Swollows House

Family-friendly bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Reading with free breakfast

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

At Swollows House, travelers relax in the garden or beside the warm firepit after starting their day with the free self-serve breakfast. Kids find endless entertainment at the playground and arcade/game room, while everyone stays connected with high-speed WiFi.

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Business services

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Tomorrow

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Traditional House

Highlights

Patio

Garden

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

About the area

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

Reading West Station - 12 min walk
Farnborough (FAB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Creams Cafe Reading - ‬11 min walk
‪The Boundary - ‬10 min walk
‪The Castle Tap - ‬4 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
‪Bierhaus - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Swollows House

Family-friendly bed & breakfast near Thames River

You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a firepit and a garden at Swollows House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
Supervised childcare (surcharge), charcoal grills and smoke-free property
2 meeting rooms, outdoor furniture and a TV in reception

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Children's dinnerware, children's books and art supplies
Washers/dryers, irons/ironing boards and Fabric detergent
Private gardens, separate dining areas and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Library
Playground
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Art supplies
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's books
Children's dinnerware
Children's games
Children's toys
In-room washing machine/dryer
Laundry facilities
Playground
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Trampoline

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

1,000 square feet of conference space
2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

No lift

Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Food and drink

Separate dining area

Fireplace
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of GBP 39 (exact amount varies) at checkout

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50, per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number 14379034

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Swollows House Reading

Swollows House Bed & breakfast

Swollows House Bed & breakfast Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Swollows House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 100 per stay and a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Swollows House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swollows House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Swollows House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swollows House located?

This family-friendly Reading bed & breakfast is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Broad Street Mall and Thames River. Oracle and John Lewis Reading are also within 15 minutes. Reading West Station is 12 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 18 minutes.