Swinton Bivouac

2.5 star property
Ripon accommodations with fireplaces

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Tree House, Valley View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • 13 smoke-free accommodations
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Dressing gowns
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

Tree House, Valley View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 6 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Heating
Bathrobes
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
High Knowle Farm, Ripon, England, HG4 4JZ

What's nearby

  • Swinton Druids Temple - 2 min walk
  • Theakston Brewery - 12 min drive
  • Black Sheep Brewery - 12 min drive
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 20 min drive
  • Fountains Abbey - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 65 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 78 min drive
  • Thirsk Station - 31 min drive
  • Knaresborough Station - 34 min drive
  • Harrogate Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brymor Ice Cream - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull in Paradise - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Baghdad's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Swinton Bivouac

Enjoy your visit to Ripon with a stay at Swinton Bivouac. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and accommodations get the details right with fireplaces and dressing gowns.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [residents lounge at the Bivouac]
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 3.00 to 10.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park Ripon
Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park
Swinton Bivouac Ripon
Swinton Bivouac Park Ripon
Swinton Bivouac Ripon
Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park
Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park Ripon

Frequently asked questions

Does Swinton Bivouac offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Swinton Bivouac does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Swinton Bivouac?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Swinton Bivouac?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Swinton Bivouac?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Swinton Bivouac and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as mountain biking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Swinton Bivouac?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Swinton Bivouac like?
Swinton Bivouac is located a short 2-minute walk from Swinton Druids Temple.

Swinton Bivouac Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Back to nature Family holiday
A fantastic off grid get away! Our family loved it & wanted to stay longer
Stuart, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arwel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Lovely stay in the tree lodge, would highly recommend! Can get pretty dark though so advise to take torches for walking and also in the lodge. Plenty of candles and tea lights provided by the venue though, and the complementary s’mores kit was great!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tree lodge getaway
Lovely place to stay and get away from the city. Stayed in a tree lodge which are excellent for families. Staff are very friendly and helpful, cafe is great.
Paul f, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A hidden gem!
Fantastic, large yurt with a stove and outdoor toilet which was very good. The staff were excellent and so friendly, showers allocated to each group so we had our own! Logs were free and was able to have as much as we liked! Lovely countryside with walk to local pub with a fire... excellent value for money!
Susan, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Lovely one night stay to get away from it all. It would have been nice to have some added luxuries, such as tea and milk and towels you didn’t need to rent.
claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stumbled across this gem
This site is absolutely amazing!! The staff are so helpful and all the little touches make this so special. We couldn’t have asked for anymore and we will definitely be back to relax, chill and enjoy!! 🙂
Sarah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful place with amazing surroundings, the staff were friendly and helpful and the yurts were clean and comfy. The only downside was the poir choice of children's food in the cafe.
2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Something Different
Having spoken with one of the Swinton Team prior to our arrival and confirming we would arrive at around 1-2pm we found it a little odd that upon our arrival at the Swinton Bivouac Cafe a male member of staff said you can't go to your tree house until 3pm which in all honesty was fine by us as we had planned to have lunch in the cafe. In regards to the cafe We were impressed with the vegan and vegetarian options and the spiced pumpkin and gingerbread lattes (almond milk) were perfect. We took a little stroll around the cafe grounds and apart from a stack of large rubbish items near the play area directly on an adjoining field which were not very well concealed the views were impressive as was the small play area. The birds of prey area is small but neverthe less interesting to view. We all felt it would be a great place to host a party or event at. Having obtained or keys from the cafe we were given a map with instructions. The tree houses are two minutes away from the cafe and very close to the druids temple. Wow! When we arrived at the tree house we all fell in love! It's close to the other tree houses but far enough for privacy. You feel immediately like your nested away in a wooded area with nice views although our sweeping Valley view was thwarted by a long hedge row of trees,it didn't dampen our stay at all. The Welcome booklet provided was more than adequate and I would suggest you bring torches, wellies and large towels as only hand towels were provided. Will return.
carl, 1-night trip
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