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Swallows Return

Bilsington, Kent Countryside

  • 4 Star Gold
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You can book this property from:

  • £978 per week
  • £140 per night
  • 4 Star Gold
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 1 double bed
  • 2 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Tennis court
  • Welcome pack
  • Electric car charging point

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Pub 0.5 miles
  • Shop 3 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • 1 small or medium sized dog welcome
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

Words really cannot describe this stunning barn conversion - if you are looking for a rural location but within easy reach of culture, wildlife and the seaside then simply look no further. Swallows Return is as relaxing and luxurious on the inside as it is on the outside.  The fabulous open plan living space has dual aspect windows and French doors - using natural fabrics and prints to reflect the garden and several outdoor seating areas to make the most of the abundant wildlife and birds.  There is a majestic olive tree in the Mediterranean garden providing shade to the side of the barn, a decked area to the rear with far reaching views over Romney Marsh.  The property has been furnished to an extremely high standard and comprehensively equipped to make your experience a real home from home.  The coastal town of Hythe is close by as is the miniature railway at Dymchurch and the wartime Martello Tower. Climb the Old Lighthouse at Dungeness, explore the castle at Dover or pack your bicycles and cycle to the beach.  The owners' beautifully designed garden is part of the National Garden Scheme and is open twice a year. The owners' are happy for guests to wander around their garden and enjoy and there is also use of a tennis court with owner's permission. Shop: 3 miles   Pub: 0.5 mile  Coast: 9 miles

Ground Floor:
Entrance to side into Open-Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen
Sitting Room is a fabulous large living space with rustic oak flooring throughout the ground floor, a magnificent center piece Italian leather sofa with matching footstool, a two seater sofa and armchair, rug, coffee table, occasional tables, a trunk with games, TV/DVD with Sky and Netflix and superfast WiFi and a high spec Bose music system
Dining Area has a wooden dining table, four contemporary chairs and a bench along one side
Kitchen Area is well equipped and fitted with lots of cupboard space and eye-catching wall tiles, a single oven and extractor fan, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and a Nespresso machine with initial supply of pods
Shower Room has a tiled floor, with power shower, heated towel rail, fitted washbasin and w.c

Easy carpeted stairs with handrail...

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 is beautifully furnished with a wooden framed king-size bed, bedside tables, wall mounted reading lights, a radio, dressing table and mirror, filled wardrobe and shelving
En-Suite Shower Room is tiled with power shower, heated towel rail, fitted washbasin and w.c
Bedroom 2 has twin beds, bedside table and wall-mounted reading lights, small chest of drawers, mirror, cane chair, fitted wardrobe with shelving
Bedroom 3 has a double bed, bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lights, chair and fitted wardrobe 

Garden: A screened Mediterranean garden to the front of property with garden furniture and charcoal barbecue, a decked area to the rear with a fenced pond, garden furniture and finally a boardwalk leading from the decked area around to the other side of the barn - perfect for wildlife watching.  Use of owners' tennis court by arrangement.  The owners' garden has been described as incredible and magical and is part of the NGS and viewing is highly recommended - with owners' permission. Click on the Floorplan tab to view a plan of the homeowner's garden.
Parking: Private parking for 2 cars in front of property. Electric vehicle charging point in front of the barn which can be used during your stay for £49 per week
Heating: Electric central heating.
Pets:  1 small - Medium sized dog welcome.
Also Provided: Local free range eggs and a bottle of the owners' own apple juice.  There is storage for own bikes, a drying facility - particularly useful for families, walkers and cyclists.
Notes: There is a fenced pond at this property and children should be supervised at all times. No smoking permitted.

Reviews

This cottage has everything you need for a perfect holiday. Facilities, location and a very high standard of cleanliness and comfort. Can't fault it.

Mrs M,

The cottage was very spacious and very comfortable. There was everything we needed and it was perfect for our family. We had a wonderful time there. The owners were very helpful when our car broke down, such a caring and wonderful people. We will certainly return hopefully when it's a bit warm so we can enjoy the massive beautiful garden and the tennis court. The white horse pub just a mile away serve an absolutely delicious meal specially the Sunday roast. The walk to the pub was very scenic. Thank you to the owners. Great people.

Mrs T,

Lovely house and amazing garden. Very quiet location, easy access to coast,NT properties etc. Possibly one of the best self catering properties we have stayed in

Mrs S,

Swallows Return was a fabulous place to stay for a week in the beautiful Kent countryside. The owners are wonderful hosts , who have created a wildlife haven , just 15 minutes from the coast. We had the most relaxing week in this wonderful, comfortable and well positioned property. The gardens are truly magical , a different view from each turn. We were lucky enough to be there during THE hot week in September, but I'd imagine that it looks stunning in every season.

Mrs H,

Had a lovely week at Swallows Return. The barn is in a peaceful location & we were able to relax & enjoy the peace & quiet of the Kent countryside. Ashford was less than 15 minutes drive & has everything you need including supermarket & gym (essential for me)! The owners were wonderful hosts & went out of their way to ensure our stay was comfortable. They welcomed us to share the 2 acres of beautiful garden so that we could walk our dog. The garden is full of fruit trees so we easily managed our 5-a-day. ‘Scrumping’ was actively encouraged. With the provisions provided on our arrival the owners left some homemade apple juice & upon leaving presented us with some Victoria plum jam. On ‘our’ star rating we’d rate the accommodation & hosts with their hospitality 5 out of 5

mr B,

Swallows Return is a great place. The cottage is spacious and well equipped, the outdoor area is nice and the garden is great. The owners checked up on us a few times to see if there was anything missing or if they could help us out in any way. Swallows Return is highly recommended. We have rented a few cottages over the years and Swallows return is among the best, if not the best, we have rented

Mr E,

What a beautiful place to stay. We felt at home straight away. You have everything we need. We weren't sure how we would feel being here without our amazing boy 'Reggie' who went for his forever sleep last week, but it has helped being in such peaceful, calm and relaxing surroundings. The kitchen has been easy to use and we have all enjoyed a great night's sleep in the comfy beds. The apple juice is delicious and it has been lovely to walk around the garden and sit outside with our morning coffee and tea. Today we had great fun playing tennis. We look forward to coming back sometime.

Mrs S,

Staying at Swallows Return was just the relaxing,calm and peaceful holiday we needed.Everything we needed and more was there.Such a lovely house to stay in.We can’t wait to return in the future.

Mrs S,

The property was wonderful - Warm in the snow and heavy frost outside, comfortable furniture and beds, well eqipped kitchen with integral dining area, dog-friendly. The garden was a joy. It was just perfect.

Mrs Maggy P,

Location

  • Booking line
  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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