Swanswell Gate

Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>67</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
67 reviews

Great location - in the city Center - can be a little noisy with people walking by at night but it didn’t bother us - it’s a city Center apartment at the end of the day. Really cool building that’s been beautifully restored

Philip United Kingdom
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Swanswell Gate

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  • Entire apartment
  • 484 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Swanswell Gate offers accommodations in Coventry, 3.9 miles from Ricoh Arena and 11 miles from NEC Birmingham. This property offers access to pool at the pool table and free Wifi. The property is a 14-minute walk from FarGo Village and within 400 yards of the city center. The apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. You can play darts at the apartment. Warwick Castle is 13 miles from Swanswell Gate, while National Motorcycle Museum is 14 miles away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 11 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Coventry
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  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location - in the city Center - can be a little noisy with people walking by at night but it didn’t bother us - it’s a city Center apartment at the end of the day. Really cool building that’s been beautifully restored”
  • Mazen
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “i liked the idea of staying in historical building but renovated location was great”
  • Theemeraldelf
    United States of America United States of America
    “A castle stay on a budget! Very cool. Location is very close to the “Transportation Museum” which is fantastic and has lockers to stash small suitcases & bags.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.2Based on 1,247 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Swanswell Gate was one of 12 original medieval city wall gates, and is one of only two remaining (the other being Cook Street Gate). The building was completed around 1440 and was then known as Priory Gate, having originally served as the entrance to the prior’s land. Remains of Coventry’s city walls can be found in the adjacent Lady Herbert’s Garden.

Property info

The property retains the character of the medieval gatehouse now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation. Swanswell Gate is a three storey property with one large double bedroom, and sleeps two people. The property suits a couple or an independent visitor Original features such as the unique historic stonework are combined with modern luxury to ensure a really comfortable stay. A luxurious bed and plenty of hot water in a modern shower, along with all you need in the kitchen and living areas are available right in the heart of the city. With views over Lady Herbert’s Garden, Swanswell Gate is an oasis in this historic city. Downstairs there is a modern kitchen-dining room, with Corian grey quartz worktops, modern Neff cooker with induction hob, integrated dishwasher, microwave, fridge with icebox, and quality cooking equipment. On the first floor is a living room, with comfy modern sofa, flat-screen HD TV and dual aspect windows with a view over to Lady Herbert’s Garden. Guests can also view the original stone arch of the gatehouse from this floor. On the second floor is a large double bedroom and a generously sized bathroom, with...

Neighborhood info

The apartment retain the character of the jetted timber framed buildings now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Swanswell Gate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Soundproof
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Darts
  • Pool table
Outdoor & View
  • View
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Karaoke
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Swanswell Gate

  • Swanswell Gate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Karaoke
    • Darts

  • Swanswell Gate is 1,150 feet from the center of Coventry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Swanswell Gate is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Swanswell Gate is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Swanswell Gate has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Swanswell Gate can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.