Welcome to the gorgeous Swallow's Nest.
As well as a conventional kitchen, there's an alfresco, Mediterranean-inspired kitchen for cooking in nature.
The open plan kitchen sits just behind the living space.
The chic shower room is just the spot for freshening up after a day of adventures.
The warming wood-burner ensures year-round cosiness and adds a lovely atmosphere to out-of-season breaks.
This historic building has an abundance of charm and character.
The bedroom with king-sized bed is a welcoming space for a restorative break.
Sit back and relax in the roll-top bath - with a glass of wine and book in hand.
Perfectly equipped for your romantic getaway.
A bespoke retreat for two.
Looking down from the mezzanine level to the open plan living space and out into the courtyard.
Your private courtyard is such a lovely place to relax and unwind.
Not only is there a Kamado (barbecue and ceramic smoker) but there's a wood-fired pizza oven too!
From the courtyard your own gate leads to the meadow that borders the river - you are welcome to explore.
What an amazing location! Hatherland Mill Farm is shown here towards the middle of the shot - Swallow's Nest's courtyard backs onto the meadow in the foreground.
Your four-legged friend is welcome to join you on your adventure.
The main entrance to Swallow's Nest from the farmyard.
Looking back to Swallow's Nest from the meadow.
The friendly owners are happy to advise where the best riverside spots are for the chance to see an otter or a kingfisher.
The owners' rare breed cattle are nearby - just look at the gorgeous calf!
This traditional smallholding has earned conservation awards from Natural England and offers a wonderful opportunity to feel part of a sustainable and environmentally friendly way of living.
Wow! The wonderful setting of Hatherland Mill Farm - Swallow's Nest is the grey roof in front of the tree, near the middle of the farmstead.
The Exmoor National Park is well worth a visit. This is taken from Hadden Hill overlooking Wimbleball Lake.
Exmoor is a wonderful mixture of open moorland, deep valleys and tumbling rivers. Dulverton and Withypool are two lovely places with riverside walks and picnic spots.
You can be at the east Devon Jurassic coast in just under an hour. This is Sidmouth.
Swallow's Nest
43563 miles N of Tiverton | Sleeps 2 + cot* (no children from 1 to 15)
7 Nights from £360
Mr Munro April 2023
We absolutely loved our stay. Firstly the owners were all super helpful, kind and most importantly warm and welcoming. The House was beautiful and homely. The little details made it special. Best bath and the most comfortable bed. We most certainly will be back! ...
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Miss Warner December 2023
Lovely place and area, owners Richard and Alison were very lovely and helpful would come again Summer time x
Miss Harvey September 2023
Swallows Nest is an absolute Gem of a find! The Nest and the location had everything we needed for a quite, chilled, countryside stay away from the bustle if the world! Having Sheep, Cows and a river in our back garden was just sooo refreshing. We got to meet Lily (The Dog) her son Drake and the cats Peppa and Midnight, who were so friendly and came to say hello! We will be going back in February :) ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you for your glowing review. We're delighted that you had such a wonderful time there that you're returning in the spring! Donna, Customer Support
Mrs Hobbs April 2022
Shallows Nest was one of the best holiday accommodations that we had stayed in, we loved the decor, the location on the working farm and absolutely loved waking to the sound and sight of the sheep and lambs in the field. The owners were friendly and gave us lots of information about what to see in the area and places to visit. The cream tea on arrival was a welcome surprise after a 4 hour drive too.Even though it was small it was very well equipped and the bed was huge and so comfy, the bath in the bedroom was perfect for a relaxing bath with candles lit and my kindle after a day walking. We will miss our lamb friends and will most certainly be back. ...
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Mrs Smyth March 2022
We loved our stay here. It was quirky & perfect for us. The cream tea on arrival was amazing - such a lovely touch. The owner made us extremely welcome. We arrived just as they were brewing beer so we were able to watch the process along with a knowledgable description. Thoroughly enjoyed the bottles we were given to try! It was good to hear about the efforts the owners are making towards a sustainable future for the farm re the animals & trees etc. Sadly I didn’t get my planned dip in the river but that can be for the next time. We will definitely be booking this again. Perfect. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
We're thrilled to read how enjoyable your stay was at Swallow's Nest. The cream tea and locally brewed beer sound delicious. We hope that you get to enjoy your dip in the river when you return! Julie, Customer Support
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