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Swandown, Cricket St. Thomas

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Rating
4.6
out of 5
Somerset » Cricket St. Thomas
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Swandown, 9 Kittwhistle sits in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset. This light, airy lodge has modern décor and stunning countryside views that guests rave about. It's one of the best-positioned lodges on the site. The woodburning stove adds cosy warmth for those chilly evenings when you're not soaking in your private hot tub with a glass of wine.

The grounds around the lodge are beautiful. You'll find yourself in peaceful Somerset countryside with loads to explore. Exclusive access to an indoor swimming pool is a massive bonus - book it 48 hours ahead for your family's private use. The Cricket St Thomas Hotel facilities are available too, with spa, sauna and gym access.

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About Swandown

Swandown, 9 Kittwhistle sits in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset. This light, airy lodge has modern décor and stunning countryside views that guests rave about. It's one of the best-positioned lodges on the site. The woodburning stove adds cosy warmth for those chilly evenings when you're not soaking in your private hot tub with a glass of wine.

The grounds around the lodge are beautiful. You'll find yourself in peaceful Somerset countryside with loads to explore. Exclusive access to an indoor swimming pool is a massive bonus - book it 48 hours ahead for your family's private use. The Cricket St Thomas Hotel facilities are available too, with spa, sauna and gym access. Perfect for working off that pub lunch from just 0.2 miles away!

The accommodation features two bedrooms - one king-size with smart TV and en-suite shower, plus a twin room with its own en-suite bath. The open-plan living space includes a fully-equipped kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Entertainment options are excellent with two Smart TVs, sound bar, WiFi and Blue Ray DVD player.

Nearby attractions include Forde Abbey (15 minutes), the Jurassic Coastline (30 minutes) and Montacute House (25 minutes). Fancy something wilder? Longleat Safari Park is just 45 minutes away. The kids will go nuts for the lions while you pretend not to be terrified.

Swandown, 9 Kittwhistle is perfect for families or couples wanting a peaceful break with luxury touches. The hot tub gets cleaned daily - unlike your teenagers at home!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Swandown

Amazing Views

Lodge 9 has the best position on site with outstanding countryside views that guests consistently praise.

Private Hot Tub

Daily serviced hot tub for relaxing after days out exploring Somerset. Perfect for evening stargazing with a drink.

Indoor Pool Access

Book the indoor pool for exclusive 40-minute family sessions. A huge hit with kids and adults alike.

High-Quality Furnishings

Everything from furniture to linens is top quality. The lodge has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Peaceful Location

Quiet, relaxing setting in beautiful grounds. Perfect for unwinding away from everyday stress.

Helpful Staff

On-site manager is friendly and accommodating. Many guests mention the excellent service and welcome pack.

Getting To Swandown

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Swandown, 9 Kittwhistle by car, take the A30 through Somerset and follow signs for Cricket St Thomas. The lodge is located within the Swandown complex and you'll have off-road parking for one car upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest stations are Crewkerne and Chard Junction, both requiring a short taxi ride to the accommodation. From either station, it's a quick journey through beautiful Somerset countryside to your lodge.

Off-road parking for one car
Crewkerne station (7.5 miles)
Easily accessible from the A30

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Forde Abbey
Distance: 7.2 miles
TA20 4LU
Montacute House
Distance: 15.3 miles
TA15 6XP
Jurassic Coast
Distance: 18.4 miles
DT6 6JX
Cricket St Thomas Estate Walks
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA20 4DD
Ham Hill Country Park
Distance: 12.6 miles
TA14 6RW
Blackdown Hills AONB
Distance: 8.3 miles
TA3 7EF
Chard Town Centre
Distance: 3.6 miles
TA20 1PP
Crewkerne Town Centre
Distance: 7.5 miles
TA18 7LN
Yeovil Town Centre
Distance: 15.8 miles
BA20 1SH
Cricket St Thomas Golf Club
Distance: 1.2 miles
TA20 4DG
Chard Bus Station
Distance: 3.7 miles
TA20 2AH
Crewkerne Train Station
Distance: 7.5 miles
TA18 8AR
Forde Abbey
Distance: 7.2 miles
TA20 4LU
Montacute House
Distance: 15.3 miles
TA15 6XP
Jurassic Coast
Distance: 18.4 miles
DT6 6JX
Cricket St Thomas Estate Walks
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA20 4DD
Ham Hill Country Park
Distance: 12.6 miles
TA14 6RW
Blackdown Hills AONB
Distance: 8.3 miles
TA3 7EF
Chard Town Centre
Distance: 3.6 miles
TA20 1PP
Crewkerne Town Centre
Distance: 7.5 miles
TA18 7LN
Yeovil Town Centre
Distance: 15.8 miles
BA20 1SH
Cricket St Thomas Golf Club
Distance: 1.2 miles
TA20 4DG
Chard Bus Station
Distance: 3.7 miles
TA20 2AH
Crewkerne Train Station
Distance: 7.5 miles
TA18 8AR

