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>30</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
30 reviews
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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 campsite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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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
    “It was our second time staying at Swallows Rest and we were met with a warm welcome. The room had everything we needed including a welcome homemade cake. Jane's breakfast remains superb and a great way to start the day with a wonderful offering of...”
  • 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.”

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swallows Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Curfew

    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not 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
    Need-to-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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Swallows Rest

    • Check-in at Swallows Rest is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering 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 sport facilities on site