Swallows End | Apartment in Lower Ashton

8.4 (11 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Heligan Apartment | Swallows End

2 Bedroom Apartment in Heligan, Lower Ashton

Summary:
Chic Ground-Floor Apartment with Wood-Fired Hot Tub & Access to Heated Swimming Pool
Escape to Swallows End, a beautifully styled ground-floor apartment designed for couples seeking peace, luxury and natural beauty. Nestled in the Teign Valley at the gateway to Dartmoor National Park, this chic countryside retreat blends Scandi-inspired interiors with indulgent private outdoor living, including a natural Swedish-style wood-fired hot tub.
The Space:
One of only two boutique apartments on a quiet private estate, Swallows End offers exclusive tranquillity with the added benefit of shared premium leisure facilities: a vaulted indoor heated pool, a rejuvenating sauna, and serene wooded gardens.
Pets are accepted and are chargeable.
A Stylish Country Escape
Step into contemporary comfort with an open-plan lounge-kitchen-diner featuring rustic flagstone flooring, warm wooden furnishings, plush seating, and a smart TV. With upgraded Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, you can remain connected — if you choose to be.
The modern kitchen includes everything needed for effortless self-catering, from an electric hob and Nespresso coffee machine to a well-equipped utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher — ideal after long walks on the moors.
Relax in the calming double bedroom complete with soft tones, French-inspired décor, and a second smart TV for slow, indulgent mornings. A contemporary bathroom with shower-over-bath and LED mirror completes the comfort.
Your Own Outdoor Sanctuary
Outside, a secluded stone-walled courtyard offers space to unwind with a gas BBQ, outdoor seating, and the highlight — a private wood-fired hot tub, perfect for stargazing, soaking after walks, or cosy evenings with a chilled drink.
You’ll also have access to the stunning, newly refurbished indoor heated pool and sauna, ideal for year-round relaxation. Please note, the indoor heated swimming pool will be shared with any other customers staying on site also.
Guest Access:
Swallows End is largely a mobility-friendly property on the ground floor; please note that the doors are of standard width and there is a lip through the entrance door. There are steps into the property, and into the bathroom, as well as stairs leading to the pool.
The Neighborhood:
Rolling hills? Stunning walks? Magical waterfalls? This apartment has all that and more, thanks to its fantastic South Devon location in the pretty Teign Valley. It’s right on the edge of the legendary Dartmoor National Park, where you can walk, cycle and pony trek to your heart’s content, taking in wild and rugged views. You’re just a short distance from Stover Country Park, a 114-acre nature reserve where wildlife and nature abound. Follow the 90-metre aerial walkway and explore the Ted Hughes Poetry Trail, which features some of the late poet laureate’s best-loved nature poems, with illustrations by Raymond Briggs. Lose yourself among the ancient woodland, waterfalls and lakes of Canonteign Falls or try Kennick, Trenchford, and Tottiford reservoirs for easy and relaxing walking.
Stunning coastal views can be found on the English Riviera. For a relaxed sightseeing tour, take the Riviera Line, the coastal railway route running between Exeter and Paignton, which stops at many of the region’s most interesting and beautiful towns along the way, including Dawlish and Torquay. If you fancy a beach day, it’s a 40-minute drive to Torbay, where there are loads of hidden sandy coves and pretty harbour villages to explore. Twelve miles and 25 minutes' drive to the south is the pretty seaside town of Dawlish, famous for its sandy beachfront, colourful huts and black swans. The bright lights, eateries and entertainment of Exmouth or Exeter can all be reached within 40 minutes.
If you’re a foodie, there’s lots of options, from super-posh Gidleigh Park near Chagford to the high-end Manor Inn at Lower Ashton to the Teign House Inn up the valley near Christow. Other authentic Dartmoor boozers to try are the Bridford Inn at Bridford for a real country atmosphere and good food, the Artichoke at Christow for traditional pub grub and the Cridford Inn at Trusham, one of the oldest pubs in Devon.
Getting Around:
You will need a car. There is ample off-road allocated private parking available.
Other Things to Note:
Included services
- Parking
- Baby high chair
- Bed linen
- Heating
- Internet Access
- Towels
- Cot/Crib:
- Access to Sauna, Swimming Pool & Wood-Fired Hot tub
Interaction with Guests:
Swallows End is professionally managed by Fresh Escapes. A Devon based privately owned Vacation Rental and Management company who are here to ensure your stay runs as smoothly as possible.

