Swallow Barn

Location: 1, Penrith, gb

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Not Available

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Pet bowls
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• 24-hour security
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Superior King Room

  Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace, this double room also features a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Malcolm (10/5): -
• alison (10/5): Lovely room and great hosts just off the M6. Perfect -
• Ivan (9/5): Good location, great accomodation and helpful and friendly hosts. -
• Nina (8/5): - Our hosts were lovely, its in a good location and although next to a road, inside it was so quiet.
• Bette (9/5): -
• Philip (10/5): The best place to stay :) - Another wonderful stay at Swallow Barn. The perfect place to rest and relax after a days hiking. Adam and Steve are warm and friendly , the best hosts ! And what can I say about that bed !! Super comfy 10/10 …will be back :) thanks guys
• Fiona (9/5): -
• michael (10/5): Best of the best. - This was an outstanding place to stay.Adam and Steve were so warm,welcoming , helpful and amusing.We thoroughly enjoyed our all too brief stay The decor was:so tasteful and stylish ; the bed and bedlinen supremely comfortable; the bathroom impeccable,with an excellent shower Everything was neat and squeaky clean.My poor husband recognised the symptoms and suspects there might be a bit of a D.I.Y makeover on the cards once we get home.Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,after.all.Many thanks to our charming hosts. We loved everything.and enjoyed our breakfast porridge.
• Elizabeth (10/5): - Hosts were welcoming and kind. Everything I needed was in the room I loved everything
• Pauline (9/5): Perfect - Perfect stop over, very clean and comfy. Excellent welcome from the hosts.
• Kate (10/5): -
• Vicki (10/5): Warm welcome from the owners , great location. , value for money , dogs welcomed - Close to the Lake District , short walk into Penrith , close to the pubs Nothing
• Philip (10/5): Swallow Barn 2026 - We had a lovely three-night stay at this homestay in Penrith. Steve and Adam made us feel incredibly welcome — they’re both so friendly and genuinely thoughtful hosts. They went above and beyond to make things easy for us. They kindly let us use their own fridge (a lifesaver with all the dog food we brought!), and were very understanding about our situation — one of our dogs had recently had an operation and still had stitches, so we needed to keep him calm and separate from their own dogs. Steve and Adam handled this with real care and consideration, which we really appreciated. They were attentive without ever being intrusive, always checking we had everything we needed. Their recommendations for dog-friendly places to eat and walk were great and really helped us make the most of our stay. The house itself is spotless and beautifully decorated, with a cosy, welcoming feel. Our room was lovely and warm, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. All in all, a relaxing and thoughtful stay — highly recommended, especially if you’re travelling with dogs. 🐾
• Amanda (10/5): -
• Ian (10/5): -
• Muhammad (10/5): Supportive owners and true in communication - The owner of the property are very nice and gave full refund due to some issue from website side where I made the booking while owner was not notified on time. It is worth staying as it’s near to main motorway with enough property
• Stephen (10/5): - Steve and Adam were excellent hosts Nothing
• Sharon (9/5): - Lovely hosts, very welcoming. The bedroom was gorgeous and cosy, and the bed so comfy. The bathroom was lovely, the shower was amazing, powerful and hot. Could do with an armchair in the bedroom so that you can sit and not just have to sit/lie on the bed
• Nicola (10/5): -
• PF (10/5): Lovely stay - Very friendly owner nothing really.
• Annie (10/5): Lovely hosts make for a wonderful stay! - The hosts are very welcoming and friendly, they really make you feel at home. The room was spotless and the bed is super comfy! Location is fab with lovely walks nearby, highly recommend!
