Swandown in Cricket St. Thomas near Chard | Must-See Somerset Hot Tub Cottage

About Swandown

Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye is a luxury three-bedroom lodge set within the 1,000-acre Swandown Lodges Estate in Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset. This high-end holiday home offers three en-suite bedrooms and sleeps six people comfortably. Perfect for those who want countryside views without sacrificing modern comforts.

The estate sits in gorgeous Somerset countryside with easy access to both Devon and Dorset. You'll get exclusive access to an indoor swimming pool where you can book private slots just for your group. Adults can also use the spa facilities at the Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel including sauna, steam room and gym. After a day exploring, sink into your private hot tub with a glass of wine and count the stars. Who needs the Maldives when you've got Somerset?

The accommodation features a ground-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, a double bedroom with TV and en-suite bath, plus a twin room with en-suite shower. The open-plan living area includes a woodburning stove, fully-equipped kitchen with double oven and everything you need for proper self-catering. Outside, you'll find a garden with patio, BBQ and that all-important hot tub.

Explore nearby Lyme Regis (25 mins) with its famous fossil beaches, visit Montacute House (30 mins), or venture to Longleat Safari Park (45 mins). Closer to home, the local pub is just a 5-minute walk away with fantastic garden views.

Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye suits everyone - families love the space and pool, couples appreciate the privacy and friends enjoy the social layout. Book it before someone else does!

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Need To Know

✓Central heating with woodburning stove
✓ Double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
✓ 2 x TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair available
✓ Stair gate available on request
✓ Cot available on request (£10 charge applies per cot, guests need to bring along own cot bedding, bottom sheet provided)
✓ Each lodge has one allocated parking space
✓Any extra cars are able to park in the visitors car park by the entrance to the site
✓ Rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue, and hot tub
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
✓ Shop 3.6 miles, pub 0.2 miles
✓ 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 using the onsite booking rota located outside reception
✓Swandown guests also have membership access to the leisure facilities at The Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel (approximately 1 mile)
✓The hotel & leisure facilities are exclusively for adults
✓Guests can access their large swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium (opening times 8am-6pm)
✓Guests are also able to eat in the hotel bar at lunchtime, which is cashless (card payments only)
✓Spa treatments are available at an extra charge and need to be booked directly with the hotel
✓ Note: Garden area is not enclosed
✓ Note: Bookings need to start on either a Friday or a Monday

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Swandown

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub was a hit with guests who loved stargazing while soaking after busy days exploring Somerset.

Spacious Layout

Three en-suite bedrooms and open-plan living space made this perfect for families and groups of friends.

Helpful Staff

Leroy and the maintenance team received multiple mentions for their friendly service and local knowledge.

Swimming Pool Access

Guests appreciated the bookable private swimming sessions in the on-site indoor pool.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen had everything needed for self-catering, making meal preparation easy and convenient.

Peaceful Location

Many reviews highlighted the quiet setting and beautiful countryside views from the lodge.

Getting To Swandown

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye by car, follow the A30 or A358 towards Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset. The Swandown Lodges Estate is well signposted and you'll have one allocated parking space with additional parking available in the visitors car park.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest stations are Crewkerne and Chard Junction, both approximately 4 miles from the lodge. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey to the Swandown Lodges Estate.

One allocated space plus visitor parking

Crewkerne station (4 miles)

Accessible from A30 and A358

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Lyme Regis Fossil Beach

Distance: 15 miles

DT7 3JJ

Montacute House (NT)

Distance: 12 miles

TA15 6XP

Longleat Safari Park

Distance: 23 miles

BA12 7NW

Cricket St. Thomas Estate Walks

Distance: 0.1 miles

TA20 4DD

Ham Hill Country Park

Distance: 10 miles

TA14 6RW

Blackdown Hills AONB

Distance: 7 miles

TA3 7EF

Chard Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

TA20 1QF

Crewkerne Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

TA18 7LN

Yeovil Town Centre

Distance: 13 miles

BA20 1SH

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.5 miles

TA20 4DD

Crewkerne Train Station

Distance: 4 miles

TA18 8AR

Chard Junction Train Station

Distance: 4 miles

TA20 4QN

Lyme Regis Fossil Beach

Distance: 15 miles

DT7 3JJ

Montacute House (NT)

