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Swallow's Nest

(Ref. 962013)

Tacumshane, County Wexford Show on map

4.4

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • beautiful (9)
  • location (8)
  • area (8)
  • stay (7)
  • cottage (6)

22 Customer Reviews

  • "Was lovely place to stay very welcoming hoist hopefully we’ll go back one day would recommend to anyone"

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Sep 2024

  • "Location was lovely, bed comfortable."

    We were disappointed to be told that we had to pay to get rid of our rubbish. The owner suggested we keep our rubbish until we had three bags and then pay at a "BIG BIN" nearby. Like most people we didn't want to store rubbish for our 2 week stay so had to drive our rubbish and pay 9 euros each time. On one occasion the service was not available at either Killinick or wexford so we had to drive round with it. We were also disappointed to have a charge for the electric at the end of our stay in addition. We were not excessive with our usage at all. We found the sofa very uncomfortable. The cottage was generally quite clean. Decent shower.

    We work closely with Sykes cottages to ensure the description and the terms and conditions are accurate and transparent and when organising the key I make guests fully aware of bins and electricity. This is quite common in Irish holiday lets. We offered and provided a complimentary towel and linen change during your stay to ensure your maximum comfort. We are glad you enjoyed the location, comfortable bed and "decent" shower. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris3.1Aug 2024

  • "Lovely little property."

    I have family in the area and it's like my second home so visit when I can. Could do with a bit of modernising and a bit more maintenance in the garden area. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay as I have stayed here twice previously. Brian very attentive. Will be back here again.

    Great to have you back again. Property was fully decorated top to bottom last November, a Washer Drier installed and a new Smart TV to complement the upgraded internet. Garden suffered from early Spring weather. Now sorted. Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Briony3.8Jul 2024

  • "Swallows Nest is a lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet serene area of Wexford."

    The local beach (minutes drive away) is beautiful and the local pub/ restaurant (10 mins walk) is great. Brian is a most gracious host and on hand if needed. Would happily stay again.

    Reviewed by Geri4.4Mar 2024

  • "Everything was good, as described on website."

    Nice owner and lovely small appartments for 2-3 person. Very clean and good equiped, modern interiour.

    Reviewed by Artem5.0Jan 2024

  • "We were very pleased with the accomadation"

    Reviewed by Philip5.0Jul 2023

  • "Cotage was smaller than we expected."

    Could not use the bed upstairs. The area around the cottage was great for keeping the dog exercised. We enjoyed sitting outside in the lovely weather. Mylers pub was great for food and take away. It was open just at the weekend. Lovely beach close to Cottage. Great for walking not sure if it was safe for swimming.

    Reviewed by Marie2.5Jun 2023

  • "We found the swallows nest clean, comfortable and well equipped for everything you would need for your holiday."

    Brian was very helpful and informative about the area. Lots of beautiful places and beaches to visit nearby and Meylers pub and restaurant just a short walk away was lovely for food (at the weekend) and drinks in the beer garden.

    Reviewed by Stella4.4Jun 2023

  • "We left the property cleaner than we found it."

    There was dust in every corner off the property and under the bed.There was no instructions on how to work the hot water. The shower was not suitable for a disabled person. The radiator in the bathroom wouldn't work. The property or surrounding area was not suitable a wheelchair user. On a plus the locals were lovely as was the local pub which permitted our dog onto their premises.

    We are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us. We have had customers with levels of disability stay with us before without issue. We would ask that anyone with a disability contact us through Sykes to discuss the property before booking to access the level of need and our suitability. . Sykes are very responsive when it comes to these types of things, they do contact us and they do ensure that the property is suitable for their customer when asked. We will look further into the cleaning issues and thank you for raising them. I can confirm that all radiators, hot water etc. do work fully and have not been an issue to date. We do accept that this was not your experience. The shower is large but it does not have disability rails or a seat in it etc. We are glad that you enjoyed the local hospitality which is a key part of the experience. We wish you well and thank you for visiting us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by William2.8Apr 2023

  • "Such a lovely location."

    In the heart of a busy farming community with a view of the sea. The garden was perfect for our small dog to enjoy. So close to beautiful beaches and dining out. We had amazing weather, which was the icing on the cake. Many thanks to the lady who maintains the properties. She was so helpful.

    Reviewed by Victoria5.0Aug 2022

  • "Thank you for a wonderful holiday."

    The location is perfect and within reach of so many beautiful beaches and gardens and historical buildings. Lovely cosy cottage with all you need and ideally quite. Looking forward to returning.

    Reviewed by Liam5.0Jul 2022

  • "We really enjoyed our stay there."

    We would most certainly stay there again.

    Reviewed by Rory4.7Jun 2022

  • "Loved the location and outdoor space, perfect for sunny evenings."

