We Love —
- Swinton Park 4* is a luxury castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales, with fine dining, cookery school, spa and extensive grounds.
- Our members will be staying in an individually-designed Baron's Room with a splendid Half Board package.
- Extra benefits include a sumptuous afternoon tea or cream tea, alongside spa access and a cookery school discount!
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Destination —
Ripon and its locality have many reasons to keep visitors interested and entertained, with an abundance of top class visitor attractions within a 10-mile radius to complement any visit to the City itself. These include the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Newby Hall, the 14th century Ripley Castle, a modern theme park at Lightwater Valley and the village of Masham with its two breweries.
Ideally located to explore the Yorkshire Dales or even the North York Moors, there's always plenty to do in and around the city for the young or not so young! Ripon is therefore a great place to stay or visit whatever the season. Whatever the purpose of your visit; a weekend break, a daytrip with friends, or a family holiday, we hope you'll spend some time amid Ripon's ancient charms and discover all that this vibrant City has to offer.
Swinton Park 4* —
There is a sense throughout the castle of it being more of a lavish home than a hotel, with individually designed bedrooms, each with generously sized bathrooms and exceptional views. Needless to say, the standards of service are excellent – discreet but far from stuffy, and the hotel has enjoyed wide acclaim and many awards in recognition of this.
Guests particularly enjoy the relaxed environment, and with the 200 acres of parkland surrounding the hotel, one can very quickly leave all worldly cares and worries behind. It’s the perfect romantic retreat. The location, close to the pretty market town of Masham and only 15 minutes from the A1, is deceptively convenient.
Food plays a prominent role at the hotel – from the grass roots commitment to minimising food miles and the four acre kitchen garden, to the award winning restaurant and cookery school. Other luxuries include a spa with treatment rooms and a busy programme of events that run in the hotel and grounds throughout the year for families, garden lovers and walkers.
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a Baron's Room.
Baron's Room
Sleeps up to
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (Breakfast and £30 per person per night food allocation from the Terrace Menu for evening meal - excludes drinks).
Just for you:
- One cream tea per person (1-night stays)
- One afternoon tea per person (2-night stays or longer)
Located at the Swinton Country Club & Spa, this charming seasonal restaurant serves an estate-to-plate menu that is bound to delight, featuring fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables all grown in the neighbouring walled garden. This AA Rosette winning restaurant serves a range of small plates that are ideal for sharing, and is open Monday to Sunday with a casual dress code.
Samuel's Restaurant
This is the fine dining restaurant, with a specialist menu which boasts seasonal and local produce grown within the hotel grounds. Head chef James Cooper creates breathtaking dishes with innovative cooking techniques that artfully display the garden produce which is at the core of each dish. This restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and children under 8 are not permitted in Samuel's in the evening.
Afternoon Tea
Make the most of enjoying this quintessential British tradition - tuck into light bites and refreshing teas in an elegant, cosy atmosphere.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Time —
Just for you:
- 10% discount on spa treatments lasting 50 minutes or more (I.e you may not book 2 x 25 minutes and receive the discount)
- 10% off full or half day cookery courses during the stay
- Extended use of the spa from 1 pm on the day of arrival (Usual access is from 3 pm - day of arrival only)
Situated within a 20,000 acre natural haven, few spas can boast such a glorious location. This impeccable spa and country club offers a relaxing oasis in which to spend calm moments. Take advantage of complimentary access on the day of arrival, with a range of treatments available alongside an indoor pool, thermal suite, gym, and an estate shop.
Cookery School
Why not try something a little different and add another string to your bow while you're enjoying a relaxing country escape? Head to the on-site cookery school where you can enjoy a unique learning experience in the open demonstration kitchen, all housed in a converted Georgian stable wing.
