Swanswell Gate

Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>67</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
67 reviews

Clean quaint quirky comfortable Close to bars and restaurants Unique property

Jeanette United Kingdom
an old stone building in a city with a street light at Swanswell Gate in Coventry
an old stone building with a blue bridge in a yard at Swanswell Gate in Coventry
a bedroom with a bed in a stone wall at Swanswell Gate in Coventry
a living room with a green couch and a stone wall at Swanswell Gate in Coventry
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Swanswell Gate

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  • Entire apartment
  • 484 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Swanswell Gate is set in the Coventry City Centre district of Coventry, 6.3 km from Ricoh Arena, 17 km from NEC Birmingham and 20 km from Warwick Castle. This property offers access to pool at the pool table and free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 1.2 km from FarGo Village. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. You can play darts at the apartment. National Motorcycle Museum is 23 km from Swanswell Gate, while Walton Hall is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Coventry
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  • Jeanette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean quaint quirky comfortable Close to bars and restaurants Unique property”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely quirky accommodation right in the centre of town. The place was clean and really warm and comfortable ☺️”
  • Christia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved staying in such a historic building. It was beautifully converted and in a convenient location for the city centre. Parking was a short walk away and £8 for 24 hours.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.2Based on 1,229 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Swanswell Gate was one of 12 original medieval city wall gates, and is one of only two remaining (the other being Cook Street Gate). The building was completed around 1440 and was then known as Priory Gate, having originally served as the entrance to the prior’s land. Remains of Coventry’s city walls can be found in the adjacent Lady Herbert’s Garden.

Property information

The property retains the character of the medieval gatehouse now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation. Swanswell Gate is a three storey property with one large double bedroom, and sleeps two people. The property suits a couple or an independent visitor Original features such as the unique historic stonework are combined with modern luxury to ensure a really comfortable stay. A luxurious bed and plenty of hot water in a modern shower, along with all you need in the kitchen and living areas are available right in the heart of the city. With views over Lady Herbert’s Garden, Swanswell Gate is an oasis in this historic city. Downstairs there is a modern kitchen-dining room, with Corian grey quartz worktops, modern Neff cooker with induction hob, integrated dishwasher, microwave, fridge with icebox, and quality cooking equipment. On the first floor is a living room, with comfy modern sofa, flat-screen HD TV and dual aspect windows with a view over to Lady Herbert’s Garden. Guests can also view the original stone arch of the gatehouse from this floor. On the second floor is a large double bedroom and a generously sized bathroom, with...

Neighbourhood information

The apartment retain the character of the jetted timber framed buildings now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swanswell Gate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Soundproofing
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Darts
  • Billiards
Outdoor & View
  • View
Entertainment and family services
  • Karaoke
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Swanswell Gate

  • Swanswell Gate is 400 yards from the centre of Coventry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Swanswell Gate has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Swanswell Gate is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Swanswell Gate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Swanswell Gate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Karaoke
    • Darts

  • Yes, Swanswell Gate is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Swanswell Gate can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.