Swallows Rest

Martleaves House, 41 South Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9NR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>29</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
29 reviews

very friendly and everything was clean and comfortable. Happily accommodated our early breakfasts with fresh bread and eggs as well as homemade granola, preserves and fresh fruit.

Anouska United Kingdom
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Swallows Rest

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Offering bed and breakfast rooms with sea views, Swallows Rest is set in 34 acres of Dorset countryside on the Jurassic Coastline. There is free WiFi and free parking on site, and a large guest lounge with a fireplace and log fire. Guests have access to the summerhouse, the lake, the gardens, and the fields leading down to the sea. There is also a campground which is open all year. At the farm there are alpacas, a Cavalier King Charles dog, Shetland ponies, horses, sheep, rare-breed chickens, bantams, ducks, geese and pet pigs that wander in the gardens. The guest rooms at Swallows Rest have a flat-screen TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Chocolates and home-cooked cakes are served daily. Weymouth beach is 2 miles away, and there is a secluded beach at Fleet Saltwater Estuary, a few minutes’ walk along a footpath leading from the farmhouse.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site

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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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  • Anouska
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “very friendly and everything was clean and comfortable. Happily accommodated our early breakfasts with fresh bread and eggs as well as homemade granola, preserves and fresh fruit.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast was really good and the garden and surroundings really picturesque.”
  • Katy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was lovely and clean. Staff were very friendly and absolutely beautiful gardens and grounds.”

Host Info

9.8
9.8
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Visit Swallows Rest and discover Dorset, a county of outstanding natural beauty which boasts England’s World Heritage Site known as the Jurassic Coast, with rolling hills, breath taking countryside, beautiful villages, and sandy and award winning beaches. We're on the South West Coastal Path National Trail with 630 miles of superb coastline, one of the top walks in the world. At the bottom of our land is the world famous Chesil Beach and the Fleet Saltwater Estuary which runs 10 miles along to Abbotsbury. Our Bed & Breakfast rooms, decorated with an eclectic mix of furniture, are named after birds which frequent the Fleet Nature Reserve: Merganser, Redshank, Sandpiper & Little Tern. Our rooms cost from £98-£130 for double occupancy and from £80 for single occupancy. We're happy to accommodate children over 5 yrs. Dorset chocolates and home made cakes, tea and coffee are served in the bedrooms on Portmerion china collections. Rooms have sea views of the Fleet Saltwater Estuary and Chesil Beach across the fields where the horses, alpacas and sheep graze. Guests have access to the gardens, the summer house and fields with a footpath through our land leading down to the se...
Visit Swallows Rest and discover Dorset, England’s World Heritage Site known as the Jurassic Coast, a county of outstanding natural beauty which boasts rolling hills, breath taking countryside, beautiful villages, sandy and award winning beaches and spectacular coastline.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Swallows Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Swallows Rest takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 5 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Swallows Rest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The property can accommodate children 5 years of age and over in all rooms. Children under 5 years of age cannot be accommodated.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Swallows Rest

    • Swallows Rest is 1.8 miles from the center of Weymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Swallows Rest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Swallows Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Swallows Rest include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Swallows Rest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Water sports facilities on site

    • Check-in at Swallows Rest is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.