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Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind

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A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a house with solar panels in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A garden with a brick wall, a lawn, and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious indoor recreational area with a ping pong table, foosball table, and various children's play equipment.
A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and a rope net.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Norwich, Norfolk
  • Place, City of Norwich Aviation Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hillside Animal Sanctuary
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Norwich

Norwich is home to this cottage. Magdalen Street and Elm Hill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfolk Broads and Catton Park. Traveling with kids? Consider David Lloyd Leisure and Bure Valley Railway.
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Norwich, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • City of Norwich Aviation Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hillside Animal Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Catton Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Norwich Cathedral - 17 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Salhouse Station - 17 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boundary - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind on Nov 26, 2026 start from $229, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind located?

This family-friendly Norwich cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Catton Park, and Norfolk Broads. David Lloyd Leisure and Magdalen Street are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A wonderful stay

We had a fantastic stay with all the family across three cottages. It’s a beautiful location, amenities are excellent and cottages are in very good condition. We had people we could contact whenever needed too. Thank you very much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love it

My extended family love coming to stay in these cottages for a weekend together. The lovely Kim is super helpful with bookings. Spixworth is a wonderful place to relax. Thank you so much for having us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous well equipped. clean and inviting stay in a beautiful location

An amazing welcoming place to stay, lots to do on site and lovely touches in the cottage itself. Very well equipped kitchen we had friends for dinner and found all we needed to cook and serve up a meal. The location is beautiful with wonderful bluebell woods just nearby, and lots of wildlife to see. Very easy to book, communication was great - we felt very well looked after. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location

This cottage was lovely and very spacious. I loved it had a games room and the horses surrounding us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas break

Always great staying at the cottages very cosy very large double bed plenty of room for the six of us staying at Swallows
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay with family

We love Spixworth! Perfect for our family get togethers. Well equipped cottages. Great hosts - thanks for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Strongly recommend

Loved our stay in these wonderful cottages. Perfect for a few families to book together. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant cottage for family holiday!

We absolutely loved staying here. The cottage was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed. The children loved the play barn, fantastic for rainy days. Jack and Sheelah couldn't have been any more accommodating, highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great stay for team

Spixworth cottages was a great for our away day with the team of colleagues. Beautiful location and surroundings, great comfortable and clean cottage(s), amazing facilities as well as excellent service. We are already planning a return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely family friendly stay

This is the second time we have stayed at swallows and we will be back again. We absolutely love staying here. The cottage is perfectly located for lots of local attractions. The facilities are fantastic, the children love the outdoor space, the play area and the play barn. The cottage itself is well equipped and always clean and tidy. We will be back again next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage Stay Swallows

All of our family stayed in the Spixworth Cottages for our wedding which we had in the barns. My family who stayed in the Swallows said it was very clean and tidy, set out well with everything you needed. A nice touch was added on arrival with all condiments for our stay. Thank you Spixworth Hall Cottages
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent holiday home with everything you need... a wonderful place,and so near many places to visit. Had Swallows cottage with two grandsons and theres plenty of room . Comfortable beds. And 3 toilets and bathrooms. Excellent value
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another excellent stay

We had another excellent stay - this time at the Swallows cottage. It's ideal for two families with children.The cottage is spacious and well equipped. The kids love the games barn, fishing and petting the horses in the adjacent stables.Jack and Shelia are excellent hosts!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent holiday venue

Can’t fault our stay, We booked Pond and Swallows for a family holiday for 10 which worked well, as the cottages have internal access to each other when necessary. The new games room is a great asset, and the private use of the outdoor heated pool such a bonus. Fishing at the venue provided another interest, and the general ambiance of the place along with the friendly and helpful staff made it a perfect holiday for our families.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Beautiful cottages. Hired 4 cottages so all 26 members of our family could stay and celebrate my partners 50th birthday. Something for all ages to do on site and staff were very helpful with any needs we had. Would definitely recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful family week with everything at your doorstep

We had a great stay here and the Lodge cottage with 2 other families (6 adults and 6 kids and a dog). The surroundings were breathtaking with a constant sound of bird song. The facilities were so great for 6 kids under the age of 8 that we only left the farm once in 7 days:) playbarn shows and new friendships made with other children, plus outdoor heated swims and some grass court tennis! It was a fantastic stay and we can’t wait to go back. A rustic homey stay which is perfect for families looking to getaway from the city life and enjoy a laid back week!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Short Stay in July

