swearing and shouting. I did email the hosts on the first night to complain about this via the email stated on their website and have yet to receive a response 5 days later... Overall, yes there are positives to the site and we were unlucky with our neighbours. But with the swimming pool unusable in our eyes and the bad smell and mouldy floored bathroom we would not stay again and were disappointed.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

    6/10 Okay

    Simon C.

    Disliked: Cleanliness
    Great quiet location
    Location is great great, fantastic fishing lake. Lodges are dated but didn’t put us off however the bathroom needs serious work as does the swimming pool, if these 2 were ok we would rate 5 star, the lack of cleanliness and disorder were below what we expect but may just be us. I would love to run this place, it could be awesome with investment.

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great location in Devon, definitely recommend!
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Jo R.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    A wonderful break
    We had a great time. Beautuful, peaceful location, clean lodge and very friendly owners. The children loved seeing the turkeys and sheep roaming about and the pool was a real bonus. Will definitely be returning. Thank you!
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Lee S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Fantastic Place
    Everything was clean and well looked after, the adaptions for the new Covid-19 guidelines were clearly in place and easy to follow and we felt safe at all times. We would definitely come back again.