Set in Chard in the Somerset region and Golden Cap reachable within 33 km, Swandown, 3 Blackdown offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or 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, 3 Blackdown.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
7.5
Location
10
High score for Chard
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,814 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 consists of an open-plan living area with a kitchen with double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, dining furniture for four people, and a sitting area with TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with TV and en-suite cloakroom, and a twin with en-suite bathroom, along with a cloakroom. Outside, there is a garden with lawn, patio, barbecue, furniture, and parking available. Within 3.7 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. Highchair available. Cot available on request (10 charge applies per cot, guests need to bring along own cot bedding, bottom sheet provided). Note: The Swandown site has an indoor pool for the exclusive use of guests of all ages staying at 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 can access their large swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium (opening times 8am- are also able to eat in the hotel bar, which is cashless (card payments treatments are available at an extra charge and need to be booked directly with the hotel. Note: Garden area is not enclosed For a luxury escape to Somerset, look no further than 3 Blackdown. Please note: For Christmas and New Year 2024 Swandown, 3 Blackdown 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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swandown, 3 Blackdown
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
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    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, 3 Blackdown 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, 3 Blackdown 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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

      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, 3 Blackdown

      • Yes, Swandown, 3 Blackdown is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Swandown, 3 Blackdown has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

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

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

      • Swandown, 3 Blackdown offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

      • Check-in at Swandown, 3 Blackdown is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Swandown, 3 Blackdown can accommodate the following group size:

        • 4 guests

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

      • The prices at Swandown, 3 Blackdown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Swandown, 3 Blackdown is 3.7 miles from the centre of Chard. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.