Swollows House
2.5 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Reading with free breakfast
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Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Pet-friendly
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Business services
Explore the area
2 Bath Rd, Reading, England, RG1 6NG
- Oracle11 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital3 min drive
- University of Reading4 min drive
- London (LHR-Heathrow)47 min drive
Room options
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Highlights
Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
- Sleeps 10
- 1 King Bed, 6 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
About the area
Reading
You'll be connected to the convention centre at Swollows House, and within just a 10-minute stroll of Broad Street Mall and Reading Civic Centre. Highlights at this family-friendly B&B include in-room washers/dryers, free WiFi and fireplaces. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Free self-service breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Reading B&B include Thames River and University of Reading.
What's nearby
- Hexagon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Oracle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Reading Museum and Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Royal Berkshire Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- University of Reading - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
- Reading West Station - 12 min walk
- Farnborough (FAB) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
- The Nags Head - 6 min walk
- The Castle Tap - 4 min walk
- The Coffee Van - 10 min walk
- The Face Bar - 9 min walk
- Bierhaus - 9 min walk
About this property
Swollows House
Family-friendly bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Reading with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 1000 square feet (93 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Swollows House. Self parking is free.
This Reading bed & breakfast is smoke free.
- 4 guestrooms or units
- 1000 sq ft of conference space
- 93 sq. m of conference space
- Breakfast available (free)
- Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Storage area for luggage
- Games room or arcade
- Library
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- No smoking on site
- Fridge in a common area
Swollows House offers 4 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. This Reading bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Playground
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Art supplies
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- In-room washer/dryer
- Laundry facilities
- Playground
- Separate in-room dining area
- Soundproofed rooms
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
- Trampoline
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
- 1,000 square feet of conference space
- 2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
Food and drink
- Separate dining area
More
- Fireplace
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- Laundry detergent
- Soundproofed rooms
- Washer/dryer
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 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
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
- Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay
- Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
- Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Property Registration Number 14379034
Property is also known as
Swollows House Reading
Swollows House Bed & breakfast
Swollows House Bed & breakfast Reading
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Swollows House?
Yep, Swollows House has a free self car park.
Is Swollows House family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Swollows House is a hit with families.
Does Swollows House serve breakfast?
You bet, complimentary self-service brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swollows House?
No, Swollows House does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Swollows House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
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