Swallowdale | Torver | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

41 Customer Review(s)

Alison
March 2024

“Just a couple of points that had been missed….”

No hand towel in the downstairs wc, lack of toilet roll in the en-suite (yes we had brought some), no bin liner in the master bedroom.

No hand towel in the downstairs wc, lack of toilet roll in the en-suite (yes we had brought some), no bin liner in the master bedroom.

- Alison, March 2024
Stephen February 2024

“Lovely, everything you need for a quiet week away, so close to all that the lakes have to offer”

- Stephen, February 2024
Paul October 2023

“Lovely property in a great area to explore the lakes.”

The property has everything you might need and is really comfortable, a true home from home. Plus the added bonus of a great pub only a couple of minutes walk away. All in all a great stay and we would love to come back.

- Paul, October 2023
Harriet October 2023

“Great property - spacious, warm, comfortable and well-equipped.”

Very convenient close to the pub, which did good food and beer. It was great to be able to walk straight up onto some of the southern Wainwrights from the back door.

- Harriet, October 2023
Howard September 2023

“A superb property, well worth the price, brilliant location and having the Wilson inn so close was an added bonus.”

We would and have already recommend this place to our friends.

- Howard, September 2023
Deborah May 2023

“A lovely, homely and comfortable cottage in a delightful, quiet and peaceful location.”

The facilities and equipment in the cottage were over and above what we normally experience. We were a family of 6 with grown up children and there was plenty of room for all of us. Comfy beds, good quality appliances and technology. Very clean with a lovely garden/patio area. We had scorching weather and are keen walkers so were out every day, but had it not been suitable for walking, we would have been well entertained inside with the games/books/videos/media options. Would definitely recommend this property.

- Deborah, May 2023
Gail March 2023

“This house is an ideal base for touring the Lakes, the log burner was brilliant.”

- Gail, March 2023
Sarah November 2022

“The location was perfect for us.”

The house was very warm, with the most wonderful log burner - our dogs loved it, and it made the torrential rain quite easy to bear.

- Sarah, November 2022
Debbie October 2022

“This is the 2nd time at the cottage.”

It is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The big airing cupboard is really handy to dry clothes when you've been out in the rain all day. We would stay here again.

- Debbie, October 2022
Stephen October 2022

“The property is very cosy and clean.”

Fully equipped kitchen, 3 toilets. Close to Coniston village. Local pub is currently being refurbished which was a bit of a shame. Would recommend and would go back. Dog friendly too.

- Stephen, October 2022
Richard July 2022

“We were very disappointed on arrival how dark the property was very dark with dated dark furniture.”

Cleanliness was a big issue which was resolved quickly by the owner. ( Had not been cleaned before our arrival.) In our view for the price we paid we would have expected a higher quality of accommodation.

- Richard, July 2022
Trevor July 2022

“Very well appointed.”

A lot of thought has gone into providing a first class accommodation. This is a good location

- Trevor, July 2022
David June 2022

“Nice house that is well situated.”

Clearly the owners have done their research by providing everything one needs for example, the information for local walks and provided maps was well received by us. We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely peaceful area. Everything worked as it should, no complaints. Thank you

- David, June 2022
Adrian May 2022

“We had a wonderful holiday in this lovely cottage.”

It catered for our every need. The local people were very welcoming and friendly. The local pub was great. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer! Thank you

- Adrian, May 2022
Charlotte March 2022

“Torver is a lovely little village, well stocked deli which is attached to the Wilson Arms.”

... very dog friendly pub with georgous fire. Local gallery and fantastic cafe! Highly recommend visit!! Great walks from the house. The house is well laid out, they provide most things you need in the property. It's a bit dated with the dark wood but it's clean and well presented. The house was cosy warm at all times and showers excellent to warm up after cold and very wet walks!!!

- Charlotte, March 2022
Carol December 2021

“An extremely comfortable and immaculate house.”

Impressed with all the kitchen implements you could possibly require…even a bread maker! Lots of off street parking, and a large garden to let your pet be safely outside.

- Carol, December 2021
Cathy November 2021

“Great location, spacious rooms and very well-equipped.”

Local pub was a joy, and very dog friendly. We had a great stay.

