The Blue Swallow Guest House offers accommodations in the market town of Penrith. The town center, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-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!


Availability

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Property practices

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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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    Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything all good owners very hospitality, what was on the tin was 100% very very good
  • Glynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were lovely and friendly. The room was big enough and exceptionally clean. Loved the complimentary drink and snack tray, lovely touch.
  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Karen and Alison were wonderful hosts. I enjoyed my stay so much that I stayed two extra days.

Managed by Karen & Alison

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

Company info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Blue Swallow
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Blue Swallow

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Blue Swallow is 1,150 feet from the center 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

  • Check-in at Blue Swallow is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Blue Swallow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.