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1 Queen size bed
1 - 1 Bedroom 1
- 1 bathroom 1
- 60 m² 60 m²
- Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Swifts Return – Cosy Dartmoor Hideaway with Wood-Fired Hot Tub & Pool
Lower Ashton - Apartment
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
Swifts Return: Chic Woodland Retreat Between Dartmoor & the Devon Coast
Escape to Swifts Return, a beautifully refurbished first-floor apartment for two, tucked in a quiet woodland glen between Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast. With a private wood-fired hot tub, indoor pool, sauna and dog-friendly charm, this idyllic hideaway is perfect for romantic breaks and peaceful rural escapes.
Nestled deep in the scenic Teign Valley between Dartmoor’s wild moorland and South Devon’s glittering coastline, Swifts Return offers a stylish and serene retreat for two. This beautifully refurbished first-floor apartment is made for guests seeking quiet, comfort and nature at their doorstep — with the added luxuries of a private wood-fired hot tub, access to an indoor swimming pool, wooden sauna, and cutting-edge Tesla Starlink broadband.
Designed as a cosy bolthole for couples or solo travellers, Swifts Return blends contemporary cottage charm with warm, homely touches. After a day exploring Dartmoor’s legendary tors or strolling the beaches of Torbay, return to your welcoming woodland base for evenings by the woodburner, stargazing from the hot tub or relaxing in the tranquil shared grounds.
Inside, the apartment is bright, inviting and thoughtfully curated. Step through the stable door into a chic living space featuring a comfortable sofa, armchair, Smart TV, DVD player and fast Wi-Fi. In the cooler months, curl up beside the woodburner — your first basket of logs is ready and waiting — for the perfect cosy night in.
The fresh, modern kitchen-diner includes everything you need for easy self-catering, from an oven and hob to a microwave and fridge with ice compartment. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the bar before heading out to explore the stunning Devon countryside.
The elegant bedroom offers a peaceful night’s sleep with its sumptuous king-size bed, soft furnishings, natural light and a Smart TV for lazy mornings. An en-suite bathroom completes the space, offering a shower-over-bath and WC for comfort and convenience.
Outside, your private patio invites you to unwind with a morning coffee, barbecue or even a traditional Devon cream tea. Beyond, you’re free to wander the shared lawns and woodland pathways, complete with a gently babbling brook. The vaulted indoor pool and wooden sauna offer a luxurious setting for a rejuvenating swim or quiet afternoon reading in the sunshine with the doors open to the fresh valley air.
For the ultimate treat, sink into your private self-maintained wood-fired hot tub and enjoy clear, starlit skies — a true rural retreat experience.
Whether you’re dreaming of adventurous hikes, quiet nature walks, coastal day trips or a peaceful escape with your four-legged friend, Swifts Return promises a memorable stay immersed in nature yet enriched with modern comforts.
Escape to Swifts Return, a beautifully refurbished first-floor apartment for two, tucked in a quiet woodland glen between Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast. With a private wood-fired hot tub, indoor pool, sauna and dog-friendly charm, this idyllic hideaway is perfect for romantic breaks and peaceful rural escapes.
Nestled deep in the scenic Teign Valley between Dartmoor’s wild moorland and South Devon’s glittering coastline, Swifts Return offers a stylish and serene retreat for two. This beautifully refurbished first-floor apartment is made for guests seeking quiet, comfort and nature at their doorstep — with the added luxuries of a private wood-fired hot tub, access to an indoor swimming pool, wooden sauna, and cutting-edge Tesla Starlink broadband.
Designed as a cosy bolthole for couples or solo travellers, Swifts Return blends contemporary cottage charm with warm, homely touches. After a day exploring Dartmoor’s legendary tors or strolling the beaches of Torbay, return to your welcoming woodland base for evenings by the woodburner, stargazing from the hot tub or relaxing in the tranquil shared grounds.
Inside, the apartment is bright, inviting and thoughtfully curated. Step through the stable door into a chic living space featuring a comfortable sofa, armchair, Smart TV, DVD player and fast Wi-Fi. In the cooler months, curl up beside the woodburner — your first basket of logs is ready and waiting — for the perfect cosy night in.
The fresh, modern kitchen-diner includes everything you need for easy self-catering, from an oven and hob to a microwave and fridge with ice compartment. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the bar before heading out to explore the stunning Devon countryside.
The elegant bedroom offers a peaceful night’s sleep with its sumptuous king-size bed, soft furnishings, natural light and a Smart TV for lazy mornings. An en-suite bathroom completes the space, offering a shower-over-bath and WC for comfort and convenience.
