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Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Brenda Lomas

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors only please

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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  • Dryer
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  • Parking available
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Leave the cottage unlocked with the key left inside. Thank you.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Congleton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Congleton Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gawsworth Hall - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Biddulph Grange Garden - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Rudyard Lake - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Capesthorne Hall - 17 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Congleton Station - 9 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Church House Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reubens 46 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beartown Tap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Kings Arms - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District located?

This family-friendly Congleton cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Congleton Park and Gawsworth Hall. Biddulph Grange Garden and Mad-Renaline Activities are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Swallows Barn, set on a working farm in foothills of the Peak District Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

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

Holiday from Oz

Absolutely fantastic property and location, Brenda, the host was very helpful throughout the booking process and during our three week stay, she really couldn’t do enough for us. Swallows Barn is easily accessible from Congleton with a short drive through Buglawton and was a home from home on our stay.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances B., Stourbridge, West Midlands

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

Beautiful cottage

We stayed at the cottage for a long weekend for a wedding at Heaton House wedding venue. We had a super time and the cottage was so comfortable and lovely. Barbara is such a lovely lady and was so welcoming. We would definitely recommend this cottage and would love to return some time again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma B.

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

Great property

Lovely bright clean spacious property with all that is needed for a home away stay. We had modern appliances, books, tvs towels etc. wonderful! Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Wareham UK

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

Very comfortable cottage

Excellent location for visiting Cheshire and Peak District. The cleanliness and standard of the furniture and fittings in the cottage could not be faulted and Brenda was very helpful. Outdoor space not private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN R.

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

Family Wedding

Really lovely accommodation, very comfortable and very clean. The cottage had everything you would need to make you feel welcome, and your stay a home from home; even down to the small things like fresh flowers on the table when we arrived. Brenda, the host, was easy to contact with any questions we had and replied quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

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

Absolutely perfect

I can’t say enough good things about the farm. The rental was gorgeous and impeccably done. The farm was scenic and pleasant. We stepped out in the morning with some coffee and watched the sheep grazing in the field. Most of the animals were out in farther pastures and with the rain we didn’t see too many more, but had it dried up we would have walked the area more. The owners were friendly and not at all intrusive. We bumped into our hosts one morning and had a long nice conversation about the property and history as well as some new projects he had going on around the farm. Beautiful property and accommodations. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great holiday

The cottage was modern inside comfortable and spotlessly clean. Brenda the owner was friendly and helpful. The surrounding countryside is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jane f.

Not as pictured

The picture makes the place look very special. You don’t see the dilapidated barns and broken windows just out of the picture. We also saw no evidence of the advertised “working farm,” other than an unhappy, chained up border collie . This was the first time in a 2week trip,that we were not welcomed by the owner with a sweet treat of homemade cake or cookies. In fact, she wasn’t even there when we finally arrived, having drive. Back and forth on the road for an hour because the veto website didn’t identify the property correctly. Don’t look for swallows barn, you will never find it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leona and Paul K.

A hidden gem with 5* Hosts

If you are looking for a home from home cottage holiday set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, we highly recommend Colley Farm Cottages. We were lucky enough to stay in both cottages (the Farmhouse cottage and Swallows barn) each one with its own unique charm, both well equipped, sparkling clean, with everything you need for a long stay (and a good nights sleep in the comfiest beds!) There are plenty of attractions near by, we enjoyed a walk up Bossly Cloud and a picnic in the walled garden at ‘Hare Hill.’ Brenda and Tom are fantastic hosts and they were a big part of what made our holiday 5* From check-in to check-out they were always just a text or a knock next door away and will go that extra mile for anyone. We would 100% book again and checking out the guest book of glowing reviews lots of guests return each year.