• Jacqueline (10/5): I was made to feel so at home. Poor Steve had to come out his shower to rescue me from being lost. They were both so wel - Where do I start. I have major anxiety and mental health. Steve and Adam made me so at home which relaxed me they where the worlds best hosts. Absolutely nothing! Not one complain from me
• Mark (10/5): Outstanding Stay. - Great stay. Very comfortable. Huge bed. Tasteful cotrage. Easy access (j40) from M6. Great value. Lots of really thoughtful touches. Very dog friendly. Allocated parking.. Welcomed by hosts. Nice local pub. Very impressed. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. Nil
• kath (10/5): Wonderful wintery (-9 degrees at 8am) night away! - The friendly hosts were really helpful. They made contact and helped guide us through significant road closures to engage we arrived safely. The room was immaculate and the extra touches with biscuits, and porridge along side the tea and coffee was very welcomed. The bed was HUGE and so so comfy! A good night sleep was needed before our planned wintery walk the next day. Was perfect. Will return and plan a lovely summer time walk. There was nothing we didn't like
• Robert (10/5): - On arrival very welcoming ,host fantastic room was outstanding great locations Will be staying again for sure There was nothing g that you couldn't possibly love about swallow barn
• Nicola (8/5): -
• Susan (10/5): - Excellent for our overnight stay. An extremely comfortable bed in a well equipped and beautifully decorated room. Steve and Adam were the perfect hosts. Nothing
• Ursula (10/5): Comfortable and large bed for a good night's sleep. - We booked the accommodation for one night on our way up to Scotland so the location suited us well. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, and also importantly the bed was out of this world. It was definitely extra-large and very comfortable. We couldn't fault it.
• david (10/5): A very comfortable relaxing evening prior to moving on to our final destination - The room was very clean and comfortable the heating was just right and we spent a very comfortable nights sleep. I had breakfast but my husband does not eat porridge so he went without. I had two cups of tea but my husband does not drink anything hot so he took his own drink. I loved the private bathroom next to our room. The parking was very close between vehicles making it difficult to remove your bags from the car.
• William (10/5): A restful stay in a lovely room - Cleanliness, decor, comfort. Friendliness and helpfulness of owners. Proximity to major roads and Lake District, and to village pubs. Tranquillity of house. Private, off-road parking space. Porridge, etc.
• Rebecca (10/5): Excellent stopover on a long journey north. - The hosts were incredibly welcoming and hospitable to both me and my dog, the decor and cleanliness impeccable and comfort exemplary.
• Fiona (9/5): Very comfortable and stylish room in good location. Ver friendly hosts. - Very comfortable and stylish room in good location. Ver friendly hosts. I would have liked the bathroom to have been ensuite.
• Scott (8/5): -
• Hattingh (10/5): -
• Joan Gasparini (10/5): Spacious, well equipped and helpful host. - This room is part of the house with your own bathroom. The other living quarters are separate so it felt like our own. The room was lovely and very modern yet homely. The location was great with town 2 minutes that way or gorgeous village & country side the other way. So many dining options and simply perfect for our stopover.
• Maria (8/5): Fab stay that met our needs for one night travelling between places - Beautiful accommodation, excellent hosts N/A
• Steph (10/5): Wonderful !! - Can not find fault with this stay . A beautiful property , super comfortable and very reasonably priced. Adam and Steve were perfect hosts , so welcoming and friendly , nothing was too much trouble , will for sure return when we are next in the lakes for an overnight stay ! Highly recommend:)
• Phil (9/5): I found a little gem by random chance at the last minute - I will check it out again when I’m up walking in the Lakes, b - The decor, cleanliness and aesthetic of this room were as good any I’ve stayed in. The host, Adam was a lovely guy who was just perfectly understood the balance of being available if needed while being entirely unobtrusive; and my dog liked him, so I knew he was sound! He didn’t even tease me for being so stupid that I couldn’t find the place while being parked literally outside! Oh, and that bed was so comfortable - like sleeping on air. Nothing to moan about except I didn’t know how to turn the radiator on, and I wanted to dry my top. But it was dry by the morning anyway. (Actually, the battery is dying in the TV remote ….Adam! You’re fired!) 🤣
• Harriet (8/5): Great overnight stay in handy location - Breakfast not supplied but nice touch to provide an instant porridge pot. Very helpful and attentive host, room well supplied and good heating and extra blankets. Nothing could have been better
• Patti (9/5): - Lovely host, comfortable bed🙂
• Jefford (10/5): - Clean and comfortable room and good welcome
• Sandra (10/5): Exceptional overnight stay. - The room was amazing, the bed was extremely comfortable and the facilities were good, coffee, milk, biscuits, even porridge which was lovely. Adam and Steve were very welcoming indeed. would definitely stay again. There was nothing not to like.