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 40-minute sessions. The grounds provide space to run and play, while nearby attractions include Longleat Safari Park (45 minutes) and the Jurassic Coast for fossil hunting (30 minutes). The lodge has WiFi, smart TVs and is equipped with a cot and highchair for younger children.
For Couples
The king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room offers privacy and comfort. Evenings can be spent in the private hot tub under the stars or curled up by the woodburning stove. The peaceful setting with outstanding views creates a romantic atmosphere, while access to spa facilities at Cricket St Thomas Hotel adds luxury to your break.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Swandown, 9 Kittwhistle. The lodge sits in beautiful grounds perfect for short walks, while the wider area offers countless footpaths through Somerset countryside. The South Coast Path is within driving distance for more adventurous walks and the garden area provides a secure space for pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Swandown

The Windwhistle Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA20 4DH

The George Inn

Located 3.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA20 4NH

Lordleaze Hotel Restaurant

Located 4.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA20 2HN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Swandown

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Swandown, 9 Kittwhistle features a private hot tub in the garden area. It's maintained and treated daily by the on-site staff to ensure it's always clean and ready for use.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, the lodge welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The surrounding grounds offer plenty of space for walking your pets in a beautiful countryside setting.
What facilities does the property have?
The lodge has two en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan living area with woodburning stove, fully equipped kitchen and outdoor space with hot tub. Guests also get access to an indoor swimming pool and facilities at Cricket St Thomas Hotel.
Can I book the swimming pool?
Yes, the indoor swimming pool can be booked for exclusive 40-minute sessions for your family. Bookings need to be made 48 hours in advance with the on-site manager.
How many people can the lodge accommodate?
The lodge sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms - one king-size room and one twin room. Both bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities for added privacy and convenience.
What's special about this particular lodge?
Lodge 9 is considered one of the best-positioned lodges at Swandown, offering outstanding countryside views. Many returning guests specifically request this lodge for its location and outlook.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is off-road parking available for one car directly at the lodge. Additional parking may be available elsewhere on the site if needed.
What entertainment options are available in the lodge?
The lodge features two Smart TVs, a sound bar, WiFi, Blue Ray DVD Player and a radio/CD player. There's plenty to keep everyone entertained during your stay.

