11 Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR, United Kingdom
#1 of 28 B&Bs and Inns in Penrith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 191 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Dixon
United KingdomN/A
The property provides easy access to the road network for the Lakes whilst being within walking distance of bars and restaurants.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
Arrived to a lovely friendly greeting from our hosts.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Mirakis
United KingdomThis place and the hosts are exceptional. It definitely exceeded my expectations - from room size, cleanliness (spotless), comfort, location, breakfast, home made treats in the room and even a flapjack on the check-out. The place is beautifully decorated too. Karen and Alison are the most helpful hosts. I felt so welcomed, they are always there with great advice and wonderful conversations. I loved their dog Bunty too :). I wouldn't stay anywhere else if I am back in the area! :) Highly recommended!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Gill
United KingdomNothing.
An absolutely lovely place to stay. Karen and Alison are so friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. My room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Lovely touches such as homemade treats in the room plus fresh milk. Penrith is an interesting town to explore in addition to being well placed for accessing the Nothern Lake District fells. Thank you both.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Shirley
United KingdomNothing
Alison and Karen, are lovely. So helpful and kind. They run the Blue Swallow brilliantly and were a joy to meet.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Lewis
United KingdomPerfect for my solo travels. Hosts are great. Room and breakfast brill. Location good for exploring eastern fells.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Emma
United StatesKaren and Alison were so attentive and helpful. They called us by our names like friends, shared great conversation, gave helpful tips on our adventures, and were so kind! It was such a cozy and clean place and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Sean
United KingdomNothing.
Karen and Alison are wonderful people, nothing is too much trouble. The little homemade treats are a lovely touch.They were also always there for any help or advice needed about the local area, or further afield. The breakfast choice is varied, and the food is delicious and well presented. The rooms are spotless. The property is on a main road, but earplugs are provided, and we never had a problem with traffic noise.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Jason
United KingdomNothing
It is a wonderful and clean property in a superb location to explore the lakes
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
John
United KingdomThe friendliest of b and b's. From the moment you arrive the hostesses are seeing to your needs. They were interested in you holiday and knowledgeable about the surrounding area.. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Very clean throughout with a lot of thought to decoration. My room was perfect; a comfy bed, quiet, well appointed shower room, good drink making facilities with a few homemade extra goodies. Breakfasts were well presented and delicious. Penrith is a busy little town with a good selection of shops and eateries, all within walking distance. There is a good bus service to the Lakes from close to the property.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
David
United KingdomThe lady's who run this b&b were lovely, couldn't do enough for me
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Shellie
CanadaEverything!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Margaret
United KingdomI could find no faults, for me it was perfect. !! I had a lovely stay, on my way to Scotland visiting family, and on the way back home to Warwickshire. I did not see a lounge for guests, not sure if there is one. However, that did not really disappoint, as I had a comfy chair in my room and a tv.
Breakfast that I had was excellent. The choices were good. My room was comfortable, lovely bedding. Spotlessly clean. I had a good nights sleep, nice and quiet. There were lovely little extras in my room, homemade Tiffin and Scottish Tablet/Fudge. On departure , for my journey I got homemade Flapjack for my coffee stop. Karen and Allison are lovely hosts, and very helpful. I was travelling alone, and was made to feel very welcomed. I met Bunty, a gorgeous sweet little Collie dog, who loves to be fussed by the guests, she has her own area, so is not running around in the guest house. The guest house is just a few minutes away from Penrith town centre, I walked in for evening meal. Loved my stay, will be back when next travelling to Scotland. Hoping that I can get booked in !!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing I couldn't ask for anything better
Location and the staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Gareth
United KingdomAttentive hosts, clean and comfy room also those little things like fresh milk and tiffin in the room.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Michelle
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
Omg this property was amazing Alison and Karen were amazing Room gorgeous x quilt crisp and new shower all new breakfast anazing The little touches of homemade treats and flap Jack on departure blew me away
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Angie
United KingdomFantastic breakfast, nothing too much trouble. Great location.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Graham
United KingdomNothing at all it was excellent
Easy to find and central for all amenities. Plus off street parking
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Darren
United KingdomNothing
Great location, clean, comfortable, excellent facilities good food. Made to feel welcome and they were extremely polite and were willing to go out of there way to make you feel at home. And they were really polite and easy to talk to.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Jacquie
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing not to like
From start to finish the service was exceptional. Karen was on hand to greet us and give us a tour, providing welcome suggestions of nearby activities and restaurants. Our room was a family room with a double bed and one singe..it was immaculate. There was also lovely treats of homemade scottish tablet and chocolate tiffin waiting with our complimentary tea and coffee ..they were delicious thank you. The bed was super comfy with lovely plump pillows ensuring a perfect night's sleep. The breakfast was amazing and I have to say the best we have had following many visits around the UK. The poached eggs were perfect. All breakfast was made to order and you had a wide selection to choose from. Thank you both so much for looking after us in your beautiful home. You were both the best hosts with the best service to date. Jacquie and Andy xx
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Booth
United KingdomJust not applicable!!!!
We felt we had found 'a gem '. Lovely spotlessly clean room, everything of the best quality. Breakfast excellent. Karen and Alison perfect hosts. And the location is the best. We shall return and will recommend to anyone interested !!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Ceara
CyprusVery friendly and accommodating hosts, nothing was to much trouble. We arrived late but received a warm welcome and had a very cozy nights stay. The bed was very comfortable, excellent shower, all the amenities you expect plus added touch of some home baking with the tea and coffee which was lovely. Great breakfast in the morning too! This was the perfect place for us to stop off on our drive to Scotland.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
William
United KingdomThere was not one thing to complain about.
Everything about the Blue Swallow was perfect! Karen and Alison were the best hosts. They have thought of everything you would need and the homemade treats left in the room were delicious.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Kim
United KingdomNil
Friendly hosts. Great location. Room spotless. Exceptional breakfasts.
Stayed in July 2024
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