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Swallows Nest

Swallows Nest

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 23 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
5.0

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A single-story barn conversion comprising of 2 communicating properties, providing spacious family friendly accommodation, ideal for extended family gatherings. The property looks out over the private gardens and farmland. There’s a large table for everyone to dine together in the Swallow’s living space and also outside on the patio where you’ll find barbecues and garden furniture. Guests have complimentary use of the pool, games room and tennis courts.

Very enjoyable weekend

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Nov 2024
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 booked for a celebration weekend with our family for our Son’s 30th birthday and there were 7 of us in the party. We were welcomed on arrival and shown completely around the double cottage ‘Swallows Nest’ by the host. It was very clean and was in a lovely setting amongst all the other cottages. The grounds were very pretty, with a lovely pool and a very well equipped games room. Everything was on hand and there was a nice little welcome pack left for us as well in the cottage. All in all we had a lovely long weekend away and would definitely recommend this to our friends if they were looking for a self catering break in the country, within easy reach of many places to visit.

Paul from Colchester stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in November 2024


Such a beautiful place

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 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
Our stay in Swallows Nest was absolutely perfect. We went as a family of 10 for a much needed break and loved everything about it. The heated pool was a huge hit with our granddaughters who made full use of our allotted time slots. The bedrooms and bathrooms were extremely comfortable and plenty big enough and the kitchens were very well stocked with all of the equipment that we needed. The living rooms were plenty big enough for us all to spend the quality time we wanted and the outside space was beautiful. The location was very picturesque and very well looked after. All in all every one of us had a wonderful week.

Debbie from Tamworth stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in October 2024


A most enjoyable autumn break

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Nov 2024
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
My family had an excellent stay at Swallows Nest. The cottages were attractively furnished and well equipped, and the swimming pool, games room and recreational field were greatly appreciated by the grandchildren. Cranmer Cottages are within easy reach of the coast and a variety of places of interest from stately homes to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve.

Guest from Colchester stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in November 2024


Quality family time

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Sep 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We chose this holiday because of its rural location plus being only a 20 minute drive to Wells-next-sea beach. It offers a good range of on site activities so we didn’t have to go out every day. The pool is larger and deeper than some we have used before with dedicated private swims for our sole use as well as open swim sessions.
We enjoyed using the large recreation field, tennis courts, table tennis and pool tables too.
The communal outside spaces were attractive and well cared for.
We booked Swallows Nest(6 bedrooms) which was comfortable with modern bathrooms, 2 kitchens and garden/BBQ overlooking the recreation field where children play.
The personable owners live very close and it was easy to contact them. So all in all, thank you for a very enjoyable and relaxing family holiday.




Ruth from Northampton stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in August 2024


Well planned comfortable accommodation, excellent facilities for a family holiday.

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Aug 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
Spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed. The individual fenced garden allowed the younger children to play outside safely. The garden gate opened to a large play area which was also fenced and was great for all the family to enjoy ball games. The indoor pool is clean, bright, safe and well managed.
We had a fun filled and relaxing holiday.


Guest from Burton-on-Trent stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in August 2024


Most enjoyable family holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Aug 2024
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
Our family of 14 - 8 adults, 1 teen and 5 children have had a most wonderful family holiday. We were in Tern and Swallows nest. We could watch the younger children have freedom to play on their own in the field. We enjoyed family meals together and everyone enjoyed the party ok and games room. It was well supplied with equipment in the houses and we were close enough to enjoy beaches and a variety of places of interest. Certainly hope to return some time.

Rosalind from Cambridge stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in August 2024


A wonderful property for a 3 generation family holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Aug 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 Nest was a very well equipped and comfortable property which catered well for our large family from the youngest toddler to the grandparents. We especially liked that the cottage had a secure patio and garden area which had direct access to the enormous play field beyond. Everybody enjoyed all the facilities on-site especially the swimming pool, games room and tennis courts.
The site is in a very peaceful rural location but is also only a short drive to all the wonderful places that North Norfolk has to offer.

