Swinton Park Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (56 reviews)
Swinton Park, Masham, Ripon, England, HG4 4JH , Ripon , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fireplace in lobby
Arcade/game room
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent amenities
Great hospitality
Cons:
Tired room and carpet
Housekeeping needs improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
The room was tired especially the carpet which had lots of marks on it. Housekeeping in the room needs stepping up.
Service
9.98
The cookery course was well hosted by Ian; the mixologist at The Castle Bar is a star.
Location
9.52
Great parkland and magnificent views from the room.
Room Quality
8.47
The room was tired especially the carpet which had lots of marks on it, but the excellent bathroom raises the score.
Amenities
9.5
It has a number of facilities including a good spa, treatments, and cooking courses.
Value for Money
8.96
Food was good and breakfast excellent; a very pleasant day.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Dissent about the lack of dining options, but overall the food was good.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall a great stay highlighted by excellent amenities and hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:34

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our full-service spa, ensuring ultimate relaxation during your stay.

Recreational Delights
Unwind in style with our outdoor pool, indoor pool, and spa tub. Enjoy the blend of leisure and luxury at every turn.

Gourmet Dining and Entertainment
Experience the culinary delights at our 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Don't miss out on room service and daily buffet breakfasts for a truly delightful stay.

Book now to elevate your getaway at Swinton Park Hotel and experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.68
J
J partner
10
Pros:

great grounds, great spa, beautiful house

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
H
Howard
8
Pros:

It has a number of facilities and I used a couple; good spa and treatments in a recently built large spa and a cookery course which was well hosted and lead by Ian. The Castle Bar's mixologist is a star. I heard dissent about the lack of dining options on Monday and Tuesday nights but the food was good and breakfast excellent. Room was great with magnificent views. Great parkland and range of facilities

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
C
COURTLAND
10
Pros:

set a timer for food critic and travel just to taste the food in all these facilities. I find this above average. It was a very pleasant day.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
G
Gregory partner
8
Pros:

The room was tired especially the carpet which had lots of marks on it. Bed also needs replacing. Excellent bathroom. Housekeeping in the room needs stepping up.
Great walking paths.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
L
Lok
10
Great hotel
Pros:

It is a beautiful and relaxing place and with historical importance. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a bit expensive but then it is very big. If you have big appetite maybe it is worth it.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

Great hotel, super service, fantastic food.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
L
Lauren
6
Not what we imagined …
Pros:

Booked a 5* trip with my husband. Arrived to a beautiful castle and greeted with a complimentary drink which was lovely. We were shown to our room and unfortunately it was dated. I appreciate that the property is in keeping with tradition but plastic door handles and low level brand of toiletries didn’t scream luxury I’m afraid. The hairdryer sounded like it was about to blow up and the tap came off in my hand.

The drawing rooms and estate along with the spa are beautiful.

The meal at night - no cocktail menu. At dinner ordered belly pork which was the size of a Lego brick. Very disappointing.

The Terrace bar wasn’t open either so no other choice.

No at all impressed.

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
O
Oliver
10
Pros:

Lovely area of countryside

2024-09-11 via Nuitee
M
Markus
10
Relaxing time off at Swinton Park
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel in an amazing estate and deer park. Stunning views, beautiful comfortable rooms with wonderful public rooms and reception rooms in the ground floor. The staff is very helpful and friendly, in particular David made our stay uniquely personal and memorable. The food in all restaurants is excellent. The Spa is modern, comfortable and nicely decorated. We will definitely return, when in North Yorkshire again.

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
Z
Zille family_with_children
10
Pros:

Fantastic

2024-08-15 via Nuitee
D
darren partner
10
Pros:

Fantastic place, staff friendly and welcoming. Excellent food. Had a great stay.

2024-07-21 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
A quiet but lovely two nights
Pros:

We stayed for two nights. The location is wonderful. It’s remote and peaceful. The restaurants were both excellent as was the breakfast. We went out to the Bivaouc cafe and that was lovely as well. We used the spa which was quite busy but otherwise really nice.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
D
Donna
2
Pros:

Having previously stayed at Swinton, I have never been asked to pay for the room upon arrival, usually it's payment on departure. Totally embarrassing to be asked to pay on arrival, in front of my husband (who I had treated to a stay for his 50th birthday) and a group of other guests. How to humiliate your guests and make them feel like paupers in front of everybody in one easy step. Thanks very much!

2024-06-28 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

It was beautiful- we’d love to go back soon

2024-06-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Excellent stay

2024-06-11 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Spa is fabulous
Pros:

This was pur first time at Swinton Park and we'll definitely be back. Our room was beautiful, the grounds are great with plenty of things to do and enjoy and the food was amazing. The best part of our stay had to be the spa though, really well-appointed with lots of attention to detail. We were both super relaxed and sleepy after just a couple of hours.

2024-05-27 via Nuitee
S
Sheila
6
Room for improvement
Pros:

Impressive grounds and estate. Rooms are large, but amenities provided are basic. No dental kits. Staff could do with more training about the estate, its offerings and also welcome. Service with a smile would be appreciated. The international tourist feels rather unwelcomed.

2024-03-25 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa Lee partner
10
Pros:

Perfect in every way. We will be returning, for sure.

2023-10-13 via Nuitee
C
caryl friends
8
Pros:

We could have had a much better deal had we booked direct with Swinton .......... We will not use you again !!!!

2023-05-09 via Nuitee
E
Enzo
2
Bad value
Pros:

need a good clean terrible value for money we got a suite and it was like a throwback from the 1950s.

2023-02-21 via Nuitee