Swallows Rest Cottage
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.
Overview
Blending in perfectly with its environment, Swallows Rest is a traditional Cotswold stone cottage, tucked into pretty gardens. The row of cottages sits on the edge of the village of Laverton, surrounded by rural views and is a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay.
Swallows Rest is a real home away from home offering a traditional style that is warm, welcoming, and comfortable. There's a spacious, open-plan kitchen-diner, separate living room and a light and airy sunroom which opens onto the enclosed rear garden. There are three well-appointed bedrooms on the first floor including one with an antique four-poster bed and a family bathroom, on the second floor the fourth bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and the most glorious of views.
This charming cottage has beautiful gardens both front and back. To the front, the pretty garden has borders filled with flowers including a magnificent Hydrangea bush and roses climbing over the front door. The rear garden is fully enclosed with a smooth lawn, planting and a stone patio, perfect for al-fresco dining and watching the vivid sunsets over Bredon Hill in the distance.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
The traditional wooden front door opens into a tiled entrance hall. To your left the door to the kitchen-diner and to your right, the living room.
Kitchen/Diner:
This generous open plan space runs the length of the cottage, the window to the front looks out over the front garden and lets the sunshine flood in. There's a country-style wooden table that seats six comfortably and it’s in close proximity to the kitchen area, making for sociable mealtimes. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need to create wonderful meals including a range-style stove with a gas hob and electric oven and washing up ceases to be a chore with a full-size dishwasher.
From the kitchen area, there are two steps to the rear hall which has a handy downstairs cloakroom and where you'll find the washer-dryer and a separate freezer if you need it. There's also a side door to the back garden.
Sun Room:
This lovely room has two comfy three-seater sofas and double doors which open to the garden. There are wonderful rural views to the rear and it’s a relaxing and sunny spot to curl up with a good book or just listen to the birds singing outside.
Living Room:
The living room is double aspect and furnished with two vibrantly coloured plump sofas upholstered in shades of purple and turquoise. The wooden floor is topped with a colourful rug and light comes from a ceiling chandelier and two reading lamps. The coal-effect gas fire creates a warm cosy glow on chilly evenings and there’s a large screen Smart TV for entertainment, there's also a DVD player.
First Floor
Stairs lead from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing and a window taking in the rural views.Bedroom One:
The antique four-poster double bed is the focal feature of this spacious bedroom which overlooks the front garden. There's a large antique wardrobe, bedside cabinets with reading lamps and a dressing table set with a triple mirror and stool. Above the occasional chair is a wall-mounted TV.
Bedroom Two:
This delightful single bedroom has lovely views over the back garden and beyond to Bredon Hill. The room is furnished with a full-size single bed, a dressing table with a reading lamp and a rocking chair. There's also a built-in cupboard with hanging space and a wall-mounted TV above the bed.
Bedroom Three:
The second of the single bedrooms looks out over the front garden and is equally charming. This spacious yet cosy room has a double wardrobe, dressing table and a little bedside table with a reading lamp.
Family Bathroom:
The main family bathroom has a bath with a shower over, a handbasin and a WC. There’s also a mirrored bathroom cabinet and a heated towel rail. The frosted window lets natural light in.
There is a second flight of stairs with a door at the bottom to Bedroom Four.
Second Floor
Bedroom Four:Encompassing the whole of the second floor this spacious bedroom features a double brass bed, built-in wardrobes, bedside tables with reading lamps and a panoramic window that showcases the incredible views. From here you can watch the weather as it changes and the magical sunsets over Bredon Hill. You might also be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the steam train as it trundles past.
Ensuite:
The ensuite bathroom is vast. There's a standalone bathtub with a handheld shower, WC and handbasin. A large Velux window lets in plenty of natural light.