• Wendy (10/5): Everything you wanted a home away from home - Homely and welcoming Nothing
• Patricia (10/5): Peaceful and comfortable. - Lovely accommodation. Very comfortable. Steve @ Adam were perfect hosts 🥰 Nothing
• helen (10/5): What a find - Really lovely hosts! Welcome was just so lovely including and especially the fur baby! Lovely comfortable room and everything required for our stay! Clean, quiet and pretty. Great check in communication and parking. Location from all main routes so easy. And fab for north lakes!
• Janey (9/5): Very comfortable room and had a good nights sleep - Very comfy bed and although the bathroom is not en suite it is very close and you have dole use. My husband has mobility issues and access was slightly difficult. He was able to transfer out of his wheelchair so for us it could be over come.
• Lisa (8/5): - Room lovely and clean. Comfy bed Bathroom across the hall. Didn't feel private. Felt awkward if needed to use the bathroom in the night as close to owners bedroom
• Holly (9/5): -
• Christopher (9/5): One to bookmark for a return - Comfortable and convenient. Perfect stopover with lovely hosts No complaints
• kate (10/5): Very comfortable room in a private house with great hosts. - Cosy well furnished bedroom, big bed super comfortable. Private bathroom next door to bedroom. Kettle, mini fridge, TV with netflix, robes all provided. Bedroom very quiet despite the barn being adjacent to main road. Easy 20 minute walk to the centre of Penrith, but there are other eating options closer than that. The hosts were great, very friendly and great communication. Nothing
• Dickinson (10/5): A lovely stay with amazing hosts! - Our stay at swallow barn was lovely. Our hosts were absolutely lovely and gave us enough space while making sure we had everything we needed. The bed was unbelievably comfortable and spacious. We asked where they got the mattress from as we loved it so much! The only thing we thought might improve it is wine glasses in the room but other than that we couldn’t possibly complain!
• David (8/5): We really enjoyed our stay and felt so welcomed by Adam and Steve, that we will come back - Steve and Adam could not have been more friendly and welcoming; a delight! The room was well designed and decorated and the superkingsize bed was super comfortable. We pretty much had everything we needed. The bed was large and so did fill the room! The bathroom is not en-suite, but across the hall, however, was for our exclusive use and did not present a problem (for info purposes).
• Alison (8/5): - Location very good for stopover for business. Lovely property and very clean. Ensuite facility would be preferred.
• Chris (10/5): - Lovely host - very welcoming. The location we were in was just right for where we were going to go. We timed it badly for having an evening meal but the ability to order in was a great alternative. Absolutely nothing. It was lovely from start to finish.
• Melanie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Aysha (10/5): We had a lovely break, the room was immaculately clean and very comfy.Steve is a wonderful host and made us feel so welc -
• Katherine (8/5): Great hosts and comfortable bed - Perfect location for what we needed although had a little trouble finding it due to google maps not taking us to the correct place but pictures from host helped Food recommendations were on point. Hosts were really lovely and so welcoming Woke up with a lot of bites on my legs, not sure what from
• Brian (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bridget (8/5): Very good - Friendly welcome, comfortable room, modern bathroom, good position for walking into Penrith.
• Karen (8/5): Felt very welcome - Steve and Adam are amazing hosts - very friendly, chatty and full of info but not over the top - just right! The bed is incredibly comfortable and we slept really well. The decor is stylish and relaxing. Highly recommend. The bathroom is lovely but not accessed from the room. But it is right next to the room, so not a problem for us
• Lutz (10/5): Steve and Adam were extremely welcoming and it was a perfect stop over on the way back down from Scotland to London. -
• Steve (9/5): Excellent - Beautiful room, comfortable bed, very friendly owner
• Rachel (10/5): Beautiful stay, would highly recommend! - Beautiful Barn in a fantastic location. The room was very clean and well presented. The bed was extremely comfortable ( we had a great nights sleep). Adam & Steve were very welcoming and helpful with ideas to do locally, suggesting pubs and restaurants close by. Very close to the motorway. I would highly recommend this outstanding barn for a lovely night away whether it’s business or leisure. Nothing :-)
• Karen (9/5): Excellent - first class facilities and hosts - Very comfortable and very welcoming hosts. Thank you so much - we will be back when next travelling through the area Nothing to dislike
• Felicity (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ulesthorpe (10/5): Nice, helpful hosts. - The hosts were pleasant and very friendly. The room was modern and clean with a very big, comfortable bed. Bathroom short distance from room, but was spotless.