Distance: 12 miles

TA15 6XP

Longleat Safari Park

Distance: 23 miles

BA12 7NW

Cricket St. Thomas Estate Walks

Distance: 0.1 miles

TA20 4DD

Ham Hill Country Park

Distance: 10 miles

TA14 6RW

Blackdown Hills AONB

Distance: 7 miles

TA3 7EF

Chard Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

TA20 1QF

Crewkerne Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

TA18 7LN

Yeovil Town Centre

Distance: 13 miles

BA20 1SH

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.5 miles

TA20 4DD

Crewkerne Train Station

Distance: 4 miles

TA18 8AR

Chard Junction Train Station

Distance: 4 miles

TA20 4QN

Is Swandown Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the exclusive indoor swimming pool where families can book private slots. The lodge has a twin bedroom with en-suite, plus cot and highchair available. There's also a child-friendly adventure trail on the estate. Nearby attractions include Longleat Safari Park, fossil hunting at Lyme Regis and the Fleet Air Arm Museum with its aircraft displays.

For Couples

The lodge offers a romantic retreat with a private hot tub for evening stargazing. Adults can access the spa facilities at Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel, including sauna and steam room. Each bedroom has its own bathroom for privacy and the woodburning stove creates a cosy atmosphere. The nearby countryside offers peaceful walks, with excellent restaurants in local towns.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome at Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye for an additional fee of £50 per pet. The lodge has a garden area, though it's not fully enclosed. The 1,000-acre estate offers excellent walking opportunities. Be aware that farm animals graze on some pathways, so dogs should be kept under control. The nearby countryside has numerous pet-friendly walking routes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Swandown

The Windwhistle Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA20 4DH

Cricket St Thomas Hotel Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA20 4DD

The George Hotel & Bistro

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA18 7LX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Swandown

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye features a private hot tub in the garden area. It's regularly maintained by the site staff and offers a perfect spot to relax while enjoying countryside views.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, the lodge welcomes pets with an additional charge of £50 per pet. The garden area is not fully enclosed and there are farm animals on nearby pathways, so dogs should be kept under control.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

The lodge has three bedrooms: a ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower room, a double bedroom with TV and en-suite bath and a twin bedroom with en-suite shower. Each bedroom has its own bathroom facilities.

Can we use the swimming pool?

Yes, guests have exclusive access to the on-site indoor swimming pool where you can book private slots for your group. The pool is available for all ages and booking ensures private use.

Are there spa facilities available?

Yes, adult guests can use the leisure facilities at the Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel including a large indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium. These facilities are open from 8am to 6pm daily.

How many cars can we park?

The lodge has one allocated parking space directly at the property. Additional vehicles can be parked in the visitors' car park on the estate at no extra charge.

What's provided in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with a double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Guests mention it has everything needed for self-catering, though you should bring your own basics like salt and pepper.

What's nearby to visit?

Within easy driving distance you'll find Lyme Regis with its fossil beaches (25 minutes), National Trust properties including Montacute House (30 minutes) and family attractions like Longleat Safari Park (45 minutes). The local pub is just a 5-minute walk away.

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Swandown Reviews

Heather

We loved our stay at Swandown. The lodge had everything we needed. The pool made our holiday. The gardens at cricket st thomas were stunning and great to walk our dog. The golf range was also very family friendly. A comfy chair on the landing to enjoy those views is missing and the tv should be in the living area not the kitchen so you can still look out the big windows while watching a bit of tv. The windwistle pub has shut down. Fantastic base to explore with Devon a 10 minute drive away. We also visited Cheddar gorge another great day out about an hours drive. All in all this is a hidden gem and we would definitely return.

Pauline

Absolutely gorgeous property. The lodge is very comfortable and has everything you could possibly need for a fabulous stay. We would definitely stay again and most certainly recommend.

Tracey

Exceptional accommodation and stunning setting. As a family of 3 generations there was something for everyone. All of the team we encountered, especially Helen and Joe, were super helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back and so happy to have found this gem of a UK holiday location.

Suzanne

Fantastic holiday home in beautiful surroundings. Extremely well maintained home and gardens, all the home comforts you could ask for. The maintenance team Joe and Vicky were helpful and informative and hats off to them for keeping the place immaculate. A grab rail for the downstairs bathroom would be great and somewhere to keep shampoo ect in the shower my elderly mother struggled a bit without those. However on the whole it was faultless and we would recommend Skyes and Swandown to everyone. The walk to the hotel grounds was stunning and the fact we could use the gym and pool at the hotel was great. We loved using the holiday home hot tub just looking at the stars! A real home from home and we give it 5 stars!