- Cathy, November 2021
Debbie October 2021

“It’s a lovely cottage plenty of room for 6 and very well equipped and very clean.”

No doggy smells even though it’s a dog friendly property.Nice modern kitchen and appliances.Upstairs is a bit old fashioned wise and floorboards squeak ..nice on suite shower and toilet in double room. Outside has plenty of parking. We would definitely stay again.

- Debbie, October 2021
Stephen September 2021

“Lovely location in a quiet village with plenty of walks from the front door.”

- Stephen, September 2021
Rosemary September 2021

“Closeness to many of great walks.”

Cottage well equiped.. One downside, food at nearest pub very disappointing, would not recommend.

- Rosemary, September 2021
Jacqueline August 2021

“An excellent stay at Swallowdale.”

The owners had thought of everything and the house was in a great location, being close to a shop, pub and walks. The only slight negative and it is slight, is that the grass needed cutting and the sofas were showing a little sign of wear and tear but neither of these things took away from a great stay. Thank you.

- Jacqueline, August 2021
Sean July 2021

“The house was extremely well equiped, especially the kitchen.”

House is also a really good size, clean and has a private garden with good quality garden furniture. There was some noise from the main road (bikes battering past at 100mph every now and then) but apart from that I can't fault the place. Torver is small and pleasant, 1 of the pubs was shut due to Covid and the other just had outdoor seating but probably that will change back to normal soon.

- Sean, July 2021
Susan July 2021

“House was very clean and comfortable, lots of room and everything you would need for your stay.”

- Susan, July 2021
Catherine May 2021

“Fantastic holiday cottage, where the photos didn’t do it justice.”

Lovely welcome package which even included a doggie treat.

- Catherine, May 2021
Ian May 2021

“The nearby pub/deli was a disappointment, not as well stocked as we were expecting, and the takeaway meals were just plopped into a brown cardboard box at the same (high) price as for eating in.”

Another nearby pub was closed completely for covid. Cottage was as we expected and looked to be freshly re-decorated. Very well equipped and organised.

- Ian, May 2021
Janet September 2020

“The quiteness of the area, also had a pleasant suprise on the Saturday during the middle of our stay when a housekeeper came with fresh towels and changed the beds so unexpected.”

- Janet, September 2020
Julie August 2020

“Excellent property .”

...had everything you can think of. Very clean,very comfortable and tidy. Well kept gardens. Beautiful quiet location. Friendly village. Many walks from the doorstep. Easy to drive and walk to other popular locations. Cannot find anything negative at all.

- Julie, August 2020
Angela August 2020

“A wonderful house that is the best equipped that we have stayed in.”

A great location to explore the Lake District.

- Angela, August 2020
Ian July 2020

“The house is lovely, clean and well equipped.”

We liked the location of the house as it meant we only had a short distance to walk to the little shop and the pub next door. The garden is a lovely size for a dog to be able to run around in. The area in general is pretty and there are plenty of places to visit.

- Ian, July 2020
Mary September 2019

“Very well equipped kitchen, all inclusive except for logs, spotless beds and linen.”

Very nice area and local pub and people. Good central position for lake district exploration and walking/ climbing etc. Very quiet at night.

- Mary, September 2019
Michael September 2019

“The information we received before the holiday from the owner was the best and most detailed ever.”

We would definitely stay at this cottage again and have already recommended it to others. It was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped.

- Michael, September 2019
Jenny July 2019

“The cottage was very well equipped, especially in the kitchen and we had a lovely welcome of items left for us to enjoy.”

The rooms were all a good size and comfortable and the bedrooms had plenty of storage space. It was lovely being able to open the french doors and sit in the garden. When I had a query the owner texted back straight away which was brilliant. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will not hesitate to return to the property when in that area again.

- Jenny, July 2019
Brenda June 2019

“We have just returned from a week staying in Swallowdale and want to really recommend it.”

