Swallows Dip

We had such a great holiday in this beautiful house (absolutely spotless) with stunning views over the countryside.

We hardly wanted to leave it at all .But when we did we found excellent bus service and Honiton rail station nearby so we rarely used our car. We went to Exeter by train and Sidmouth by bus. Spent a lot of time in Honiton itself, only a 20 minute walk into town, longer going back as the hill is quite steep. We used the bus from Lace walk to Pine Park road (directly opposite) which saved a walk up the hill.We loved sitting on the terrace watching the carp( and chasing away the heron!) Swallows Dip is a perfect base for exploring East Devon ( and beyond) We highly recommend it

Excellent accommodation and good location for exploring the area and very good hosts.

We loved watching the swallows visit every day.

Lovely property, very friendly & helpful owners, beautifully clean, well equipped, spacious, nice quality linen and furnishings.

Would definitely revisit and recommend.

We had a great stay at this wonderful property.

It is a spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped house, with fabulous views. The grounds were great fun to explore and our children, ages 9-16, spent lots of time outside, particularly enjoying playing on the rowing boat on the pond. The owner was very helpful and made sure we had all we needed. This is a great location for walking into Honiton too - only 15mins walk to a really interesting and varied high street, with lots of independent shops and cafes. We ate at 'Toast', which was delicious and catered well for our gluten free family members (plus there is a fully gluten free bakery on the high street - Tilleys, which is well worth a visit).

I never had such a good holiday Such a good host so kind A very nice modern and clean property Excellent view I had my best holiday ever !

A beautiful location and modern well maintained house.

Everything even better than the pictures and information. The owners could not be more helpful and friendly. A day could be spent just enjoying the grounds and walks around the house. Our stay was for 6 people and there was plenty of room for all of us and for us to have our own space if needed. Then of course there is Devon.Honiton is a short ride away from so many beaches, Exeter and more sites to visit than you can shake a stick at.

Excellent property, well maintained and managed.

Everything was as stated in the description from Sykes. Ann was very friendly and accommodating and the grounds lovely Only other comment would be to state that the turn into the drive is opposite a white turreted property which would make it easier not to miss the turn

The house was amazing just as advertised we met the owners who were very nice people.

The beds were comfortable the kitchen brilliant everything was done to make our stay perfect Thanks for a wonderful week

Wow!

What a stunning place. The whole site was perfect for our 2 families of 4. The accommodation was extremely well thought out with everything we needed, top of the range appliances, comfortable and clean. Ann was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The children loved the fish, animals and rolling hills. We enjoyed several bbq's on the terrace looking out over the magnificent fish pond. The bedrooms were all huge with the choice of singles or doubles - very handy depending on the dynamics of the group. The location was in easy reach of many beaches and places of attraction. We had a really special week to finish off the summer holidays - thank you so much.

The owners were brilliant!

They made sure we could enjoy the holiday we needed and quickly responded to any questions during our stay. The property is really spacious and practical, the views are beautiful, everything is laid out so well and the beds are very comfy!

In terms of Sykes Cottages you are not easy to get hold of via your phone system.

When I did want to call I kept getting cut off when I chose an option. Therefore, you do need to improve how accessible you are when a customer wants to call. The property itself was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hosts were great and made us feel welcome without intruding our privacy. Would highly recommend this property. The only slight improvement that could be made is some form of welcome basket with basics such as bread, eggs, milk etc to supplement the specialness of Swallows Dip.

A fabulous stay at this beautiful house!

The owners were always on hand if we needed anything and very friendly. Can highly recommend, thanks.

A wonderful setting and lovely properties (Swallows Dip and Defoe’s View) booked for a family weekend - thank you to Ann who made us feel very welcome.

What an amazing holiday we had, fabulous house with excellent facilities, hosts were amazing and always available, the grounds are stunning, the only Thing spoiling was the weather but we made the most of it, loved every minute

Swallows Dip is an extraordinary holiday cottage - and I genuinely cannot think of a single thing to say other than in praise.

The owners are lovely, the location is beautiful, the cottage is fantastic and everything (and I mean everything) has been thought of. We absolutely loved our stay and would plan to come again. Wonderful for a family, a few couples or (with the adjacent cottage) a larger group.

Swallows Dip is a lovely property, it is spacious, comfortable and has great views.

It was very clean and well maintained. The owners are very welcoming and available to help with any issues or queries. Would definately recommend.

Could not fault the property.

It was amazing, this is 4th year in a row of booking with Sykes and can honestly say this property was by far the cleanest, most comfortable and true to the photos and descriptions given. The owners Ann and Steve were so friendly and knowledgeable about the area, giving us tips on where to go. Right from the minute of pulling up on the drive to leaving the property we were made so welcome. 100% recommend and 100% will be back.

Lovely stay at a beautiful, well equipped property.

Thank you to Ann, the owner, who was very helpful and flexible when our arrival was delayed. Cottage is set in the beautiful Devon countryside; we particularly enjoyed being able to row on the lake and saying hello to the ducks, pigs, cats and peacock! Would highly recommend.

We had a lovely stay here, Ann was extremely welcoming, we even had a cream tea provided for our arrival.

