Swollows House
2.5 star property
Family-friendly B&B with free WiFi, connected to a rail/subway station in Reading
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Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Business services
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2 Bath Rd, Reading, England, RG1 6NG
- Hexagon10 min walk
- Oracle11 min walk
- John Lewis Reading14 min walk
- London (LHR-Heathrow)47 min drive
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Traditional House
- Sleeps 10
- 1 King Bed, 6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
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About the area
Reading
Close to airport.Your stay at this Reading B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of Broad Street Mall and Reading Civic Centre. Hexagon and Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Hexagon - 10 min walk
- Oracle - 11 min walk
- Reading Museum and Town Hall - 18 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital - 3 min drive
- University of Reading - 4 min drive
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 B&B with free WiFi, connected to a rail/subway station in Reading
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game 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 childcare (surcharge)
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Storage area for luggage
- Game room or arcade
- Library
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- No smoking on site
- Refrigerator in a common area
Swollows House offers 4 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Art supplies
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Laundry facilities
- Playground
- Separate dining area
- Soundproofed rooms
- Supervised childcare (surcharge)
- Trampoline
- Washer/dryer
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 transportation
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Playground
Accessibility
- This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes/curtains
Food and drink
- Dining room
More
- Fireplace
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Laundry detergent
- Local maps
- Soundproofing
- Washer and 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 check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of GBP 39 (exact amount varies) at check-out
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.
Property 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
- Housekeeping is 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
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