Outside
To the rear of Swallows Rest is a large, enclosed garden with a gate to the parking area behind the cottage. On one side is a field where you'll often see sheep grazing and further beyond there are green paddocks. The stone patio has a six-seater wooden table with chairs and bench seating, there are also two reclining loungers and an American smoker BBQ. It's a lovely space for al fresco dining and drinks on warm summer evenings and to take in the wonderful sunsets.Swallows Rest also benefits from a pretty front garden filled with cottage plants, it creates the perfect frame for this lovely Cotswold cottage.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Four-poster Double
Bedroom Two - Single
Bedroom Three - Single
Bedroom Four - Double
2 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite To Bedroom Four, 1 Family Bathroom And A Ground Floor Cloakroom
Hairdryer - 4
Fire
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
DVD Player
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided) - 2
Highchair
Stair Gates - 2, Top And Bottom
Outdoor
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars
On your Doorstep
There is a Midcounties co-op in Broadway (2 miles) which has an excellent selection of essentials. Broadway also has some wonderful independent boutiques and stores, and an excellent deli. In Evesham (6.6 miles) you’ll find all the major supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi, and an M&S Food Hall.
Eating Out:
- The Swan (2 miles)
- Broadway Hotel (2 miles)
- Crown & Trumpet (2 miles)
Laverton is surrounded by some excellent walking trails including the Cotswold Way which passes through the village. There is an easy to moderate circular walk encompassing Broadway, Stanton, Laverton, and Buckland (7.5 miles). See the self-guided walking section on the Cotswold AONB website for more local walks
Places to Visit:
- Broadway Tower (6 miles)
- Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (6 miles)
- Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park (9 miles)
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
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- The stairs to bedroom 4 are quite steep and open into the room. There is however a door that can be closed at the bottom of the stairs.
- The shower is over the bath so guests must be able to step into the bath
- Swallows Rest is situated in the middle of a very quiet residential area, in consideration of our neighbours we respectfully request that noise levels are kept to a minimum after 10 pm, especially outside on warmer evenings.
- We appreciate that fireworks might be fun to have for a celebration, but they present too high a risk in our area with some very old houses neighbouring our property. Therefore, please do not use fireworks in any area, inside or outside whilst at Swallows Rest. We hope you understand our concern.
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The Location
Laverton is a peaceful village just 2 miles from Broadway whilst 6 miles in the other direction you’ll find the medieval town of Winchcombe, home to Sudeley Castle. The setting is blissfully rural, and you’re surrounded by superb walking country. Many attractions including Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Broadway Tower and Snowhill Manor are within a 20-minute drive.
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Read our reviews
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the charming Swallows Rest property. The cottage was clean, cosy and comfortable. Our property hosts were helpful and responsive in answering questions and providing information about the area. It’s in a great location for day trips throughout the villages of the Cotswolds. Our group of four women could not have been happier!
Janet
Lovely cottage and location if you’re looking for peace and tranquillity.
Paul
Really impressed, the property was immaculate and very well equipped. There was a bottle of bubbly in the fridge, chocolate biscuits and plenty of milk, sugar and coffee as part of the welcome pack. TV's in every bedroom, comfortable beds and plenty of towels and toiletries. Very convenient for visiting this very picturesque area. All in all, I would thoroughly recommend.
Susan
Beautiful cottage! The decor was lovely and everything was well thought out. Really enjoyed the welcome biscuits and prosecco. Great to have tea bags and milk available on arrival after our long trip. It was extremely clean and the beds were very comfortable. We lovely waking up the to sound of sheep bleating and enjoyed watching the sheep dog herding from the top room! The garden is beautiful with an apple tree. We had a BBQ as well. The owner was really quick to respond and very friendly. We can't wait for our next visit!
Claire
We were celebrating my dad's 99th with family couldn't have been better. Everything was amazing.
Caroline
Our stay
The house was just as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. The house was well stocked with bathroom and kitchen essentials though I did wish I had taken kitchen roll!
Around the property were numerous instructions one of which told us how quiet the area was. In the instructions before arriving we were told no noise outside after 10pm. During our stay we obeyed these rules. Our neighbours did not. I was still listening to their garden party noise at midnight. There was a similar situation on the second night though it did finish earlier. Such a shame that this was the only blight on our stay.
We all loved the property and would happily return, however because it’s not dog friendly we will need to find a dog friendly option in the area.
Jennifer Cox
We loved the peace and quiet and the convenience to the villages of the Cotswolds. We loved the property.
