Guests say
Swallow Cottage in South Wales is highly praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds, comfortable and clean accommodation, and friendly owners. The covered swimming pool is a standout feature, frequently enjoyed by guests. The property offers a tranquil setting with lovely walks, a fishing lake, and is dog-friendly. It serves as a great base for exploring the area, despite some minor comments about Wi-Fi and accessibility.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the cottage, noting it as very clean and well-kept. The swimming pool and grounds are also described as clean and maintained.
The location is appreciated for its tranquillity and natural beauty, with easy access to local attractions. Some guests noted the drive to amenities, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive reception of the location.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable and spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. The presence of a warm swimming pool adds to the comfort level.
Facilities like the swimming pool, fishing lake, and play areas are highly praised. Some guests mentioned minor issues such as Wi-Fi connectivity and a desire for better fly control, but these are outweighed by the positive feedback.
Many reviews reflect the owners' thoughtfulness, mentioning welcome goodies and quick responses to requests. While gifts are appreciated, they are a personal touch and not guaranteed.
About this property
The largest of these wonderful stone cottages, and set apart from the terraced ones just across the pretty courtyard, this delightful cottage is all on the ground floor. The cottage boasts five individually decorated bedrooms and is perfect for an extended family holiday. Some open beams and stone walls add to the character, while the modern equipment makes it ideal for one of your best holidays ever. Spend quiet times in the cottage or on the sunny patio or join the fun in the shared swimming pool, a barbecue, the vast woodland or by the delightful lake. Note: This cottage can be booked with Refs. 924587, 924598 and 924599, together they sleep 24.
The small Welsh village of Llanboidy has a Post Office, two public houses and a local Spar shop.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Five bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin, 2 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Bio mass central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TV's, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own pool towels.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Shelter for bikes.
Private patio with picnic table plus shared use of individual, portable BBQs, telescopic enclosed heated pool, fishing lake, pond, lawned and woodland grounds.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile.
Note: This cottage is all ground floor so may be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Shared outdoor heated swimming pool with telescopic pool enclosure, available April to October only( from 2020 only).
Note: Open lake in grounds about 3/4 mile from cottages reached via a woodland road with coarse fishing available all year round (please bring own equipment).
Note: Large open raised lily pond in grounds.
Note: Children to be supervised due to open pond, lake and swimming pool.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Check-out time 9:30am.
Reviews (47)
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Laura
The owner of the cottages is such a lovely chap and lives within the grounds and therefore always around to answer any questions. His son also lives within the grounds and is very friendly too. We travelled out to visit different places most days but did stay at the cottage for a day or two. We played the games (provided in the cottage), used the pool, had a little walk to the lake. The pool is fantastic! It is lovely and warm, clean and plenty big enough for 8-10 people. You can book slots to allow your party an hour or two in the pool which we did on a couple of occasions. The pool is a minute or two walk from the cottages and therefore Iâd recommend taking a dressing gown to wear to and from the pool. There are plenty of choices for âdays outâ but they are a good 30 mins drive away. This wasnât a problem for us as we loved the quiet location of the cottage and didnât mind the drives out. The same applies for pubs/restaurants. The closest are a good 20 mins away. Iâd have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to others and would love to return one day.
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Tamsin
Spacious, clean and well equipped for our stay. The grounds were well kept and we enjoyed exploring, the pool was warm, we used it daily! The owners were very helpful and friendly, also being dog friendly accommodation was great. It made a really good base for getting out and about in the area, but equally we enjoyed the peace and quiet Maesgwynne offers when we weren't going out. We were sad to come home - and look forward to visiting again!
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Penelope
No frills, but that meant less worry that little ones would wreck anything! Plenty of room for all of us- and particularly liked the freedom of the gated patio with 2 door access- we knew the little ones were safe. Big ones also enjoyed sitting there for barbecues. The pool was an absolute hit with all - especially the booking system allowing 2 hour slots for families- ideal and it worked very well. Nice big table in the kitchen/dining area, well provided with kitchen utensils, crockery etc. Beds were comfy with spotlessly clean bedding. 3 TV sets a bonus too. The grounds were beautiful, and so peaceful. The fishing lake was a really tranquil spot but we didn't catch anything! Well placed for visiting many local attractions/beauty spots. Overall we would highly recommend this property for a family group or a set of friends. A magical place.