Swollows House

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Free breakfast
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
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

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Traditional House

Highlights

Yard

Patio

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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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
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$112 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

‪The Nag's Head - ‬5 min walk
‪The Rising Sun - ‬8 min walk
‪The Castle Tap - ‬4 min walk
‪ThaiGrr! - ‬10 min walk
‪The Coffee Van - ‬10 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

Hotel size

- 4 rooms

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

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

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

Children

- Babysitting*
- Supervised childcare*

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

- Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

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

Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps

Fees & policies

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.