Swandown Reviews

Michelle
Lovely place to stay and very friendly helpful staff . The pool was a great bonus. A little disappointed that the nearby pub was closed as this was one of the reasons we booked the property so we could walk to get food in an evening without having to drive. Cant be predicted or helped I suppose, but we were disappointed. The hottub was clean and checked daily, however there was only one corner working when the jets were switched on. Overall it was a really nice stay and very clean.
The pictures, do not do 9 Swandown justice, it is decorated beautifully and spacious throughout. The lodge is stocked with everything you would need, as a home anway from home, for your time away. Being able to book the pool for private use each day was an added bonus and the honesty shop, games and book borrowing library are a great idea. We would highly recommend Swandown to anyone with or without children and look forward to returning in the future.
Andreas
It was a wonderful stay at the Swandown lodges. The house was just perfect. All people were very friendly and helpful. Great view in the nature. We will come back
Really enjoyed our stay. The lodge was great. Great location and loved having a pool that we could book to have by ourselves. The hot tub was amazing with a great view. The only downside was one of the owned lodges and he didnt like dogs and got very nasty towards me on the first day so wasnt a great start. Helen was great dealing with the situation. Will definitely visit again but maybe in another lodge.
We arrived on Friday afternoon, on that evening we discovered that the DVD did not work due to faulty cable and also, that the heating in the bedroom was set so high we found it very difficult to sleep we followed the instructions to turn it down to no avail and in the end had to open several windows. These two issues were quickly resolved the next morning thanks to the efficient onsite management team, unfortunately they were unable to resolve the issue with the hot tub which was not working we had booked this accommodation based on the fact it had a hot tub and were disappointed to find it was unusable. We discussed this with the management team with regard to obtaining compensation not unreasonable we thought, as we had paid 820 for a week in January, we were told that all the lodges were individually owned and although they had contacted the owner he had not replied. We have not heard from either the owner or the management team and therefore would have to say we would not book this accommodation again or recommend it to anyone else.
Claire
The lodge itself is comfortable and surrounded by lovely grounds. However we booked because of the private outdoor hot tub but the jets didnt work. What tainted our stay was the frustration that there was no attempt to get an engineer to repair despite raising the issue on our arrival day and repeatedly the next 2 days. Sykes abdicated all responsibility even though we were not able to contact the owner directly and the owner refused any compensation.
Pauline
An absolutely lovely lodge, everything you could possible need. Furniture, linen in fact everything of a very high standard. In a great setting. Staff very accommodating. A great stay.
We have stayed at Swandown three times, and in this lodge twice. It is beautifully situated, and well equipped. It is in one of the premier positions. Everything worked, although we failed to get the best from the smart tv. Probably our fault! The welcome pack was welcome and useful. We would definitely recommend this lodge to anyone.
Ritchie
Our stay was fantastic. The property and site was very clean and in a beautiful location. The small swimming pool was a bonus and you can book for 40 mins everyday for your own family use, the hot tub was treated every day and the onsite manager was great.
Stuart
Hot tub old and tired. Only half the jets work at any time and about 13 of the nozzles have fallen off or come off in your hand. Basically needs replacing. Had a mouse. It arrived on the Sat night. It was caught on the Wed night. The use of an antique trap by the maintenance team didn't help. Swimming pool cloudy couldn't see the bottom. Booking system for the pool was abused by other guestsproperty owners.
Jacqueline
We enjoyed our stay here, the lodge was amazing with everything you could possibly need. The hot tub is an added bonus and regularly checked and maintained by the Swandown team.
Suzanne
We had a lovely stay at Swandown and stayed in number 9. It is a beautiful property in a lovely setting. The weather was mixed but we still managed to use the hot tub a few times. The lodge is very spacious and the underfloor heating was great. The only thing I would suggest to enhance our stay would be some sun loungers , the outdoor seating is fine for sitting at the table but not comfortable for anything else. If were in the area again we would definitely book Swandown again.
I usually dont write reviews but i absolutely had to for this place. We absolutely loved our stay at Swandown, we stayed in lodge number 9 which had the most amazing views. We got very lucky with the weather it was so warm, it was really nice to be able to relax outside in the jacuzzi. I do miss the Jacuzzi now Im home. Everywhere was really clean and everything as they show it in the photos. Youre really close to a Tesco and Lidl so its really convenient for the weekly shop. I really enjoyed the swimming pool on the site as you can book it and you can get the pool to yourselves for 40 minutes which was so nice. It really was so peaceful there and I would definitely consider going back. Thank you so much for our wonderful stay, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking about going
Louise
Absolutely brilliant holiday lodge! We had a fabulous stay, pool and hot tub facilities were clean and just what we needed. Amazing service by the Swandown team and lots to do for little ones. Would definitely return
A great property in wonderful surroundings. Peaceful but ideal for seeing the area A lovely part of the country. The property lived up to all our expectations
Sylvie
Our 2nd time to Swandown Lodges. We love coming as a family for a really nice chillout! The gentleman who runs it is really friendly and helpful. Lovely to have a hot tub which was well maintained and use of the indoor pool. The lodge is really nicely furnished with dressing gowns, toiletries etc. We even had a nice little Xmas tree. We will definitely be back x
Tracey.
This is our 6th return visit and as always another wonderful stay. The lodge was lovely and clean, beautiful outlook, great facilities, nice and quiet with the added bonus of brilliant swimming pool for kids and personal hot tub. What more could one want. By far the best lodges in Devon and Somerset
Gillian
Private hot tub, loads of space. Everything in the kitchen you could think of. And a bath
We have stayed at Swandown before. No 9 is perhaps the best lodge on the site. It is certainly in the best position, with outstanding views. We enjoyed our visits down to the Manor House, but only for food and drink. We did not try the other facilities. We have already booked to stay in the same lodge again next year.
Darren Colin
Clean and modern property in Beautiful surroundings. Hot tub and swimming pool were a great addition
Michelle
Excellent lodge, beautiful outlook and very nice welcome from the chap in the office when we arrived.
Louise
We loved our stay here lodge was great, staff were really friendly and welcoming and the estate was beautiful. Our only small gripe was the booking system for the pool we loved being able to book a private session but our daughter was keen to use it and so we booked a slot and organised our day around it, only to find it had been wiped off and someone else was in there during the time wed booked Id taken a photo of the board as my memory is terrible so know we had originally booked it. I do wonder if possibly the wind and rain the night before had caused the booking to be wiped.could an online booking system be used maybe? Overall we did have a brilliant time and would love to return.
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