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Set in Chard in the Somerset region and Golden Cap reachable within 33 km, Swandown, 20 Poldon offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go golfing or cycling. Sherborne Old Castle is 36 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 49 km from Swandown, 20 Poldon.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.2
Location
10
High score for Chard

See what guests loved the most:

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely home with everything you need for your stay.
  • Molly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff was so friendly, the lodge was incredible, they really thought of everything to include. Would definitely return.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,995 reviews from 21670 properties
21670 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The living areas in the property consist of a first-floor open-plan living area with a kitchen with double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dining seating for six, and a sitting area with Smart TV with DVD player, Smart speaker/CD player and woodburning stove. The ground-floor bedrooms consist of a king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, a king-size, and a twin, along with a ground-floor bathroom and a first-floor cloakroom. Outside, there is a rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub, balcony with furniture and barbecue, as well as off-road parking for two cars. Within 3.6 miles, you will find a shop and 0.2 miles a pub and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Stairgates available. Highchair available. Cot available on request (10 charge applies per cot, guests need to bring along own cot bedding, bottom sheet provided). Pets are not permitted. Whisk your loved ones away in style to 20 Poldon. Note: The Swandown site has an indoor pool for the exclusive use of guests of all ages staying at the lodges. The swimming pool can be booked for private use by individual lodges 48 hours in advance. Swandown guests also have membership access to the leisure facilities at The Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel (approximately 1 hotel & leisure facilities are exclusively for adults. Guests can access their large swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium (opening times 8am- are also able to eat in the hotel bar at lunchtime, which is cashless (card payments treatments are available at an extra charge and need to be booked directly with the hotel. Please note: For Christmas and New Year 2024 Swandown, 20 Poldon will ONLY accept a Christmas booking with a start date of the 20th December and a New Year booking from the 27th December 2024.

Neighbourhood information

The South Somerset parish of Cricket St. Thomas, which borders West Dorset and is a short distance from East Devon, is in a prime location to explore these three stunning West Country counties. You may visit Cricket House, the original location for the Penelope Keith-starring television series "To the Manor Born," by taking a tour through the Cricket St. Thomas estate. Cricket House is now a component of the Warner Cricket St. Thomas Hotel. The Fleet Air Arm Museum, which is located 7 miles north of Yeovil and is one of the largest aviation museums in the world with many historic aircraft on display, is a little further away but still within easy driving distance, and the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford offers an excellent day out for everyone with a vast collection of veteran, vintage, and classic cars and bikes offering a fascinating window into motoring history. There are many options available for individuals interested in historical properties, including Tintinhull Gardens (NT), close to Yeovil, Montacute House (NT), at Montacute, and Barrington Court (NT), close to Ilminster. A day trip to many other interesting locations is also possible, such as Lytes Cary Manor in the vicinity of Somerton, the Minterne Gardens in Minterne Magna, and the Cerne Giant in nearby Cerne Abbas. Abbotsbury Swannery, Glastonbury Tor and abbey remains, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral, Stourhead Gardens (NT), Bovington Tank Museum, and Longleat Safari Park are all within an hour's drive.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swandown, 20 Poldon
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
      Activities
      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Outdoor & View
      • View
      Building characteristics
      • Detached
      Miscellaneous
      • Non-smoking throughout
      Safety & security
      • Carbon monoxide detector
      Languages spoken
      • English

      House rules

      Swandown, 20 Poldon takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 16:00

      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

      Check-out

      Until 10:00

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children are not allowed.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      There is no capacity for cots at this property.

      There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

      Age restriction

      The minimum age for check-in is 18

      Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Swandown, 20 Poldon accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


      Smoking

      Smoking is not allowed.

      Parties

      Parties/events are not allowed

      Pets

      Pets are not allowed.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

      This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

      FAQs about Swandown, 20 Poldon

      • The prices at Swandown, 20 Poldon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Swandown, 20 Poldon offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Cycling
        • Golf course (within 3 km)
        • Swimming Pool

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Check-in at Swandown, 20 Poldon is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Swandown, 20 Poldon has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Swandown, 20 Poldon can accommodate the following group size:

        • 6 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, Swandown, 20 Poldon is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Swandown, 20 Poldon is 3.7 miles from the centre of Chard. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.