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Swallows Nest - Covehurst Bay Holiday Cottage
The swimming pool is heated all year with lots of inflatables and toys.
The living area is open plan with a large smart TV. The sofas can sit 6 people. A cupboard is full of board games and toys.
The living area is open plan with a large smart TV. The sofas can sit 6 people.
The living area is open plan with a large smart TV. The sofas can sit 6 people. A cupboard is full of board games and toys.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5893.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Hastings, ENG
  • Hastings Country Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hastings Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hastings Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lydd (LYX)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park

Luxury self-catering holiday cottage with swimming pool, hot tub, steam room and gym. Located in the countryside near Hastings

- Two bedrooms, both en-suite. Super kingsize bed in downstairs bedroom. 2 single beds in upstairs bedroom.

- The kitchen, dining area and living room is spacious and open plan.

- Your own private garden with charcoal BBQ, dining table and sun loungers. Also access to the large communal flower gardens with an additional gas BBQ and more sun loungers.

- Large heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, outdoor hot tub, weights gym. These facilities are shared with 2 holiday lets.

- Includes all linen, soft duck down duvet and pillows and thick fluffy white towels.

- Smart TV in all bedrooms and living room. Free Netflix, Amazon Prime Video streaming and 200 satellite channels.

- Free high speed wifi throughout.

Located less than 10 minutes drive from Hastings, in the beautiful countryside of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve, and just a 15 minute walk to the quiet beach of Covehurst Bay.

Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of your own self-catering holiday cottage. Located adjacent to the owners home you have full access to their heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, gym, outdoor hot tub and flower gardens to enjoy.

The area is officially the sunniest part of the UK, surrounded by green countryside, wildlife, plenty of beaches and all the amazing castles and history from 1066 Battle of Hastings (Norman conquest of England).

Come and explore a fantastic English country get-a-away!

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
The cottages are for relaxation, peace and quite
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Pets

Pets allowed
Keep dry & clean, not allowed in the bedrooms
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside undercover seating area for smokers.
Please leave the cottage as you found it, clean and tidy.
We are a quiet countryside retreat for holiday makers. Strictly no loud music, parties or events.
The cottage accommodates, and is priced for up to 4 people. If you plan to have additional guests visit, you must obtain permission beforehand.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: the cottages are for relaxation, peace and quite
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Adventure Golf Hastings and Hastings Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camber Sands and Hastings Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider East Hill Lift and Alexandra Park. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Hastings, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hastings Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Hill Lift - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hastings Castle - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • White Rock Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hastings Pier - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Three Oaks Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Conqurers March - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rock a Nore Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park located?

This family-friendly Hastings cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hastings Country Park and High Weald. Mallydams Woods and Jerwood Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property and facilities. The location was perfect with miles of excellent walking.

Everything was very smooth. We would t hesitate to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay!

Swallow’s Nest had all we needed, was well presented and clean. We all enjoyed the pool/spa facilities available as well as the beautiful gardens. We were made to feel welcome and appreciated the info on the local area and suggestions for things to do. Would recommend 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem close to Hastings

We really enjoyed our stay at Swallows Nest. The cottage is spacious, light and well equipped. We enjoyed the countryside, local walks and of course the swimming pool, the steam room and the lovely garden. Chris was very helpful making the booking and check-in very smooth. No surprise that the cottage is booked until late November, but we will be back :-) Thank you, Chris and Erick
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near perfect break

Cottage is in a good location, most places are easy to get to. Chris the host was on hand to help out with anything issues we had (not that we really had any). He made some great recommended walking routes (be aware though as one of the beaches was a nudist beach and we got. A bit of a shock!!) Pretty much got use of the pool and hot tub whenever we wanted to use it which was a lot! The beds were really comfortable, so much so that we are looking to get the same mattress for our house. We would certainly have no hesitation recommending Swallows Nest and even my dad is now looking a booking for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family break

The accommodation was more than suitable for our needs, with the highlight being the excellent pool/hot tub/steam room area. Chris and Erick were extremely helpful and recommended as hosts. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

paulina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect 👌

Superb cottage, beautifully furnished ,decorated and spotless clean +great location We had a wonderful stay in this 5☆ accommodation We recommend to all !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beccy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will definitely be back

Haven't been able to take the kids swimming this year due to covid so having access to the pool, which we have had to ourselves whenever we have gone to use it has been just wonderful. The setting is beautiful, Chris and Erick are lovely and we have been pretty much left to ourselves. Gorgeous walks and beaches locally (though some very steep hills which has been a challenge as I gave birth 9 weeks ago!) Property has everything we needed as a family of 5 including a newborn, 3 year and 7 year old. Pool was warm - though we did have new baby in a warm wetsuit just in case. And gardens are gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil H., Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swallows Nest stay

Great property with all mod cons and very clean. Lovely gardens and great location close to the sea and nice walks. We enjoyed using the pool. Chris and Erik were there if we needed them, but didn’t intrude on our privacy. We have already booked our return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvonna L., Halifax

