Welcome to Swandown Lodges
Swandown Lodges is a holiday lodge in Somerset offering an outstanding collection of stunningly designed luxury lodges, set in lush rolling countryside with a wide range of facilities including fishing* and outdoor adventure trail. Swandown Lodges in Cricket St Thomas, Chard is provided by Hoseasons Holidays. For full details and booking, see below.
Overview
Book Swandown Lodges online today! An outstanding collection of stunningly designed luxury lodges, set in lush rolling countryside. Perfect for luxurious family holidays and romantic short breaks at any time of the year. It offers a choice of 7 lodges to suit every budget with prices starting from only £1,787.00 per week. There is also the 18 hole Cricket St Thomas golf course less than a mile away. Each über-stylish lodge is a triumph of cutting-edge design and contemporary luxury, resulting in individual interiors that beautifully complement their backdrop of glorious countryside with views stretching to the coast. Equidistant between the bustling market towns of Crewkerne and Chard, shopping opportunities and an array of historic and cultural gems abound in the local area. Swandown Lodges is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, enviably set within the breathtaking parkland of the renowned historic Cricket St Thomas Estate on the Dorset/Somerset border. On the 1,000 acre estate there are endless places to explore with superb facilities. In addition to the on-site indoor pool, miles of walks and cycle trails, children can let off steam on the adventure trail and in the football area, whilst adults can unwind at the Cricket St Thomas Hotel leisure complex with spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium. It's the perfect base to explore Cricket St Thomas, Chard and the wider area of Dorset.
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Lodges
Swandown Lodges offers a choice of 7 lodges with prices starting from £1.00 per week. An outstanding collection of stunningly designed luxury lodges, set in lush rolling countryside. Perfect for luxurious family holidays and romantic short breaks at any time of the year.
Quantock Lodge
Ultra luxurious and spectacular two storey detached lodge. Ground floor: One king size double with ensuite shower. Snug room with Smart TV, sofa bed with additional sleeping for two and ensuite shower. Large living area with modern kitchen/dining area. Stunning floor to ceiling cathedral windows boasting glorious countryside views. Doors leading to large patio with garden furniture and outdoor hot tub. First floor: One master king size double with ensuite shower. One king size double with ensuite bath. No pets.
Sleeps: 8
Netherhaye Lodge
Luxurious split level lodge designed to make the most of the elevated position. Entrance to first floor: Spacious and contemporary open plan living area, kitchen and separate WC. Large patio doors to covered balcony with spectacular views. Lower level: Two king size doubles, one with ensuite shower and one with doors leading out to patio, and one twin. Bathroom. No pets.
Sleeps: 6
Blackdown Lodge
Stunningly designed contemporary lodge. One king size double and one twin, one with ensuite shower and French doors to patio, one with ensuite bath. Additional WC. Spacious open plan living area with an impressive vaulted ceiling. Modern kitchen and dining space and floor to ceiling windows for a light and spacious environment. Patio for al fresco dining.
Sleeps: 4
Poldon Lodge
Luxurious split level lodge designed to make the most of the elevated position. Entrance to first floor: Spacious and contemporary open plan living area, kitchen and separate WC. Large patio doors to covered balcony with spectacular views. Lower level: Two king size doubles, one with ensuite shower and one with doors leading out to patio with outdoor hot tub, and one twin. Bathroom. No pets.
Sleeps: 6
Kittwhistle Lodge
Stunningly designed contemporary lodge. One king size double and one twin, one with ensuite shower and French doors to patio, one with ensuite bath. Additional WC. Spacious open plan living area with an impressive vaulted ceiling. Modern kitchen and dining space and floor to ceiling windows leading out to patio with outdoor hot tub and spectacular views. No pets.
Sleeps: 4
Exmoor Lodge
Ultra luxurious and spectacular two storey lodge, at the edge of the park in a quiet location. Ground floor: One king size double with ensuite shower. Modern kitchen and dining area leading to a fabulous living space with vaulted ceiling, stunning floor to ceiling cathedral windows with glorious countryside views. Additional open snug with TV ideal for children. Doors leading out to patio. Separate WC. First floor: One twin with ensuite bath and TV. Dressing room. One double with ensuite shower and TV. No pets.
Sleeps: 6
Goldenhaye Lodge
Ultra luxurious and spectacular two storey lodge. Ground floor: One king size double with ensuite shower. Modern kitchen and dining area leading to fabulous living space with vaulted ceiling and stunning floor to ceiling cathedral windows overlooking glorious countryside views. Doors leading out to patio with outdoor hot tub. Separate WC. First floor: One king size double with dressing room and ensuite bath. One twin with ensuite shower.
Sleeps: 6
Facilities & Amenities
Swandown Lodges is pleased to offer the following facilities and amenities either on site or nearby.
- Cots and travel cots £10 each per week or short break
- iPod docking station
- Luxurious bathrobes and slippers in the master bathroom
- Log burning stove
- Outdoor adventure trail
- Kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer
- Leisure complex with spa, sauna, steam room, indoor pool and gym‡
- DAB radio
- Additional TV in master bedroom
- Highchairs and stairgates free of charge
- Gas and electricity included
- Quality bed linen, duvets and towels
- Fishing*
- Double glazed and centrally heated
- Indoor heated pool
- Outdoor hot tub (in Kittwhistle, Poldon, Goldenhaye and Quantock lodges only)
- Selection of board games
- Wi-Fi access
- Bath and shower
- Large patio with barbecue
- Nature walks
- Bike hire*
- Beds made up for your arrival
- All non smoking accommodation
- Flat screen TV with Freeview/Blu-ray
- Nintendo Wii and games*
- Pets £50pw (max 2) (in specific Blackdown and Goldenhaye lodges only)
‡Offsite under separate management (Adults only)
All facilities available for all dates. *Charges apply.
Nearby Attractions
Stay at Swandown Lodges and you're never far away from a great day out. The following attractions are within easy distance from Swandown Lodges in Cricket St Thomas, Chard.
- Axe Valley Wildlife Park - great family day out (11 miles)
- Jurassic Coastline renowned world heritage site and Lyme Regis – traditional seaside town (14 miles)
- Cricket St Thomas Lakes and Gardens – miles of historic walks and wildlife trails (on site)
- Forde Abbey House and Gardens - magnificent abbey and interests for all ages (4 miles)
- Fleet Air Arm Museum – (16 miles)
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Swandown Lodges soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at Cricket St Thomas, Chard (observations for Chard).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Moderate Rain | 3°C - 9°C | 9.10mm | 13mph NNW | 97% | 1,002mb | 84% | |
| Tomorrow | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 8°C | 16.64mm | 17mph NNW | 100% | 1,002mb | 92% | |
| Sunday | Light Rain | 4°C - 7°C | 4.30mm | 18mph NNW | 100% | 1,006mb | 95% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 4°C - 11°C | 0.34mm | 18mph NNW | 11% | 1,014mb | 80% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 9°C - 10°C | 7.36mm | 21mph NNW | 100% | 1,008mb | 92% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 9°C - 11°C | 7.76mm | 8mph NNW | 100% | 1,007mb | 93% | |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 6°C - 13°C | 0.93mm | 11mph NNW | 100% | 1,010mb | 74% |
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