• Cooper (10/5): Very pleased enjoyed our time at Swallow barn - Friendly and welcoming. Advised on where to eat options for dog walk Nothing
• Ian (10/5): Lovely place to stay - Lovely bedroom and bathroom really friendly hosts. Huge comfy bed. Not far from Lakes and M6. 2 pubs 5 minutes walk away all good. Nothing
• Kevin (10/5): Ideal location, great hosts and good local food. The bed is amazing and we left completely refreshed - The location was ideal for the M6. The hosts made it an even more pleasurable experience with good advice about local history and places to eat and drink.
• Sally (10/5): Perfect! Wonderful room and wonderful hosts. - Beautiful room and bathroom. Slept like a baby in the gloriously comfy bed. Shower was amazing and gorgeous fluffy towels. Steve and Adam couldn’t do enough to make our stay great. Will deffo stay again. Absolutely nothing!
• Neil (7/5): Hosts were lovely but the location isn’t to everyone’s taste. - Very cosy. Clean. Location is next to a very busy road.
• Anthea (10/5): Excellent place to stay, lovely room, wonderful host! - Swallow Barn is a lovely place to stay! Supremely comfortable, beautifully designed, everything we could need for an overnight stay and some lovely extra touches provided (hubby's appreciated the porridge pot). It's a great location close to main roads and the Lakes, plus the facilities of Penrith, also a short walk to local pubs with food. Steve is an excellent and super friendly host and we'd be very happy to come back. Love the big bed! ❤️ Everything was great!
• Stewart (10/5): Exceptional -
• Fiona (10/5): Definitely would stay again - Super friendly hosts,lovely decor,big comfy bed, really clean and small extras that really made a difference- magnifying mirror for my contacts, robes, lots of tea and coffee, good dinner recommendations and as we had to leave early an instant porridge that about to hike 26 miles was so appreciated En-suite not attached
• Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - The room was lovely 😍 clean, fresh, cozy and we'll equipped. Nice big superking bed. Steve and Adam are such lovely hosts and made us very welcome. Nothing we loved it
• John (10/5): Fantastic stay. Great find, everything was very clear. - Very clean, super comfortable bed and friendly hosts. Well done Steve and Andy. We will certainly consider staying with you again if we are in the area.
• Charlotte (10/5): Beautiful - Steve & Adam were so welcoming and just absolutely lovely people. They have a beautiful home and could not have been more attentive. The bed was really comfortable, we slept really well. The room was very clean and we had everything we could possibly need.
• Sarah (9/5): A great overnight stop - Very comfortable bed in a very clean, quiet and tastefully furnished/ decorated room with access to nearby bathroom. Room is fairly cramped and dark, so we tried sitting outside in the courtyard which is very close to a busy road, and quite noisy with traffic waiting at traffic lights in the morning. 'Kitchenware' was limited to cups and spoons, with just 3 milk sachets provided.
• Zafer (10/5): Comfy, clean, friendly, great location. Would love to stay again. - Comfy bed, lovely decor, immaculately clean, sweet little courtyard for breakfast. Friendly, helpful hosts. Gorgeous little town! Had dinner and watched the football at The Beehive, a cute and cosy pub 5 mins walk from Swallow Barn. Highly recommended! Next time we visit from Australia, will definitely be back x
• Christopher (9/5): Superb -
• Natalie (10/5): Wonderful hosts and wonderful location when traveling to Lake District National Park. - I am from the USA and this is the perfect place if you find yourself near or are planning on exploring the Lake District. Wonderful wonderful wonderful hosts. They were super helpful when it came to in town suggestions and making sure we were comfortable and if we needed anything at all. The room was very clean and comfy and even had a water kettle and little snacks and such to nibble on, along with complementary waters. Town was beautiful with a ton of things to do around. There is a bus stop <5 minutes from the house that takes you directly to the Lake District National Park. We took bus 508 route to Glenridding (closest to the Helvellyn Striding Edge hike) in Lake District and they run about every hour so just check your maps for when the first bus out and back are. The route goes all the way to Windermere if you choose to get off there. The weekends may vary but still very good timing. Most definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to explore Penrith or the Lake District park. The house is about a 20 minute walk from the Penrith train station. There are certainly busses if this is too much for you. However, most of the walk is flat and through the city, making it fun and eventful.
