Swinton Park Hotel - Masham

4 Red Stars AA-rated castle hotel with the largest hotel kitchen garden in the UK

Accommodations & Grounds

Swinton Park has 42 bedrooms and suites set within a historic castle overlooking 200 acres of parkland, lakes, and gardens. The grounds include a Deer Park, woodland walks, and the Bird of Prey Centre, where guests can book exclusive falconry experiences. Each room offers views of the estate, and the hotel provides complimentary waterproof coats and umbrellas for exploring the surroundings.

Dining & Cookery School

The hotel operates Samuel's fine dining restaurant and The Terrace bistro, both sourcing produce from the on-site kitchen garden-the largest of any hotel in the UK. The restored Georgian stables house a state-of-the-art cookery school that runs hands-on classes for guests. A cocktail tasting class led by the hotel's mixologist is also available.

Spa & Wellness

Swinton Park's spa features an 18-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms, and a sauna, alongside a spa garden with an outdoor bio-filtered pool and al fresco sauna. The spa has 8 treatment suites offering manicures, pedicures, facials, and body treatments. A fitness centre with gym equipment and yoga classes is also on site.

Activities & Experiences

Guests at Swinton Park can book bird of prey experiences at the on-site centre, clay pigeon shooting, and guided hikes through the estate and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Fishing on the estate's lakes, bicycle rental, and a games room with a full-size snooker table are also available. Free daily activities include historic tours, cocktail tastings, and wine tastings.

Family, Pets & Events

The hotel offers dog-friendly rooms with pet baskets and bowls, plus a welcome tray for four-legged guests. Children have use of an outdoor play equipment and board games, while the hotel provides baby cots for an additional charge. Swinton Park has a civil wedding license and 5 function rooms for meetings, conferences, and receptions.

• Location: 200-acre estate bordering Yorkshire Dales National Park
• Rooms: 42 bedrooms and suites in a historic castle
• Dining: Two restaurants plus on-site cookery school with classes
• Wellness: Spa with 18m indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, and 8 treatment suites
• Activities: Bird of Prey Centre, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, guided walks
• Family: Dog-friendly rooms, kids' outdoor play equipment
• Package: Free daily activities including tours and tastings