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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

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Review score

Based on 160 B&B reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great find….. sssh! Don’t tell everyone!
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard 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

    10
    Great comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property 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: 25 April 2024

    10
    Excellent. A great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    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

    10
    Friendly relaxing comfortable stay for Cumbrian business trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super 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

    10
    Great accommodation at great value.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/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

    10
    Absolutely lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    10
    Wonderful! I stayed for one night but would happily book in for longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything 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

    10
    Wonderful hosts and great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of little well thought out touches and extras.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

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

    N/A

    Lovely accomodation and the owners went the extra mile for their guests.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful warm communication and hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    10
    Just wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Value for money
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really comfortable beds. Slept really well. The breakfast was amazing with a great variety of choices. The owners were lovely and friendly - just perfect hosts. Thank you. So glad you had space for us. And the flapjacks were delicious.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, friendly host's, love the breakfasts and the extra special baked goods .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

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

    I have no complaints.

    Karen and Alison along with wee Bunty the dog have a fantastic guest house.Clean and tidy,smashing breakfast made to order.En suite bedroom with comfy bed,shower and a TV that works not like other places I've stayed in.Wee treats next to coffee,tea,hot chocolate tray which was nice.Ladies are really friendly and in all would like to stay there again anytime I'm up in Cumbria area.Thank you both.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

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

    Nothing not to like wonderful place

    The lovely welcome . Makes you feel like home from home . The atmosphere is Cosy and warm and service for breakfast and everything about the hotel is excellent A***** Definitely go back anytime

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hosts were lovely and friendly. The room was big enough and exceptionally clean. Loved the complimentary drink and snack tray, lovely touch.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    We both really enjoyed our stay , little dog Bunty was a joy .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great , so no comment to make here .

    The location was great , easy to find ,and very close to town centre. The breakfast was outstanding . The ladies who own and run the B,B were welcoming , very friendly , lovely people .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Perfect short stop in the lake district with a huge amount of welcoming charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - it was perfect!

    Exceptional guesthouse in the heart of the lake district. Staff were so very welcome with lovely food and drinks provided in the room and an excellent breakfast, all for a very reasonable price. Could not recommend more!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Very welcoming , warm and knowledgeable about gluten free
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing. It was great .

    We liked everything, from the room to the breakfast, especially as I have to have gluten free food. It was clear to me that they cater very well for this

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Excellent stay with some excellent hosts. Many thanks!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our toilet flush mechanism could have done with a bit of maintenance but it wasn't a big issue.

    Karen and Angie were delightfully friendly hosts. They really did take good care of us, from homemade tiffin and flapjacks to some excellent breakfast in the morning. I would highly recommend a stay here!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Think I've covered everything earlier but would give the ladies 10/10.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    We did not take up the offer of breakfast so can't comment on that. Our hosts were exceptionally helpful and were quick to offer any advice or information that we wanted. A very kind offer of a packed lunch was offered on the day we were leaving in lieu of not having breakfast - which we accepted. We did not expect this as it was our decision not to have breakfast. The location was good and within walking distance of anything the town had to offer. We would highly recommend Karen and Alison's guest house to anyone wishing to visit Penrith. They were there when we needed them without being in your face.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

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

    Nothing

    The kindness and friendliness of Alison and Karen who made us feel very welcome and special. The perfect cleanliness of our room. Fresh milk and home baking on our hospitality tray. Homemade jam and marmalade at breakfast. Lovely breakfast selection which we chose each day from a menu for the next day. Homemade bake to take with us to the football match and some to take with us for the journey home. They are wonderful hosts and it really was the best place we have ever stayed in.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    Great value and lovely hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karen and Alison were excellent hosts. I was there for two nights, during which I) they arranged parking at a neighbours, ii) recommended a great taxi service, iii) made 2 amazing breakfasts! 10/10 would go back

    Stayed in September 2023

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