Swallows End is located in Heligan. Swallows End provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Pet Friendly, Pool, among other amenities. This Apartment features Parking, Pet Friendly, Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Swallows End has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 persons. The minimum rental for this property is 1 night, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Heligan has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Heligan, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Accessibility
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Spa
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Heating
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy
Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pet Policy Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 5 total pets restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation note from host: dangerous animals not allowed.
Smoking Policy
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy
Other Policy 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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
 
Lower Ashton, EX6 7RQ, United Kingdom

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Jul 10, 2025 11:33:14 PM
Summary: Communication leading up to stay was fantastic. Love the dedicated app with lots of useful information about the property and surrounding area. Property was lovely and clean and an ideal location to explore the local area. Facilities were fantastic, use of the hot tub, pool and sauna were just what we needed. Would definitely recommend
Dan A. Dan A.
Jun 7, 2025 02:13:08 AM
Summary: The outside had not been cleared the barbecue was flithy , if we had of wanted to use the hot tub there was no step to get up to the level where the hot tub was . Moving to the inside the vertical blinds in the lounge where worn and black through been damp .The oven was beyond dirty and had not been cleaned , the microwave was also dirty we had to clean it to use it , the bathroom has a dirty screen there was mould on the shower head and dish where you put your shower products , the toilet seat was old and covered in paint staines .The bedroom did not have a proper wardrobe the blinds had 4 slats missing and where twisted I had to straighten the blind and put the clips back on but there where 4 vertical slats missing which did not give coverage for the whole window and to top it off they again where black with mould .For what was paid the expectation was one of quality which did not reflect what was found . Normally there is a welcome basket this was not available which is one aspect of service I suggest you change .With what was found we did not enjoy the stay having to clean before we could use anything far from the service rating we read , a fee was included for cleaning the accommodation after we left apart from anything you can offer by way of refund I am asking for that money back .Further more the steps up to the pool had not be cleared of leaves and where a hazard we have photographed things raised
Martin J. Martin J.
Mar 14, 2025 06:50:51 PM
Summary: We really enjoyed the stay here as it is in a very remote location.
David h. David h.
Jan 8, 2025 05:40:30 AM
Summary: We enjoyed are stay very much
Jake C. Jake C.
Sep 7, 2024 02:53:53 AM
Summary: Me and my partner love this place and we been here twice, hot tub and swimming pool is nice. The area is beautiful and would 100% recommend!
Victoria R. Victoria R.
Jan 31, 2024 10:58:04 PM
Summary: One of the best, and I've stayed in a lot!
Elizabeth S. Elizabeth S.
Sep 8, 2021 06:00:02 AM
Summary: We had a lovely time, the lodge, sauna and swimming pool were excellent. The only thing that let us down was the hot tub. It took over 2 hours to fill it with water. Heating the hot tub was a nightmare. It was a manual fireplace which we used, firelighters, coal, logs, kindling and even fire fluid lighter gel (at our expense) and it was still taking forever to heat up. We resorted to using boiling water from the kettle multiple times and still fell short of getting the hot tub at a nice hot temperature. It took over 3 hours to get the water heated, we felt this was excessive and waste of our time/day. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and only criticism we would give is regarding the got tub, so please consider investing in something more user friendly Thank you Amandeep and Sarwan
Amandeep S. Amandeep S.
Jul 27, 2021 06:00:07 AM
Summary: The property is lovely but finish is a bit tired/budget, there was very poor wifi/4g and could have been cleaner. Bedding and mattress not very comfortable. Hot tub in the raining was great, lovely garden with stream at the end, very peaceful. The lack of connectivity was our main issue and I think the listing should say the wifi is intermittent at best.
Neil W. Neil W.
Jul 20, 2021 06:00:11 AM
Summary: Gorgeous property on the edge of Dartmoor national park. Close to all of the great attractions of Devon and Exeter! Relaxing luscious grounds with great amenities and loved the wood fired hot tub! Would highly recommend this property - had an amazing staycation!
Lucy W. Lucy W.

FAQ's

Is this Swallows End pet-friendly for guests? 

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Swallows End have a swimming pool? 

Yes, this Swallows End has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Swallows End? 

Best-rates for the Swallows End starts from $187 per night with includes Parking, Pet Friendly, Pool, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Guest Services, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Heating, Hot Tub, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Swallows End a family-friendly place to stay? 

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this apartment good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the apartment has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Swallows End wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests? 

Based on the information received from our partner, the Swallows End has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Swallows End? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Swallows End indicates 1 day stay policy at this apartment. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Swallows End? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Swallows End are as follows: Cancellation Policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.