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$181 / night
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Swallows Cottage – Home 164307 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 5 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Swallows Cottage – Home 164307

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 5
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Swallows Cottage is a stunning 18th century thatched cottage situated in Shitterton, on the outskirts of Bere Regis. This picturesque property has two bedrooms and can accommodate up to five people in comfort. The cottage has a large lounge with log burner, TV and DVD, a large, fully modernised kitchen-diner that opens on to the garden and looks out over fields beyond, a modern bathroom and a cloakroom with second toilet and basin. Plesse note that the staircase is steep and winding, so children and the elderly should take extra care. There is a large, secure sun room in the garden where guests can keep bikes, prams etc.

Changeover days are Friday in high season, flexible at other times. Check in is 4pm, check-out 10am.

Swallows Cottage is professionally managed to exacting standards by the housekeeping team at GP Bespoke Cleaning, who are on call throughout your stay to assist as necessary. Freshly laundered and ironed bed linen in Egyptian cotton is provided throughout along with bath towels and a supply of logs for the fire.

This is an ideal property for family holidays and will appeal to walkers, cyclists, and those keen on angling and diving.

Shitterton is a quiet lane that does not carry through traffic. From here, the many beauty spots of the Isle of Purbeck are in easy reach, including the stunning Jurassic Coast, the spectacular ruins of Corfe Castle, Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island, the sandy beaches around Swanage, Monkey World and Bovingdon Tank Museum. Tip for walkers: the best maps of the coast path can be ordered online from Croyde Cycle.

Bere Regis is about five miles from Wareham, which has the nearest local supermarket, Sainsbury's, and about nine miles south of Blandford Forum, which has a large branch of Tesco (both will deliver to this address).

There is parking directly outside the property for two cars. The village shop is a short walk away in the centre of Bere Regis, next to The Drax Arms. Honeycombe Cottage, a beautiful B&B, is next door if you have visitors during your stay.

Further details

Heating and a supply of firewood included in rental price.

Further details indoors

The Swallows Cottage has two bedrooms, one with a double and single bed, along with space to put up a travel cot. The smaller bedroom has two single beds. Downstairs there is a large lounge with open fire, a modern bathroom with shower, basin and toilet, and a cloakroom that has a second toilet and basin.

It has a large, modern and well-equipped kitchen-diner from which large French doors open on to the delightful garden and offer views over the open farmland and hills beyond.

The cottage has modern and highly efficient electric radiators throughout, and heated towel rails in the bathroom and cloakroom. It is carefully maintained and offers accommodation of great quality and character in quiet and very beautiful rural surroundings.

Further details outdoors

The garden is large and enclosed, mainly lawn, making it ideal for children. There is a summerhouse, and a wooden picnic table to enable guests to eat outdoors if they wish.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($126.24) £100.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Andrew And Anna D.
Average reply time:
1 hour 10 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
07 Mar 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
80 reviews

Excellent
70
Very Good
9
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Lovely relaxing stay”

Reviewed 28 Apr 2022

We had a lovely stay at Swallows Cottage. It's beautifully appointed and very comfortable with a large garden to sit in. The local walks are very pretty and we enjoyed exploring the area.

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“Cosy and charming”

Reviewed 26 Apr 2021

Swallow Cottage is wonderfully located with easy access to the coast, nearby towns and with lovely local walks too around the village and a garden to relax in and soak up sun or shade. The cottage is … More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much, Adam and Caroline, for your kind comments. We're very pleased you had a good time and hope you'll want to visit again sometime.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect Holiday cottage”

Reviewed 17 Sep 2020

Fantastic cottage with orchard garden. Bere Regis is surrounded by many pleasant walks and further afield all the deights of Dorset.

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“Swallow Cottage Shitterton”

Reviewed 23 Feb 2020

A perfect place to escape to for 1/2 term. Fantastic walks from the doorstep and very cosy and comfortable inside. A good pub and shop also a quick safe walk away. Great base to explore Purbeck.

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“Fabulous cottage in a lovely setting.”

Reviewed 13 Jan 2020

Really enjoyed our Christmas stay at Swallows Cottage. Lovely cosy sitting room with open fire. Great kitchen diner for our Christmas entertaining and games. Would recommend this cottage and would lov… More

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“A beautiful cottage”

Reviewed 7 Dec 2019

Such a beautiful cottage. I've stayed here several times before and I never tire of it! Set in an idyllic hamlet, it's got a fab kitchen, and a cosy lounge with open fire. A great place!

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“Perfect cottage retreat”

Reviewed 7 Dec 2019

We had a lovely weekend at this beautiful cottage! Nicely decorated and had everything we needed for a perfect rural retreat! Great location also to see everything Dorset has to offer! Would recomme… More

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“First , Second AND Third time lucky!”

Reviewed 30 Sep 2019

We were delighted to return to Swallows Cottage for the third time in August. It is such a lovely cottage with everything you need for the perfect holiday. It is such a gorgeous area, peaceful, beauti… More

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“Wonderful Dorset Haven”

Reviewed 21 Sep 2019

Swallows cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage based in a lovely Dorset village. It has a lovely apple tree garden and a well equipped kitchen and is homely and comfortable . There is a stream and a… More

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“Beautiful, family-friendly cottage in charming surroundings”

Reviewed 3 Sep 2019

We spent a wonderful week in this lovely cottage. The house is chock full of character (you can feel the history!) and it has everything you would need, with a well-appointed kitchen, cosy living ro… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for the lovely review. We're really pleased you enjoyed your holiday and hope you'll decide to come back sometime.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Andrew and Anna (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Andrew and Anna (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Andrew and Anna (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Andrew and Anna the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Andrew and Anna (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Andrew and Anna (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Andrew and Anna (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Andrew and Anna (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Andrew and Anna (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Andrew and Anna (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Andrew and Anna (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Andrew and Anna (the owner) a message.

If Andrew and Anna (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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