Dove House
& Swallows

Dove House & Swallows

Swallows General Information

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Key information

The following information should help you find out what you need to know about staying at Swallows Cottage, but of course get in touch if you have any further questions.

  • Arrival time 4.00pm
  • Departure time 9.45am
  • Linen & towels included
  • Woodburner & fuel included
  • Travel cot & high chair available
  • Electric car charging
What's at Swallows Cottage?

What is included?​

We provide everything you will need to get your holiday started.​

You can expect:​

  • All beds made up on arrival, duvets
  • Bath sheet and hand towel per person provided
  • Electricity, water and heating
  • Free Wi-Fi (see notes at the properties re rules/useage)
  • Logs for woodburner (excessive extra will be charged for)
  • Starter Firelighters
  • Matches
  • Games, selection of books
  • Christmas Trees and decorations at Christmas/New Year
  • Dish Cloths, scourers etc,
  • Oven Cloths
  • Tea towels
  • One new loo roll per bathroom
  • 1 travel cot on request (no bedding provided) and 1 high chair
  • Hair dryers, iron and ironing board

Plus a starter pack consisting of:​

  • Some Dishwasher Tabs
  • Rinse Aid
  • Washing Up liquid
  • Surface cleaner
  • Loo cleaner
  • Floor Cleaner
  • Selection of toiletries in each bathroom
  • Bin liners in each bin, you may need more

Please note that the swimming pool and games room are not available to guests at Swallows unless they are part of the group at Dove House.

Tennis court & play area are available for use by both properties and can be used at agreed times.

Swallow living room
Swallows living room
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Swallows double room
Swallows double bedroom
Swallows double bedroom ensuite
Swallows twin/double bedroom
Swallows double/twin ensuite
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Swallows patio doors to garden
Swallows driveway and parking area

What's in Swallows Cottage​

We provide everything you will need to get your holiday started.​

Beautiful kitchen / lounge:​

  • Cosy beamed living/dining room with a wood burning stove (firewood available on-site).
  • Smart TV/Freeview in living room.
  • Well equipped kitchen area: electric oven and hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave.
  • French doors to garden.
  • Good selection of books and games.

En-suite bedrooms:

  • En-suite bedroom 1: 1 x double bed (5ft), wall mounted TV/DVD player, an en-suite with bath, sink & WC, french doors to the garden.
  • En-suite bedroom 2: Twin / Double bedroom (can be zipped together to form a double if preferred) with en-suite shower room.

Garden / outside area:​

  • Ample parking
  • Private walled, secure garden with patio area and dining furniture
  • Large Weber charcoal BBQ
  • Shared 1000 acres of farmland
  • Hard tennis court by prior arrangement
  • Use of children’s outdoor play area

As the accommodation is all on one level, it is also popular with visitors with limited mobility.  Read our accessibility information here.

Cleanliness- 5 | Customer Service- 5 | Comfort- 5 | Condition- 5 | Location- 5 | Value for money- 5 | Average rating- 5 Where do I start.? Everything about Dove House was perfect - from attentive, easy, helpful communication during the booking process to waving us goodbye as we (reluctantly ) left. The house itself is totally gorgeous, we stayed over New Year and the house was charmingly dressed with tasteful festive touches throughout. Beyond immacutely clean (and I am really REALLY fussy), incredibly comfortable furnishings, top quality linens - the list goes on and on. The kitchen has ABSOLUTELY everything you could possibly need for your stay and more, the pool is warm and inviting, the log fire roars and there was never any shortage of hot water even with all 12 of us on the go at once! The intelligent thought and attention that has gone into making Dove House a delight to stay in is truly impressive and the professionalism with which it is run is second to none. My advice - book it!
Guest
If you want to get away from it all there is no better place to stay than at Swallows Cottage. It is so peaceful, surrounded by woods and farmland for as far as the eye can see. We love Dorset and spend most holidays in this wonderful county and so we've stayed in numerous cottages over the years, never returning to the same place twice. However, this year has changed all that. We have found our little piece of heaven and will definitely return to Swallows. Spotlessly clean, with every need catered for and centrally located so everything that Dorset has to offer is within a 30 minute drive. Considering the serenity of the place you might be surprised that the county town of Dorchester with it's museums and shops is only 5 minutes away.
Guest
Another special weekend in the most beautiful house! We are a relatively big family, lots of age ranges (!) yet everyone from the babies to the Great Nan adores it here! Perfect location, stunning views, huge bedrooms all with amazing bathrooms and the biggest kitchen to feed us all in! We love it and look forward to it every year! Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
K. SmithGuest
Just had our 2nd weekend away in this beautiful house! Beautifully & thoughtfully decorated, lovely warm swimming pool, huge well equipped kitchen - we didn't want to leave! Highly recommend if you a looking for a stunning holiday home in a remote & idyllic location. We'll be back next year!
L. LoteGuest
Just got back from an amazing week at Dove House, facilities were out of this world and the property was kitted out exceptionally with great attention to detail. Missing the swimming pool and stunning surroundings already roll on next year xx
L. ClementsGuest