In a peaceful and secluded setting, a mile from Halwell and 1½ from Harbertonford (PO/shop, pub), two cottages and three superb barn conversions at Bickleigh Farm, all sharing an indoor heated swimming pool (39' x 19' x 3' to 4'6" deep, available from 8am to 8pm; occasionally the pool is used by owners' family and friends.) with toddlers' splash pool, children's play area (swings, slides, climbing frame), large trampoline and games room (pool table, table tennis, WiFi).
All are on a 300-acre working mixed farm (often lambs, calves and kittens).
Conservation walks with wonderful views to Torbay and Dartmoor have been laid out across the farmland and the properties are positioned to each have their own patio and barbecue area, and share large lawns and garden.
Professional catering available.
These are very special places to stay.
Swallows Reach is a large, handsome cottage converted from a detached barn on the same farm, sharing the pool, games room and play area.
To one side, a big private patio (table/chairs, barbecue) with lovely long rural views to Torbay; at the rear, a large open garden, mostly lawn.
Inside, smart and modern with 21st century insulation and comfort.
Three shallow steps up to large glazed doors to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, gas hob/electric oven) with granite worktops, woodburning stove, TV/DVD, iPod dock and oak floor.
Stairs (stairgate) up to two bedrooms, both with big beams - a double (zip-linked 6' bed) plus single (can be three singles) with en-suite shower-room (suite), and a double (5' bed) with en-suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath).
Stairs (stairgate) from living room down to two more bedrooms, both with glazed doors to outside - a double (5' bed) with en-suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath), and a double (zip-linked 6' bed) plus single (can be three singles) with en-suite shower-room (suite).
Cloakroom.
TV/DVD in all bedrooms.
Halwell: Small village (church, good food pub, near a filling station for basic supplies, bus route) in wooded farmland on the A381 between Totnes (town), 7 miles, and Kingsbridge, 6.
Dartmouth (town) and the sea/beach at Blackpool Sands, 7 miles.
Dartmouth Golf and Country Club (indoor pool), 3 miles; also, leisure park (activities, animals).
Central South Hams base.
