Swinton Park is a luxury castle hotel set in 200 acres of landscaped parkland near Masham, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It has been a family home since the late 1800s and has played host to country house parties of legendary style and grandeur. Mark and Felicity Cunliffe-Lister are enormously proud to welcome you to join them to continue this tradition.

The earliest part of the castle dates from the late 1600s which has since been extended, castellated and furnished during both the Georgian and Victorian eras. The drawing room, sitting room and morning room are all graciously furnished with antique furniture and family portraits and offer the guest many a quiet moment to absorb the timeless elegance of an English country house. All 31 bedrooms are individually designed on the theme of a Yorkshire town, dale, garden, castle or abbey and enjoy fabulous views over the parkland. The Turret Suite is in a class of its own, set on three circular floors complete with a Victorian rain bath.

Our Executive Chef, Simon Crannage, enjoys an enviable reputation for the quality of the food served at Samuel's, Swinton Park's elegant restaurant, which has held 3 AA rosettes for 10 years. The emphasis in the restaurant menu is on seasonal and local produce, featuring fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel's four acre walled garden (the largest hotel kitchen garden in the UK), and the menus change accordingly. Afternoon tea at Swinton Park is not to be missed, served in their stylish public rooms with expansive views over the Deer Park. Alfresco lunches and dinners are also held at the period Deerhouse in the parkland, overlooking the hotel.

Awards:

• The Good Hotel Guide 2016: Editor’s Choice Award – Historic Hotel
• The Good Hotel Guide 2016: Editor’s Choice Award - Family Friendly Hotel
• The Good Hotel Guide 2015: Editor’s Choice Award – Wedding Hotel
• Guns on Pegs: 2nd Place in Good Shoot Hotel Awards 2015
• Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – Swinton Park 2015
• Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – Samuel’s Restaurant 2015
• VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014 – Silver Winner – Best Small Hotel
• Trip Advisor Travellers Choice - Top Ten UK Hotel (4th) 2014
• British Cookery School Awards, Best Tutor 2014
• Best Small Hotel of the Year, White Rose Awards 2013
• VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013 Gold Winner – Taste of England
• Sustainable Restaurant Association Three Star Sustainability Champion 2013
• Green Tourism In Business Scheme Gold Award 2013