Guests say
Swallows Nest is a delightful and peaceful cottage set at the end of a quiet lane, surrounded by beautiful countryside and wildlife. Guests consistently praise its comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped interiors, including two en-suite bedrooms and a cosy wood burner. The location is ideal for exploring Dorset’s attractions, with friendly and helpful hosts enhancing the experience. While a few guests noted minor maintenance points and suggested improvements to the garden, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing getaway.
The property is frequently described as exceptionally clean and tidy, with only one minor mention of a few cleaning issues. The overwhelming majority of guests found the cottage spotless and well-maintained.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside setting, and proximity to local attractions such as Monkey World, the Tank Museum, and the Dorset coast. Guests appreciate the peacefulness and convenience for exploring the area.
Guests consistently mention the cottage’s comfort, highlighting the cosy living area, comfortable beds, and plentiful hot water. The wood burner and peaceful surroundings contribute to a relaxing stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen utensils, two en-suite bathrooms, a wood burner, and extras like table tennis. Some guests suggested the garden and outdoor furniture could be improved, and there was a minor note about a lack of clothes hangers.
The hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, providing local information and ensuring guests feel at home. While gifts are not specifically mentioned, the attentive service and thoughtful touches are frequently noted, though such gestures cannot be guaranteed.
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
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- The Dinosaur Museum
- Poole Harbour
- Lulworth Cove
- Durdle Door
- Studland Bay
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Corfe Castle
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
Reviews (22)
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Gareth Davies
Our family of four had an amazing week at Swallows Nest. We had a very warm welcome from Martin on arrival which set the tone for our holiday. The property is fantastic and very well equipped. We enjoyed the table tennis and definitely appreciated having two en-suite bathrooms. Swallows Nest is set down a quiet lane which satnav found easily. Wool itself is a great base to explore Dorset, with Lulworth Cove, Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole and Monkey World all just a short drive away. The three village pubs were also great to visit and all within walking distance of the property. We would highly recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely, quiet location with no through traffic. There were four us of us and it gave us all we needed. OK, not perfect in every respect we enjoyed the table tennis table and played boules in the grassy area. We felt more could be done with garden to make the outside more interesting. All in all though we had a good week, despite awful weather and would recommend.
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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 : )