Swinton Park

Both myself and my wife booked an overnight stay, evening meal and spa package. Driving through the hotel gates the view of the hotel and grounds was amazing, and the hotel certainly didn’t disappoint. The hotel was magnificent and was full of character and history. It was extremely well kept and clean. What was nice is that you’re welcome to explore the hotel grounds and nowhere seemed out of bounds. Lovely walks round parkland, lakes, and kitchen gardens with Birds of Prey to look at. We had the option of eating in the terrace or Samuel’s, we chose Samuel’s. The food was delicious, we both chose the Sirloin steak and this was cooked to perfection. We stayed in the Bedale room, for one of their cheaper rooms we were really pleased with how spacious it was. Overnight there had been a bad storm that knocked the hotels power out and caused damage to trees in the park grounds. Unfortunately this caused us to miss a cooked breakfast (although we did get a delicious cold breakfast) and we also had to miss our prearranged spa day. The staff dealt with this fantastically, and with a few emails had our spa day rearranged for another day. We returned a few weeks later for the spa day and thoroughly enjoyed it. The spa was one of the best we’ve been to for a while. What made our time at Swinton so special was how friendly and helpful the staff were. The hotel didn’t have a pretentious feel to it like some luxury hotels do, it had a more warm and friendly feel. We will definitely return.

The best hotel I've ever stayed in. Swinton Park Hotel, on the expansive, lush, Swinton Estate, is the epitome of English elegance. The facility is family-owned, with eccentric artwork and history in every room. The grounds, populated by deer, sheep, horses and an extensive aviary are right outside your window, a part of every day. The spa, again, the very best I've ever experienced. Great indoor pool, lots of soaking tubs, whirlpools, the works. The food, either in the historical dining room, or more casual outbuildings, is excellent. Our particular room had a wonderful bed, linens, pillows, towels. The staff are quietly efficient.

This is our second week long stay at the Swinton (after a fantastic time last year) with our grumpy Pug. Staff always lovely and helpful, facilities brilliant and this year we have especially enjoyed two falconry experiences with wonderful Mandy including a Hawk Walk and Owl experience which have been the highlight of our trip! The option of brunch in terrace as part of meal package is very welcome as sometimes after a big dinner we are not hungry by breakfast the next morning and it’s nice to go to the spa and swim so that has been a great change from last years stay. We shall be back next year :)

Wonderful cottage with great facilities,hot tub, log fire, dressing gowns n slippers & views of wild deers to awake too - perfect getaway. We also enjoyed the fabulous spa facilities at Swinton park, and were welcomed by great staff.

We stayed in the Colsterdale Suite for 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at £870 a night. The suite was great, 2 big rooms , right next to the boot room and external door. But for the first 24 hours the heating didn’t work properly. We were given electric heaters but these just about warmed the bedroom so we couldn’t use the lounge area until the last evening. Also water lukewarm. The grounds and walks within them are fantastic. The common rooms are impressive if a bit dated. Generally we found the staff helpful and the service was fine apart from 1 breakfast. The massive disappointment was the food. The boef bourgignon was dry and tasteless.The Sunday lunch was a car crash, we were last in and both mains were inedible and sent back. They were replaced by a reheated pre cooked 1/2 roast chicken to share which was dry, as were the potatoes and veg. The waiter was completely embarrassed about what he had put in front of us on both occasions.We left 90% of it and walked out without bothering with the deserts. Even the other meals that were cooked properly were no better than decent pub food but twice as expensive. To pay £870 a night for an all in package and get food of this quality is awful. It shouldn’t be like this.

So bad we left early We were very excited to stay at Swinton for a relaxing and gourmet weekend in a lovely location. The reviews gave us that impression. UNFORTUNATELY it was far from as expected. We were welcomed by a pleasant receptionist and offered a glass of Prosecco. We were told there was no lift working (looked like iit had never worked) To get to our room was a shabby and grotty back staircase (3 flights) and no help. The room was spacious but not cleaned properly smeared table, mirror and dirty windows nothing looked very fresh. The view was spoiled by dirty windows. The bed was lumpy and uncomfortable and pillows hard. No fridge The spa. Lockers not working, no loungers or places to sit. The spa was very overcrowded and surprisingly full of party people drinking and noisy - not the tranquil and meditative experience and not clean. Seats only available outside (3 degrees) so a complete waste of money. We didn’t eat because we were excited to eat in the restaurant for dinner. The restaurant looks nice BUT disappointment after disappointment- wine that tasted like vinegar which was replaced but we were still charged for it. Scallops not fresh and inedible served with black pudding which was smelly and not fresh (revolting). Main course were very substandard and unpleasant - carrots ok but that’s all. Waiters were not trained and had no idea - one spilled water on me and on the table and laughed it off. No one came to help or mop the floor. We didn’t stay for desert and wanted to leave the hotel asap. We had pre booked breakfast but didn’t risk it - we went home and will never go back - a complete stressful waste of money which ruined our special weekend