The property
Swallows Dip is a beautifully designed, eco-conscious home set within five acres of tranquil Devon countryside. This spacious and stylish property combines sustainable living with high-end craftsmanship, featuring thoughtful touches throughout, from elegant oak staircases and glass balustrading to feature lighting that enhances the home's contemporary character. Powered by renewable electricity and a ground source heat pump, the property offers efficient underfloor heating and hot water, ensuring year-round comfort with minimal environmental impact.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a bright galleried landing with wide half staircase leading down to a striking open-plan living space on the lower ground floor, complete with a sleek kitchen featuring quartz worktops and integrated appliances, a family dining area, and a spacious lounge. Large doors open onto a private, enclosed patio overlooking a fully fenced, man-made pond filled with fish - an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
All bedrooms are furnished with super-king beds, three of which can be made up as twin beds if requested ahead of arrival, offering versatility for families, friends, or groups travelling together. On the lower level is a spacious super-king bedroom, while a generously sized super-king bedroom and a separate family shower room are located on the ground floor. Heading upstairs, the master suite includes a super-king bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobes, a stylish en-suite, and a private corner balcony with panoramic countryside views. A second super-king bedroom also features an en-suite and its own balcony, offering elevated views across the Blackdown Hills and the pond below.
Outside, the grounds invite exploration, with a lawned area, meadow walks, and the serene Field Pond - a haven for local wildlife. The patio is perfect for unwinding while watching swallows glide over the water and taking in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Swallows Dip is ideally located for discovering East Devon’s rich heritage and stunning coastline. Situated on the outskirts of Honiton yet within walking distance, the market town of Honiton is renowned for its lace-making tradition, antique shops, and excellent selection of coffee shops, local stores, and eateries. A scenic drive leads to the regency town of Sidmouth, offering beautiful beaches, landscaped gardens, and the popular Donkey Sanctuary. Along the iconic Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its dramatic cliffs and fossil-rich beaches, you’ll find Lyme Regis, with its historic Cobb Harbour, and the charming fishing village of Beer, known for its pebble beach and coastal charm.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a peaceful countryside escape, Swallows Dip offers a luxurious and memorable stay in one of Devon’s most picturesque settings.
Note: This property can be booked with ref 1040465 and together can sleep a total of 16 guests
About the location
HONITON
Ottery St Mary 5.6 miles; Lyme Regis 14.2 miles; Exeter 16.7 miles.
Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an attractive High Street stretching almost 2 miles, and lined with individually owned shops, pubs and restaurants. Honiton has been famous for lacemaking since the reign of Elizabeth I and still has a few lacemakers in work today - visitors can see some fine examples of antique lace in the town’s Allhallows Museum. Honiton boasts the only public art gallery in East Devon; the Thelma Hulbert Gallery occupies an attractive Grade I listed Victorian house, and has links with the Hayward Gallery, London. Honiton is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have much to occupy the visitor. Near to Honiton is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and fabulous restaurants.
Note: Visits to the owner's private small holding can be arranged with the owner prior to your stay.
Note: Deep water on site, so all children must be supervised
Property not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility difficulties
