Swinton Bivouac

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Meadow yurt field (credit to Lissa Alexandra) (added by manager 09 Sep 2022)
Exterior view (added by manager 09 sep 2022)
In the woodland (added by manager 07 sep 2016)
Tree lodge verandah (added by manager 07 sep 2016)

  • Luxury site with upcycled features in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Three miles from the market town of Masham
  • Hot tub, café, craft workshops and regular activities
Well. You might not know where to start with the top options abounding at luxury sustainable site Swinton Bivouac near Masham in the Yorkshire Dales. Outdoor hot tub – tick. Carefully crafted woodland and hillside accommodation so pretty it'll likely make your eyes water – tick. Meals delivered direct to the door – tick tick and another, very big, tick. All these ticky things are on the bivouac’s rustic site in the Swinton Park Estate, 20,000 acres of spectacular scenery in the Yorkshire Dales, running from the River Ure and market town of Masham in Wensleydale up to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It's close to the fably odd Druids’ Temple too, a well-known local landmark and 19th-century folly built by local writer William Danby as his (somewhat optimistic) answer to Stonehenge. Swinton Bivouac’s café also deserves a huge tick: it has a family den underneath leading to a walled garden, views down to the valley from the patio, and is open late on Friday and Saturday nights for meals and drinks. And the sign leading to it says ‘muddy boots welcome’, which is obviously the best type of café ever. Tick…

Site type

Rent a tent 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens 9 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 9 Feb to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean site. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly and helpful staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jane V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge (hot tub, pet friendly, woodland)

Liked: The whole site was family friendly with lots of activities to suit all even when it rained. It was well kept leaving wild areas for nesting rare breeds. We watched squirrels while happily going about their day. Off grid was a welcomed addition, finding alternatives to tablets and other electronic devices. The cafe served delicious food and the staff were welcoming and helpful We found the hot tub easy to use and enjoyed the sauna. Staying at the Lodge (treehouse) was an amazing experience which will stay in our memories.

Disliked: Although it is a dog friendly site there was a number of dogs off lead or on long leads.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swinton Bivouac

High Knowle

Knowle Lane

Ilton

Masham

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 4JZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.20374°N
-1.72498°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Bus Station Stand 1
12.6 mi The Angel
12.6 mi High Green
Rail
14.4 mi Thirsk Rail Station
14.6 mi Northallerton Rail Station
16.4 mi Harrogate Rail Station
Airport
23.3 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
24.3 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Stay close to your Swinton Bivouac home or flit all over North Yorkshire for historic estates, moor walks, seaside towns, gardens, gorges, Yorkshire teas and market towns. Start off at Druids Folly with a picnic and a walk into the surrounding woodland and o’er the moors, or explore some of the rivers, moorland and dales of the nearby Swinton Park estate. Masham, a market town known for its annual sheep fair and its two breweries, is about five miles to the west; hire a bike here if you’d prefer to get around by pedal. Within a half-hour walk you’ll reach the villages of Ilton, Fearby and Healey, and an eight-mile drive will bring you to the ancient cathedral city of Ripon; both Ripon Cathedral and Ripon Racecourse are hits with travellers of all types. Swinton Bivouac is between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors national parks: you might drive yourself slightly bonkers trying to fit in one trip all the things you can do here, but if you’re pushed for time top picks are Wordsworth favourite the Aysgarth Falls; dinner on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway; a summer boat trip at Castle Howard and exploring the White Scar Caves and Stump Cross Caverns. The Stump Cross Caverns are at the town of Pateley Bridge, which has the officially most old (and maybe most tasty) sweet shop in England in its High Street; the 53 miles of the Nidderdale Way start out from Pateley Bridge too to walk off all the bonbons.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 4.4 mi

Fountains Abbey 8.3 mi

Richmond Castle 13.7 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 14.2 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 16.5 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 5.6 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 8.3 mi

Brimham Rocks 8.7 mi

Moulton Hall 15.5 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 19.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SWINTON CASTLE 1.8 mi

Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 3.1 mi

HACKFALL 3.6 mi

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 5.7 mi

THORP PERROW 6.4 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 18.5 mi

  • Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)

    Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 24.8 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 27 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

  • Does Swinton Bivouac have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swinton Bivouac dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swinton Bivouac? Stay close to your Swinton Bivouac home or flit all over North Yorkshire for historic estates, moor walks, seaside towns, gardens, gorges, Yorkshire teas and market towns. Start off at Druids Folly … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swinton Bivouac?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swinton Bivouac? From £160 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.