Karen from Crawley stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in July 2024


Family break

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Jun 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
Just couldn't fault property or the area close to lots of places. Ideal for us as we range ages from 3 months to 73 years. There was 3 generations. We had real family fun swimming with excellent indoor pool ,in green games room also had lots of toys games and books there too. Very safe on paddock with children. Our grandchildren were out on swings slide etc with no worries of them not being seen !
The only downfall was so many flys in rooms they drove us mad so be prepared (we obviously had patio doors open alot because weather was so warm so probably the reason)
Other than that I highly recommend it

Shirley from Wisbech stayed at Swallows Nest for 4 nights in June 2024


Great long Weekend with friends

Review submitted on Wed, 08 May 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 fabulous bank holiday weekend staying at Swallows Nest with friends. The Cottage was great with so much space for everyone - It was clean and well equipped and the Pool, Games Room and playing field were perfect for our 5 children! Having the swimming pool on timed slots is a great idea and avoids it being busy at any one time. The cottages are in a great location with plenty to do on the doorstep! We will definitely be returning!

Katie from Harrogate stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in May 2024


We had great family weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Feb 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fabulous time. The cottage is spacious and comfortable and with lovely views over the land at the back, which was a great space for children to run around in Our party consisted of all age groups from 3 to 74 and we all enjoyed the games room and swimming pool. The surrounding area is beautiful and there are many places to visit. We certainly hope to return.

Jennifer from Cambridge stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in February 2024


A lovely 5/day break

Review submitted on Tue, 16 May 2023
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
This was a short break to celebrate 3 family birthdays. The two connecting cottages provided everything we needed in terms of comfort. Bedrooms/beds, kitchens, sitting rooms, garden areas with access to wider grounds and walks, were all excellent. The pool is particularly wonderful and a big part of our decision to book Cranmer cottages. The games room with pool table & table tennis was also a great facility. Lovely places such as Pensthorpe Wildlife Trust, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Sculthorpe Mill are within easy reach. Nikki & colleagues were always friendly, helpful and flexible in relation to any requests we made. We would definitely stay there again and have no hesitation in recommending Cranmer Country Cottages to others.

Gwyneth from Norwich stayed at Swallows Nest for 4 nights in May 2023


Cranmer Country Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. We are so pleased you had a great stay with us and enjoyed all the onsite facilities. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you :)

Great place to stay

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This cottage was lovely. Had everything you need for your stay. The swimming pool was lovely and warm. The grounds are beautiful. Beds really comfortable.
Plenty to do locally. Definitely recommend Sandringham. Plenty of places to eat within a 10minute drive to cater for all. Would have liked to stay longer to enjoy all the facilities on offer.

Wendy from Southend-on-Sea stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in April 2023


Relaxing Break

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Aug 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
Friendly & helpful hosts.
A relaxing environment, good for access to places of interest, Holkham Hall, Wells Beach, Brancaster etc., etc.,
The swimming pool was well loved by the children especially as we had to ourselves on a timetable.

All in all, a very nice visit to North Norfolk.

Stefan from Sheffield stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in July 2022


Brilliant!

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Jul 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 wonderful family holiday. Fantastic, immaculate accommodation and facilities. The children throughly enjoyed the pool and the play area. We will be back!

Catherine from Féchy stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in June 2022


Family weekend at Swallows Nest

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Mar 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was ideal for our family of 6 adults and 4 children with comfortable bedrooms and ensuites and the on-site facilities were excellent. The swimming pool was a good size and the tennis courts were good quality. The games rooms was suitable for children of all ages and was comfortable and looked attractive. Outside the living area of each cottage was a private patio with table and chairs with a gate which opened onto a large grass area for the children to play outside.

Carole from Alcester stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in March 2022


Fantastic last minute getaway

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Feb 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
I was searching the internet for a family break and came across Swallows Nest. I booked very last minute and the customer service was above and beyond. It was the best decision.
There is lots to do and kept our families busy with the swimming, tennis, games room and play for the children. Swallows Nest gave us plenty of space and was just what we all needed on a dreary February weekend.
I never tend to go back to the same place twice but for here I’d make an exception! Definitely will recommend.