Collette

Lovely lodge, as described. Very clean and well stocked kitchen for self catering. The use of the swimming pool and hot tub was ideal as unfortunately we had a wet week. Very easy to visit places as good location. A couple of things to note, heating was a bit fiddly and one of the bedrooms in particular was quite hot as I think it was above the boiler. We had two dogs and the garden was a real bonus but please be aware not fully enclosed and there are farm animals on the pathway walks. All in all though a lovely and relaxing stay we would certainly visit again.

Lesley

House was exactly as the pics showed and wellequipped. Great base for exploring Somerset and Devon.

Leroy really made it for us. He is such an asset to the owners! Very thoughtful, helpful and chilled! Lovely spacious well equipped clean house with great views. Our only negative was that the hot tub wasn't as powerful as we usually experience. Great location too. Not far from the coast and other attractions. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Vanessa

A fantastic break away , the lodge was well equipped, extremely comfortable and the views were lovely as well . When checking in Leroy made us feel extremely welcome and could not do enough to ensure our stay was a memorable one . We would definitely return to this beautiful place

Fantastic proprty in a beaitiful location.

Michael

The listing made it clear that guests had access to services in the nearby hotel. However, having walked to the hotel, we were told on arrival that there was no contract in place between Swandown and the hotel and there hadnt been for some time. It was clearly not the first time that the hotel had told guests that this was the case, so we are very disappointed that the listing had not been corrected as this was part of our reason for deciding on choosing Swandown. Also the path to the nearby pub was only illuminated in places lights exist but are not all working. Not sure who owns the path to the pub but if its one down then it would be good to get the path lights repaired. Other than that, we had a lovely weekend and would recommend swan Down

Stuart

Accommodation was amazing and position was great for a nice relaxing peaceful break away. Onsite pool where you book a slot for your accommodation was a bonus but unfortunately unable to use due to our grandson breaking his arm just before trip. Staff onsite very helpful and friendly. Will definitely consider staying again.

We had a very enjoyable stay. The property was ideal for a group of three couples to celebrate a special birthday together. We walked from the property and enjoyed the use of the hotel pool and steam rooms nearby. The hot tub was great for relaxing in and was well looked after by the site manager. My one very small niggle was that having read how well equipped the kitchen was on another review , I had wrongly assumed basics such as salt and pepper would be in the property. Luckily all easily sourced in nearby shops or just pack everything you might need if you are cooking!

The property is fantastic, the open space of the lounge area is bright and spacious. Bedrooms 3 of, all come with own bathrooms which makes getting ready all the much easier. Lovely modern and well maintained. would love one for myself.

Dennis

Nice well equipped accommodation in a lovely setting. Would benefit from the addition of a couple of sunloungers.

Property was equipped to a high standard, with plenty of room for four adults and two children, including parking for two cars. The location was very peaceful. We had a very enjoyable one week stay. Two potential improvements to make the lodge even better would be television in ground floor bedroom a couple of sunbeds on the patio.

The lodge was excellent and well appointed. Leroy was so helpful as well and it was as good as our previous visit. So good we will be booking for next year.

The lodge was fab and the facilities were excellent. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The only thing we would recommend is that if this is a family lodge then a large rug in the lounge area would be better for babiestoddlers to play on and a black out blind in the twin bedroom as the curtains let too much light in.

Richard

This was our second stay at Swandown and this is our first review. Our family of 4 we have twin boys aged 11 love coming here, the standard of the lodges are fantastic we have stayed at lodges 9 and 14 everything you need is at hand in the kitchen, the living areas are very comortable and have plenty of space and the outdoor areas are lovely too. The staff are very welcoming, great to deal with and friendly. The supermarkets are a 10 minute drive, the local pub a 5 minute walk and has fantastic views from the garden and the local golf club all welcome is a 5 minute drive, both are great for eating out. The likes of Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Burnham, Weymouth & Teignmouth are reachable in an hour and Minehead, Torquay and Bournemouth around 90 mins so perfectly located for day trips out. This is one of our favourites and we will definately be returning.

It was a lovely stay everything was perfect for us and Leroy was very helpful and informative

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Swandown, Cricket St. Thomas

About Swandown

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spacious Layout

Helpful Staff

Swimming Pool Access

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Peaceful Location

Getting To Swandown

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Swandown Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Windwhistle Inn

Cricket St Thomas Hotel Restaurant

The George Hotel & Bistro

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Swandown Reviews