About this property
Words really cannot describe this stunning barn conversion - if you are looking for a rural location but within easy reach of culture, wildlife and the seaside then simply look no further. Swallows Return is as relaxing and luxurious on the inside as it is on the outside. The fabulous open plan living space has dual aspect windows and French doors - using natural fabrics and prints to reflect the garden and several outdoor seating areas to make the most of the abundant wildlife and birds. There is a majestic olive tree in the Mediterranean garden providing shade to the side of the barn, a decked area to the rear with far reaching views over Romney Marsh. The property has been furnished to an extremely high standard and comprehensively equipped to make your experience a real home from home. The coastal town of Hythe is close by as is the miniature railway at Dymchurch and the wartime Martello Tower. Climb the Old Lighthouse at Dungeness, explore the castle at Dover or pack your bicycles and cycle to the beach. The owners' beautifully designed garden is part of the National Garden Scheme and is open twice a year. The owners' are happy for guests to wander around their garden and enjoy and there is also use of a tennis court with owner's permission. Shop: 3 miles Pub: 0.5 mile Coast: 9 miles
Ground Floor:
Entrance to side into Open-Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen
Sitting Room is a fabulous large living space with rustic oak flooring throughout the ground floor, a magnificent center piece Italian leather sofa with matching footstool, a two seater sofa and armchair, rug, coffee table, occasional tables, a trunk with games, TV/DVD with Sky and Netflix and superfast WiFi and a high spec Bose music system
Dining Area has a wooden dining table, four contemporary chairs and a bench along one side
Kitchen Area is well equipped and fitted with lots of cupboard space and eye-catching wall tiles, a single oven and extractor fan, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and a Nespresso machine with initial supply of pods
Shower Room has a tiled floor, with power shower, heated towel rail, fitted washbasin and w.c
Easy carpeted stairs with handrail...
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 is beautifully furnished with a wooden framed king-size bed, bedside tables, wall mounted reading lights, a radio, dressing table and mirror, filled wardrobe and shelving
En-Suite Shower Room is tiled with power shower, heated towel rail, fitted washbasin and w.c
Bedroom 2 has twin beds, bedside table and wall-mounted reading lights, small chest of drawers, mirror, cane chair, fitted wardrobe with shelving
Bedroom 3 has a double bed, bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lights, chair and fitted wardrobe
Garden: A screened Mediterranean garden to the front of property with garden furniture and charcoal barbecue, a decked area to the rear with a fenced pond, garden furniture and finally a boardwalk leading from the decked area around to the other side of the barn - perfect for wildlife watching. Use of owners' tennis court by arrangement. The owners' garden has been described as incredible and magical and is part of the NGS and viewing is highly recommended - with owners' permission. Click on the Floorplan tab to view a plan of the homeowner's garden.
Parking: Private parking for 2 cars in front of property. Electric vehicle charging point in front of the barn which can be used during your stay (additional costs apply)
Heating: Electric central heating.
Pets: 1 small - Medium sized dog welcome.
Also Provided: Local free range eggs and a bottle of the owners' own apple juice. There is storage for own bikes, a drying facility - particularly useful for families, walkers and cyclists.
Notes: There is a fenced pond at this property and children should be supervised at all times. No smoking permitted.
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
- 2 shower rooms with showers and WCs (1 is en-suite)
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine (with initial supply of pods), dishwasher, washing machine
- Welcome pack (including local free-range eggs and a bottle of the owner’s homemade apple juice)
- Travel cot and highchair available
- SkyTV and Bose music system in lounge, radio in king-size bedroom
- Mediterranean garden to the front of the property with outdoor furniture and BBQ, decked area to the rear with outdoor furniture, sun loungers, fenced pond, and boardwalk. Guests also have access to the owner’s garden, by arrangement
- Private parking for 2 cars.
- Electric vehicle charging point in front of the barn which can be used during your stay (additional costs apply)
- Storage for bikes
- Drying facility for outdoor gear
- Use of the owner’s tennis court by prior arrangement
- Shop 3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 9 miles
- The bedrooms have sloping ceilings and you may experience restricted head room
- There is a fenced pond in the grounds and children should be supervised at all times