Swollows House

2.5 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Reading

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Birthday party area
Garden
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Family dining
Traditional House | Bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
2 Bath Rd, Reading, England, RG1 6NG
  • Popular LocationOracle11 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Berkshire Hospital3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Reading4 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)46 min drive
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Room options

Traditional House

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Located in Reading, Swollows House is connected to a rail/subway station. Thames Path and Predator Assault, Laser Combat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Oracle and Broad Street Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Lapland UK and Lagoona Park.

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 10 min walk
  • Oracle - 11 min walk
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 3 min drive
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive
  • Madejski Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading West Station - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Nags Head - 6 min walk
  • The Coffee Van - 10 min walk
  • The Castle Tap - 4 min walk
  • Penta Hotel Bar - 9 min walk
  • Bierhaus - 9 min walk

About this property

Swollows House

Family-friendly bed & breakfast connected to the convention center
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a firepit, and a garden at Swollows House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), barbecue grills, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's dinnerware, children's books, and art supplies
  • Washers/dryers, irons/ironing boards, and laundry detergent
  • Private yards, separate dining areas, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

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 check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of GBP 39 (exact amount varies) at check-out

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 14379034

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Swollows House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 100 per stay and a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Swollows House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swollows House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Swollows House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swollows House located?

This family-friendly Reading bed & breakfast is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Broad Street Mall and Thames River. Oracle and John Lewis Reading are also within 15 minutes. Reading West Station is 12 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 18 minutes.

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