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Swallows Rest Cottage

Swallows Rest Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 34 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.8

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Swallows Rest is a deceptively spacious, mid-terrace Cotswold stone cottage in the sleepy village of Laverton, just a stone’s throw from Broadway. Sleeping 6 guests across 4 bedrooms, with a generously sized kitchen/diner, living room, sunroom and a pretty enclosed garden, this is a wonderful spot for a family holiday. There are beautiful far-reaching, rural views from the top floor, and you may even catch sight of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire steam train as it puffs its way between Cheltenham and Broadway.

Girls Trip

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely winter stay at Swallows Rest and recommend it very highly. Beautiful setting and the cottage has everything required for a relaxing stay even in the depths of December. Warm and welcoming on arrival with twinkling Christmas tree, bowl of chocolates, and Prosecco in the fridge. Every need has been considered in the kitchen, and pretty, comfortable thoughtfully decorated rooms throughout the cottage. Thank you to Dave, who cheerfully appeared at short notice to quickly resolve a small technical challenge! We enjoyed exploring the local area and spent much time in gorgeous Broadway and in all their lovely shops.



Great stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Swallows Rest was a lovely house in a beautiful location. Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Comfortable beds and the peace and quiet was wonderful. Would definitely recommend a stay here as it’s easy to get to places of interest and there are some great walks on the doorstep.



Great

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cosy cottage with lots of space and great to have off road parking.
So many walks on the doorstep.
Very peaceful place to stay.



Wonderful cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 19 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed the comfort and views!
Everything was clean and very comfortable.
The Internet was very slow, and we would have liked to know which bins needed to go out - week1/week 2 didn’t help , but it was a fantastic location.




Bolthole Retreats replied 167 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Swallows Rest Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the views, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into.

Fantastic weekend in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Jun 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
“Gorgeous cottage in a fantastic location, great for Broadway, Stow on the Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton on the Water and the Cotswolds in general. Nicely furnished and so cosy! Highly recommend and can't wait to stay again!”



Stay at Swallows Rest Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 16 Apr 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Swallows Rest cottage is a very well presented and equipped cottage in a beautiful location. The views from the Master Bedroom are wonderful and our children enjoyed watching the steam train pass.
Laverton itself is a very picturesque village and makes a great base for exploring the local area, including Broadway which is a short drive away.
We would definitely recommend this property



Perfect cottage in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Ideal location to visit the Cotswolds, 2mn drive to Broadway and many restaurants around. But the cottage is perfectly equiped if you want to cook and enjoy this very cosy place.
The team is very reactive over communication and help if needed.
Highly recommended !



Cottage for family of 6

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our stay in the cottage, we liked the kitchen / diner. The bedrooms were lovely and enough room for our large family. The sunroom and garden would be lovely in the summer.



Weekend away

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely cottage the fourth time we have stayed, very easy to get around and great walks we love Swollowes Rest



SWALLOWS REST COTTAGE

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent place to stay, really quite Village and near to all of the lovely picturesque cotswold villages. The cottage was lovely and clean and cosy for a cottage. Thank you for the lovely touch of a bottle of wine and biscuits very much appreciated. Would recommend Bolthole retreats and Swallows Rest Cottage, this is our second time of staying in a bolthole retreats property and will definitely do it again. Thank you once again for a fantastic stay, look forward to our next stay.



Delightful cottage in excellent location

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was the second time my friends and I have stayed in this cottage. It’s spacious and comfortable and in an excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds. There was a supply of tea, coffee & Prosecco all of which were very welcome.
Both of our visits have been in November. We’d like to return again in the spring or summer to make the most of the pleasant outdoor space.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Louise, Thank you for your lovely review of Swallows Rest, we're so pleased you enjoyed your time here and know the owners will be delighted to read this too. We hope we can welcome you to the Cotswolds in the spring or summer, it's a beautiful time of the year to visit. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Magical weekend with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the perfect place for a weekend catching up with friends. There is lots to do in the local area, good eateries and beautiful scenery. Everything we could need was in the property. We had a wonderful time-we’ll undoubtedly return. Thank you.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted you had such a nice time with your friends.

Idyllic Holiday Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 03 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful home in a beautiful village, surrounded by beautiful views!
The house had everything you could need and more, so many thoughtful details. Would love to visit again!



Lovely House in stunning Village

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Mar 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Absolutely spectacular setting for a house. Lots of great things about the property: lovely garden, very comfy beds. Bathrooms in lovely condition - extremely clean house with almost everything you could need for a shirt stay. WiFi is really slow and didn’t always work and TV has very old interface, Netflix took an age to run and no other apps of use. This house is perfect if you’re looking to get away from technology and get out into the lovely countryside !



Lovely wintery weelwn6

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jan 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great place to stay with fabulous walks from the door. Beautiful part of the world and a very pretty village.
The house worked very well for 2 children, parents, a granny and an auntie, and was impeccably clean.
Many thanks for a lovely birthday Weekend!




The perfect Cotswolds location

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A delightful, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a beautiful quiet village. A short drive or a pleasant walk to Broadway makes this the ideal location for a holiday in the Cotswolds.
The cottage has everything you need and there is plenty of room. We really enjoyed our stay and we will definitely return.



Enjoyable

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very nice cottage in great quiet location. Everything provided that you could possibly want.
Lovely garden.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Swallows Rest. We're pleased you enjoyed your time here and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Swallows Rest

Review submitted on Fri, 17 Sep 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely cottage close to the picturesque village of Broadway. Watching sunsets from the garden in the evening was beautiful. Very quiet area.



Absolutely gorgeous cottage and perfect location for sightseeing and walking.

