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: 26 May 2024
Aneta
United KingdomEveythiywas perfect. Breakfast was amazing from 7am. Room was clean and very nice. It was quiet and tea and coffee along with biscuits were complimentary provided in the room. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing not to like here at the blue swallow.
We were greeted by our hosts Alison and Karen whom both were exceptional hosts and they made us feel very welcome, Our room was very spacious and very comfortable with a walk in shower. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Anyone visiting penrith should stay here and it's only a short walk into the town and perfect if you are visiting the lake district.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Madisonmackin
United KingdomThere wasn't anything I disliked
Lovely clean and functioning room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Victoria
United KingdomHosts and room were excellent! Everything as advertised and more (loads of treats), breakfast was great, so many options and tasted fantastic. We might already be planning on how to incorporate the Blue Swallow in our next holiday!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Home from Home comfort with a range of little treats for those with a sweet tooth. Lovely shower and beautiful breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Alex
United KingdomExcellent hosts, clean and well presented room with lovely added touch of welcome cake. Incredible breakfast and addition of secure parking. Altogether fantastic stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
David
United KingdomN/A.
How comfortable I was made to feel by both the hosts, and by the quality and coziness of everything inside.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Bernadette
AustraliaKaren and Ali provide way more than your average B&B accommodation and hospitality. From the moment I arrived, I felt like their beautiful home was also my home. That welcome continued until I left two days later. The breakfast was exceptional and the choices on offer were amazing, right down to their home-made jam, marmalade and sweet treats on the welcome tray in the room and Karen's daily energy slice when heading out the door. Karen and Ali were very helpful when it came to transport options to nearby towns and places to visit. Penrith is a great location to base yourself when visiting the Lake District, not as busy (or expensive) as Keswick and Windermere, but both (and others) are only a bus, train, or ferry ride away (or a combination of all three) and easily done in a day. Thanks again Karen and Ali. If I could give you a Diamond star, I would!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Francesca
ItalyThe hosts really make an effort to make travellers feel welcomed and at home. Everything spotless clean, great amenities, lovely breakfast with amazing choice. Location perfect: very close to bus stop, and one minute on foot to the center. Would love to come again. Penrith itself is of course a delight (plenty of maps and other materials at the b&b, very handy!)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomNo complaints
The owners were very helpful and kind. Very good value, recommended
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Pilgrim21
United KingdomThe owners were very friendly and helpful. The room was perfect for my needs and I would certainly stay at the Blue Swallow agaim.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomHard to find fault at all, only thing would be that the shower was a bit weak.
Great location, great hospitality….. very impressed and a great find that we would use again without question
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Gail
United KingdomNothing everything was great.
Everything in the room was very thoughtful with everything you needed and more. The well proportioned single room had a comfortable bed and good shower. The breakfast was great and using local products. Karen and Alison are great hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Sam
United KingdomProperty was lovely, the room was bright, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was perfect and ingredients were good quality. Hosts were amazing and clearly enjoy what they do.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Bethany
FranceReally welcoming and accommodating hosts. Delicious breakfast and tasty treats.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing
Everything was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you Karen and Alison
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Steven
United KingdomSuper comfy beds and clean tidy spacious room. Lovely home made snacks jams and the best tiffin. Breakfast porridge fruit and the full English (or Scot’s?) was cooked to perfection. Local produce well prepared. A characterful stay with Alison and Karen and the friendly dog making guests feel welcome. A home away from home for a solo business trip.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Dean
United KingdomN/a
Very clean accommodation with lovely staff who are always happy to help. Breakfast is good quality and there is great choice. The beds are comfortable and there is a nice selection of condiments provided.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Danny
United KingdomNothing all good
Everything all good owners very hospitality, what was on the tin was 100% very very good
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Richard
United KingdomEverything was immaculate. The welcome was very warm and genuine. Breakfast was delicious and generous. The room was very comfortable and spotless, as was the en suite bathroom. Unbeatable value for money.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Margaret
United KingdomLots of little well thought out touches and extras.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Adrian
United KingdomN/A
Lovely accomodation and the owners went the extra mile for their guests.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Lindsey
United KingdomWe had a fabulous stay in Penrith; throughly enjoyed the town and trips into the Lakes. We very much appreciated Alison and Karen’s generous hospitality and fantastic breakfasts. They also gave us some great restaurant recommendations. Highly recommended!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Victoria
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn’t like x
Absolutely gorgeous guest house in perfect location walking distance from all on offer in Penrith. The owners were so fabulously warm and welcoming with amazing communication in the lead up to our stay. They really had thought of everything and lots of lovely extra touches. Rooms beautifully decorated, very comfortable and with more than required to make for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice.
Stayed in November 2023
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