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How many guests does each safari lodge sleep?
Our safari lodges sleep six (plus one baby/toddler in a travel cot) in two double bedrooms and one bunk bed. The bunk beds are also suitable for adults.
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Can we bring children?
Yes. We are a family glampsite. Our glampsite is a car-free zone, and each safari lodge has a secure private garden for the little ones to play. Older children can explore the wider site where we have an Adventure Play Castle and Nature Hideout, and there is a central area in the orchard meadow for free play. Inside there are board games, a smart TV and a DVD. We can provide a travel cot and high chair on request. There are lots to see and do both in the surrounding area and beyond.
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Can I bring a travel cot?
Yes. The main double bedroom has room for a travel cot. We can also provide one travel cot per lodge. It is easy to set up and has a padded sleeping platform with a wipe-clean cover, mesh sides and sturdy feet. The all-round padding feature also means it can also be safely used as a playpen. You will need to bring your own bedlinen.
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Are pets welcome?
We welcome up to two well-behaved dogs. Our safari lodges are kitted out with a dog bed, towel, blanket, food and drink bowl, poo bags and a treat. Each safari lodge has a fully enclosed private garden. We ask that dogs be kept on a lead on-site and not left unattended in your lodge or car.
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What is the length of stay?
We offer full weeks starting on a Friday and Monday, weekend breaks Friday to Monday and mid-week breaks Monday to Friday.
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What time is Check In and Check Out?
Check in is between 4pm and 6pm. Please go to the Office/shop upon arrival to sign in. Check out time is 10 am.
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What happens if we are going to arrive after 6pm?
If you encounter a problem on the way and are likely to arrive after 6 pm, please call to let us know your expected arrival time.
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Do you supply electricity in the safari lodges?
Yes, each safari lodge is connected to mains electricity for lighting and sockets for charging devices, using hairdryers and those all-important hair straighteners!
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Do you have Wi-Fi Internet access and mobile signal?
Whilst we’re here to help you unwind and relax and encourage you to leave the technology behind, we are also aware that you may need to access Wi-Fi from time to time and use your mobile phone. All our safari lodges have free Wi-Fi, and depending on your mobile network, the glampsite does have some mobile signal. Wi-Fi calling is a good option if you have it.
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Do you have water in the safari lodges?
Yes. Each safari lodge is connected to mains water and is safe to drink. There are hot and cold water taps in the kitchen and bathroom and a hot water shower.
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Is there heating in the safari lodges?
Yes. Our safari lodges have a wood burner and fireguard. Although fireguards will reduce the chance of an accident, parental supervision near the wood burner is necessary. We supply a complimentary starter basket of kindling and firewood. Extra firewood can be purchased from the shop. We also provide electric blankets and heaters for the colder months.
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Is there a toilet and shower inside the safari lodge?
Yes. Our safari lodges have private bathrooms with flushing toilets, a washbasin with hot and cold water taps and a gas-powered hot water shower. So no long walks in the middle of the night!
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Do you provide Bedding & Towels?
Yes, we supply all bedding, bath, hand and t-towels for your stay. We also provide bathrobes and slippers. All beds are made up ready for your arrival.
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Do you provide toiletries?
Yes. We provide luxurious toiletries by the award-winning 100 Acres (body wash, shampoo, conditioner) made with 100% natural botanical ingredients. We also provide cotton wool pads.
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How do we keep items cold?
Each safari lodge has its own under-counter fridge with a freezer box and wine cooler.
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What type of cooking facilities are there?
Our fully equipped kitchen comes complete with a 4 ring induction hob, single oven and a microwave. Our wood-burning fire pit doubles as a BBQ for outdoor cooking and comes complete with 3 swing arm BBQ racks and a toasting fork perfect for family BBQs.
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Is there a TV?
Yes. Each safari lodge has a smart TV with access to netflix and a DVD, so please make sure you pack your favourite DVD’s.
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Is there somewhere I can store valuable items?
