Title: Swallow's Nest - E3245 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=182436&destination=Appleby-in-Westmorland%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=32930890&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Swallow's Nest - E3245 ## Photo gallery for Swallow's Nest - E3245 ![Terrace/patio - Swallow's Nest - E3245 (Crackenthorpe, Appleby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32930900/32930890/19064a5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Point of interest - Swallow's Nest - E3245 (Crackenthorpe, Appleby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32930900/32930890/301bfcde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Swallow's Nest - E3245 (Crackenthorpe, Appleby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32930900/32930890/48ca51ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Swallow's Nest - E3245 (Crackenthorpe, Appleby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32930900/32930890/5c92e35e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Swallow's Nest - E3245 (Crackenthorpe, Appleby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32930900/32930890/65641b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quaint courtyard, Swallow's Nest offers wheelchair-accessible accommodation with beamed living areas. Enjoy the Electric Fire in the living room or explore nearby Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Eden Valley, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Swallow's Nest - E3245 This former waggon house has been tastefully converted, retaining beamed living areas and suitable for wheelchairs.. (Ramp Access). All on the Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed Wet Room: Shower, Toilet, Shower Seat, Grab Rail. NSH, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. Cobbled courtyard with garden furniture (shared with other property on site). Private parking for 3 cars. Wheel chair. Wheel chair access. No smoking.. In a wonderful location for discovering the myriad delights of three renowned Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the Eden Valley, Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales – this charming pair of holiday cottages stand adjacent to the owners’ home and provide quirky and characterful accommodation. Cruck End (ref E3749) has retained the original cruck beams, whilst Swallow’s Nest (ref E3245) was formerly the waggon house. This area affords fell walking, bird watching, riding, cycling and fishing, whilst Appleby, just 2 miles away, host to the gypsy horse fair in June, offers golf, a swimming pool and bowls as well as shops, inns and eating places. Penrith, with cycle hire and the Rheged Centre, is 10 miles, Hadrian’s Wall an hour’s drive. Free WiFi Use of a Wheelchair is available. Suitable for up to 1 pet ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Front entrance ramp - In-room accessibility - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1595800/1595721/865fad28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Damson Dene Hotel Kendal - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Crackenthorpe, Appleby Property su-E3245-E3245 ## About the area Appleby-in-Westmorland is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Ullswater, while Courtyard Gallery and Eden Valley Railway are cultural highlights. Appleby Leisure Centre and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. [Visit our Appleby-in-Westmorland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland.dx182436) [View more Cottages in Appleby-in-Westmorland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Cottages.d182436-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C54.59327%2C-2.52590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nvqGaIs2IX4A8spVmAA-WTU7Y2c=) Crackenthorpe, Appleby ### What's nearby - ![0_353007](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046377/470e79f2-8dc7-4ed1-b07e-8e4310e98748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yorkshire Dales National Park 11 min drive \- 5.9 miles - Appleby Leisure Centre 3 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Courtyard Gallery 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Appleby Castle 4 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Appleby Golf Club 5 min drive \- 5.0 miles ### Getting around - Appleby Station 6 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Crown & Cushion Inn 3 min drive - The Bridge 3 min drive - Courtyard Gallery 4 min drive - Acorn Bank 14 min drive - Royal Oak Inn 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swallow's Nest - E3245 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Swallow's Nest - E3245? ### What time is check-in at Swallow's Nest - E3245? ### What time is check-out at Swallow's Nest - E3245? ### Where is Swallow's Nest - E3245 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swallow's Nest - E3245 Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare O. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy hols!!! Lovely rural property. Just as described. Had a fab time there ##### Clare O. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 16 Oct 2020 #### A great house and really lovely host. A great house and really lovely host. Highly recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Peter From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alfred 13 Oct 2020 #### O Our honeymoon at Swallows nest was excellent We felt very comfortable there and one of the best things was we where able to have our dog with us The owners are one of the nicest and helpful people we have ever met We look forward to staying there again in the future Thank you for giving us a wonderful honeymoon Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Alfred From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan 20 Sept 2020 #### Comfortable cottage that is truly accessible. Comfortable cottage that is truly accessible. Owners available but not intrusive. Very cosy atmosphere. Minor criticism was the condition and paucity of kitchen equipment. Mugs blackened easily, some crockery was badly cracked, only one pan had a lid that fit. If this was put right cottage would be perfect ! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Jan From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie 3 Aug 2020 #### e excellent cottage and friendly owners Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### julie From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda 27 Jul 2020 #### Lovely quirky cottage. Lovely quirky cottage. Converted farm buildings. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Linda From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 23 Oct 2019 #### Nice cosy cottage , a bit old fashioned but it a great place to unwind. Nice cosy cottage , a bit old fashioned but it a great place to unwind. Appleby 5mins away , and less than an hour to Keswick and Ambleside. Nice meeting Wills and his wife , lovely couple . Would definitely stay again. ##### Peter From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callum 17 Sept 2019 #### Overall a very peaceful and relaxing location to get away from the busy everyday life. Overall a very peaceful and relaxing location to get away from the busy everyday life. Lovely; helpful owners, able to recommend plenty places to visit in the area, happy to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Short drive to the nearest town for a local shop and places to eat or another short drive to Penrith for larger supermarkets etc. Lovely views and plenty to explore in the area. ##### Callum From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm 31 Aug 2019 #### A wonderful break, very good value for money and well cared for accommodation make it worthy of our A wonderful break, very good value for money and well cared for accommodation make it worthy of our recommendation. It may be lacking local amenities but that's not a problem to us we prefer to enjoy the peace and quiet. ##### Malcolm From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### KT 31 Jul 2019 #### Adequate accommodation pretty central location for exploring the area. Adequate accommodation pretty central location for exploring the area. Not the cleanest property could do with a deep clean. ##### KT From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon 30 May 2019 #### Swallows Nest was such a lovely homely place to stay with great facilities to cater for those of us Swallows Nest was such a lovely homely place to stay with great facilities to cater for those of us with disabilities. The owners are a lovely couple, very welcoming and helpful re the best places to visit etc. The three of us and our dog highly recommend this charming cottage and will definitely be returning in the future. ##### Shannon From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 15 May 2019 #### Our first time in the Lake District, the cottage was very comfortable, easy access with a wheelchair Our first time in the Lake District, the cottage was very comfortable, easy access with a wheelchair, nice wet room with a shower chair. Although the weather was chilly the cottage was very warm. Well, equipped with everything you need for a self-catering holiday. The owners were very helpful. The location was great to get to all the attractions of the area, local shops with a fish and chip shop were within easy reach. Intending to return next year to see all the attractions we missed ##### Peter ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > - [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > - [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > - [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > - [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > - [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > - [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > - [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > - [Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Derby-Hotels-Kings-Highway.h31887923.Hotel-Information) > - [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > - [Donnington Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sevenoaks-Hotels-Donnington-Manor-Hotel.h865829.Hotel-Information) > - [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > - [White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-White-Hart.h11899395.Hotel-Information) > - [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > - [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > - [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > - [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > - [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > - [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > - [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > - [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > - [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > - [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) > - [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > - [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) ---