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The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast

The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast

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Overview of The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Weymouth, England
  • Popular LocationWeymouth Harbour10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWeymouth Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationAbbotsbury Swannery12 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast

The Swallows is one of seven holiday cottages that form Character Farm Cottages and is situated on our working farm 5 miles to the west of Weymouth and a stones throw from the stunning Chesil Beach and Jurassic coastline. The cottage sleeps 4 and has 2 upstairs bedrooms, one a double and the other a twin. The cottage has recently been renovated but has maintained a "cosy cottage feel" with exposed beams and an open log fire. The kitchen is well equipped and has a table which sits 4 for sociable meals together. The sitting room has a sofa and 2 armchairs to relax in front of the log fire or watching TV/DVD. It has French windows leading out onto the patio and garden. Free wifi is provided for you to keep in touch with the outside world! The upstairs bathroom has a bath and shower head attachment.
The Swallows has a decent size enclosed garden with a south facing patio and garden furniture to enjoy a barbeque or evening drinks as you watch the sunset. The garden leads onto our own farmland from which you can join the Coastal Footpath and numerous shorter walks. There is plenty of parking beside the cottage and we are dog friendly (max 2).
There is a games room a short distance away from the cottage in the Old Stables which has a table tennis, table football and a good selection of paperbacks for you to borrow. It also has laundry facilities.
We try to stick to weekly breaks running Friday to Friday and short breaks out of season - a 3 night break running Friday to Monday and a 4 night break running Monday to Friday. However we can be flexible if you have different requirements.

Property manager

Colin Elwood

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We want you to treat the cottage as home from home! Please do let us know of any breakages or things not working properly so we can endeavour to fix them before our next guests arrive. Please also have a quick clean up before you leave.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Weymouth

Located in Weymouth, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesil Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Bennetts Water Gardens, or check out an event or a game at The Avenue Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Weymouth, England

What's nearby

  • Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive
  • Weymouth Beach - 10 min drive
  • Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Abbotsbury Swannery - 12 min drive
  • Chesil Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Admiral Hardy - 8 min drive
  • Marquis of Gramby - 7 min drive
  • The Royal Oak - 11 min drive
  • Famous Old Spa - 11 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Swallows, 2 bedroom Dorset Cottage set on working farm near the Dorset Coast located?

This family-friendly Weymouth cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dorset and East Devon Coast and South West Coast Path Section 48 Trailhead. Chesil Beach and Weymouth Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Swallows
We arrived on a rather wet Monday in the lovely hamlet of Langton Herring. The cottage was lovely with everything we needed for a few days break. We did some lovely walks in the area and had easy access to both Portland and Weymouth. A lovely place to stay. Definitely recommend it for someone looking for peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab stay in Langton Herring!
This is a fab cottage to stay in - firstly the cottage is a good size, very clean and has all the amenities you will need for a week or so away. The setting is marvellous and there are local walks right on your doorstep. Very quiet location with great surrounding countryside. Location is great too as a short drive from Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis as well as towns of Dorchester, Bridport etc. Would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Kym R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay in a lovely cottage and lovely area
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location
Lovely cottage in quiet setting. Easy access to lots of beautiful towns and interesting places. We had never been to the area before but would certainly return in future and would happily return to the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the swallows.: W
It was a quiet central location giving us easy access to many of the local restaurants and beaches. We would highly recommend The Kings Arms and a little further afield Clavells at Kimmeridge. We would recommend Weymouth.....lovely sandy beach which had a place for our dogs to run free up by the pavilion. We would certainly go again.

About the host

Hosted by Colin Elwood

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Character Farm Cottages is owned by my wife Jane and her parents Rob and Ann Mayo and they have been in the self catering business for over 30 years. Many of our guests come several times a year and we now have in some cases 3 generations of families enjoying our cottages! In addition Jane and Rob run the family farm which is mixed and consists of dairy, arable and beef. Many of our guests enjoy wandering the many footpaths on the farm, visiting the dairy and helping feed the young calves. I am a long haul pilot for British Airways and when at home, help out with the farm and keeping the cottages up together. I also keep our own website up and running and do all the bookings and correspondence.
We do hope you choose to visit and enjoy our wonderful part of West Dorset!
Colin Elwood
(generally known by nickname Jake!!)

What makes this property unique

The Swallows is one of 7 cottages which make up Character Farm Cottages and is on the edge of the small village of Langton Herring, 3 miles from the seaside town of Weymouth. From the cottage you can walk a short distance to the Fleet and Chesil Beach which forms part of the famous Jurassic Coast recently featured in the highly popular TV series "Broadchurch". We farm most of the land surrounding the Swallows and we are always very happy to show guests around the dairy to see the cows being milked. Youngsters also like to lend a hand feeding the baby calves! Langton Herring has its own pub called the Elm Tree Inn which is a short walk from the cottage. In the next door village, Portesham you will find the Kings Arms which we highly recommend.
Weymouth is popular for its lovely sandy beach and shallow waters. It also has other attractions such as Sea Life Center, Nothe Fort, Brewers Quay, karting and a multiplex cinema. Nearby Dorchester has a good selection of restaurants at the newly opened Brewers Square such as Nandos, Waggamamas, Carluccios and Cote.
Dorset is also home to many stunning country houses and gardens, the Tank Museum at Bovington, Monkey World, and many fantastic country pubs.
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