Guests say
Swallows Nest is a delightful and peaceful cottage, praised for its comfortable and well-equipped interiors, tranquil countryside setting, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently highlight the excellent location for exploring Dorset, the abundance of wildlife, and the cosy atmosphere, especially with the wood burner. The property is noted for its cleanliness and thoughtful touches, with only minor suggestions for improvement such as more clothes hangers, garden enhancements, and occasional maintenance. Overall, visitors thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Multiple reviews mention the property being exceptionally clean and tidy, with only one minor comment about a few cleaning issues. The overall impression is of a very well-maintained and spotless cottage.
The location is frequently described as perfect, peaceful, and ideal for exploring Dorset and local attractions. Guests appreciate the rural setting and proximity to places of interest, with only one mention that it is not within walking distance to shops.
Guests repeatedly mention the cottage's comfort, cosy atmosphere, and excellent beds. The wood burner and ensuite bedrooms are highlighted as particular strengths, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with good kitchen utensils, ensuite bathrooms, a log burner, and even a table tennis table. Minor suggestions include more interesting garden furniture and a few maintenance checks.
The hosts are described as very welcoming, friendly, and helpful, providing local information and ensuring guests feel at home. While thoughtful touches are noted, there is no mention of gifts, so guests should not expect these as standard.
About this property
Swallows’ Nest is ideally located with beautiful countryside views and within easy reach of the Purbeck Heritage Coast.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Books, Games, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden. Patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Table tennis. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old.. Located along a quiet no-through lane with direct access to scenic walks, this superb detached barn conversion offers wonderful far reaching views over the local countryside and if you need to know anything about the area, the owner lives at the property. It is situated within the middle of Thomas Hardy country, between Swanage and Weymouth and only 5 miles from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The nearby village of Wool has its own village store, a bakery and a butcher’s shop, and there is excellent fishing in the area in the River Frome as well as various golf courses, bridleways, cycle and riding routes.
Tastefully and stylishly furnished, this rural barn is an ideal retreat for enjoying this delightful area. As its name suggests, Swallows’ Nest is home to a family of swallows and guests can wake up to their delightful birdsong and playful interaction. Outside there are two patio areas with garden furniture, one at the front and one at the rear of the property, to take advantage of the morning sunrise or evening sun. There is also a covered area with table tennis for guests to enjoy. Inside, the open plan living area has high vaulted ceilings, adding to the natural light from the Velux windows and patio doors, and the stylish design in a black and white theme adds to the spacious ambiance. There is a wood burner as well as a heater/air conditioning unit. Eco friendly, the water for the tank is collected from natural rainwater, and solar power provides additional warmth. Both attractively presented bedrooms have TVs and en-suite facilities for added comfort, and many extras have been provided such as toiletries, binoculars, games, books and toys.
The Isle of Purbeck is renowned for its spectacular scenery including Poole Harbour – the largest natural harbour in Europe. The area also features England’s first World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast, with its unique geology and fossils dating back millions of years. A short drive takes you to Lulworth Cove with its pebble beach and perhaps take a walk up and over the hill to famous Durdle Door. The whole of this area has lovely scenery and coastal walks. There are numerous attractions, ranging from the Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World, Weymouth Sea Life Park and Butterfly Farm and Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. The seaside town of Swanage with its golden sandy beach and Durlston Country Park and Steam Railway are well worth a visit. The historic market towns of Dorchester and Wareham are nearby, as well as the pretty National Trust’s Corfe Castle, Blue Pool, Brownsea Island and Arne rspb Nature Reserve. Beach 5 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
No children under 5 years old.
Nearby points of interest
- Durdle Door
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Poole Harbour
Reviews (20)
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Debbie & Gavin
Swallows Nest is a comfortable, well-equipped property in a great location managed by a friendly & knowledgable host, Martin. Had a great week visiting the many great locations on the doorstep - the Lawrence Trail, which I knew nothing about until Martin mentioned it, Kimmeridge & the Steve Etches museum, which is a must for fossil lovers, Lulworth, the Hardy Monument and Max Gate, Thomas Hardy's cottage on the outskirts of nearby Dorchester, etc, etc. Other highlights included the wonderful stove in the living room, the table tennis table outside, the peace & tranquility of the surrounding area and the level of equipment provided - everything from a torch to a hot water bottle. A very enjoyable week and I would not hesitate to return. Many thanks Martin and will be seeing you again at some point in the future : )
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent welcome from Martin.Lovely property couldn't fault it. Ideal for Monkey world.Have stayed in the area many times so glad we found this wonderful cottage.Highly recommend checking out Monkey world, Bovington tank museum and the tours of the RNLI college in Poole. The Ship in Wool does very good food.First class week, we'll be back.
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Margaret Mullerworth
Lovely cottage. Very friendly and helpful host.