Outside, your private patio invites you to unwind with a morning coffee, barbecue or even a traditional Devon cream tea. Beyond, you’re free to wander the shared lawns and woodland pathways, complete with a gently babbling brook. The vaulted indoor pool and wooden sauna offer a luxurious setting for a rejuvenating swim or quiet afternoon reading in the sunshine with the doors open to the fresh valley air.
For the ultimate treat, sink into your private self-maintained wood-fired hot tub and enjoy clear, starlit skies — a true rural retreat experience.
Whether you’re dreaming of adventurous hikes, quiet nature walks, coastal day trips or a peaceful escape with your four-legged friend, Swifts Return promises a memorable stay immersed in nature yet enriched with modern comforts.
Distribution of bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Queen size bed
Bathroom distribution
1 bathroom
Special features
12.9 m to sandy beach
Internet
Garden
Terrace
Independent kitchen (gas)
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Coffee machine
Toaster
Kettle
Hob
Views
Garden
General
1 TV
Satellite TV
Garden
Garden furniture
5 m² terrace
Barbecue
Fireplace
Iron
Internet
Hair dryer
60 m² Property
Step-free access
Pet-friendly
Central heating
Communal Heated swimming pool
Open-air parking the same building
Balcony or patio
Bbq / picnic area
Community sauna
Crib
Essentials
Indoor pool
Luggage drop off allowed
No stairs in home
Private entrance
Carbon monoxide detector
Coffee/tea maker
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Hangers
Hot water
Kitchen supplies
Smoke detector
Mandatory or included services
Baby high chair: Included
Bed linen: Included
Cot/Crib: Included
Final Cleaning: € 102.96 / booking
Heated Pool: Included
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Open-air parking: Included
Towels: Included
Optional services
Pet: € 40.04 / booking
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 0:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: € 228.81 / booking
Payment method: Credit Card Hold
Payment on arrival.
Comments
- This accommodation does not accept groups of young people (Up to 25 years)
- No smoking
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals
- Step-free access
- No smoking
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals
- Step-free access
Booking conditions
The customer will ALWAYS lose a total amount of pre-payments
Cancellation policies
The customer will ALWAYS lose a total amount of pre-payments
From today until check-in
100% of the total prepayment amount
No-show
100% of the total rent
Map and distances
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Distances
Nature reserve - Dartmoor National Park
0 m
River - River Teign
0.6 m
Restaurant - The Palk Arms
0.6 m
Cafe - Canonteign Kitchen
1.4 m
Restaurant - The Cridford Inn
2.2 m
Restaurant - The Manor Inn
2.3 m
Town centre - Bovey Tracey
3.2 m
Train station - Bovey Train Station
3.2 m
Water park - Finlake Park
4.3 m
Thermal springs - Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool
4.7 m
Park - Stover Country Park
6.3 m
Restaurant - The Old Pottery
7.7 m
Hospital - Newton Abbot Hosptial
8.7 m
Park - Decoy Country Park
10.4 m
Sand beach - Teighmouth Beach
12.9 m
Rock beach - Shaldon Beach
14.5 m
Amusement park / theme park - Crealy Them Park
17.2 m
Water park - Splashdown, Paignton
18.4 m
Amusement park / theme park - Goodrington Sands
19.3 m
International airport - Exeter Airport
20.8 m
Golf course - Teign Valley Golf Centre
3.22 km
Shops - Tesco
9.66 km
Airport - Exeter Airport
20.76 km
Price lists
| DatesPrice per night (TAX included) | |
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| 09/12/2025 · 21/12/2025 |
€ 120 |
| 22/12/2025 · 22/12/2025 |
€ 129 |
| 23/12/2025 · 23/12/2025 |
€ 161 |
| 24/12/2025 · 24/12/2025 |
€ 228 |
| 25/12/2025 · 25/12/2025 |
€ 237 |
| 26/12/2025 · 26/12/2025 |
€ 234 |
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Reviews
8.2
12 reviews
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Wonderful stay at this place - it was so relaxing and has everyone you need for a cosy stay, with the log burner, sky box, good WiFi, hot tub and well stocked kitchen.The host was really responsive whenever we had questions. Gorgeous area with amazinsee more
Wonderful stay at this place - it was so relaxing and has everyone you need for a cosy stay, with the log burner, sky box, good WiFi, hot tub and well stocked kitchen.The host was really responsive whenever we had questions. Gorgeous area with amazing walks across Dartmoor national park so was the perfect base for us.
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Location was good and bed was comfy
Location was good and bed was comfy
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This is a third time we stayed in the apartment. As always a lovely experience. Pool and sauna were great as well as the log burner that kept us warm and cozy in the evenings. Bed is exceptionally comfortable. Will come back again for sure.
