Swollows House

Family-friendly B&B in Reading, connected to the convention centre

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Welcome to Swollows House, where you can savor a relaxing getaway in the garden or by the firepit. Take advantage of free self-serve breakfast, stay connected with high-speed WiFi, and keep your little ones entertained at the playground and arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Babysitting
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Separate dining area
  • Garden
  • Patio
£468
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

Traditional House | Bathroom
Traditional House | 4 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Traditional House | 4 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Traditional House | 4 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional House

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 6 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Map
2 Bath Rd, Reading, England, RG1 6NG

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oracle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of Reading - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 53 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 66 min drive
  • Reading West Station - 12 min walk
  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Reading Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ThaiGrr! - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Van - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Swollows House

Swollows House puts you a short five-minute drive from Thames River. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and self-service breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of GBP 39 (exact amount varies) at checkout

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Charcoal grills
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Trampoline
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1000 square feet)

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/games room
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer and dryer
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Children's dinnerware

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 14379034
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Swollows House Reading
Swollows House Bed & breakfast
Swollows House Bed & breakfast Reading

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Swollows House?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Swollows House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Swollows House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Swollows House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Swollows House and nearby?

Swollows House has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Does Swollows House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.

What's the area around Swollows House like?

Swollows House is a short 10-minute walk from Hexagon and 11 minutes' walk from Oracle.

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