Blue Swallow

11 Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>156</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
156 reviews

Very clean accommodation with lovely staff who are always happy to help. Breakfast is good quality and there is great choice. The beds are comfortable and there is a nice selection of condiments provided.

Dean United Kingdom
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Blue Swallow

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The Blue Swallow Guest House offers accommodation in the market town of Penrith. The town centre, Penrith Castle and Penrith Train Station are all within 0.5 miles. Free WiFi and parking is available. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, hospitality tray, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Six rooms are en-suite and one has its own adjacent private shower room. A breakfast featuring Cumberland sausage, bacon, black pudding, free range eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and baked beans, fruit juices, cereals, porridge, toast, yogurt and fresh fruit is served each morning. Bicycle storage is available. Penrith is around 1 mile from the M6 motorway and around 20 miles south of Carlisle. The town of Keswick is 25 minutes’ drive from this Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Penrith, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Penrith
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  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean accommodation with lovely staff who are always happy to help. Breakfast is good quality and there is great choice. The beds are comfortable and there is a nice selection of condiments provided.”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was immaculate. The welcome was very warm and genuine. Breakfast was delicious and generous. The room was very comfortable and spotless, as was the en suite bathroom. Unbeatable value for money.”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lots of little well thought out touches and extras.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Karen & Alison

Company review score: 10Based on 154 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Born & bred in Bonnie Scotland, hosts Karen & Alison would like to extend you a warm welcome and a “home away from home” stay at the Blue Swallow Guest House. We followed our long awaited dream by relocating to Cumbria and have had the pleasure of welcoming guests to our charming Victorian town house since October 2016. Guests can relax in their comfortable, clean rooms while enjoying some home baking with their cup of tea as well as sampling some of our home made Scottish Tablet. In the morning they can look forward to a delicious freshly cooked-to-order breakfast Ideally situated on the edge of the historic market town of Penrith, the Blue Swallow Guest House is a charming Victorian town house built in 1851.  Our guest house offers 7 comfortable and well presented rooms and is within easy distance of the town centre where you will find a good selection of shops, pubs, and restaurants.

Neighbourhood information

Penrith is situated just outside the Lake District National Park, located at the crossroads of the A66 and M6 (J40). Its central location within Cumbria makes it an ideal spot from which to explore the Lake District, Eden Valley, North Pennines and Hadrian’s Wall.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blue Swallow
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Blue Swallow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Blue Swallow in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Blue Swallow

  • Check-in at Blue Swallow is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Blue Swallow is 400 yards from the centre of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Blue Swallow include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double

  • Blue Swallow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Blue Swallow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.