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Swallows Return

Bilsington, near Ashford, Kent
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
EV Charging
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Spacious converted barn with a clever mix of original features and contemporary design
  • Dual-aspect, open-plan, sociable layout designed with entertaining in mind
  • Choice of outdoor areas, including a beautiful Mediterranean garden

Property code: OC-EK745

This stunning barn conversion offers the best of all worlds, with a countryside location and easy access to the coast. There’s a huge garden to explore and a vast open-plan living space where family, friends and a furry loved-one can enjoy down-time together.

Step into a fabulous lounge/diner/kitchen with exposed structural beams, rustic oak flooring and enough floorspace for Fido to stretch out while his human pack settle in. A centrepiece Italian leather sofa is complemented by other comfortable seating, while among the modern must-haves there’s super-fast Wi-Fi, a Smart TV and Bose music centre. To one end, the kitchen has everything you’ll need to cook up a feast plus a Nespresso coffee machine to kick-start your day; a spacious wooden dining suite sits between the two, the entire area bathed in light. A shower room completes the ground floor layout, and carpeted stairs lead up to three captivating bedrooms;: the first has a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room, the second has twin beds and the third has a double. A screened Mediterranean garden to the front of the property has furniture, a charcoal BBQ and a majestic olive tree for shade, while to the rear there’s decking with far-reaching views over Romney Marsh plus a fenced pond, seating and a boardwalk. Enjoy walks around the owners’ garden – open to the public twice a year – or arrange a game on their tennis court; there’s also storage for any bikes you want to bring.

The coastal town of Hythe is around 8 miles east and has historical sites as well as a long beachfront that’s perfect for a stroll. Fifteen miles south of your holiday home, the headland of Dungeness has the largest shingle beach in Europe, but if Fido prefers to play fetcha on smoother terrain, beautiful Camber Sands is 9.5 miles along the coast. Closer to home, wander alongside the Royal Military Canal to enjoy open countryside, rural peace and wildlife-spotting.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 shower rooms with showers and WCs (1 is en-suite)
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine (with initial supply of pods), dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack (including local free-range eggs and a bottle of the owner’s homemade apple juice)
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • SkyTV and Bose music system in lounge, radio in king-size bedroom
  • Mediterranean garden to the front of the property with outdoor furniture and BBQ, decked area to the rear with outdoor furniture, sun loungers, fenced pond, and boardwalk. Guests also have access to the owner’s garden, by arrangement
  • Private parking for 2 cars. 
  • Electric vehicle charging point in front of the barn which can be used during your stay (additional costs apply)
  • Storage for bikes
  • Drying facility for outdoor gear
  • Use of the owner’s tennis court by prior arrangement
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 9 miles
  • The bedrooms have sloping ceilings and you may experience restricted head room
  • There is a fenced pond in the grounds and children should be supervised at all times
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carol Thompson

This property is personally managed by Carol.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Peter 5th April 2026

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Such a well appointed and comfortable house. It was a great space for a family get together. The open plan layout was perfect.

Reviewed by Sharron 8th September 2025

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The most comfortable, well appointed and beautiful holiday accommodation weve ever stayed in.

Reviewed by Simon 1st July 2025

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We had a great stay here and really enjoyed the house, the stunning garden and the tennis court. The house is very well-equipped and comfortable and Bill and Penny are lovely hosts.

Reviewed by Carolyn 17th June 2025

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The cottage is next door to the owners, but completely private and you are welcome to use the whole garden, which is really large and beautiful, and the tennis court, for which they kindly provide tennis racquets and balls in the house. The owners were welcoming, and not in any way intrusive. The house is spotlessly clean and the best equipped I hRead moreave ever stayed in if you want to do your own cooking, and is kitted out with quality stuff that you would choose to have in your kitchen. Cling film/foil/baking paper/dishwashing tablets etc are all provided, plus a bottle of olive oil and a bottle of their lovely home made apple juice. The kitchen and downstairs living areas lead seamlessly into each other and onto the decking with very comfortable outside seating. The beds were very comfy with cotton bedding and plenty of towels. Very quiet location, but within 5mins driving of a pub at Bilsington which is highly recommended though we didn't try it. I can't recommend this house enough, and can't think of anything to improve it which has never happened before! Hide

Reviewed by Denise 7th May 2025

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Amazing cottage in great location. The gardens are wonderful and it was very generous of our hosts to allow us to wander round them whenever we wanted. The sunsets were beautiful behind the pond area. Loved all the birdsong. Would come again to see more of the area. Hosts were very welcoming and lovely to chat to. Well recommended.

Reviewed by Dara 19th February 2025

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This holiday home is beautiful. It was a pleasure for me and my family to stay there. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property.

Reviewed by Mark 21st October 2024

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Swallows Return is a spacious and very comfortable cottage with access to a magical garden.

Reviewed by Ben 8th September 2024

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A lovely place to stay in a great location for exploring Kent and East Sussex. Made to feel very welcome by our hosts and loved being able to explore the hosts garden and use their tennis court. Very clean and well appointed property. Had everything we needed for a holiday with a young family.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.