Yes. Each safari lodge has it’s own small personal safe.
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Do you allow smoking on site?
Smoking is permitted for E-cigarettes and Vapes and restricted to your private garden. Smoking is not permitted within the safari lodges, deck area and the rest of the glampsite.
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Do we need to bring cooking utensils, plates, cups, knives and forks?
No. We provide everything you need for a self-catering stay. We supply all bedding, towels, loo roll and toiletries as well as all the equipment you will need to self-cater, such as pots, pans, utensils, crockery, cutlery and condiments. We also provide a welcome refreshments hamper with a selection of teas, Nespresso pods, milk and a box of delicious artisan traybakes. Perfect after a long journey! Additional tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar and condiments are also provided.
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Are there spa facilities on site?
Yes. Each safari lodge has its own private outdoor electric hot tub and indoor rainforest hot shower. We also offer spa treatments and yoga in our Meadow Spa Lodge as an optional extra. A full list of spa treatments can be viewed here and must be pre-booked.
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Is there a campfire or firepit?
Yes. Each safari lodge has a private fire pit that doubles up as a BBQ. The fire pit comes with outdoor seating and a marshmallow toasting fork for cosy nights around the campfire. For outdoor cooking, it comes complete with 3 arm BBQ racks.
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Do you provide firewood?
We provide a complimentary starter basket of firewood, kindling and firelighters for the wood burner and fire pit. Extra firewood can be purchased from our shop.
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Do you provide optional extras?
Yes, we provide a range of spa treatments and delicious hampers. All spa treatments must be pre-booked. Our BBQ and breakfast hampers are packed full of local delights.
If you don’t fancy cooking, our Pegoty Hedge tasty organic ready meals for one or two, including Rich Beef Lasagne, Chicken Curry and Warming Chilli Con Carne, are available from the honesty shop. They all cook straight from frozen, so you can sit down to a meal in your lodge and enjoy the taste of home cooking without lifting a finger.
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Do you have a shop on site?
Yes. Our shop is a small honesty shop that stocks some essential items such as milk, eggs, loo roll and firewood but focuses more on luxury bits and bobs such as local artisan food and drink and ice cream. Items are placed on an open tab, and the bill is settled at the end of your stay via a payment link. The honesty shop is also the collection point for our breakfast pastries, hampers and craft beers, ciders, wines and spirits.
We also have a local village shop stocking a wider range of essential items less than 1 mile away and a farm shop full of lovely fresh produce, including meat for your BBQ’s, a cafe, play area and chickens where the little ones can collect eggs just 4 miles away.
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Where is the nearest pub?
We have two pubs within walking distance from the glampsite and a further four just a short drive away. A wider selection of pubs can be found within 10 miles in the local towns of Upton-Upon-Severn, Great Malvern, Tewkesbury and Ledbury.
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Where is the nearest petrol station?
The nearest petrol station is a Texaco garage 4.5 miles from Swallowfields in Malvern Wells. Opening times are Mon-Fri 7.30am – 8.00 pm, Sat 8.00am – 8.00 pm and Sun 9am – 7.00 pm
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Where do we park our car?
We have a private car park adjacent to the glampsite and just a short distance from the safari lodges. Our glampsite is a child-friendly car-free zone. All cars must be left in the private car park.
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How easily accessible are the safari lodges?
Our glampsite has been chosen for its character and privacy. To ensure the wildflower meadow retains its natural beauty, little development has taken place, and the site is a designated car-free zone. This means that there are no paved paths to the lodges. The land is uneven in places, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility requiring wheelchairs and mobility scooters. During high levels of persistent rainfall, the paths may become muddy and wellies will be needed. Please also note that there is limited lighting during the evenings to protect wildlife.
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Do you have personnel onsite?
Yes. We are located close to the glampsite, and if you need assistance, we can be reached by phone on 01684 216445.
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Are friends and family allowed to visit during our stay?
