1x Super-king Room 1x Twin Room. Sleeps 1-4
Room in Fivehead, United Kingdom
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- Dedicated bathroom
Stay with Sophie
- 10 years hosting
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Room in a home
Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Comfortable, clean private accommodation for 2-4 within home - see reviews
Adjacent superking and twin rooms with private bathroom
Breakfast provided
Exclusive use of living area with 2 sofas & wood burner
Located next to RSPB nature reserve
Near: Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerton, Ilminster
Off-street, safe parking for all vehicle sizes inc bikes/motor bikes
20 mins to A303 & M5
Excellent local pubs, walking & cycling routes
Wonderful National Trust houses/gardens locally
The space
The listed accommodation is 2 ground floor bedrooms.
1x Super-king bedroom
1x Twin bedroom
There is a private sitting room for exclusive Airbnb guest use.
The bedrooms are located in a private annex that is accessible via the main front door.
The adjacent rooms have private and exclusive use of the adjacent bathroom which has a large heated towel rail, large sink and an extra large shower with two powerful shower heads (one over-head and another wall mounted).
There is a mini fridge available should you wish to keep anything cold.
The Swallow's Nest is part of our home.
Please see detailed directions in the location section.
Guest access
Guest access is via the front door and a key will be provided if necessary.
Parking is available outside the front door and help can be offered with any luggage.
There is a large comfortable hall with 2 sofas, a wall of books and wood burner in the winter - this is where our guests can relax after their journey and during the day or evening.
The hall is where you will eat your breakfast, usually a pot of homemade Bircher Muesli made with yogurt and seasonal fruit and some warm croissants with jam, honey or marmalade with a pot of real coffee and a selection of tea or herbal tea.
During your stay
Please ask if you would like advice or help in deciding where to visit, walk, cycle or eat! We have excellent local knowledge and are more than happy to help make your stay as comfortable, interesting and relaxing as possible.
Other things to note
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Somerset Levels
Barrington Court
Lytes Cary
Burrow Hill Cider
Hauser & Worth
The Newt
River Parrett Walking Trails
The Quantock Hills AONB
The Blackdowns Hills AONB
Glastonbury Tor
Clarks Village Outlet Shopping
Wells Cathedral and Market
Bruton
Castle Cary
Cheddar Gorge
EATING OUT
Curry Rivel has a brilliant local pub, The Firehouse.
There are many other excellent local pubs:
The Barrington Boar in Barrington
The Drayton Arms in Drayton
The Devonshire Arms in Long Sutton
The Lamb & Lion in Hambridge
The Halfway House in Pitney
The White Hart in Somerton
All are within an easy drive of 8-12 mins
NATURE
For bird lovers there is the famous Swell Wood Heronry at the top of the drive and the RPSB nature reserve is home to the Great Crane, a wetland icon. The Swallow's Nest is one of the few places in the UK where you can not only hear these incredibly rare birds trumpeting as they soar high in the sky but you can see them foraging for food on the Moor and during the year you will see snipe, red shanks, Cettis warblers, lapwings, yellow wagtails, skylarks, golden plover, widgeon, marsh harriers, hobbies, buzzards, kestrels, barn owls, stonechat, kingfishers and the famous starling murmurations.
Adjacent superking and twin rooms with private bathroom
Breakfast provided
Exclusive use of living area with 2 sofas & wood burner
Located next to RSPB nature reserve
Near: Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerton, Ilminster
Off-street, safe parking for all vehicle sizes inc bikes/motor bikes
20 mins to A303 & M5
Excellent local pubs, walking & cycling routes
Wonderful National Trust houses/gardens locally
The space
The listed accommodation is 2 ground floor bedrooms.
1x Super-king bedroom
1x Twin bedroom
There is a private sitting room for exclusive Airbnb guest use.
The bedrooms are located in a private annex that is accessible via the main front door.
