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Swollows House

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

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Free self parking
Garden view
Birthday party area
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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/game room
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Refrigerator 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

Room options

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Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boundary - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bierhaus - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Swollows House

Swollows House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and self-serve breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 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 check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of GBP 39 (exact amount varies) at check-out
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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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling 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 lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game 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 drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (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

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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 onsite 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 yard.

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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