Day visitors are welcome. In the interest of other guests, we limit the number of visitors to 2 per safari lodge. Please inform us of their arrival and contact details in advance to make parking arrangements and know who is on-site in the case of an emergency. All visitors must leave the site by 10 pm.
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Can we pitch up a tent up for additional guests?
We regret that we do not allow other tents on site.
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Do we have to clean the tents when we leave?
We ask that the lodges be left clean and tidy, as you found them. Washing up is done, and bins are emptied into the relevant waste or recycling bin outside the safari lodge. The sink and fridge are to be left clean and empty, and for group bookings, equipment is put back in the correct safari lodge.
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What extras do you recommend we bring along?
Food – If you do not intend to do a food run as soon as you arrive, it might be a good idea to choose one of our organic ready meals from our honesty shop or pre-order one of our hampers when booking so that it will be waiting for you when you arrive.
Entertainment – Each safari lodge has a smart TV and DVD, so you might like to bring along a few of your favourite DVD’s.
Toiletries – We provide toiletries, but you might have a favourite shampoo and conditioner you want to bring along. We provide a hairdryer in each safari lodge, but you may also wish to bring along your hair straighteners.
Clothes – Even during the summer the evenings can get chilly, so bring along some warm clothes that can be layered if needed. Socks, warm nightclothes and a pair of wellies are always useful, and you will need swimwear for the hot tub. There are lots of activities to be had in our location, so please ensure you bring your favourite walking boots, cycling gear and suitable clothes and waterproofs for activities such as boating, canoeing, climbing and paddleboarding, along with a backpack to hold essentials such as drinking bottles.
Health & Safety – Remember to bring any prescribed medication, suntan lotion, and a torch is handy if you plan to go out in the evenings as the glampsite has limited lighting to protect the wildlife.
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WELLBEING BREAKS
Malvern has long been associated with healthy living, ever since it originated as a spa town. Many benefits have been linked to its spring water, as well as people. Charles Darwin, Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale are all said to have enjoyed its therapeutic qualities.
It’s a legacy that’s lived right on to this day and one we wholeheartedly embrace. Not only are we fortunate to be nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills, we live and breathe nature and its many benefits.
There’s no pounding the treadmill at Swallowfields, just beautiful walks with wonderful vistas provided by nature. Come visit our retreat and enhance your wellbeing in the best way for you, from reading a book and taking naps in your own hammock to cooking on a campfire and enjoying spa treatments. Our world awaits you…
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FAMILY BREAKS
Nothing beats a great family break! When you laugh so much your sides hurt and enjoy yourself so much, you’re thinking, talking (and giggling) about it for many weeks to come.
Swallowfields is geared up for families. You’ll find that all of our safari lodges, which easily sleep six people, are located on a child-friendly site. There are also plenty of things for the whole family to see and do too.
Take a wander in our lovely wildflower meadow, toast marshmallows on the camp fire, explore the Malvern Hills and beyond and check out our Adventure Castle and Nature Hideout! You can even bring the dog too!
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ACTIVITY BREAKS
You just bring yourself, we’ll point you in the direction of the action! And there’s lots of it!
Maybe you want to challenge yourself and try something different, like paddleboarding or kayaking, or perhaps you want to practice your favourite hobby, such as mountain biking or hiking?
There are lots of things to do all around Swallowfields and, when you’re back at your lodge, there’s a relaxing hot tub waiting for you.
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DOG FRIENDLY BREAKS
We’re animal-lovers here at Swallowfields and we understand that your dog is a big part of your family, so why leave them behind?
They’ll be right at home in our pet-friendly safari lodges. There’s oodles of room for them, their bed, bowls and fave toy! All that we ask, is that you keep them on a lead when walking around on-site and don’t leave them unattended.
For just £25 per dog, per stay*, you can make sure the entire family get their hands (and paws) on our wonderful glamping experience! Oh, and don’t forget to ask us about our complimentary doggie essentials pack too!
* Maximum of two dogs per lodge
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