Title: Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Windermere ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001400/61001318/bae7ed55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001400/61001318/e617e25a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001400/61001318/1df0f62f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001400/61001318/61eb9534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001400/61001318/cdb0e04b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Swallows House, a luxury haven in the heart of the Lakes. Set amidst a well-maintained garden teeming with wildlife, this 17th-century home offers serene views of River Brathay and Loughrigg. Relax by the open log-burning fireplace or unwind in the games room equipped with table football. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 Swallows House is a spacious, luxury house situated in the tiny hamlet of Skelwith Fold which enjoys stunning views over the River Brathay towards Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe. Set in a large well maintained garden, it is a haven for a great variety of birds and wildlife. Swallows offers peace and tranquility; a gathering place for the whole family and since it is situated in the heart of the Lakes, it provides an excellent base for walking or touring the surrounding fells and lakes. Wordsworth's, Beatrix Potter's and Ruskin's homes are located nearby. The current owners have lovingly restored this house, parts of which date back to the 17th Century, to provide generous accommodation for up to eight people in wonderful surroundings. Every room is beautifully appointed, with high quality furnishings to enable guests to relax in comfort. On the ground floor there is a large lounge, open log-burning fireplace and bay window with wide views of the surrounding fells. There is an elegant dining room with a large oak table - for that family celebration; a comfortable sitting room with French doors opening onto the garden patio. There is a well equipped kitchen with a range cooker and circular granite breakfast table, games room, study, with broadband connection; boot and shower rooms and a further WC/cloakroom.  Both TVs in the main sitting room and games room are equipped with fire sticks providing access to Netflix and Amazon Prime. Upstairs there are four tastefully furnished, spacious double bedrooms (two king-sized, one double & one twin) all with breath-taking views. The en-suite and family bathrooms are fitted with Villeroy Boch and the house is centrally heated throughout. All the beds are made up ready for you, towels are included so no need to bring those, and shower mats are also provided. Two tea towels and a set of oven gloves will be in the kitchen along with a starter pack that includes: washing up liquid, kitchen roll, toilet rolls, basic cleaning products, a bin bag in each bin and dishwasher tabs.  Coal for the open fire is provided for your use, along with logs for the log burner.  There is also a Webber barbeque stored in the garage for your use, but you will need to bring charcoal. The terrace and garden provide fantastic views across to Loughrigg and beyond.  There was a large owl nesting in one of the bushes in the garden this year and swallows are regular visitors.  Please bear in mind that parts of the garden are quite steep and you will need to keep an eye on smaller children. There are many circular walks from the house; the renowned Chester's and Drunken Duck Inn are less than a mile away.  There is private parking for 4 cars and a garage. 360 Virtual tour of Swallows House click here Swallows House Virtual Tour Summary: sleeps 8 2 storeys 4 spacious bedrooms - 2 king sized, 1 double, 1 twin 3 bathrooms, one is en-suite all bed linen and towels provided well-equipped kitchen; range cooker, circular granite breakfast table, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer oil fired central heating open fire, log burner Wi-Fi, TVs have fire sticks providing access to Netflix and Amazon Prime games room with table football large garden, patio, outside seating spectacular views parking for 4 cars and a garage EV Charger available - £50.00 additional cost, must be booked and paid for at the time of booking 2 well behaved dogs allowed no smoking Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed When you book with us we will ask for your contact details and then email you directions and checking in details ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102150000/102143300/102143259/5c5640a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Space galore, an acre of gardens and four bedrooms, Lakeland farmhouse with games room, free parking Satterthwaite - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=102143259&PinnedHotelID=102143259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38660000/38650500/38650471/0aad0b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Detatched, Cosy Cottage With Mountain Views - Parking, Sleeps 8, Pet-friendly Hartsop, Cumbria - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 91 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=38650471&PinnedHotelID=38650471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100490000/100480600/100480578/9b228334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rockwood- Grasmere, family cottage with Hot tub! 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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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Swallows House Four Bedroom House Sleeps 8 Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 Ambleside 2901714 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.41717%2C-3.00281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P7RzvCqgPaLO3nCjxX7Ckx5lllk=) Skelwith, ENG #### What's nearby - Lake Windermere - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles - Wray Castle - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles - Rydal Mount - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Zeffirellis - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 located? > Situated in Ambleside, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Skelwith Force and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swallows House - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 8 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this place Excellent and spacious house in an excellent location! ##### Mary C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleanor S. 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous cottage - everything you could want We stayed at the cottage April 2025 for a week. The cottage is in a great location, quiet with amazing views but a short drive from Ambleside and other villages. The cottage is very large, all rooms are big with ample space. It’s very well maintained with everything you could want for your stay - would highly recommend. I gave the check in process three stars only because you have to drive to Elterwater to get the key and return it - it’s only ten minutes up the road but a key safe on the property would be easier. Nonetheless the staff were really helpful and collecting the key was no problem. ##### Eleanor S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alma S. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous property with amazing views Swallows House is a wonderful base for a holiday with everything you need. Very comfortable with quality furniture and well equipped for the while family. A peaceful base with easy access to all the key tourist attractions in the area. ##### Alma S. 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