Swinton Bivouac

Property class: 2.5

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Consider a stay at Swinton Bivouac and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this holiday park. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

A yurt with a blue door, a wooden structure, and a small porch with two chairs.

Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

  • Valley view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Tree House, Valley View

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a small porch, surrounded by trees in a forest.

Tree House, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

A yurt with a door labeled "Lavender" and a wooden cabin with a window.

Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Studio

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a skylight.

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ripon is home to Swinton Bivouac. Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park and The Bridge Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Jervaulx Abbey and Thorp Perrow Arboretum. Lightwater Valley Theme Park and Bedale Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Ripon travel guide
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Map
High Knowle Farm, Ripon, England, HG4 4JZ

What's nearby

  • An ancient stone structure with arched walkways and a central archway.
    Nidderdale
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Swinton Druids Temple
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station
    31 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Blue Lion
    18 min drive
  • Black Bull in Paradise
    12 min drive
  • Johnny Baghdad's Cafe
    12 min drive
  • The Galphay Inn
    17 min drive
  • Bull Inn
    17 min drive

About this property

Swinton Bivouac

  • Property highlights
  • Consider a stay at Swinton Bivouac and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this holiday park. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and barbecue grills
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Swinton Bivouac boast comforts such as fireplaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swinton Bivouac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swinton Bivouac?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Swinton Bivouac?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Swinton Bivouac located?

Situated in Ripon, this holiday park is steps from Swinton Druids Temple, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Theakston Brewery and Nidderdale. Black Sheep Brewery and Hackfall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Swinton Bivouac Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to nature Family holiday

A fantastic off grid get away! Our family loved it & wanted to stay longer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay with plenty of room for our family of 6. Plentiful kitchen supplies. Fantastic walks on the doorstep. Hot tub was fun with the kids - top tip, pay a little extra to have it pre heated for your arrival so you can enjoy it that day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed for 2 nights. 2 adults, 2 children and our dog. This place is a hidden gem in North Yorkshire. We had the most magical time. The Tree house and hut tub were pre heat for our arrival. Despite being very cold the little Tree house was so so cozy and remained cosy all night long after the fire had burnt out. There are multiple lights and fairy lights all round so it’s well Illuminated and you can swap the lights at reception daily for fully charged ones. There is plenty of wood at the end of each Tree house to keep fires stocked. You’ll never run out. The views, the grounds are just so picturesque, the trails to walk on are well kept and whole area is amazing. The residents room at reception has a free coffee machine and lots of games you can take to your TH. Also multiple charging options in there. There is just so much to like about this place. Our family didn’t want to leave. This is amazing for families but would also be really romantic for couples to get away. Don’t take my word for it get it booked you won’t regret it. Ps the sauna is lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay and stayed in the tree top lodges very comfortable and totally enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very good stay -beautiful scenery around the bivouac. Nice double room ,comfy large bed. Only criticism would be there is a customer lounge immediately below the loft and it's open 24 hrs a day and any noise carries to the loft especially at night. I would suggest a closing time of early evening to avoid this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed in Poppy the yurt. We had an amazing time dog friendly which was perfect. Staff were amazing. Food from the cafe was perfect. Went a walk round the druids temple. Which with the nice weather was a lovely walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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!! 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023