The house was well equipped and the surroundings were stunning! We would definitely recommend the property to anyone looking.

The property was amazing had everything you need and more.

The location is breathtaking, relaxed and peaceful. The owners are lovely and it was great to feed the fish, visit the pigs and ducks and just go on lovely walks. Would 100% recommend this place.

Ann and Steve were great hosts.

They were always on hand if we wanted to ask a question and quick to reply and accommodate our requests. The accommodation is in excellent condition with plenty of room and we really enjoyed the views and wildlife. All in all a perfect experience for us.

Lovely, well equipped property.

Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Great central location in Devon, yet very quiet which enabled all members of the party to sleep well. Very nice views. Hosts were welcoming and checked on us during the holiday

We fell in love right from the start.

A warm welcome, fresh flowers in the kitchen and scones with clotted cream and jam (all local and fresh). The owners are really friendly, welcoming and helpful, but not intrusive. Lots of to locally. The grounds are beautiful. We will be coming to stay again for sure.

The property was exactly as pictured, very clean and spacious, amazing views and the owners have clearly worked hard to make it a lovely place to stay - they were also very lovely people.

Perfect place for large or two families to stay.

Very friendly owners and a superb house.

All mod cons and a perfect view of the Otter Valley. Highly enjoyable stay and would love to return again.

Excellent holiday home, very comfortable and very well equipped.

Super relaxing weekend break!

First class, could not fault it, spotlessly clean.

Reluctant to leave. Our party included teenagers and seniors we were all impressed with the rooms and facilities. Ann was there to help if required {she is very nice} Thanks for a great week.

Anne, the owner, could not have been more welcoming!

We booked the property for a family get together, culminating in a family wedding, and we had a wonderful time in a beautiful environment. We would certainly book again, should the circumstances arrive. Thank you

On holiday with the family, we had a brilliant week.

The property was amazing made even more special in such beautiful surroundings. Ann and Steve are a lovely couple , helpful and there if needed. We would not hesitate to return!

We had a wonderful few days in Honiton - all the attention to detail was second to none!

Would highly recommend!!

Brought my mum here for here 70th with all the grandkids.

It’s absolutely stunning and superbly well equipped! The photos really don’t do it justice! We all had a great time . Beautiful surroundings and town nearby with everything you could ask for. The owners were lovely people and very welcoming. We will definitely return here!

Fantastic stay at Swallows Dip.

8 of us (4 adults / 4 teen/tweenagers) stayed for 8 nights and would happily have stayed longer. The property is very well equipped (we did a full Sunday roast) and is very clean (new) and cosy. All bedrooms a very good size - 2 en-suite upstairs. Good size family bathroom for other two bedrooms with excellent shower. Very welcoming hosts who are on site (but stay out of sight unless you need them and then are very responsive and helpful). Property has great countryside views but is easily (for those of average fitness) walkable to shops and restaurants in Honiton. Great position for exploring East Devon. Certain we will be back. Thanks for having us Ann and Steve and for helping us shelter from Storm Eunice!

The property is amazing, very well equipped and the kindness and support from Ann and Steve was incredible.

A beautiful property in a stunning location.

We loved it and felt at home from the moment we arrived. The owner was really helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Brilliant holiday!

The house was spotless and had everything we needed! Ann was very helpful too. The house is in a beautiful area, and the meadows and the pond etc made the view from the bedrooms wonderful! Would definitely recommend x

Lovely modern, clean lodge.

The cream tea was a lovely treat. Owners very friendly and helpful. We had a great weekend.

Swallows Dip has the Wow factor.

In fact the comments of the young people was " Wow, this is posh". Done to a high spec throughout, comfortable beds and furnishings. A cream tea on arrival (scones, jam and clotted cream) much appreciated. A quiet area surrounded by lovely views and grounds. The town of Honiton is close by with easy shopping for provisions, Tesco, Aldi & Lidl. Other areas to visit within easy drives. The trams at Seaton are worth a visit. The only disappointment was the weather, but we made the best of it. C & R Chamberlain

A super modern holiday venue with great hosts Ann and Steve based in a great area to explore the fantastic Jurassic coast and countryside.

Suitable for all the family.

6 friends on holiday, and the cottage catered for our every need.

Light and spacious for a large group. All the equipment you could wish for and the soft furnishings were comfortable and tasteful. In a very good location with beautiful views.

Beautiful house, landscaped gardens and pond.

Granddaughter loved feeding the fish. Well equipped, everything you need. Steve and Ann very helpful. Perfect.

Swallows Dip is a beautiful cottage with all the modern fixtures etc all done to a very high standard set in a lovely landscaped gardens & a pond with fantastic views across the valley which we could appreciate even from our bedroom in the mornings.

. Lovely views to wake up to..

Swallows Dip is a lovely house with everything we needed.

The owners were very helpful and friendly. As the house overlooked the pond and the valley we saw lots of wildlife and it was very quiet and restful.

House was brilliant, had everything we needed and more, honestly cannot fault anything!

Host Steve and Ann were really nice and friendly and made our stay even better! Would recommend to any family!!