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Reviews of Blue Swallow

11 Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR, United Kingdom

#1 of 28 B&Bs and Inns in Penrith

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 173 B&B reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All fine with hosts very hospitable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Change of towels

    I liked there was a table in room to eat off, two fans in the room was great, most comfortable bed, the little extras in room, homemade cake, fudge, biscuits, and I mentioned I was coeliac and Karen gave me gluten free nibbles for the room and each time we went out for the day. Hospitality was excellent lovely hosts couldn't do enough for us Thank-you so much.breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect. A small room which is expected for a single booking with everything you need. Home baked goods as treats - all gorgeous, especially the chocolate tiffin! The bed was extremely comfortable and everything was high quality. Breakfast was scrumptious. Thank you ladies 😁👍

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    10
    Lovely place lovely hosts everything was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Karen and Alison were the best hosts ever made to feel so welcome was our anniversary gave flowers and cards the food was excellent and the free cakes were fab would definitely recommend and we will be back

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    9.0
    Very relaxing and pleasant stay in this B&B.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast, hosts couldn't have been more helpful. The host had very pleasant nature and made you feel very welcome.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    10
    thank you Karen and Alison for looking after us x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    excellent helpful hosts, clean and cosy room, good location. The extra treats for our journey to Scotland went down great 😊

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    10
    In addition to the comments relating to the property, the hosts Karen and Alison were extremely welcoming and hospitable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very convenient location, extremely well appointed modernised accommodation, immaculately clean throughout.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    10
    lovely little spot in Penrith. I had a great stay - thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was perfect - value for money was good, service was good, room was good.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts really made the trip - friendly, welcoming and helpful with a thoughtful attention to detail. Excellent breakfast (and flapjacks)! :)

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    10
    Lovely hosts and a very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Really enjoyed my stay here where Alison and Karen were very friendly, approachable, personable and considerate of my needs for my stay. Room was clean, well equipped and the bed was comfortable. Blue swallow is a great location base to visit Penrith and the surrounding areas. Their home baked treats were lovely and breakfast was great. Would happily return here if I'm ever back in Penrith.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    10
    Karen and Alison are amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like at all it was all amazing

    Karen and Alison are both fantastic at what they do. The blue swallow is an amazing place to stay made better by the care and attention that Karen and Alison put into everything nothing is too much trouble and they are always willing to go that extra mile. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely place to anybody and will definatley be going back again without a doubt. The breakfasts are to die for so filling.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    10
    Karen and Alison were wonderful hosts and their homemade treats were such a lovely treat on arrival.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm not sure. Everything was perfect.

    The breakfast was gorgeous from the fresh fruit salad to the full cooked breakfasts and tea/coffee - the whole works!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    10
    Fabulous guest house and only 10 minute drive to Ullswater, can’t recommend highly enough 😃
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was tiny with a sliding door but that’s minor compared to the fabulous welcome you get throughout your stay

    Fabulous welcome from start to finish. Breakfast was absolutely scrumptious albeit in the basement every effort had been made for a super stay at this lovely B&B. Immaculately clean and super comfy beds and added bonus of home made biscuits in our room with tea coffee. Recommended to all my friends 😃

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    10
    Perfect - spotless, friendly, warm, safe, cosy, kind - will be back if I'm back in Penrith
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No!

    It was perfect. Spotlessly clean, incredibly friendly, incredibly helpful owners, great facilities, great comms, great attention to detail which made our stay very special indeed A+++++

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2022

    10
    I would highly recommend Blue Swallow Guest house to anyone wanting a stay close to all amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a little difficult being on such a main road but our hosts let us park in their back yard which managed to get our 2 Cars in with a squeeze.

    The breakfast was excellent. A lovely choice which we made the night before. I chose fresh fruit and yoghurt followed by bacon tomato poached eggs and mushrooms which we're cooked to perfection.The fact that I needed breakfast at 6.15 was no problem to Karen and Alison. It was always service with a smile!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    10
    The Blue Swallow offers excellent value for money and is in a great location for anyone visiting.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This B and B exceeded my expectations in every way to the point that I do not have anything to discuss concerning any negative experiences at the Blue Swallow. I would come again with no concerns whatsoever.

    The Blue Swallow is a superb B and B run by the owners Karen and Alison as very much a 'home away from home', Nothing that I asked for was too much for them. It was a great weekend and the fact that I was in the Blue Swallow made it even better"!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    9.0
    great place, lovely hosts and yummy breakfast. will 100% recommend and be back if I’m ever back in Penrith! thank you bo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing - only thing I would add is perhaps having a communal seating area separate to the kitchen to enjoy a cup of tea and some of the delicious homemade tiffin!

    lovely character, it felt very homely and it was really comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lots of personal touches, Food choice exceptional, really helpful in every way at a difficult family time. Can't recommend highly enough. we would definitely love to return but unfortunately they don't take dogs

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean and hosts very friendly

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would recommend staying at the Blue Swallow to anyone. Quality of service was exceptional. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    10
    Wonderful-Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is nothing to dislike - Loved everything - nothing out of place. Great location in Penrith and central to all amenities. Good local knowledge and advice on where to eat and what to do locally

    Blue Swallow is a wonderful gem of a place. The property is very well decorated and maintained and perfectly clean. The hosts are welcoming, friendly, and very approachable, but providing help and assistance as required, professionally and respectfully. Excellent breakfast and great selection. They provide are wonderful little additional extras and attention to detail which made the stay perfect. Highly recommended- thank you

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was excellent very relaxing stay exceptional hosts

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    10
    Friendly, pleasant and great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff are very friendly and accommodating, facilities were great, the breakfast especially was incredible. Room was the perfect size and great value for money. We really enjoyed our stay and will be coming again!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to Stay and hosts where amazing, we had a great time and everything was perfect,loads of little touches that make this place special. Would love to stay again.

    Stayed in May 2022

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