11 Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR, United Kingdom
#1 of 28 B&Bs and Inns in Penrith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 173 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2022
Nik
United KingdomAll fine with hosts very hospitable.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Earl
United KingdomChange 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
Tucker
United KingdomNothing
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
Ingrid
United KingdomNothing
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
Axel
United KingdomVery 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
Kevin
United Kingdomexcellent 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
Eldridge
United KingdomNothing
Very convenient location, extremely well appointed modernised accommodation, immaculately clean throughout.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2022
Joshua
United Kingdomit was perfect - value for money was good, service was good, room was good.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 30 June 2022
William
United KingdomThe 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
Ww1
United KingdomNothing.
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
Trevor
United KingdomThere 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
Jayne
United KingdomI'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
Di
United KingdomBathroom 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
Michael
United KingdomNo!
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
Robson
United KingdomParking 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
Stephen
United KingdomThis 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
Vikki
United Kingdomnothing - 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
John
United KingdomLots 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
Henry
United Kingdomclean and hosts very friendly
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Alan
United KingdomI would recommend staying at the Blue Swallow to anyone. Quality of service was exceptional. Great location.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Ian
United KingdomThere 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
Gary
United Kingdomeverything was excellent very relaxing stay exceptional hosts
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Jack
United KingdomThe 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
Rex
United KingdomLovely 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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