Swallows Rest in Weymouth, England

Swallows Rest offers spacious guest rooms with sea views, private bathrooms, and handmade treats like fresh cakes delivered daily. Each room includes a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and access to a shared lounge with unlimited use. The Superior Double Rooms provide garden and sea views, while the Twin Rooms accommodate families with private bathroom access.

A full English or Irish breakfast is served in a dining area with panoramic views of the coast, using eggs from the hotel's own hens and freshly baked bread. Homemade cakes are placed in rooms each day, and complimentary snacks are available throughout the stay. Guests consistently rate the breakfast as top-notch, highlighting the fresh fruit, homemade muesli, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs.

The property hosts friendly farm animals including alpacas, donkeys (Bobby and Maggie), goats (Billy and Ruby), a pig, chickens, and geese that roam the gardens freely. Guests are given guided tours of the gardens and introduced to the animals, with opportunities to feed the hens and interact with the goats and pig. This unique animal experience sets Swallows Rest apart, offering hands-on encounters rarely found in standard B&Bs.

Guests can engage in canoeing, fishing, cycling, and windsurfing directly on the property, with water sports facilities available. The beautifully maintained gardens include outdoor seating areas, picnic blankets, and a shared lounge/TV area for relaxation. A picnic blanket is recommended for stargazing in the garden, where the night sky is exceptionally clear.

Chesil Beach is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and the South West Coastal Path runs adjacent to the property, providing direct access to coastal walks. Weymouth Harbour lies 3.7 km away, with attractions including Portland Castle (4.7 km), Monkey World (28 km), and the Weymouth Sealife and Marine Sanctuary. The hotel is close to Swanage Steam Railway and Corfe Castle, making it a convenient base for exploring the Jurassic Coast.

Rooms: Sea-view suites with homemade cake daily

Dining: Full English/Irish breakfast with eggs from own hens

Farm: Alpacas, donkeys, goats, pig, chickens on site

Activities: Canoeing, fishing, cycling, windsurfing on property

Location: 5 min walk to Chesil Beach, Jurassic Coast access

Awards: AA Bed & Breakfast Award, Dorset Tourism Award