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Would definitely come back and would highly recommend to others. Nothing to fault in any way. Super place to stay



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Sue, we're really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes Bolthole Retreats

Comfortable character cottage in enchanting surroundings.

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jul 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Our party consisted of four adults, a three-year-old and a baby. Swallows Rest suited us all. The children loved the garden, and the house provided a choice of travel cots plus high chair. Having two sitting rooms, one with direct access to the garden, was a bonus.
The kitchen is well-equipped, and we were pleased to find a bag of dishwasher tabs - a holiday cottage first. Comfortable beds and quiet surroundings make for restful nights.
The location is glorious - far-reaching views, Broadway and all its charms just a 10-minute drive away.
We did encounter two problems and had to contact the owners for one and the company for the other. The owners could not have been more helpful and resolved the problem we took to them immediately.









BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Fennie, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Delightful fully-equipped cottage in a perfect spot to explore the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sat, 19 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful break using this outstanding cottage as our base for exploring the Cotswolds. Lots of attention to detail and the property is a delight and short of nothing at all, a true ‘home from home’.
It is situated in a lovely quiet spot and there are numerous walks from the village to be enjoyed. We did that but also found all the well-known (beautiful) Cotswolds towns and villages were within a few minutes drive by car.




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Peter, We are really pleased you enjoyed your break in the Cotswolds and hope to welcome you again. All the best BoltholeRetreats

Excellent quiet location

Review submitted on Mon, 17 May 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Swallows Rest cottage is in a lovely quiet location overlooking fields behind the property. We throughly enjoyed our few days away here, walking in the Cotswolds and relaxing at the cottage when we got back. There is a sun room at the back that we used quite a bit and there’s a good space to eat outside at the back in the garden if the weather is good. The kitchen has everything you might need, including a range cooker and a dishwasher, also a washing machine and dryer. We enjoyed sitting in the separate lounge at night to watch tv. The bedroom right at the top of the house has great views over the fields with lots of bird life to see and it has its own en-suite bathroom. We can thoroughly recommend a stay here if you like a home from home holiday.



Short break

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Apr 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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Excellent stay at Swallows Rest

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Apr 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an excellent stay at Swallows Rest.
We were nervous becuse it was our first trip out of lockdown, but the place was spotless and felt very safe and cleaned throughout.
Lovely garden where you can enjoy a nice meal/drink in the sun, with a view of the sheep in the adjacent field.
The area is wonderful and the location - very close to the the pictoresque Brodway - is perfect.
The hosts were very accomodating and super efficient.
We would definitely consider staying here again.



A lovely homely stay

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Sep 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were in the area for a family wedding. The accommodation was very clean and had every amenity we needed. The only issue we had was after enquiring by email as to whether there was a walk-in shower due to having older parents, we received a reply confirming there was. But in fact it is an over the bath shower not a walk-in so this was an issue. Otherwise the accommodation was excellent.



Wonderful setting and set up!

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Aug 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Swallows Rest for a family birthday and it was ideal.
The house was clean and comfortable for 6, with a great kitchen, garden and bbq!
Laverton is a quiet village, but is close to all the places we like to visit in the area, and I would happily stay again.
The hosts were also friendly and responded quickly to our queries - thank you!



Perfect bolthole to escape to

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Aug 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fabulous couple of nights in this lovely cottage. We were looking to getaway from home as an escape having being in lockdown for many months and we managed just that. A couple of nights of peace and tranquility in a beautiful location. The Cottage is well equipped and the interior is delightful. We would recommend this Cottage to anyone.



Lovely stay

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Feb 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Really lovely well-appointed cottage, had everything we needed. Quiet location but very close to Broadway for restaurants etc.



Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 31 Dec 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I would definitely recommend Swallows Rest Cottage! I had an amazing time there with my family. They gave us great recommendations of where to eat and go.



Lovely cozy cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely quiet place to stay nearby walks and restaurants, comfortable beds , everything you need in the house , in fact it looks smaller in the photos so pleasantly surprised!



The perfect cottage and location for a weekend away with friends near Broadway

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Swallows Rest. Set in a beautiful hamlet of Laverton with nice walks around. Plenty of car park space for three cars. Inside was a pleasant surprise. Clean and modern with a bit of vintage style with quality furnishings that made the cottage cosy and welcoming. Two great sitting rooms for socialising - one without a TV so great to sit and look out at the garden with the French doors open whilst having a cuppa. The bedrooms had antique furniture and a Cath Kidston style bedding which was really nice. The large fully equipped modern kitchen diner was a great room too. All superb! No negatives at all. The cottage was situated between Broadway and Winchcombe, so really good for visiting the towns. Great walks around too if you like that sort of thing. Would definitely come back again. In the summer next time to take advantage of the garden space and furniture.





Walking weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jun 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfect location for a walking holiday with footpaths from the door. Lovely house with all the basics provided. View from second floor wonderful. Only comment is that the house is looking a bit tired in places and could do with some redecoration, not quite what I expected for the price.



A lovely quiet retreat

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Oct 2017
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This cottage is of exceptional quality. The decor is very attractive, it is very well equipped and the condition of everything is excellent. The bathrooms are stunning. It was very clean and with pleasant fragrances throughout. There were only three of us and we were only there two nights but it is clearly suitable for bigger parties and longer stays. The back garden is a good size and with great views. A useful addition would be a movement sensitive light at the back so that when returning at night from the parking area you can see where to go. The village is quiet with no shops/pubs but Broadway is only a short drive away.



Cosy stay

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Jul 2017
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely house with treasures and surprises! The house is well equipped, and owners are friendly. However, the location given seems to be wrong and we got into some trouble while looking for the house. Otherwise, really pleasant stay!