Facilities at Swinton Park Hotel
Home truths
- Samuels restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dinner is served in the Terrace restaurant which offers a tapas style menu.
- The hotel does apply a 5% discretionary service charge to all food & beverage purchases. The charge is not compulsory.
- Cash is not accepted as a payment method across the Swinton Estate - payment is by credit/debit card only.
Good to know
- Hotel check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Hotel check-out time: 11:00 AM
Parking Facilities
Private parking is available on-site for guests.
There are electric car charging facilities available to use, please contact us for more details.
Disabled Access
Swinton Park Hotel has a range of accessibility features including:
- A lift in the main building
- A ramp
- A ground floor disabled toilet
- Additional bedroom equipment
- Additional hand rails and access points.
The Coach House does not have a lift but does have a selction of ground floor rooms. The Coach House is a separate building to the main castle.
History of the hotel
Owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since the 1880s, and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton, guests at the hotel enjoy a traditional, yet informal stately home experience.
Rooms are furnished with antiques and family portraits, with the warmth and grandeur of a traditional English country house.
Child Policy
Swinton Park is exceedingly child-friendly.
All 30 bedrooms have room for a cot, with space for a Z-bed or another cot in most rooms, and all four suites have sofa-beds.
Selected Earls rooms can accommodate two children. Cots are charged at £50 per night. Bed and breakfast for children sharing rooms with an adult is £50 per child, per night.
Please contact us to check family room availability.
Children aged 8 and over are welcome to eat from the restaurant menu in Samuel's. There is also a children's menu, which can be served as room service or in one of the ground floor public rooms.
With a playroom (which converts into a private cinema) full of toys including an XBox and a boot room full of kites, bikes and other outdoor games, there is no shortage of entertainment.
There is also an outdoor play area and hours of walking in the parkland.
Children can use the pool from 9:30am – 10am and 4:30pm – 5:30pm, with adult supervision.
Dogs Policy
Selected rooms are dog-friendly, a charge of £30 per dog per night applies.
Dogs are not permitted to be left in bedrooms unattended.
Dogs are not allowed in the restaurants, they can be accommodated in The Terrace bar which adjacent to The Terrace restaurant. The Terrace restaurant menu is available in the bar.
Please contact us to check dog-friendly room availability.
The grounds
The Swinton Estate is one of the largest estates in England, situated in North Yorkshire and stretching from the River Ure in Wensleydale up onto the moorland of the Yorkshire Dales.
Access to the countryside on the Estate comprises an extensive network of approximately 63 miles of public footpaths and bridle paths (please see an OS map for detailed routes), with car parking available at Nutwith Woods, Druid's Temple, Gollinglith Foot, Leighton Reservoir, Roomer Common, Ellington Firth and Masham Town Square.
Eco-friendly
Green Tourism Gold Award
" We installed a wood-chip boiler, which is used to provide all heating and hot water requirements. This avoids the use of oil and, as it uses a renewable energy source, it is a carbon neutral operation. All residual waste is used for a "waste to energy" scheme which means it is treated at the Thirsk plant and then shipped to Rotterdam where it is incinerated to create hot water for local manufacturing plants and electricity that is fed into the grid."
The Rooms at Swinton Park Hotel
Knights room
All Knight rooms are on the first or second floors of the main castle building or situated in the Coach House. Choose from Bedale, Jervaulx or Swaledale. Or Fearby or Ilton, located in the Coach House.
Facilties include:
- Double or twin beds
- En-suite bathroom
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Free WiFi - available throughout the hotel
- TV and telephone
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mineral water
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes and slippers
Additionally, Ilton room features a fully compliant, ground-floor Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) bedroom and bathroom with ramp access.
Twin bedded rooms are available on request, please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Knights rooms can accommodate a cot.
Barons room
All Barons rooms are on the first or second floor, from those offering more traditional opulence in the Castle at Swinton Park; to the more contemporary opulence of Barons Rooms in the Coach House. Choose from Constable Burton, Harlow Carr, Knaresborough, Masham, Headingley, Pickering, Semerwater or Whitby. Or Ellingstring, Healey or Sole Beck based in the Coach House.
For families or those with carers requiring a little more space, Masham can interconnect with the Wensleydale Suite and Semerwater interconnects with the Aysgarth room. Healey, in the Coach House is also perfect for larger families.
Facilities include:
- King size bed
- En-suite with a bath and shower
- Free WiFi - available throughout the hotel
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- TV and telephone
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mineral water
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes and slippers
Twin bedded rooms are available on request, please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Earls room
The Earls rooms each boast comfortable seating areas and opulent bathrooms, and have sweeping views of Swinton's gardens and grounds.
Choose from Thirsk, Castle Howard, Burton Agnes, Scarborough, Beverley, Aldborough or Haworth. Or Towler Hill, located in the Coach House.
For families, Haworth and Beverley both have bunk beds, hidden away ready to be opened up when the family come too; and Scarborough and Whitby can interconnect for families or those with carers.
