You'll want for nothing more in this cleverly designed cottage.
Picture perfect!
The open plan space is excellent for relaxing in together.
What is a holiday without a treat or two?
The gorgeous bedroom with light flooding in.
Everything you could need for preparing holiday meals.
What a luxurious bathroom!
From your raised seating area you have lovely countryside views; a great spot to watch the sun go down.
As well as the roll-top bath there is a fabulous wet-room style rainfall shower.
This converted barn has fabulous features.
Welcome to Swallows' Rest.
You have your own private patio area at Swallows' Rest that ensures your privacy. The owners live in the house pictured.
Looking down at Swallows' Rest from your raised seating area.
Beautiful West Bay is a short drive away.
The climb to the top of Colmer's Hill at Symondsbury is well worth it for the view!
Lyme Regis has a sandy beach and fabulous places to eat.
Beaminster is full of beautiful architecture and history.
Swallows' Rest
46445 miles NW of Beaminster | Sleeps 2 + cot* (no children from 1 to 16)
7 Nights from £393
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A traditional village pub with warming real fires in winter and a beer garden for the summer months. Here you'll find a varied menu, excellently cooked and beautifully presented. There's a good wine choice and service is friendly and efficient. You'll also find a skittle alley for family entertainment. The pub has limited opening times so you may wish to check with them before planning a visit. Bookings are advisable particularly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
September 2024
a great well run community pub
A lovely welcoming pub with excellent food, great beer and a good choice on the menu. We felt really at home. Good luck for the future.
July 2021
Basic village pub
We were disappointed as we thought from previous reviews that this would be a saviour but the food was of lower standards to our expectations. We left most of it.
July 2021
Swallows Rest visitor
Friendly, local pub. Good food, Dogs welcome.
June 2021
eating out
Enjoyed a lovely meal here definitely large portions and friendly staff
October 2020
Katrina ward
Excellent food at very reasonable prices
Nearby beach
Charmouth West Beach runs the mile and a half from the mouth of the river Char all the way to Lyme Regis. Although hammering at the cliffs is not allowed, the shores of Charmouth West Beach are well known for their fossils and often keen-eyed visitors are rewarded with a treat. With the gentle slope of the beach and natural sea pools forming in certain conditions the beach lends itself nicely to paddling and swimming. A heritage centre, cafe and shops are nearby, although there are no lifeguards on duty.
August 2019
Charmouth beach
Lovely not too busy beach, such fun finding fossils, beautiful sand when the tide is out, and great rock pools
July 2017
Lovely beach, brilliant for fossil hunting
January 2010
Take a fossil hunting guided walk or boat trip. No sand but plenty to keep the kids amused.
November 2009
The hours seem to have a habit of slipping by while you're wandering along hunting for fossils on this stretch of coast. The kids love the excitement of finding an ammonite or debating the authenticity of possible 'dinosaur bones'. Great way to spend an afternoon.
Nearby walk
Traditionally thought of as Dorset's highest peak (277m), until it was recently found to be a few feet shy of its neighbour, Lewesdon Hill. Height notwithstanding, the Iron Age hill fort atop this flat-topped hill provides great views over the lush Marshwood Vale in west Dorset. Walk the ancient ramparts in a circular loop to take in the 360 degree panorama across the gentle rolling hills, whilst buzzards wheel overhead. Reach it off the B3164 Broadwindsor road.
July 2016
Amazing Views from an Iron Age Fort
Well worth the short steep walk up the hill.
July 2011
Fantastic views
An easy ascent from the parking space for those who find uphill a struggle. It is well worth the climb as you can see for miles. It's a pity that there is no information board to indicate what you are looking at in each direction.
January 2009
From Pilsdon Pen you can enjoy one of the best (and windiest) unspoilt views of Dorset.
Nearby town
A classic market town with elegant Georgian architecture, a 15th Century church and narrow streets of snug cottages.
July 2021
Lovely little town
We loved our walk around the town and people we met were so friendly. The amenities were second to none with an excellent range of supermarkets and a great leisure pool
Also nearby
Home cooked food is a speciality here with Sunday roasts being a favourite. There's a play area, large garden and decking with views over the countryside. Dogs are welcome.
April 2024
Lovely Small Pub, great host and beautiful views from garden
We always try to have a meal here if staying nearby… good value, varied menu, a lot for veggie and vegan customers.
Advisable to book in advance!
December 2023
Sunday roast
Very nice homely pub
July 2023
Great food and lovely hosts
Very good food and homemade desserts, lovely friendly hosts and dog friendly. Recommend booking in high season.
May 2023
Bob
Bob makes this pub worth the 2 mile walk there and back.
April 2022
Cosy pub, lovely location, great hosts
Traditional feel, good menu range and good value, very clean. Lovely views from the garden.
Have visited several times, a friendly place to eat and drink.
September 2021
Fabulous Friendly Pub
A lovely country pub with a warm, friendly welcome to include those fury four legged friends.
