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Swollows House

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

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Birthday party area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Garden view
Mini-refrigerator
Garden
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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Separate dining area
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Washer/dryer

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

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About the area

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

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

  • 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 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

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.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

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

Internet

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

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
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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

  • 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)
  • 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

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

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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