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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

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

Map
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

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

  • 2 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

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Not suitable for hen/stag parties
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 holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. HATS Theatre and Holsworthy Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Launceston Castle and Launceston Town Hall and Guildhall. Travelling 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.

What time is check-in at Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious two-bedroomed fully-accessible lodge with lake view in rural idyll located?

This family-friendly Holsworthy holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blagdon Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Roadford Reservoir and Pinns Park. Stanhope Park and HATS Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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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.