An exclusive 30-bedroom luxury castle hotel. With 4 Red Stars and 3 Rosettes awarded by the AA for excellent facilities, this is the highest rated hotel in Yorkshire.
Swinton Park is the ancestral home of the Cunliffe-Lister family and is set in 200 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens. The castle is surrounded by the family estate in which guests have access to rivers, reservoirs, moorland, dales and beautiful countryside bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The recently refurbished spa, is equipped with a sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation zone. The 4 treatment rooms offer a wide range of face, body, beauty and complementary therapies, using the [comfort zone] and Jessica ranges of products. The restored Georgian stables have been recently converted into a state-of-the-art cookery school, run by celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager.
The hotel has a civil licence for weddings and 5 function rooms equipped for meetings, conferences and presentations.
Hotel Information
Lavishly furnished, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy a stately home experience, combining the traditional warmth of a family home with all the modern creature comforts of a contemporary hotel. Award-winning cuisine is served in the sumptuously furnished dining room, with an emphasis on the seasonal produce sourced from the hotel's 4 acre walled garden and surrounding estate.
The restored Georgian stables have been recently converted into a state-of-the-art cookery school, run by celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager.
The following activities are provided at the hotel and in the grounds: archery, art lessons, cookery school, clay pigeon shooting, coracles, cricket, croquet, boules, estate tours, falconry, fishing, golf (9 hole), kite flying
model boats, mountain bikes, off road driving, racing stable visits, riding, trekking, riding - UK chaser course, livery and hirelings, rifle and spa, shooting, treasure hunts, orienteering, walking.
Surrounding Area
There are a wealth of other attractions and activities within an hour's drive of the hotel for you to explore and enjoy. These include Ripon Cathedral (6 km), the spa town of Harrogate (12 km) and Lightwater Valley theme park (6 km).
Transport
Directions from the A1:
Take the B6267 off of the A1, signposted Thirsk and Masham, and follow the signs to Masham. Once you reach the town centre, follow the road past the Market Square and HSBC Bank. Take the second right onto Swinton Terrace. This road will lead you past Masham Golf Course and up the hill to the gates of Swinton Park.
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 5.00 per hour.
Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
