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Meadow keeper’s cottage – Sussex
- Cottage for 4
2 adults, 2 kids: 1 double bed and 2 bench seats which double as single beds
Meadow Keeper’s cottage is a one-off. Hand-built by a local joiner and craftsman, with timber sourced from local woods, the only way to describe it is ‘a higgledy piggeldy cottage on wheels’. It’s a roomy four person space done out with the same care and attention as the Swallowtail Hill Farm bell tents, with a double bed, two singles that double up as benches, a fold-away dining table between them, an indoor cooking area with sink, a small wardrobe and, for chilly evenings, a log burner.
Open the stable doors, and go down the steps to your own fire pit and outdoor dining area. Just to the side is your own Heath Robinson looking (but extremely effective) log fired shower, and opposite is a tranquil wildlife pond. The Cottage sits between two wildflower meadows, and is invisible from anywhere else on the farm.
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Children welcome
Kids are more than welcome at Swallowtail Hill, but pets cannot be accommodated
Our guests say...
"Absolutely loved the place. We both want to go back and had one the best holidays we have ever been on. Loved the animals and the eco-friendliness of the whole farm. We are telling all our friends about it."
Tim & Hannah, 26/03/2012
"We had a very magical stay at The Meadowkeepers Cottage at Swallowtail Hill. Sarah was ultra helpful before we arrived and we were left to our own devices once we had settled in or could pop up to the farmhouse at anytime if we needed to. The Cottage is well appointed and the outdoor shower is lovely to use listening to the birds singing nearby and the wind through the rushes. We had a torrential downpour on the Saturday night and even that didn't dampen our spirits! It was absolutely perfect and made all the more so because we got engaged on the Friday night in front of the Campfire!"
Kathryn, 09/09/2011
"The setting was beautiful and so peaceful. We felt away from everyone and everything completely. The care and attention put into building the cottage was first class. It was beautiful. I loved heating the water ourselves and really respected their eco-friendly approach. Sarah and Chris were such friendly hosts and so great with the children who loved feeding the animals - especially the great big pigs, with apples picked from trees in their orchard. We never go back to the same place - but are making a complete exception with this place. It's going to be our secret escape (although, thinking about it, we've already told loads of people)!"
Becky, 04/09/2011
"My daughter and I absolutely loved it. From the moment we arrived at Rye station we were met by Christopher, he had to do two journeys as we missed the connection at Ashford, but they didn't mind the slightest. As soon as we arrived, my daughter went straight to feeding the animals. We were then taken to the cottage which was in the most idyllic setting. It was well equipped and furnished. I was taught how to light the campfire and the woodburning eco water heater. The surprise element was the beautiful pond with the little row boat. Not only was it a relaxing trip but also an educational one, we learnt so much about what they're trying to achieve on their eco friendly farm. The Broadbents were friendly and welcoming and we've already planned our next visit."
Linda, 15/08/2011