Swallow on Retallack Resort welcomes families to this Cornwall lodge with two spacious sitting rooms for gathering. Guests can challenge each other at the pool table, soak in the private hot tub on the enclosed terrace, or fire up the BBQ while enjoying lake views from the patio.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire chalet
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities!
Swallow Lodge
📍 Retallack Resort | Sleeps 8 | Private Hot Tub | Pool & Gym Included
Relax, unwind and enjoy lake views from your private hot tub at Swallow Lodge — a spacious four-bedroom retreat perfect for families and group getaways in North Cornwall.
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Why Guests Love It
• Private enclosed terrace with hot tub • Two huge living rooms (perfect for families & teens) • New for 2024: Pool table in the first-floor living room • Free indoor pool & gym access • Dog friendly • Cornish Cream Tea on arrival • 5 miles from Padstow • Close to Newquay & Watergate Bay
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The Space
Designed for comfort and flexibility, Swallow Lodge sleeps 8 across four stunning bedrooms.
Ground Floor • Super-king bedroom • Twin bedroom • Family bathroom • Fully equipped kitchen • Spacious open-plan living area
Step straight onto your enclosed terrace with: • Hot tub • Patio dining • Charcoal BBQ • Lake views
Upstairs • Super-king bedroom • Twin bedroom • Additional bathroom • Second large sitting room • Pool table (new for 2024)
You can ask for your bedrooms to be rearranged as double or super-king rooms to suit your group.
Luxury linen and fluffy towels are provided.
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Resort Access Included
Enjoy complimentary use of: • Indoor heated pool (30°C) • Gym & health club • Lakeside walks • Play areas
Additional activities available to book: FlowRider, AquaPark, Spa treatments, Tennis, Kids Club & more.
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Location
• 5 miles to Padstow • 8 minutes to Newquay Airport • Near Watergate Bay • 20 minutes to the Eden Project • 15 minutes to the Camel Trail • Easy access to beaches & coastal walks
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Good to Know
✔ Pets allowed +£40 ✔ Free WiFi ✔ Key box entry ✔ Daily maid service available ✔ Hosted by Amy at Queenwood Holidays
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the accommodation: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Free breakfast available
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Under request
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
St. Columb Major is home to this chalet. While the natural beauty of Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Padstow Harbour.
Eden Project and Retallack Water Sports are also worth visiting. Visit our St. Columb Major travel guide
Does Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities! located?
Situated in St. Columb Major, this chalet is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Retallack Water Sports and within 6 mi (10 km) of Camel Creek Adventure Park and Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Padstow Maize Maze are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Swallow Lodge with Hot Tub, dogs welcome sleeps 8, Great resort Facilities! Reviews
Reviews
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
First impression was 'wow', the lodge was very spacious and clean & had all that was needed for a very pleasant few days (would have loved to stay longer). The kitchen was well equipped, the showers were great, the jacuzzi bath was huge. The beds were so comfy with a choice of pillows. A fab location for exploring Cornwall's village's and beaches,
Helen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Steve E.
14 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Poorly staffed resort and tired property
I can’t recommend this stay. We visited as a family of 5 (2x teenagers and an 11 year old), my two parents, and our two dogs.
Amy was great on arrival but we had issues from the outset. The hot tub was not functioning. Despite apparently being cleaned and reheated prior to our arrival, it was not turning on. On day 2 we discovered it had been turned off at an external isolator switch on the side of the property. The washer dryer was not functioning and when we reported this to Amy she confirmed she was aware of this and a replacement part should have been delivered the following day. Not ideal when you are a large group trying to dry towels daily due to some pretty inclement weather. The vacuum cleaner was also completely ineffective. The sofas and chairs are tired and worn, and the wooden decking area and external parts of the building are in need of repair.
On to the resort. Very nice and with an exclusive feel. Sadly the service was poor everywhere except for the Flowrider. Service in the restaurant, as reported elsewhere, was slow and inattentive. Again, not in keeping with the general aims for the Aria resort, and way off the 5 stars claimed.
For a spend of £4200 plus the stay was well under par. We won’t be visiting Aria resorts again.