This is a third time we stayed in the apartment. As always a lovely experience. Pool and sauna were great as well as the log burner that kept us warm and cozy in the evenings. Bed is exceptionally comfortable. Will come back again for sure.
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Only downside was that no one swept up tons of berries on steps and in garden so when we arrived it was extremely slippery and unsafe, so had to do it ourselves. And also no frying pan to fry bacon so had to resort to frying in a wok.
Only downside was that no one swept up tons of berries on steps and in garden so when we arrived it was extremely slippery and unsafe, so had to do it ourselves. And also no frying pan to fry bacon so had to resort to frying in a wok.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your comments following your stay. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, but we’re truly sorry to learn about the issues you encountered on arrival.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your comments following your stay. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, but we’re truly sorry to learn about the issues you encountered on arrival.
We completely understand your concern regarding the berries on the steps and garden area — safety is very important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to clear them yourself. We’ve passed this on to our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure this is properly checked before future arrivals. We’re also sorry that a frying pan wasn’t available in the kitchen — this should certainly have been provided, and we’ve arranged for a replacement to be added right away. Thank you again for bringing these points to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back for a more seamless experience next time. Warm regards, The Fresh Escapes Team |
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We had a lovely time at Fresh Escapes. The house had everything we needed for our stay and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. No complaints, will definitely be back!
We had a lovely time at Fresh Escapes. The house had everything we needed for our stay and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. No complaints, will definitely be back!
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Joely (United Kingdom)
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Peaceful location
Peaceful location
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Tell us the road is closed right next to the property so following your directions doesn’t work
Provide toilet roll (not one there when we arrived and remote location meant very annoying)
Accommodation not clean enough, bathroom and general areas gsee more
Tell us the road is closed right next to the property so following your directions doesn’t work
Provide toilet roll (not one there when we arrived and remote location meant very annoying) Accommodation not clean enough, bathroom and general areas grubby Terrible shower just a trickle and not that hot Hot tub never heated up despite following instructions Light to shower/sauna area in pool broken so couldn’t use those facilities |
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Lovely and private. Beautiful grounds and excellent property. Had everything we could need. The customer service was notable. The guide we were given upon check in was extremely useful. Also the wood burning hot tub was fantastic
Lovely and private. Beautiful grounds and excellent property. Had everything we could need. The customer service was notable. The guide we were given upon check in was extremely useful. Also the wood burning hot tub was fantastic
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Lovely rural location and perfect for us with a wedding nearby. Hosts could not have done more for us, and Fresh Escapes provided us with an iron within 10mins of request! Use of hosts beautiful pool and sauna was fabulous. Very clean and comfortablesee more
Lovely rural location and perfect for us with a wedding nearby. Hosts could not have done more for us, and Fresh Escapes provided us with an iron within 10mins of request! Use of hosts beautiful pool and sauna was fabulous. Very clean and comfortable. Nicest smelling bed sheets I have ever experienced on a holiday rental!
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Olivia
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This was a lovely stay for me and my partner. The space was lovely and the location was amazing! The pool on the property was lovely after some long days of walking, and the space was warm and cozy. The hot tub was a little bit tricky as have to mainsee more
This was a lovely stay for me and my partner. The space was lovely and the location was amazing! The pool on the property was lovely after some long days of walking, and the space was warm and cozy. The hot tub was a little bit tricky as have to maintain the fire frequently, but was lovely once it was warm. We very much enjoyed our weekend.
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This place is absolutely stunning! Added bonus of a hot tune and swimming pool! The area is beautiful, the beach and Caninteign Falls were lovely. I wished we were able to extend our stay!
This place is absolutely stunning! Added bonus of a hot tune and swimming pool! The area is beautiful, the beach and Caninteign Falls were lovely. I wished we were able to extend our stay!
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Brilliant facilities, lovely pool, sauna and hot tub. Beautiful and scenic area, away from busy roads. Comfy bed and nice TV. Despite the issues with check-in, it was a lovely stay and I highly recommend.
Brilliant facilities, lovely pool, sauna and hot tub. Beautiful and scenic area, away from busy roads. Comfy bed and nice TV. Despite the issues with check-in, it was a lovely stay and I highly recommend.
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This is our second visit to Swifts Return. As always cozy place to stay, peaceful and great for our Husky too. Love it so much that we will be returning in October to celebrate birthday again.
This is our second visit to Swifts Return. As always cozy place to stay, peaceful and great for our Husky too. Love it so much that we will be returning in October to celebrate birthday again.
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Jane (United Kingdom)
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The laundered linen felt and smelt really lovely
The laundered linen felt and smelt really lovely
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I have sent in a seperate email explaining why I have rated the property and services so badly.
I have sent in a seperate email explaining why I have rated the property and services so badly.
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