Facilities include:
- King or Super King size beds
- Comfortable seating areas
- Opulent en-suite with a bath and shower
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Free WiFi - available throughout the hotel
- TV and telephone
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mineral water
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes and slippers
Twin bedded rooms are available on request, please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Dukes room
There are seven Dukes Rooms at Swinton Park, with beautiful large bedrooms, opulent bathrooms and stunning views.
Choose from the Signature Dukes Room, Bradford, or from our Dukes Rooms Harrogate, Fountains Abbey, Thorp Perrow, Newby Hall, Middleham or Bolton Castle. Or Leighton, located in the Coach House.
Facilities include:
- Super King size beds
- Comfortable seating areas
- Opulent en-suite with a bath and shower
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Free WiFi - available throughout the hotel
- TV and telephone
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mineral water
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes and slippers
Twin bedded rooms are available on request, please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Bolton Castle and Harrogate are not accessible via lift.
Junior suite
With a range of beautiful views of the grounds, all have handsome furnishings with plenty of space.
All rooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the Castle and Coach House
Junior suite
With a range of beautiful views of the grounds, all have handsome furnishings with plenty of space.
All rooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the Castle and Coach House
Junior suite
The Suites at Swinton Park Hotel are spacious and all have a separate comfortable living area, bedroom and a large bathroom.
The Ripon Suite is a beautiful junior suite with a fabulous blend of contemporary and antique furnishings. A gorgeous sitting room, with stunning views over the deer park and Home Lake, leads through to a bedroom boasting the same views and sumptuous bathroom.
Facilities include:
- King size bed
- A sitting room
- Complimentary delivery on all room service meals
- Opulent en-suite with a bath and shower
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Free WiFi - available throughout the hotel
- TV and telephone
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Mineral water, fruit bowl and complimentary drinks tray
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes and slippers
- & lots more lovely added extras!
Junior suite
With a range of beautiful views of the grounds, all have handsome furnishings with plenty of space.
All rooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the Castle and Coach House
Junior suite
With a range of beautiful views of the grounds, all have handsome furnishings with plenty of space.
All rooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the Castle and Coach House
Junior suite
With a range of beautiful views of the grounds, all have handsome furnishings with plenty of space.
All rooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the Castle and Coach House
Suite
York Suite - The bedroom and sitting room enjoy views over the parkland and lake. Themed on the historic city, the rooms are furnished with antique furniture and the 6′ 6″ double/twin bed has an ornate silk bed canopy. The bathroom has a free standing Victorian bath and large twin shower. The sitting room has a double sofa bed and space for a camp bed or cot. Please note the York Suite is not accessible by the lift, access is via stairs only.
Turret Suite -
On three floors and connected by a steep curved staircase and enjoying views over the drive and gatehouse, the sitting room, bedroom and bathroom are lavishly furnished. The bedroom has 5′ 6″ circular double bed, sitting room a double sofa bed and the top floor bathroom includes a free standing 'rain' shower over the bath. The Turret is a real fairytale suite, ideal for a romantic break but also very popular with families and those in pursuit of a lavish hideaway. The sitting room has a double sofa bed, suitable for two small children, and space for a cot.
Suite
York Suite - The bedroom and sitting room enjoy views over the parkland and lake. Themed on the historic city, the rooms are furnished with antique furniture and the 6′ 6″ double/twin bed has an ornate silk bed canopy. The bathroom has a free standing Victorian bath and large twin shower. The sitting room has a double sofa bed and space for a camp bed or cot. Please note the York Suite is not accessible by the lift, access is via stairs only.
Turret Suite -
On three floors and connected by a steep curved staircase and enjoying views over the drive and gatehouse, the sitting room, bedroom and bathroom are lavishly furnished. The bedroom has 5′ 6″ circular double bed, sitting room a double sofa bed and the top floor bathroom includes a free standing 'rain' shower over the bath. The Turret is a real fairytale suite, ideal for a romantic break but also very popular with families and those in pursuit of a lavish hideaway. The sitting room has a double sofa bed, suitable for two small children, and space for a cot.
Suite
The Suites at Swinton Park are spacious and all have a separate comfortable living area, bedroom and a large bathroom with fabulous views across the front lawn, gatehouse and countryside beyond.
Facilities include:
- En-suite bathroom
- Slippers and bathrobe
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Hairdryer
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary newspaper (upon request)
- Complimentary delivery on all room service meals
- Fruit bowl, mineral water and complimentary drinks tray
- Tea and coffee facilities (including Nespresso machine)
- Concierge
- Turndown
- Television
- Phone
- 24/7 reception
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary laundry/ironing
- Complimentary guest activities programme
- Complimentary bike hire
- For each night of your stay, £1 will be allocated to their tree-planting initiative
Twin bedded rooms are available on request, please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Signature Suite
The Signature Suites are just that, all spacious and unique in style; from the Wensleydale with its expansive bedroom and extraordinary views over the parkland; to The Turret, three stories of opulence located in the iconic, Virginia Creeper clad Turret.