Great house, love the fact there's a living room upstairs along with 2 bedrooms and the same downstairs - perfect for sharing with friends! The hot tub is an absolute winner and the deck overlooks a pond, which is serene. It was clean and modern. The tea, biscuits & wine were a nice touch after a long journey. As a 5* it could have done with more saucepans, a coffee machine, more toilet roll and a dishcloth. Owner didn't respond at all to an email enquiry before we left, but whilst there the boiler stopped working and we had no hot water - this time owner responded to a phone message and it was fixed within a couple of hours. All in all a great place!
Arriving to a dirty unclean lodge , piles of rubbish bags in the lounge , sand and dog hairs everywhere.
Staff were in the lodge until late that night, far from ideal after a long journey. The lodge wasn’t fully cleaned only partially due to the limitations of staff at short notice .
The hot tub had been cleaned, upon inspection it’s was filthy, the bottom of the tub was coated in sand and other debris , the staff returned at breakfast time , and again in the evening a for the first 3 days and nights , eventually on the 3 rd night it was deemed clean .
The toilet broke , it leaked all night , it was extremely loud , the good thing with the toilet is it only took 2 visits to fix !
The land lady refunded the first nights stay , she simply stated she’d taken advice and she’s apologised and that’s all she’s required to do .
We left after 3 days , it wasn’t pleasant to have every morning and evening with several staff outside the patio doors sorting the hot tub - and using up the hot water !
elizabeth w.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Howard B.
19 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Getaway
We enjoyed a lovely stay in a lodge at the Retallack Resort. Ideal location and a short drive to hit the many beaches along the coast. The lodge was great, quiet and well equipped - the hot tub was a daily attraction. National lockdown restrictions did not help as our group had to reduce to 6 only. However, everyone enjoyed the stay especially the dogs who loved the daily long walks on the dog-friendly sandy beaches. Highly recommended.
The location of our lodge on site was perfect, very private and quiet. Fabulous for families of all ages as plenty of space inside and outside. The upstairs lounge in particular was a wonderful space, yet very cosy too. We were very comfortable and the lodge had everything we needed. We didn’t use the facilities on site other than the takeaway one evening which was satisfactory. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and the location is perfect for visiting lots of beautiful nearby places. Would love to go back!
Gillian O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Teresa D.
12 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
50th b'day celebration
Love retallack resort. Property clean and spacious, some things could do with updating but we enjoyed our stay. The lodge was cold on arrival and it took us a while to figure put the heating, some instructions would have helped. Once we managed to get the place warm, it was all good. Hot tub was the highlight for us.
We really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very well equipped (would recommend having a cafetière but that’s maybe personal preference). It’s in a lovely location and Amy was helpful with the booking.
We had problems with the lights by the hot tub which we messaged Amy about, she said she would see what she could do and then we didn’t hear from her again so that was a shame as it was pitch black in the evening making it quite dangerous. Hopefully this is fixed before their next guests arrive.
Apart from that we had a lovely time.
The lodge was all that we expected in a great location for visiting some stunning places. The dog walking areas were wonderful and it was a very quiet area. The only negative was that the decking outside was a bit tired looking and the fridge was too cold and not able to be adjusted.
Lodge was meant to be exclusive but I wouldn’t rate it as so. The lodge is in need of an update inside and out. Decor and furnishings dated. Hot tub cover could not be put over as the lid had been repaired and it was impossible to lift. Temperature kept going cold and had to have it refilled so didn’t get a lot of opportunity to use it. Unable to get the tv to work upstairs or downstairs. WiFi not good enough, thread bare carpet upstairs near the patio doors and covered with a rug. Asked owner for some more pans to cook a roast but these never arrived. Location not greet. Had to drive everywhere. Not many facilities on site. Beaches excellent but none nearby. No facilities to go out on the bike. Had a good holiday with friends and family but would not return
Great location close to the North Cornish Coast and we loved the facilities: the hot tub in the chalet as well as the pool and surf simulator in the resort
We had a fantastic few days in Cornwall. Our lodge on retallack was spacious, week equipped and the hot tub was a bonus.
It was only a short distance from loads of beautiful beaches, walks, towns and attractions.
Has pool, spa and water sports - well worth a visit.