    Well equipped cottage. Comfortable bed and great shower. Only complaint would be difficultly in seeing TV screen either from seating area or bed, but it's a minor issue when weather is good!

    Glad you enjoyed it, the TV is actually on an extendable swivel. Hope to see you back soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Jun 2022

  • "The property was exactly as shown, very welcoming and relaxing."

    Beautiful private location. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly and went out of their way to offer any assistance and information required. I would highly recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Eileen4.4May 2022

  • "A wonderful location."

    Swallow's Nest is minutes from some of Ireland's most beautiful, if not that well known, coastline. If you happen to be a birdwatcher, it is like heaven! Lovely, cosy accommodation.

    Reviewed by Gearoid5.0Oct 2021

  • "Cosy, warm place in a beautiful location."

    Reviewed by Gearoid5.0Oct 2021

  • "A bit hard to find - mainly due to a lac k of signposts whic h is unusual for rural Ireland"

    Reviewed by Francis4.4Sep 2021

  • "Lovely space."

    Beautiful area. WiFi could be better. Friendly and helpful host.

    Reviewed by Siobhan5.0Jul 2021

  • "Too Small For Two People , TV Tiny ."

    No washing machine or Dishwasher. Had to leave windows open just to get the room cool (Fan might be a good idea ) Brian very helpful . Internet really bad ,half the stay was no internet so we had to travel outside the area to make a phone call to our daughter to wish her a happy birthday . If the weather had been bad we might have left early just because of the tiny space we were staying in . Wife would not have stayed if she had known we had an adjoining door which could have been occupied any strange. On the plus side we loved the location and would stay again if the room was slightly bigger.

    Reviewed by Richard3.1Jul 2021

  • "A beautiful well kept place"

    Reviewed by Jackie3.8Jun 2021

  • "More towels would be nice."

    2 wasnt enough for a 7 night stay, without washing facilities.

    Reviewed by Rose5.0Jun 2021

  • "Lovely cottage and owners couldn't do much more help us Esp any info about places go /see"

    Reviewed by Audrey5.0Aug 2017

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Summary

  • All ground floor
  • One double bedroom
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting area.
  • Electric heaters
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge, microwave,washer/drier WIFI.Smart TV
  • Electricity charged via meter reading
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair available
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Lawn and gravel area with furniture to rear
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Pub 6 mins walk and shop 2 miles
  • Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of €100 or £75
  • Note: There are overhead electricity lines bordering the property - any form of kite flying is not advisable or permitted
  • Note : For a larger group this property can also be booked with 962010 & 965502

The property

A tremendous and contemporary studio barn conversion set in Tacumshane in County Wexford, Ireland.

Open plan living, well-equipped kitchen, large garden.

Note: This house can be rented with The Owl's Hoot (965502) and Sanderling Lodge (962010) allowing a party of 18 to enjoy.

Fence Farm Cottages

Three lavish cottages joined together in a wonderful restored stone-built barn set in the County Wexford village of Tacumshane in Ireland. The property is in close proximity to Nearby Carne and Our Lady's Island. These contemporary cottages have a large garden area to share, making it family friendly, as well as a lockable door separating the two apartments, giving you the choice to have a huge open plan cottage or two separate living areas. These are three of our most stylish, contemporary self-catering cottages. All are beautifully furnished in a classy modern way, with granite worktops, contemporary furniture, big comfortable sofas,cosy and large bedrooms and an abundance of fresh wooden decor. The studio despite being compact has all that you need for a relaxing holiday at an easy reach, fantastically. The cottages have a shared garden area, with fashionable furniture and an enormous lawned area, perfect to sit and relax with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine whilst the children play. These cottages are set in the charming Irish town of Tacumshane, where Ireland's oldest serving windmill stands. Tacumshane is very popular with anglers and bird watchers at the town's lake. There are a number of golf courses nearby and an easily accessible coastal path. Further afield from Tacumshane is Kilmore Quay, a fishing village with many lakes and various beautiful sandy beaches. The county town of Wexford is less than 10 miles away, offering plenty of shops, pubs and eateries.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of €100.

About the location

TACUMSHANE, COUNTY WEXFORD

Wexford 9 miles.

The small village of Tacumshane in County Wexford has a pub and restaurant, The Millhouse, and is home to the Republic of Ireland's only surviving windmill. Built in 1846, the timber used is thought to be beach driftwood or wood from the shipwrecks that were all too common in this coastal region. The windmill is now designated a national monument. This part of County Wexford has plenty on offer - Tacumshane Lake is a favourite with anglers and birdwatchers, there are many golf courses, and the coastal walking path is easily reached. Kilmore Quay fishing village is a few miles down the road, and there are some lovely beaches, ideal for relaxing and playing on the sand. The county town of Wexford is under 10 miles away, and offers plenty of amenities including shops, bars and good restaurants.

Note : For a larger group this property can also be booked with 962010 & 965502

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter