Welcome To Swallowtail Hill
A landscape like no other. A place to truly slowdown and reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and with nature
Based on 100+ reviews.
The perfect place to take some time out, unplug for a while and remember when life was less rushed.
Swallowtail Hill is 50 acres of private nature reserve – wildflower meadow, woodland and grassland. It’s one of the finest sites for biodiversity in England. Sarah and Christopher are its custodians and this stunning landscape is the setting for six truly special places to stay.
Our Unique Places To Stay
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Our Story
Swallowtail Hill’s story begins well over 30 years ago when we first started rewilding the landscape. Knowing we had something exceptional to share, we first welcomed guests back in 2010 and that was the start of something rather special…
Slowdown isn’t just a noun to us, it’s a verb, a vibe, a lifestyle.
We feel passionately about making sure that life isn’t passing you by in a never-ending to-do list and that you aren’t spending all of your time glued to your phone scrolling other people’s moments and memories rather than experiencing your own.
Discover 1066 Country
Swallowtail Hill lies in the heart of 1066 Country. From sandy beaches to cobbled streets, there’s so much to do and see.
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Our blog gives you the lowdown on everything and anything that slows the frantic pace of life a little. There are seasonal stories about our farm along with ideas for fun things to do and places to visit while you’re in the area. You’ll find book reviews and recommendations, our favourite recipes too, all mixed in with thoughts and ways to make our lives less stressful. It’s your cue for a tea-break and a moment of calm.
Thoughts on a Slow Start to the New Year
Swallowtail Hill regulars will know that we’re all about tapping into life lived more slowly. We call it the S’Lowdown as it’s the special Swallowtail Hill flavour of taking things at a pace that doesn’t leave us frazzled and disconnected.
So I regularly disappear from socials – because if I’m entirely honest – being a slave to the scroll doesn’t really match up to our values and it’s all too easy to get sucked back in which definitely has an effect on my mood.
Log Off and Look Up: Marketing Nature
This summer has been an eye opener. Not least because it’s been the most challenging one to date for our 14 year old business, but because it has made me question how we communicate the authentic appeal of Swallowtail Hill.
Sustainability at Swallowtail Hill
If you’ve stayed with us you’ll know that sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We work endlessly to ensure your footprint on the planet is as light as possible while staying here.
Waking From Hibernation
For the first time this winter we did something we should have been doing for years. We gave ourselves permission to S’Lowdown. Yep, the irony is not lost on us…
May On The Farm
May is one of my favourite months on the farm. The blossom, the hedgerow coming back into leaf, the lush grass – everything feels fresh, new and lovely…
Wind Power
Power prices are based on the wholesale price of gas worldwide but renewables are increasingly taking up the slack in power delivery…
February On The Farm
I’ve mainly been sowing flowers – my big plan this year is to dedicate two of the beds in the veg patch to flowers as I want a cutting…
Off-Grid Adventures
If you’ve not stayed with us before here’s a little flavour of what our off-grid spaces are all about! So why not have a browse and discover more!
Things To Do On A Winter Weekend!
Plenty of you arrive for a winter break just ready to hibernate for a couple of days, spending your time keeping cosy in your cabin, relaxing with a good book, soaking in…
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