The adjacent rooms have private and exclusive use of the adjacent bathroom which has a large heated towel rail, large sink and an extra large shower with two powerful shower heads (one over-head and another wall mounted).
There is a mini fridge available should you wish to keep anything cold.
The Swallow's Nest is part of our home.
Please see detailed directions in the location section.
Guest access
Guest access is via the front door and a key will be provided if necessary.
Parking is available outside the front door and help can be offered with any luggage.
There is a large comfortable hall with 2 sofas, a wall of books and wood burner in the winter - this is where our guests can relax after their journey and during the day or evening.
The hall is where you will eat your breakfast, usually a pot of homemade Bircher Muesli made with yogurt and seasonal fruit and some warm croissants with jam, honey or marmalade with a pot of real coffee and a selection of tea or herbal tea.
During your stay
Please ask if you would like advice or help in deciding where to visit, walk, cycle or eat! We have excellent local knowledge and are more than happy to help make your stay as comfortable, interesting and relaxing as possible.
Other things to note
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Somerset Levels
Barrington Court
Lytes Cary
Burrow Hill Cider
Hauser & Worth
The Newt
River Parrett Walking Trails
The Quantock Hills AONB
The Blackdowns Hills AONB
Glastonbury Tor
Clarks Village Outlet Shopping
Wells Cathedral and Market
Bruton
Castle Cary
Cheddar Gorge
EATING OUT
Curry Rivel has a brilliant local pub, The Firehouse.
There are many other excellent local pubs:
The Barrington Boar in Barrington
The Drayton Arms in Drayton
The Devonshire Arms in Long Sutton
The Lamb & Lion in Hambridge
The Halfway House in Pitney
The White Hart in Somerton
All are within an easy drive of 8-12 mins
NATURE
For bird lovers there is the famous Swell Wood Heronry at the top of the drive and the RPSB nature reserve is home to the Great Crane, a wetland icon. The Swallow's Nest is one of the few places in the UK where you can not only hear these incredibly rare birds trumpeting as they soar high in the sky but you can see them foraging for food on the Moor and during the year you will see snipe, red shanks, Cettis warblers, lapwings, yellow wagtails, skylarks, golden plover, widgeon, marsh harriers, hobbies, buzzards, kestrels, barn owls, stonechat, kingfishers and the famous starling murmurations.
Where you'll sleep
What this place offers
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Back garden
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Where you’ll be
Fivehead, Taunton Somerset, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights
Discover the Somerset Levels and Moors - a unique flat landscape that covers an area of about 160.000 acres and are drained by the River Parrett.
The Swallow's Nest is adjacent to West Sedgemoor which is the site of a specially RSPB Nature Reserve and part of England's largest remaining wet meadow system.
You will see the largest lowland population of breeding wading birds such as lapwing, snipe, curlew and redshanks.
In Spring and Summer you will see dragonflies and damselflies, wildflower meadows, slylarks and clouds of butterflies.
It is also home to the successful Great Crane Project and you may catch a glimpse of this huge bird either feeding or flying high in the Somerset skies.
The Isle Valley is full of wonderful footpaths and cycling routes and plenty of great pubs, gardens and national trust properties.
Nearby Langport is a delightful little town where you will find a range of charming shops & cafes.
The area is full of charming country pubs.
The Swallow's Nest is adjacent to West Sedgemoor which is the site of a specially RSPB Nature Reserve and part of England's largest remaining wet meadow system.
You will see the largest lowland population of breeding wading birds such as lapwing, snipe, curlew and redshanks.
In Spring and Summer you will see dragonflies and damselflies, wildflower meadows, slylarks and clouds of butterflies.
It is also home to the successful Great Crane Project and you may catch a glimpse of this huge bird either feeding or flying high in the Somerset skies.
The Isle Valley is full of wonderful footpaths and cycling routes and plenty of great pubs, gardens and national trust properties.
Nearby Langport is a delightful little town where you will find a range of charming shops & cafes.
The area is full of charming country pubs.
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