Jill
Beautiful Cottage
We had a wonderful stay in the well appointed and equipped cottage. Lovely outside space too for sitting and relaxing. There is plenty to do within a short drive and the village is pretty with some good walks across the fields too. Very enjoyable
Jacqui Granger
The house was beautiful and well equipped and deceptively large. The lines of communication were excellent and the comprehensive information list really helped in not having to take items you don't need to. The parking at the rear of the house is good and we had a wonderful few days. Lots to do within a few miles plus walks around the cottage as well. Thanks and we hope to book through your site again.
Jacqui
The house is beautiful, very well equipped. The bedrooms are very spacious and comfortable. The garden and the two living rooms are wonderful.
Maria
This was the perfect location for a recent four night stay with friends in the Cotswolds. It is a cosy cottage in a very quiet area, and situated within easy reach of Broadway which has lovely shops, pubs and cafes.
Patricia
Beautiful cottage in the most peaceful of locations. Quick and easy access to Broadway with its many attractions.
Andrew
Amazing stay
What a beautiful cottage! I had explored this cottage on a 3d tour before we arrived (numerous times!) but nothing could prepare me for how beautiful the cottage actually was. It was the perfect space for a multi generational break away celebrating a 60th birthday.
We had a 1 year old with us, and I can’t recommend this cottage enough for someone travelling with children. They had baby gates, travel cots stored away upstairs, a beautiful vintage style silver cross high chair, even peppa pig cutlery which my daughter loved!
This really was a home from home, and we really hope to return again soon.
Thank you for a wonderful stay in your beautiful home.
Simone Murphy
Girls Trip
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.
Rhona Hamilton
Great stay!
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.
Joanne Bearman
Great
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.
Guest
Wonderful cottage
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.
Laura Hardman
Fantastic weekend in the Cotswolds
“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!”
Andrew Jones
Stay at Swallows Rest Cottage
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
Helen Preece
Perfect cottage in the Cotswolds
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 !
Thierry Doumen
Cottage for family of 6
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.
Mandy Kelsall
Weekend away
A lovely cottage the fourth time we have stayed, very easy to get around and great walks we love Swollowes Rest
Maxine Brown
SWALLOWS REST COTTAGE
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.
DEBORAH GRIFFITH
Delightful cottage in excellent location
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.
Louise Campbell
Magical weekend with friends
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.
Guest
Idyllic Holiday Cottage
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!
Zoe Tee
Lovely House in stunning Village
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 !
Sophie Kaye
Lovely wintery weelwn6
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!
Emily Maltby
The perfect Cotswolds location
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.
William Wain
Enjoyable
Very nice cottage in great quiet location. Everything provided that you could possibly want.
Lovely garden.
Guest
Swallows Rest
Lovely cottage close to the picturesque village of Broadway. Watching sunsets from the garden in the evening was beautiful. Very quiet area.
Mike Homer-ward
Absolutely gorgeous cottage and perfect location for sightseeing and walking.
Would definitely come back and would highly recommend to others. Nothing to fault in any way. Super place to stay
Sue Brough
Comfortable character cottage in enchanting surroundings.
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.
Fennie Strange
Delightful fully-equipped cottage in a perfect spot to explore the Cotswolds
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.
Peter Jones
Excellent quiet location
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.
Susan Jepson
Short break
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Masoud Taghinejadi
Excellent stay at Swallows Rest
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.
Andrea De Carolis
A lovely homely stay
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.
Angela Scullion
Wonderful setting and set up!
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!
Guest
Perfect bolthole to escape to
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.
Lucy Fair
Lovely stay
Really lovely well-appointed cottage, had everything we needed. Quiet location but very close to Broadway for restaurants etc.
Chris Watts
Lovely Cottage
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.
Juliana Serrano
Lovely cozy cottage
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!
Nicola Van Dijk
The perfect cottage and location for a weekend away with friends near Broadway
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.
Tracy Jane Cobb
Walking weekend
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.
Claire Cador
A lovely quiet retreat
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.
Cathy Milne
Cosy stay
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!
Jing Wei Wong
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