Great food and I can throughly recommend the homemade pizza’s!
Only a 10/15 minute drive away from Stoke Abbott.
June 2017
Excellent pub food and congenial hosts
We enjoying two visits to the Hare and Hounds during our recent holiday. Both times we had excellent pub meals in good surroundings and was well looked after by the hosts. Many thanks
A former Cistercian monastery dating back to the 1100s. The gardens are breathtaking, while inside must-sees include the cloisters and the upper refectory.
May 2024
Mr Gomersall
Wonderful garden
November 2020
Gardens
House closed because of Covid but the gardens are lovely. Don’t miss the fountain - a must see!
July 2018
A lovely place to visit.
We’ve just had a very pleasant few hours at Forde Abbey on a scorching hot day. The house is very interesting to walk around and the gardens are beautiful, it’s worth waiting to see the fountain, especially if you stand downwind of it on such a hot day.
The ginger cake in the cafe was a great way to end our visit.
July 2017
A place to unwind
We visited these delightful gardens as part of a circular walk from Thorncombe village. It was the perfect place for a leisurely lunch followed by a stroll around the gardens before continuing on our way. The highlight of the day.
July 2011
Well worth a visit
We really loved the gardens and the interior. It was the highlight of our week. We spent several hours there and felt there was plenty to see both in the house and gardens. The tearoom provides excellent lunches for those who want to make a day of it.
January 2010
Stately home and splendid gardens
Fascinating former abbey dating back to 12thC. One of the greatest Westcountry gardens (according to Alan Titchmarsh), plant sales and a good restaurant serving really local food from the estate. A good day's outing.
Situated in the heart of the village, this 17th century thatched inn offers a warm welcome, Palmers beer and a locally sourced menu. Enjoy the beer garden in summer. Dogs are welcome.
November 2022
Good pub food
Great food, reasonably priced and just around the corner.
October 2021
Lovely food
Great pub just on the doorstep.. good food and lovely cider!!
July 2011
Fantastic service
We chose this for Sunday lunch. The food was impressive and good value for money. The service was attentive and helpful without being intrusive. We were very impressed by the overall quality and the beautiful setting.
March 2010
A good test of a pub is in mid-winter when there are few tourists about. The New Inn manages to attact lots of local residents out of season and that's a good sign. Some lovely walking from/to the pub car park too!
July 2009
Lovely 18th Century pub set in a very pretty garden with meals served in the bar or dining room. The menu is small and changes daily while the food is freshly cooked by the owner, a professional chef. Very professional and friendly young staff.
Situated in the heart of the village, the cosy White Lion Inn is a community owned and run pub. Dogs are welcome and please see their website for opening times and meal times.
September 2024
A great well run community pub.
Very welcoming with good beer and a good menu choices. The food was excellent. We were made very welcome and chose to return on a couple more occasions.
Keep up the good work and good luck for the future
January 2024
Great Community Pub
We loved walking to the local pub and the locals were welcoming and helpful. Great pub! We didn’t get the chance to have any food as it was over Christmas but next time we will.
Enjoy a (not so) swift pint by the cosy log fire in winter or out in the patio garden in summer at this 17th Century thatched country inn. Lunch and dinner menus include locally sourced seafood and meats. You can enjoy a locally brewed pint of Palmers ale while the kids play on the giant Jenga. Booking is advisable in summer.
September 2023
Excellent food
Very popular pub, food excellent.
April 2023
Great pub
Good food and drink . Good decor and friendly staff
October 2021
Good food and excellent service.
Well maintained pub with excellent food and service. The decor is attractive and spacious.
September 2019
Great food
Great food and friendly staff
September 2017
The George
Welcoming pub, tasty food. dogs are accommodated in bar areas. Advised to book for Sun lunch.
August 2016
Superb!
The first thing that strikes you about the George is the friendly welcome from the staff nothing is too much trouble, they welcome dogs with open arms.
The food is excellent and good value for money and the Palmers' ales are a delight, be brave and try the "georgeous" ploughman's it is huge and gorgeous!
September 2011
Excellent pub food. Thursday night is pizza night and its advisable to book.
January 2009
welcoming with excellent food
Often in the area and find the George welcoming and reliable for a good meal, be it a bar snack or something more substantial, highly recemmended.
January 2009
Sunday Roast at The George
After a breathtaking walk along the spectacular Jurassic Coast on a Sunday afternoon there is nothing more needed than a fabulous Sunday roast. We were a little late in arriving at The George however and when everywhere else had turned us away The George were very friendly and provided a well needed refuel stop before continuing our walk. Traditional and cosy atmosphere, in a pretty thatched pub, good food, beer and service.
November 2008
Great all-rounder
Great food served here, with a huge choice to choose from and a good selection of Palmers ales. The staff and proprietor are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. As well as the bar/drinking area and restaurant there is a lovely snug with an open fire for cooler days/nights. Would definitely recommend.
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