Swallows Cottage, Margaret River

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Margaret River, WA

A Maze'n Margaret River6 min drive
Leeuwin Estate13 min drive
Voyager Estate15 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Swallows Cottage is a lovely renovated original settlers cottage on a working farm that is well located 3 km from Margaret River in a peaceful rural setting away from the holiday crowds. If you book the cottage then it will be exclusively yours for the duration of your stay.

The cottage has 4 bedrooms (sleeps 7), lounge, kitchen dining, bathroom, separate toilet and laundry plus two outdoor dining areas.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Single beds x 2
Bedroom 4: Single Bed x 1
There is a travel cot available.

Please note that this price does NOT include linen. Pillows and blankets are provided but guests will need to bring their own bed linen and towels. If you would like linen and towels provided then it will be an additional $50/queen bed and/or $25/single bed for the stay. Please advise Sally at the time of booking.

FEATURES:
Renovated and quaint kitchen/dining room. Kitchen is well equipped and has a fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and cook top, electric fry pan, kettle, toaster and rice cooker.
Lounge room with TV/DVD/VCR with an extensive cd and video library, and a large selection of games and jigsaws. There is a cosy slow combustion wood fire. Firewood, fire lighters, matches and a fire guard are provided.
Bathroom with original cast iron bathtub, shower over bath, hairdryer. Separate toilet.
A lovely front verandah with four rocking chairs and an outdoor setting overlooking a native garden and paddocks with cattle, sheep and occasionally flocks of wild emus. There is fantastic bird watching, over 45 species of birds have been identified including blue wrens, golden whistlers and robins.
There is another entertaining area with a BBQ and hammock at the back of the house.
Child friendly: toy basket, books, videos and games for children of all ages, ride on toys and bikes in the shed for young children.
The laundry has a washing machine, washing powder, dryer, ironing board and iron.
Two portable electric fans and an electric oil heater are available.
Ample parking.

Swallows Cottage is 8 km/10 mins from Margaret River and 5km/7 mins from Witchcliffe which has a road house/post office, liquor store, cafe and gift shops.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Yardbyrd Coffee in Witchcliffe 7 mins
Yahava Coffee 7 mins
'Amazin' Maze and Cafe 5 mins
Leeuwin Estate 12 mins
Voyager Estate 12 mins
Redgate Beach 15 mins
The Berry Farm 20 mins

Swallows Cottage is a quiet country retreat, not a party house so sorry, no leavers or large groups of unsupervised young people. Sorry but we do not accept dogs.

Property manager

Sally Keady

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Witchcliffe

Located in Witchcliffe, this cottage is in a rural area. Bellview Shell Collection and Jahroc Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include A Maze'n Margaret River and Margaret River Dairy Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Margaret River Regional Wine Centre and Candy Cow. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Margaret River, WA

What's nearby

A Maze'n Margaret River - 6 min drive
Margaret River Farmers Market - 10 min drive
Leeuwin Estate - 13 min drive
Voyager Estate - 15 min drive
Xanadu Winery - 17 min drive

Getting around

Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Settlers Tavern - 11 min drive
Morries - 10 min drive
Yahava Koffee Works - 8 min drive
Leeuwin Estate - 13 min drive
Voyager Estate - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallows Cottage, Margaret River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swallows Cottage, Margaret River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swallows Cottage, Margaret River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swallows Cottage, Margaret River located?

This family-friendly Witchcliffe cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Swallows Welcome Winery, A Maze'n Margaret River and Bramley National Park. Bellview Shell Collection is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Grahame H.

15 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swallow Cottage Margaret River

Lovely cottage, nice and quiet, very comfortable and everything as discribed.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B., Sydney

24 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillity, in a beautiful setting

Great loaction, close enough to everything you need but just perfect for a truly rural getaway in a charming character cottage full of history. Clean and tidy, everything you need for a homestay. We were lucky enough to have see emus in the paddocks along with many other birds in the garden. Highly recommended for some peace and quiet and connection to nature rather than the internet!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

27 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

2nd stay at swallows cottage. Just as lovely as the first visit. Well priced, gorgeous cottage - friend visiting from US during leavers’ week. cottage was perfect location to show off margs region WA from- very peaceful. Thoroughly recommend - from pretty, well appointed cottage and gardens to blue fairy wrens appearing on cue in the garden.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

12 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly cottage

Cottage was very clean with super comfy beds! Beautiful decor and all the kitchen ware needed for our large group. Spacious bedrooms, two porches so we were not tripping over each other. Good selection of board games and DVDs (phones took a back seat). Nice big country kitchen to sit and share meals. Highly recommend this property

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

9 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute farm cabin

Lovely and cozy. Rustic but had everything you needed. Chilly in winter.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sally Keady

Swallows Welcome, a 120 acre property was purchased by my parents, Tim and Patricia Negus in 1988. They planted a vineyard and built a mud brick house, winery, art studio and chapel using the earth and timber from the property. My father passed away in 2017 and Mum moved in to Margaret River in 2021 so the winery and art studio are currently closed although it is undergoing renovation for future holiday accommodation and weddings/parties/concerts/retreats in the chapel from July 2023.
My husband, Matt and I started restoring the original group settlement cottage, 'Swallows Cottage' in 1999 and we have enjoyed many family holidays there since then. In 2012 we decided that it would be nice to share the cottage with other people and to derive some income from renting it out to help with the maintenance and upgrades.

Why they chose this property

If you are planning a holiday in the beautiful Margaret River region, this charming, well maintained historical settlers cottage on a peaceful rural property is a lovely alternative to a townhouse or hotel room in the middle of bustling Margaret River.
If you are from overseas and would like to experience life in an authentic Australian farm cottage on a working farm and also see native Australian birds and animals, including kangaroos and emus, then you will enjoy staying at Swallows Cottage.