Reviews

  Swallet Farm is a fantastic rural retreat which my family really enjoyed. The host was very accomodating in terms of noise and BBQ in the garden and kept to the... read more private areas.
The bedrooms are basic but functional with some had a private sink.
All toilets and showers are shared.
The kitchen was well equipped
All areas were clean and caused no concerns to any of the family.
Highly recommend a stay

  With the exception of some communication/check-in issues, Swallet Farm proved a good place for a family get together.

The listing says that you'll be greeted on arrival by Martin... read more and Jane but, in fact, my brother, who was one of the the early arrivals, was greeted by someone called Dan, whose main priority seemed to be to find out more about the two dogs we'd let Martin and Jane know we were bringing.

I mentioned the dogs when I booked and Martin thanked me for doing so. Later, he emailed asking for my email address "for our records". I pointed out that giving them my email address would violate Airbnb's Terms of Service and Martin said it was no problem and I wasn't obliged to provide it.

Dan however said that we should have been sent the pet policy but hadn't been because I "hadn't been forthcoming with [my] email address". He went on to say that if the dogs went round the back of the house, it would cause problems with a guard dog. And that "if one of the dogs chases the cat, my wife will go mental". Rather taken aback, my brother (who isn't one of the dog owners) requested the policy and was given a several-page document, which was not consistent with the house manual, which made stipulations that we would have needed to know about in advance and which concluded that failure to adhere could result in us being asked to leave. This left us concerned all weekend that we would do something that would result in a falling-out with the owners, or even a financial penalty.

However, we loved the big lounge with lots of squishy sofas, an open fire at one end and a woodburner at the other, and appreciated that both fires were laid ready to be lit and enough logs and kindling were provided to last us the weekend.

The large kitchen is excellently equipped (although the freezer is a long way from the kitchen - in the shower room, in the other wing of the house) and the long dining room enabled the 14 of us to sit down for a meal together.

The shower room, with several large shower cubicles, is something of a contrast to the cosiness of the rest of the house. It was chilly, the soap dispensers were empty and water is only available by pressing a button every minute or so, but it was functional and plenty of towels were provided (and, conveniently, each bedroom has a sink).

The building has two wings, which means that those who don't want to be disturbed by the ones that stay up later can be allocated rooms away from the lounge.

Be aware that getting to the bedrooms from the lounge/kitchen area involves either ascending a steep, spiral, stone staircase or going outside, which wouldn't be ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

There is wifi but it's only available in some areas of the house and you have to go through rather a laborious sign-in process each time you use it. The setting is delightfully peaceful and feels remote from urban life so perhaps best to make the most of it by staying offline as much as you can!

Parking is on-site and easy and there are lovely places to walk right on the doorstep.

Overall, apart from some mostly minor issues which could be resolved through better communication and more information in the listing, we enjoyed our stay at Swallet Farm.

  The farmhouse was exactly what we were looking for as a group of 13 people. It was clean, cosy and a perfect size.

  Great for big groups. Awesome stay

  Just fantastic!

  Fantastic stay at Swallet Farm. We hired this for a Stag Do of 18 lads and it was perfect. Two great kitchen spaces for food prep, long banquet style dining... read more table and all the plates, glassware and cutlery you need etc. Great kitchen facilities. The bedrooms are comfortable, the shower block convenient and the large living room with two log fireplaces was a highlight - very cosy. Surroundings also very peaceful. Overall thoroughly recommend, a great option for a large group.

  Lovely get away, loved seeing the pigs on site. Great for large groups. There are several showers but no baths (just an FYI for anyone requiring a bath tub).

  This house is ideal for a large family group. The house was very clean when we arrived and is well equipped, especially the kitchen.
Swallett Farm is a great... read more place for a base from which to explore the surrounding area.
The host, Martin, is very helpful.

  Brilliant stay in an incredible house that had access to a wide range of activities locally. The hosts seemed happy to have a big input into our time in terms... read more of meals prepared and activities on offer, but were also just as happy leaving our group to our own devices. Can't recommend it enough.

  Great location for our weekend girls trip - lovely surrounding area. House has everything you need and Jane was a fantastic host

  Our group of four families stayed at Swallet Farm for two days for a birthday celebration. It's the perfect setting for a large group get together. Very comfortable and cozy... read more inside, with well-appointed kitchen and great dining room. Outside you're immediately surrounded by nature, nestled in the heart of the Mendips. Dan and Jane were fantastic hosts, very welcoming and couldn't have been more accomodating.

  Great location, fab host! Great place for corporate events and training…

  We had a lovely weekend at Swallet Farm. The hosts were super helpful and nice and the venue was just what we wanted. Plenty of room, all the facilities we... read more needed and very comfortable all around. It's a beautiful area too. Highly recommended!

  Great place for a big family get together. Jane was very helpful and accommodating, a great location

  Stayed here with a stag group of 16 in September 2021. Great place to stay, great outside space including a firepit in a hollow away from the house that was... read more perfect for a late night whisky.

Jane & Dan were great hosts, we had breakfast made by them onsite on both days which was of a high standard.

Plenty of room and rooms - worked really well for our group. Local pub (Castle of Comfort) 5 minute walk away with good food.

Thanks for a great stay!
Ben & group.

  Such a lovely stay in a beautiful part of the world! perfect sized house for a large group of friends. hosts were attentive and friendly!

  Great place for a birthday party, excellent entertaining space and really well resourced kitchen. Beautiful setting.

  Fantastic stay for our group of 20 people. Accommodation was pictures and suitable for a special occasion. Plenty of space, clean and friendly hosts who were responsive and helpful. Would... read more highly recommend. Thanks again! 🙂