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully relaxing stay

We've just come back from a wonderful week at Swallow's Nest. Everything from the house and gardens to the facilities were superb and we would recommend a stay in this lovely holiday home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

lovely and clean property, really nice and relaxing plenty of walks around.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pre-Wedding Stay

Lovely stay in a lovely cottage. Fantastic area and very isolated from the public. Great hosts and a lovely pool and jacuzzi. Will stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury new year break

Would highly recommend a stay at this luxury hideaway. Everything you need at your finger tips. Chris and Erick made sure our stay was everything we needed. Beautiful area with some extremely pleasant walks. A short drive to the busy town of Hastings but far enough away For peace and quiet. Use of all the facilities and we never had to share with other guests. The cottage is of a very high standard and extremely clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

lynsey j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Birthday and proposal

Absolutely fantastic from the off, a lovely welcome with the lights left on as we arrived at night. The cottage was spotless and had everything you could possibly want or need. Chris called in to see us the following day as we hadn't been round to see him but I unfortunately was very Ill and couldn't peel myself of the sofa. He came and brought us some info on the area and things to do and places to visit. We will definitely be staying here again. Although I was ill I still had a fabulous stay

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Hastings Getaway

Felt as comfortable as home. It could not have been nicer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

We had wonderful time.I could not fault anything.Chris and Eric were lovely .Presention was exceptional;fruit,fresh flowers and the welcome pack,above all else was superb.excellent,it was spotless to say the least.The swimming pool;absolutely lovely,very private. Loads of floater toys,huge just lovely. Hot tub FAB ,although the weather wasn’t good the hot tub was lovely and private. Bed,bedding etc excellent. There is not many places where you can walk barefoot;lovely clean floors,what more can I say.All in all it was a really lovely holiday break.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Row L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five star, would recommend to anyone

Absolute gem. Bed was so comfortable, shower was great, onsite swimming pool and hot tub. The kitchen had every utensil you could need and space to put your own food. This is the best property we have stayed at.

10/10 Excellent

Samina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed family holiday

Swallowd Nest was very comfortable and Eric & Chris extremely helpful - they had thought of everything. The pool kept at 30 degrees was perfect and we had it to ourselves whenever we went in; beautiful gardens and all very well kept and the lay-out of the complex meant that we never saw any of the other guests so we had a very private, relaxed stay which is what we wanted. Perfect location for restaurants; activities and groceries. We would highly recommend - we had a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Beaurtiful and tasteful

Charming house, beautiful gardens and an awesome pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

gemma n.

Spot on

Property and facilities were spot on and owners very helpful, thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Fabulous accommodation

Wonderfully relaxing. The kids loved it can't wait to go back. Everything you need is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

joanne g., london

luxury cottage

luxury cottage has everything you need swimming pool and hot tub was great chris and eric were very helpful and friendly and made us feel welcome ! be back next year !!!

10/10 Excellent

Lianne P.

Fantastic holiday!

Just got back from a lovely stay at swallows nest. Great location, lovely walks. Pool was fantastic, kids loved it!! Really warm which is great for kids (and me!) and lots of inflatables to play with. Some nice games for kids to play with in the cottage as well which was a nice surprise. Walk to Covehurst bay was lovely, I was worried it would be a bit difficult with kids (age 3 and 5) but wasn't too bad! Thanks for a lovely time! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Fantastic, private, cosy, clean and very comfortable holiday cottage

Family of 4 very happy in this lovely cottage. Everything you would need is provided for you with fantastic hosts. Excellent swimming pool and jacuzzi, all very clean and safe. Highly recommend this excellent base to stay to go exploring.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Swallows nest is a perfect holiday home.

All previous reviews are correct this property is stunning with lots of extra touches to give a 5 star experience. We swam, sunbathed, walked in the extensive Nature reserve, accessible from across the road of this property, enjoyed downtime in the gardens, beached and visited local hostelries. The owners are fantastic, approachable and informative too. 5 of us slept in this cottage ( one being a small six year old) and we were not cramped with 3 massive Smart T.Vs in the property we could all watch what we wanted with no arguments.... 2 ensuites again kept the peace! Games and sound systems were provided so music could be enjoyed easily too. The swimming pool with the inflatable unicorn and whale were ace. We were lucky enough to see the Red Arrows put on a fantastic air display at Old Hastings which was about a 10 minute drive from the property. A great place to stay if you want to explore the South East of if you just want to recharge your batteries and have a rest then Swallows Nest should be booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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Love sport, gardening, the outdoor lifestyle, and feel lucky to live and work is this amazing location.

I'm keen and ambitious with the business, trying my best to provide a fantastic unique destination for holiday makers.

Why they chose this property

Surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty:
Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve and Covehurst Bay.

Amazing walks right from the doorstep through lush countryside and coast line.

What makes this property unique

The indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, gym and hot tub is great for our guests all year round, giving them a experience to thoroughly enjoy.

Eco-friendly: Solar PV & thermal arrays generate the electricity, heat the tap water & swimming pool.

There are 2 cottages to choose from: Swallows Nest & Badgers Den.
Both are similar spec suitable for up to 4 people.
Inside the cottage you have everything you'll need, just bring your food and clothes.


Languages:

English