Sharon from Chelmsford stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in February 2022


Fantastic accommodation, perfect amenities, great location

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Jan 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
We stayed here over the New Year - the team were excellent at communicating when we could check in, and providing lots of information around the manuals, pool timetable and check in. The accommodation was beautiful, very homely, comfortable, all the amenities you need. The onsite facilities of a games room, swimming pool and large (secure) field out the back were brilliant for the kids to play on (as well as the play equipment). The swimming pool was huge, clean, and it is a novelty to have it to yourselves. The location is brilliant too, only 10-15 mins from Wells and Holkham. We were sad to leave, and will definitely be booking to come back. This is an amazing, clean, comfortable, well equipped, beautiful accommodation and we feel like we've found a real gem.

Chloe from Loughborough stayed at Swallows Nest for 6 nights in December 2021


Very peaceful location, well presented and obviously cleaned to a high standard.

Review submitted on Fri, 04 Sep 2020
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 had booked Swallow’s Nest for my whole family of five adults and four children aged from 12 - 7. We were delighted with the spacious accommodation as we were able to choose which living area to relax in. The children enjoyed the outdoor play space and the pool. Kitchens are generally well equipped although some extra serving dishes would have been useful.
The cottages were warm, I imagine very cosy in colder months. However we were all too hot during most nights, the duvets are quite thick for summer nights.
The owners have clearly considered the importance of managing the requirements of extra hygiene and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided antibacterial and cleaning products for our use, also in making appropriate changes to other aspects of the use of their cottages by visitors. Any queries were answered quite promptly from the office or via email.
We enjoyed trips to the lovely beaches at Wells next the Sea, Cromer, Brancaster and Blakeney where we had fun crabbing.
Thanks to Lynne and John for providing a good environment for our holiday.

Janet from High Wycombe stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in August 2020


Family group

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020
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
Very good arrangements for a family group holiday. Excellent that the swimming pool,was kept in operation with a very well organized schedule.

Guest from Liverpool stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in August 2020


Highly recommended!

Review submitted on Sun, 23 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
We loved our stay here with our sons and friends. The accommodation worked perfectly for us all. The games room and pool were a fab addition and meant you had options on site rather than going out. We would book again in the future

Carly from Stansted stayed at Swallows Nest for 4 nights in February 2020


We took the two inter-joining houses and it worked a treat.

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Dec 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
There were seven adults and two children - a seven year old and a two-and-a-half year old.
The layout of the houses was very comfortable, with everything we needed - including a Christmas tree.
The pool and games room gave much entertainment and enhanced the stay - and the big, open grass in front of the house was secure and lovely for the children to run around.
The booking process was easy and Zoe was a lovely, friendly and helpful person.
We spend the Christmas week together as a family and our stay at Cranmer Country Cottages definitely made Christmas 2019 most memorable for us.
We would visit again and have no hesitation in recommending the Cottages.

Ann from Rickmansworth stayed at Swallows Nest for 7 nights in December 2019


Family weekend in the Swallows Nest

Review submitted on Sat, 23 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
We celebrated my husbands 70th Birthday with a weekend stay in Cranmer cottages. the venue was perfect for the occasion , we were very comfortable and the facilities were ideal for our family of 8 with room to spare. Our grandchildren enjoyed the swimming pool and games room.

Hazel from Nottingham stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in November 2019


70th birthday family celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Oct 2018
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great weekend as a family in Swallows Nest. The two adjoining cottages fitted our needs with a large dining area in one and plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms for a party of five adults and four children. So well equipped too. We had dreadful weather on one day and the games room and swimming pool was a lifesaver with the children. When the weather improved the outdoor playing area and Wendy houses were a winner.

Julie from stayed at Swallows Nest for 3 nights in October 2018