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Swallows Cottage, Margaret River

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Restored cottage from the Group Settlement c1926
Sunny day in winter
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Golf

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swallows Cottage, Margaret River

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.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STRA62869CV5A3DU

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 cave exploring and cycling nearby.
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Margaret River, WA

What's nearby

  • Swallows Welcome Winery - 9 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A Maze'n Margaret River - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Margaret River Farmers Market - 21 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gloucester Park - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Leeuwin Estate - 23 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaret River Brewhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • Swings & Roundabouts
  • Settlers Tavern
  • Margaret River Bakery
  • ‪La Scarpetta Trattoria - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallows Cottage, Margaret River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swallows Cottage, Margaret River?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swallows Cottage, Margaret River on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$347, 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 at Swallows Cottage, Margaret River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 122 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage, fully equipped with everythingyou need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage, it was clean, fresh, peaceful and had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend Swallows cottage if you want a nice, comfortable country farm stay. Great communcation from Sally, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Lovely cottage

We loved the surrounds of the cottage, emus, all the Birdlife and rabbits. Inside was warm and cosy with the fireplace. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranjith W.

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

Very convenient location. Nice place to relax. relax.

House complete with all basic needs. Good for a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricio Reynaldo C.

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

Excellent

Lovely place, clean and not far from nearest town..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grahame H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Q.

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

Girls birthday trip

Loved the cosiness and how comfy, and serene it was. Loved the blue wrens.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix L.

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

Nice little cottage

It was pretty spooky at night but it was a great experience. The house is well stocked and fairly warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Absolute must stay when visiting Margaret River!

Such a beautiful property in wonderful surroundings! Stayed with family of 7, including baby and toddler. We all had a fantastic time. Thank you so much for a great stay. Will be sure to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Swallows Cottage is a total delight- lovely position, original features, country ambience and quiet with birds and breeze and sweeping fields. A welcome sojourn from the surrounding beautiful beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon A.

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

Quiet getaway in gorgeous cottage

We loved our stay - 5 mins each way to Witchcliffe and Margaret River, it was a great quiet getaway in the middle of the busy season. The cottage had everything you could need, well stocked kitchen and books, comfortable beds, laundry and board games for kids. The wildlife was amazing - friendly blue wrens, skinks and rabbits, and lots of property for the kids to ride their bikes around happily for hours. Thanks to Sally, we loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude B.

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

Relax weekend

Great stay in this beautiful country cottage! Very neat, well set up. Definitely will be back and looking forward to visit also in winter! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Storm F.

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

In love with this cottage

We absolutely loved this quaint little cottage waking up in the morning to the sound of sheep passing by the beautiful little self contained garden with fairy wrens darting in and out of the bird baths. It’s like visiting your nannas house it’s just so cute and relaxing. A lovely little homestead.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emma f.

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

Country side retreat

Very quiet, lots of animals and birds around to see. No traffic noise at all. Only a few minutes drive from the town. Lots of stars !
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Loved Swallows Cottage

We loved cosy "Swallows cottage"..enjoyed the wood burner, birdlife,sheep,toys,hot shower,location. Just disappoined we couldn't notify host to let them know we had arrived also departed with in required times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justin E.

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

Beautifully clean and neat rustic country cottage

If you want to step back in time and into farm / country life but appreciate a very neat and clean home the Swallows cottage is perfect. Really enjoyed our stay and felt like we were in a farm home still being lived in by a family. Well appointed and great as simply a place to stay the night after running around the southwest or spending the day, cooking a meal and enjoying a nice fire in the living room. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Swallows Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the cottage. There was plenty of room and was well fitted out. The only down side was being told we had to supply our own linen (after we had booked the cottage) and also the shower was in the bath. Not a problem for most of us but we had our grandmother with us and she couldn’t get to the shower. It didn’t detract from the stay however as we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Absolutely what we needed

Coming from Melbourne to stay with our Perth daughter and her little one we wanted somewhere to have a relaxing holiday within our holiday for a few nights. This cottage is so lovely. It's relaxed and refurbished beautifully with the traditional original look. The Wren birds out front were a delight and the way you feel so alone without neighbours was perfect. My little granddaughter loved seeing the cows and bunnies. If we get the opportunity to come back we definetely will. Highly recommend this place with a wood heater and super comfy beds and everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Beautiful, welcoming character home in forest

We stayed in the stunning Swallows Cottage this week, it was impeccably presented with every little attention to detail. It is a gorgeous character home on a working farm amongst the forest just near Witchcliffe. The beauty of the surrounds cannot be captured in photos. The kitchen is very well set up with oven, microwave, toaster, kettle (filled and ready for a cuppa) and everything you could possibly need. The beds were comfortable and the whole home was lovingly set up for a warm welcome to guests. Lots of games, books, entertainment on offer (no wifi but Telstra worked very well on the property to hotspot from phone). Quick drive into town or the nearby Witchcliffe “strip” . We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Blue Wren cottage

This quaint old world weatherboard cottage was charming and unique with its original paintings by a recognised WA artist. Being set in the middle of farming land allowed us to view all the beautiful local birdlife and the Aurora Australis at night. Our UK grandchildren were charmed by all the birdlife as well as the local roos and emus in the neighbouring paddocks. The cottage was well stocked and basics were provided. Being small there wasnt really any room for us to put our own provisions. There is no insulation in the cottage and no airconditioning so bear that it mind. There are fans and generally speaking it is cooler there than in Perth. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sally Keady

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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.

What makes this property unique

Old world charm in this historic cottage that will take you back to a quieter time where life was simpler and the pace slower.

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