Blue Swallow - Premium Accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria

Blue Swallow offers daily homemade gifts and snacks for guests, with secure bicycle storage and free street parking nearby. The guesthouse provides a dog-friendly environment, with a friendly collie named Bunty on site. Hosts give personalized local recommendations for dining and attractions in the Lake District.

All seven rooms have private bathrooms with showers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and carpeted floors. Guests find homemade tiffin and Scottish tablet on the hospitality tray alongside tea and coffee.

Breakfast includes a full English or Irish cooked option, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives. Homemade jams and marmalade are served at breakfast. Guests receive homemade flapjack to take on their journey.

The guesthouse is 3.6 km from Brougham Castle and 9 km from Whinfell Forest. Penrith town centre is a 2-minute walk, with shops, pubs, and restaurants. Ullswater Lake is a 20-minute drive, and the Lake District National Park is easily accessible.

The adults-only property ensures a quiet stay for couples and solo travelers. Cyclists can use the secure bicycle storage for their bikes. Guests can request dietary-specific snacks, such as gluten-free tiffin, in advance.

Location: 3.6 km from Brougham Castle, 9 km from Whinfell Forest

Rooms: 7 rooms with private bathrooms and homemade snacks

Dining: Full English breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options

Cycling: Secure bicycle storage for cyclists

Dog-friendly: Welcomes dogs with a resident collie named Bunty

Homemade treats: Daily flapjack, tiffin, and tablet in room and on departure