Facilities include:
- En-suite bathroom
- Slippers and bathrobe
- Borealis shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion
- Hairdryer
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary newspaper (upon request)
- Complimentary delivery on all room service meals
- Fruit bowl, mineral water and complimentary drinks tray
- Tea and coffee facilities (including Nespresso machine)
- Concierge
- Turndown
- Television
- Phone
- 24/7 reception
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary laundry/ironing
- Complimentary guest activities programme
- Complimentary bike hire
- For each night of your stay, £1 will be allocated to their tree-planting initiative
Signature Suite
Wensleydale Suite - Themed on the Yorkshire Dales, the bedroom (with 6′ 6″ double or twin bed) and sitting room are decorated with handsome toile fabric and a lavish canopy over the bed. The sitting room has a double sofa bed and space for two additional camp beds/cots.
Colsterdale Suite - situated in the Coach House, with large windows offering dual aspect views from both the bedroom and the separate sitting room, providing 180 degree views of castle wing, castle turret, cricket pitch and gatehouse. A double sofa bed in the sitting rooms provides accommodation for two children.
Signature Suite
Wensleydale Suite - Themed on the Yorkshire Dales, the bedroom (with 6′ 6″ double or twin bed) and sitting room are decorated with handsome toile fabric and a lavish canopy over the bed. The sitting room has a double sofa bed and space for two additional camp beds/cots.
Colsterdale Suite - situated in the Coach House, with large windows offering dual aspect views from both the bedroom and the separate sitting room, providing 180 degree views of castle wing, castle turret, cricket pitch and gatehouse. A double sofa bed in the sitting rooms provides accommodation for two children.
Low Swinton House
A traditional country house, perfect for a family gathering or friendly get together, sleeping up to 8 people, surrounded by home comforts and fabulous furnishings and direct access to ‘off-road' walking trails, complete with dog-friendly stiles!
Low Swinton House boasts spacious accommodation – living/sitting room, dining room, open fires, country kitchen with Aga and utility room, and beautiful country gardens with gorgeous views.
Sleeping arrangements on the first floor offer two double bedrooms with shared shower room, twin/double room with family bathroom and on the ground floor, a twin/double room and ground floor shower.
With off-road parking and gorgeous cottage gardens with direct access to a fabulous 'off road' walking trail, complete with dog-friendly stiles, perfect for exploring the wider Swinton Estate
Facilities include:
- Four bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 guests
- Self-catered with kitchen
- Towel set, dressing gown, slippers, bedding and blankets
- Dogs allowed (upon request, additional charge)
- Access to 200 acres of Parklands and Gardens
- Extra Z beds and cots available (upon request, additional charge)
- Washing machine
- Access to Swinton Country Club
- Barbecue area in the garden
- Free on-site parking
Swinton Grange with wood fired hot tub
A traditional country house feel, bathed in opulence and sleeping up to 10 guests. Perfect for families and friends, Swinton Grange is a sumptuous retreat with an open-plan living/kitchen area, opulent dining room, den and utility room and wood-fired hot tub.
Upstairs affords an en-suite double room, two twin/double room rooms and a single room with pull-out bed. Downstairs offers a double sofa bed in a private ground floor room. Swinton Grange has beautiful country gardens with wildflower lawns, gorgeous fire-pit area, miniature football pitch and sunken garden trampoline.
Facilities include:
- Four bedrooms, sleeping up to 10 guests
- Self-catered with kitchen
- Towel set, dressing gown, slippers, bedding and blankets
- Dogs allowed (upon request, additional charge)
- Access to 200 acres of Parklands and Gardens
- Extra Z beds and cots available (upon request, additional charge)
- Washing machine
- Access to Swinton Country Club
- Barbecue area in the garden
- Woodfired hot tub
- Outdoor trampoline
- Minatare football pitch in the garden
- Covered outdoor seating/dining area
- Free on-site parking
High Swinton Cottage
Fabulous cottage accommodation on the doorstep of the Swinton Country Club. High Swinton is a quintessential 'chocolate box' cottage, ideal for family and friends, sleeping up to 8 people.
High Swinton has a traditional farmhouse kitchen with access to a large patio and garden, cosy log fires and all the home comforts with a ground floor shower room and first floor bath and shower.
High Swinton Cottage is situated opposite the entrance to the Country Club and The Terrace Restaurant and Bar.
Facilities include:
- Three bedrooms and a sofa bed, sleeping up to 8 guests
- Self-catered with kitchen
- Towel set, dressing gown, slippers, bedding and blankets
- Dogs allowed (upon request, additional charge)
- Access to 200 acres of Parklands and Gardens
- Cots available (upon request, additional charge)
- Washing machine
- Access to Swinton Country Club
- Barbecue area in the garden
- Free on-site parking
