Snaptrip says
Swallow Cottage is generally praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. It serves as a great base for exploring Kent, with a convenient location and a quiet setting. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like welcome packs, although some mention minor maintenance issues. The property is dog-friendly, with some restrictions.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests find the cottage to be spotlessly clean and well-presented, contributing to a comfortable stay. A few isolated comments mention minor cleanliness issues, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
The cottage is appreciated for its quiet location and proximity to local attractions and amenities. Some guests find the distance to Herne Bay and the beach greater than expected, but the location is still considered good for exploring Kent.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, especially noting the comfortable beds. However, some guests mention that the sofa and seating arrangements could be improved for greater comfort, and a few maintenance issues are noted.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests are pleased with the facilities provided. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a broken basin plug, a lifted laminate floor, and a non-stop bathroom fan, which suggest room for improvement in this area.
While guests mention welcome packs including milk, biscuits, and tea, there is not enough consistent information about the provision of gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such thoughtful gestures are appreciated but may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Swallow Cottage is a traditional brick cottage with a renovated interior situated in the gorgeous seafront town of Herne Bay. This mid-terrace property boasts everything you need for a self-catered stay, perfect for a small family or group of friends looking to explore the Kent coastline. Make use of the appliances in the kitchen to rustle up your favourite meals so you and your family can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal together on the dinner table in the living space. The living room/diner is a lovely space to relish in some much-needed family time, snuggle up on the couch as you watch the TV, or kick back with a captivating novel, with a feature fireplace adding a wealth of character to the decor. The ground-floor also benefits from a convenient cloakroom, whilst upstairs there is a lovely bathroom fitted with a bath and overhead shower, so you can choose to start your day with a relaxing soak or a quick shower. Retire to one of the two charming bedrooms, both furnished with TVs to enjoy during a lazy Sunday morning in bed. Take in the fresh seaside air as you sip on an ice cold glass of wine in the enclosed courtyard, a moment of quiet for you to enjoy by yourself. Pop next door to The Curious Cat, a gastro-pub where you can buy local cask ales and enjoy classic pub grub. Herne Bay is a stunning Victorian seaside resort boasting a two-mile stretch of sandy views and a unique shingle beach, with a fun pier where families can enjoy fairground rides, a retail village and local delicacies at food and drink stalls. A walk down the road will take you to Curtis Wood Park, a dog-friendly nature reserve for morning woodland walks, you can also venture over to Strode Park, home to an open air theatre for shows, music and entertainment. Drive over to Canterbury, a thriving and historic city which boasts a handful of shops, bars, restaurants, and historic attractions such as a cathedral, abbey, museums and medieval gatehouse. Nearby towns include Whitstable, a cobbled harbour destination where you can sample local, fresh seafood, or you can find your way to the coastal resort of Reculver, home to a unique collection of wildlife and plants. Herne Bay is the perfect spot to mix a relaxing seaside holiday with an adventurous countryside paradise, surrounded by four hectares of meadows, woodland and fields to discover. Swallow Cottage is a wonderful property within a short distance of beaches, watersports, and nature walks in Kent.
Herne Bay is a popular seafront town boasting a shingle beach, promenade, memorial garden, and the world's first freestanding purpose-built Clock Tower dating back to 1837. There's lots of classic seaside cuisines to sample, including fish and chip shops, bakeries, and two ice cream parlours. Nearby is Canterbury, a popular city with an array of historic attractions, museums, galleries and theatres, as well as pubs, boutiques, restaurants and riverside boat trips. Another town worth a visit is Whitstable, a lovely cobbled harbour town famous for its regular Oyster festival. Herne Bay is a spectacular holiday destination to discover the Kent coast.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x double with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Living room/diner
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, three Smart TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one and roadside parking.
Fenced rear courtyard with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 2.8 miles.
Note: Canterbury is 7 miles.
Note: Can sleep 5 at an extra cost (Property has a sofa bed).
Note: Bike hire available at an extra cost
Note: Dogs must be kept in the kitchen unless well behaved, dogs are not allowed upstairs
Nearby points of interest
- University of Kent
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
- Minnis Bay
- Margate Beach
- Viking Bay
- Botany Bay
- Deal Castle
Reviews (40)
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Amanda
Well equipped kitchen with welcome milk,tea,coffee,biscuits,also cleaning products provided. Comfortable living space but not suitable for more than 2 adults fine with children as only one small sofa,could benefit from curtain installed as door has been removed to living space and sometimes chilly and not cosy. Bedroom lovely, linen and towels good and a treat to have tv in rooms. Only downside for us was outside space no privacy as right on top of neighbours (who were lovely) felt too overlooked and no fresh plants or nice paving just ash felt and slate stones out front. Overall we would come agian great base for visiting Kent and value for money.
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Kelly
The cottage was clean with everything working and lots of little extra touches eg: tea, coffee, antibac wipes, kitchen foil, washing up liquid. Kitchen was super well equipped but didnât really use it (on holiday so ate out)! It was the perfect place to stay for us, two friends and two dogs, great base and even made the most of the bus as it was so local and convenient. We were delighted with our stay, when I needed to contact the owner regarding the heating he called me straight away and it got sorted (aware it was operator error). Have only positive praise for the cottage, location and owners. Thank youâ¦..will be booking this one again.
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Charlotte
But not actually in Herne Bay as suggested in listing but in Herne common.. No leaflets or information at all about the local area or facilities that could be visited or accessed. No instructions about how to work cooker or central heating etc. Theses would have been useful. The removal of door to lounge made house feel quite chilly.