The cottage is spacious, very clean, extremely well equipped and everything we needed was there. Our dog loved the garden which was secure for him and for our piece of mind. Washing machine and tumble dryer, also an outside washing line, all very clean which sometimes doesn't happen in holiday rentals. Equipment in the kitchen cupboards again clean and with sparkling classes. Dishwasher with some tablets left to use the machine, very thoughtful. We have visited many self catering cottages over the years and Swallowdale is one of the best. A walk to the top of the lane where the cottage is situated and there is a field with sheep and during our week there lots of lambs playing and making us laugh, in fact so were the sheep. Torver is a lovely small village, with two pubs which do food as well as drinks. From Torver it is easy to drive from there to the surrounding towns. We visited many places including Bowness, Ulverston, Ambleside and more. Had a ride on an open deck bus on our way to Grasmere, a train ride at Ravensglass and other trips. The owner of the cottage is very helpful and friendly.

- Brenda, June 2019
Don June 2019

“June 2019 What a nice house for our first ever visit to the Lake District.”

The house has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The house is ideally situated within the lakes, so that everywhere is easily reachable. The two local pubs are very welcoming and the food is good too. Some nice walks in the local area, especially for the dog. Will come back in the future.

- Don, June 2019
Deborah May 2019

“Very nice cottage, brilliant location for the lakes and fells.”

Had everything we needed for us and our dog.

- Deborah, May 2019
Andrew April 2019

“Perfect base for exploring Coniston and South Lakes.”

Open plan layout of dining/lounge space worked well for us. Very well kitted out with everything we needed. Good accessible space at back to store kayaks / bikes with lockable wall points if you have security cable. Recommended.

- Andrew, April 2019
Mark April 2019

“The cottage is of generous size, very comfortable, extremely well equipped, and well located.”

We enjoyed our stay immensely and were able to explore the Lakes in good weather. It was great to return to Swallowdale and be able to relax in style. Thank you.

- Mark, April 2019
David January 2019

“This is a very well located cottage, with great walks from the door.”

Several days we didn’t use the car at all. We really appreciated the wood burner, given that we had fresh covers of snow on two days! Very spacious inside, and the enclosed back garden is a huge plus for our dog, who likes to watch what is going on in the neighbourhood. We will definately book Swallowdale again!

- David, January 2019
Paul September 2018

“I would 100% recommend this property.”

All we needed to bring was our clothes and food. Everything was there for us to use even down to plastic bag clips. When we go up to the lake district again we will definitely be staying here. This really made our holiday. Many thanks to the owner Julie as I had a couple of questions and she answered them by text message well within the hour..

- Paul, September 2018
Graham September 2018

“Great location, just down the road to Coniston, 50yards to the Wilsons arms who do really nice food in a dog friendly atmosphere.”

The cottage itself was very clean and had everything that we needed. We did feel that the owner went a little 'over the top' with instructions, lists and photos of the contents in each of the cupboards, and a full 'stock' list! a little un-necessary perhaps. We were requested to clean up and strip the bed before we left, something that we've never been asked before; especially since we couldn't get into the cottage until 5pm yet had to leave by 11am leaving 6hrs for 4 cleaners to do what little cleaning was necessary. These minor niggles did not spoil our stay in what was a very nice cottage in a beautiful location and I would highly recommend Swallowdale to anyone wanting to appreciate this beautiful part of Cumbria.

- Graham, September 2018
Richard July 2018

“Location was ideal for us facilities were good and cottage was clean and comfortable”

- Richard, July 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin
Bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom with WC
Kitchen with breakfast table
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
LPG central heating, woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair, safety barrier and travel cot are available at the property
Off-road parking for four cars
Enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 3 minute walk.

The property

Swallowdale is a splendid semi-detached cottage which sits in the peaceful village of Torver, close to the activity-packed Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park. Many excellent outdoor opportunities are available right from your doorstep, making this the perfect base for a fun-filled holiday in the Lakes. Situated in a peaceful area, enter the property and discover a refreshing, well-stocked kitchen dotted with attractive black and white features and a charming little breakfast table to enjoy your morning coffee at. Also on the ground floor there is a comfortable sitting room; as well as hosting snug seating and a woodburner, it also offers a large dining table to seat the group around at mealtimes. Swallowdale's three well-presented bedrooms can be found on the first floor; the master double bedroom benefits from a crisp en-suite. A pristine, all-white family bathroom with a shower over the bath tops this delightful holiday home off splendidly. To the back of the property lies a well-maintained lawn for the kids and dogs to run and play on while you deservedly kick back and relax with an ice cold drink in hand. Torver's characterful 14th century inn is just a short walk away, you can choose to cosy up by the tremendous log burner, or sit out in the beer garden and enjoy some of the tasty food on offer. Just a couple of short miles away is the well-known village of Coniston, home to the Ruskin Museum as well as the superb Coniston Water, here you can take advantage of the wealth of activities on offer or simply watch on from the charming Bluebird Café. A number of idyllic walks are available in the area, displaying some of the finest scenery imaginable. Also close by is the marvellous inland resort of Bowness-on-Windermere, offering everything you could wish for from water sports and lake cruises to the Beatrix Potter Museum and much, much more. Whether you're after a holiday bursting with fun and adventure, or simply some time away from everyday life, Swallowdale is a pleasant getaway for you to enjoy.

