Swimming is a fantastic way to not only stay fit and healthy, but to find relaxation too. It’s fun, and all the family can enjoy it as well, regardless of age or ability. Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue for a lifetime. Here at Smythen Farm, our North Devon holiday cottages with indoor pool facilities provide you with an exclusive pool to use at your leisure, away from the public. Alternatively you can head down to the beach and take advantage of the award-winning coastline that is readily available to splash, paddle or swim in. If you’ve never realised the benefits and feel-good factor that comes with swimming then let us show you. Swimming for recreation Swimming provides us with a wonderful option as a recreational activity, for people of all ages. Recreational swimming can offer you a low-impact workout in the morning before you head out to explore the sights of North Devon, and the surrounding area, and it’s also a good way to relax and feel good at the end of the day as you unwind. Health benefits of swimming When you hop into the pool or jump in the sea to go swimming you’re set for a great workout no matter how hard or easy you take it, this is because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water, therefore using almost every muscle in your body in doing so. 10 of the key benefits of swimming: • It keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body. • You can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise. • It’s great for alleviating stress. • A safe environment to play with your children away from danger. • You’ll feel an improvement in your flexibility. • Swimming builds up endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. • You can keep your weight at a healthy level, have a healthy heart and your lungs will be stronger too. • Prolonged swimming will help tone your muscles and builds all-over body strength. • Provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming. • Jump in the water for an ideal way to cool down on a hot day. Image: Survivor under Creative Commons.
Honey Pot is a beautiful, compact cottage ideal for couples. Honey Pot is dog-friendly and fully equipped for a comfortable break in North Devon.
Primrose Lane cottage is a dog-friendly, compact cottage. Boasting a double bedroom, Primrose Lane cottage can sleep up to 3 with a pull out sofa bed ideal for children
Buttercup Cottage is an ideal cottage for families, especially those with fury members as its dog-friendly. Located in the courtyard, Buttercup cottage can sleep 4
Located in the courtyard, Honeysuckle Cottage is dog-friendly and ideal for families of up to 4.
Sea View cottage is a superb, dog-friendly holiday cottage with stunning views across the North Devon coast. Ideal for families of 5. The bedrooms have the amazing view across the Sterridge valley and the Bristol Channel to Wales
Sunalways Cottage is a spacious, family-friendly cottage sleeping 5 with beautiful views of the Sterridge valley. The vaulted ceilings give a large bright spacious living area
Fisherswood Cottage is a large and spacious cottage with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Sleeping up to 5 guests.
Forest View Cottage is a large, spacious cottage ideal for large families. This cottage is dog-friendly and can sleep up to 6 guests.
Meadow Sweet is dog friendly and the largest cottage at Smythen Farm. Book this cottage early as its well sort-after for large families or 2 families sharing. Meadow Sweet boasts stunning views across the Sterridge Valley.