• Elizabeth (9/5): Very comfortable and great hosts - Lots of character and great decor
• Brian (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jo (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely room and extremely comfortable bed. Very friendly and helpful hosts and a lovely enclosed courtyard garden too to sit in. Great location just off the motorway, so perfect for stopping off and accessing Penrith, Keswick and the northern lakes. Walked down to the local, eccentric pub, The Crown, for very good Thai food and then onto Maesborough Neolithic henge which is well worth the short walk. (Only ten minutes away)
• Keith (10/5): Exceptional - Great location, on site parking. The property was spotlessly clean and really welcoming. The room had everything we needed and a really big, comfortable bed. The hosts, Steve and Adam gave us a really warm welcome and were really genuinely friendly. We had a couple of good chats with them and they gave us some good tips where to go for our evening meal and for breakfast. We would definitely stay here again if in the area and would not hesitate to recommend to others. We also enjoyed meeting their three very friendly dogs! Absolutely nothing not to like
• Andrew (10/5): Wonderful and caring hosts for this absolute gem of a charming and luxurious cottage. - Great communication/directions etc. and a wonderfully warm welcome. Location was very convenient for M6, A66 and is just 3 or 4 minutes by car from Penrith town. Village location with a couple of pubs for meals nearby or easy to pop into Penrith for a good choice of eateries. Picturesque riverside walk just across the road and good off-street parking. The bedroom & bathroom and indeed the entire property is superbly appointed and immaculately maintained with everything you you need for a cosy and comfortable stay. The extra-large king bed is supremely comfortable as are the heavenly pillows. Nothing! Just a shame our stay was short BUT.... we'll be back!
• Jenny (10/5): Steve couldn’t have been more welcoming into his gorgeous home. - Beautifully throughout property. Comfy bed. Friendly & helpful host. Great with our little dog. Gorgeous terrace garden.
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional - Overnight stay, arrived late, on arrival Steve couldn't have been nicer, felt like meeting up with an old friend, lovely room with tv, decent wi-fi!! & a nice tray of tea & coffee, super king bed was very comfortable with decent linens.Steve was happy to help or advise on local sites Will definitely be back & would recommend to everyone.
• Richard (10/5): Will definitely stay here again - Exceptionally clean, bed was extremely comfortable, felt as being invited into a friends house to stay
• Brian (9/5): A welcoming room, with all your need for a relaxing night away. - A huge warm welcome by the hosts. Our room was clean, light and beautifully furnished. Tea/coffee facilities withthe added bonus of porridge oat pots for breakfast! There was even a small fridge which was ideal for us Easy walking distance to two pubs for food We were happy ...nothing to dislike
• Adam (10/5): A warm welcome, a great night's sleep, and a place I'd happily return to. - I stayed here while visiting family in the area and had a really lovely experience. The hosts were so warm and welcoming, and the room was clean, cosy, and thoughtfully set up. It was a peaceful and comfortable stay — I felt very well looked after. Would definitely stay again if I'm back in the area!
• Sandra (10/5): Perfect stay.will return - The property was beautifully decorated,immaculately clean and so very comfy Nothing
• Denise (10/5): Fabulous - The accommodation was delightful a real gem! Steve has thought of everything. Nothing
• Pavils (9/5): Great memories - Kind and helpfull owners, nice place to stay the night. No comments
• Nina (9/5): Lovely hosts, very calming place and comfortable warming place. Great for a short stay if travelling or exploring :) - Cleanliness, comforting and warm
• Liliana (10/5): Refreshing - Super friendly hosts welcomed me on arrival. This accommodation was just what I needed after 12.5 h out in the mountains. The room was cosy, immaculate and warm. I would definitely come back!
• Rowan (9/5): Superb -
• Kathrine (10/5): A wonderful quiet retreat, in a great location. Welcoming hosts. Fabulous sleep.. - A wonderful warm welcome from my hosts. Easy to find, great location. A beautifully presented room and bathroom, with lots of extras. The bed was so comfortable I didn't want to get up. A wonderful peaceful retreat. Highly recommend.
• David (10/5): Lovely stay - Very smart, comfortable and clean bedroom and bathroom. Steve was very welcoming and glad to help with any questions. Nothing
• Luke (9/5): Ideal for us - Really friendly hosts. Lovely room and bathroom with great shower. Ideal for breaking our journey North.

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