This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of City of Norwich Aviation Museum and Catton Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
City of Norwich Aviation Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
Norfolk Broads - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
Hillside Animal Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
David Lloyd Leisure - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
Catton Park - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
Getting around
Salhouse Station - 17 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Greggs - 7 min drive
KFC - 9 min drive
The Brickmakers - 9 min drive
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 Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind
Swallows cottage has everything you need for a cosy, comfy stay in Norfolk. This 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroom cottage has space for everyone to sit back, enjoy and relax. Set among beautiful scenery with ample farmland & woodland walks. Take advantage of the peace & quiet relaxing in our gardens, taking in the scenery. Or go exploring around our grounds, enjoy the duck pond & see the wonderful wildlife. Children will enjoy the games barn (open all year, wrap up in the winter) with a pool table, Air hockey. table tennis & toys to enjoy. There are swings & climbing frames around the grounds. Located across the farm (a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk) at the north end is our outdoor heated swimming pool & Grass tennis court (open from May to the end of September). We operate a booking system for those that would like a private swim and there is also a free swim session where all guests can use the pool at the same time. On the opposite side of the farm there is our hard tennis court which is open all year round. If you need more space for your family and friends, this cottage can be booked with Pond cottage as they interconnect via the lounge doors.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
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
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
373242
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Norwich, close to Mousehold Heath, Magdalen Street, and Norwich Castle. You'll also find Norfolk Broads and City of Norwich Aviation Museum within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind?
No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Is Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind good for couples?
Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a heated pool.
Does Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind have a hot tub?
No, but this cottage does have a heated pool.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
Where is the closest airport to this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is 4 mi away (12 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind?
No, you won't find cottage with balconies at Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind.
Swallows Cottage - space for everyone to relax & unwind Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John C.
Dec 31, 2025
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
John C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 29, 2025
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
Sarah H.
May 7, 2025
Lovely stay with family
We love Spixworth! Perfect for our family get togethers. Well equipped cottages.
Great hosts - thanks for having us!
Sarah H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 11, 2025
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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mar 5, 2024
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
Jun 23, 2022
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
Jun 3, 2025
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!
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
Angela R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
nanette h.
May 6, 2024
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.
nanette h.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 16, 2024
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
Sep 8, 2024
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
Sep 25, 2024
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
Kirsten C.
Jun 1, 2025
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!
Kirsten C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie V.
Sep 2, 2025
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.
Melanie V.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sandra S.
Jul 19, 2023
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
Sandra S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Barry K.
Aug 11, 2024
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
Barry K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dec 3, 2024
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
Colin D.
Sep 8, 2025
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.
Colin D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
Jan 2, 2024
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.
Sarah B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Darrell S.
Feb 18, 2023
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.
Darrell S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 29, 2022
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
Sean W.
Jul 8, 2022
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.