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About the location

TORVER

Coniston 2 miles.

The small hamlet of Torver peacefully rests amidst some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery and provides a 19th century church, built on the site of an ancient chapel. Torver has a fantastic pubs on offer, a Deli and Undercrag studio & cafe, so you will be spoilt for choice for great food. Renowned as one of Wordsworth's favourite haunts, today it’s known locally as a starting point for exploring the local fells and the Duddon Valley and offers a superb base for exploring nearby Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere. Excellent walking, mountain biking, climbing and watersports opportunities are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the beautiful Gondola steam yacht, visit the award-winning village of Hawkshead with its fantastic Beatrix Potter Gallery, discover Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country or indulge in a spot of serene fishing on Esthwaite Water. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Just a couple of points that had been missed….”

“Lovely, everything you need for a quiet week away, so close to all that the lakes have to offer”

“Lovely property in a great area to explore the lakes.”

“Great property - spacious, warm, comfortable and well-equipped.”

“A superb property, well worth the price, brilliant location and having the Wilson inn so close was an added bonus.”

“A lovely, homely and comfortable cottage in a delightful, quiet and peaceful location.”

“This house is an ideal base for touring the Lakes, the log burner was brilliant.”

“The location was perfect for us.”

“This is the 2nd time at the cottage.”

“The property is very cosy and clean.”

“We were very disappointed on arrival how dark the property was very dark with dated dark furniture.”

“Very well appointed.”

“Nice house that is well situated.”

“We had a wonderful holiday in this lovely cottage.”

“Torver is a lovely little village, well stocked deli which is attached to the Wilson Arms.”

“An extremely comfortable and immaculate house.”

“Great location, spacious rooms and very well-equipped.”

“It’s a lovely cottage plenty of room for 6 and very well equipped and very clean.”

“Lovely location in a quiet village with plenty of walks from the front door.”

“Closeness to many of great walks.”

“An excellent stay at Swallowdale.”

“The house was extremely well equiped, especially the kitchen.”

“House was very clean and comfortable, lots of room and everything you would need for your stay.”

“Fantastic holiday cottage, where the photos didn’t do it justice.”

“The nearby pub/deli was a disappointment, not as well stocked as we were expecting, and the takeaway meals were just plopped into a brown cardboard box at the same (high) price as for eating in.”

“The quiteness of the area, also had a pleasant suprise on the Saturday during the middle of our stay when a housekeeper came with fresh towels and changed the beds so unexpected.”

“Excellent property .”

“A wonderful house that is the best equipped that we have stayed in.”

“The house is lovely, clean and well equipped.”

“Very well equipped kitchen, all inclusive except for logs, spotless beds and linen.”

“The information we received before the holiday from the owner was the best and most detailed ever.”

“The cottage was very well equipped, especially in the kitchen and we had a lovely welcome of items left for us to enjoy.”

“We have just returned from a week staying in Swallowdale and want to really recommend it.”

“June 2019 What a nice house for our first ever visit to the Lake District.”

“Very nice cottage, brilliant location for the lakes and fells.”

“Perfect base for exploring Coniston and South Lakes.”

“The cottage is of generous size, very comfortable, extremely well equipped, and well located.”

“This is a very well located cottage, with great walks from the door.”

“I would 100% recommend this property.”

“Great location, just down the road to Coniston, 50yards to the Wilsons arms who do really nice food in a dog friendly atmosphere.”

“Location was ideal for us facilities were good and cottage was clean and comfortable”

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TORVER