We booked the cottage because of the location which was very close to where my brother lives in Norwich. The actual location of the cottages is in a stunning area and we were exceptionally pleased . The owners were a delight to deal with and handled our booking effectively and efficiently. The actual cottage was perfect for our needs and we were very pleased with the facilities. We would love to return and next time stay longer. Overall we felt we had found a little gem and would highly recommend the properties. We definitely will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

second visit

Three generations with children from 3yrs to 19yrs,so much on site for all, we enjoyed the fishing, swimming and games rooms. Good booking service where every cottage gets some private time. Well-equipped cottages, everything clean and comfortable. Shelagh and family make sure you have everything you need and are always on hand when needed. The good weather was an added bonus. Our second visit and we hope to be back again. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a family and friends weekend away.

The accommodation is a short drive or bus from Norwich. We were in Swallows Cottage and had more than enough space for 8 adults. The furnishings were clean and comfortable. The kitchen had a washing machine and dishwasher. The lounge has a TV and a fireplace, with wood provided. We only brought our own soap, cooking oil and food ingredients. Jack was very responsive whenever we had any questions or requests. I would highly recommend this accommodation and will return in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week in Swallows Cottage

We were a family of 4 children with parents, grandparents and an Auntie and everyone said this was our best family holiday yet. The swimming pool was perfect. The boys loved the fishing lake and are now hooked (no pun intended) on fishing. We spent every evening in the Games Room and slept soundly every evening. We didn't have time to explore much of the farm or try out the tennis courts. Hopefully next year. The setting of the cottages is peaceful and quiet and feels a million miles away from everyday life. All in all, a really lovely week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely family stay for Christmas

The adjoining Swallows and Ponds cottage were perfect for our for 2 families of 5 plus Grandma to spend a cosy family Christmas. The large lounge was the perfect space for us all to hang out and the owners kindly set up a larger dining table so we had space for a big Christmas lunch all together. Having the 2 cottages adjoining via the living rooms gave each family some space (useful with a new baby) but while still being very much together. The bedrooms were cosy and bathrooms modern and offered different sleeping arrangements which was also very practical. The cot was set up and equipped with all the bla let’s etc that we could need. The cottages were super well equipped for all our Christmas cooking and baking and the kids could be in the games room to let off some steam- useful given the awful wet weather. We had a view on the horses from the kitchen and on the duck pond from the dining table and managed some nice country walks during the breaks in the torrential rain. Big thanks for the hospitality and careful attention to ensure we had such a nice stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

just as good as previous years!

Visited Spixworth Hall Cottages with our children and grandchildren for the third year in a row, and had a great time once again. The accommodation is very well presented and everything you need is provided. The facilities very close by, such as the outdoor playground and the play barns, are ideal to keep young, and also older, children amused safely without the need for constant adult supervision. Slightly further away is the swimming pool, which is always really warm and inviting whatever the weather. The system for booking private sessions for your party ensures that everyone gets a fair chance to use this great facility. Finally found time to try out the fishing lake this year, and was impressed and surprised by the fish that we caught. We still haven't played tennis though, and this will now have to wait for a future booking. All in all, the properties are excellent value for money and are very accurately described on the web-site. There should be a cottage which will suit most medium sized parties. One family had actually booked them all for a huge family celebration during the week before we visited.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent weekend

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and Jack and Sheila were fantastic hosts, catering for all our needs and requests. The whole site, with the games room barn was great. We used the barn for line dancing which was ideal.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

Such a lovely cottage in a great setting/location. We didn't want to leave. Owners were so helpful when we asked for a couple of things for the kitchen and a special shout out from my husband for the very soft towels!! The weather was bad one day, so the play barn came in very handy for the little ones to lose some energy before the drive home. We loved it & would definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Third cottage here on an extended holiday

Swallows is the third cottage we have stayed in during our extended uk holiday and just like waterside and hayloft it was a home from home. Everything you need, comfortable and in good condition. To be completely honest a couple of things could be updated in the kitchen like microwave, toaster and having the fridge/freezer behind the kitchen door was a little annoying. Not complaining just constructive feedback to make a great place even better. The bedrooms are spacious and again having a bathroom on each floor was perfect for our family. The buildings and surrounding are beautiful and well maintained. Definitely recommend and have found our place to stay when returning to uk.
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