Swinton Bivouac

Magical adventure

Pros: The little touches, the rustic feel, the activities and walks, the location

Cons: It was a bit annoying having mucky feet all the time but it was a rustic log cabin. I’d say that was more of a me problem really

Simply wonderful.

Pros: Unique experience in the most wonderful of locations

Wonderful stay!

Pros: We booked a tent there and we absolutely loved it very much. Brilliant setting and a wonderful location that we can watch the sunrise every morning without any blockings. The shared bathroom is very clean and well-equipped. Views are superb, worth a visit with family :)

Great weekend get away for the family - a little adventure for the kids

Pros: Great location, cosy cabin, nice attention to details

Beautiful weekend retreat

Pros: Beautiful location. Lodge feels really cosy once warm and having a hot tub is an added bonus. The instructions for the hot tub and how long it takes to heat up from cold, especially when it's freezing outside are a little optimistic, but keeping the fires going is all part of the fun. Has the feel of a 'posh' bothy. The breakfast basket is good value and provides plenty of food. Great walking around the estate. It might be good to have cycles to hire from the Bivouac Cafe to help get around.

Cons: Nothing. It's definitely worth remembering if staying in winter or after wet weather and lodge and the logs for the fires will be a little damp at first.

Woodland Getaway 🌳

Pros: It was such a fun place to stay! Unique and very cosy with the fire on, we loved our stay at the Tree Lodge. The Lodge has facilities for cooking on the gas hobs and plenty of crockery. The beds are comfortable, and the hot water bottles are a lovely addition, although we were too hot with the log burner on! Awesome views over the estate and further hills, we unfortunately visited when Storm Bert was happening, but the Lodge felt sturdy and very quiet even in the galeforce winds! Having a proper bathroom and hot water was a fantastic addition to the rustic lodge! The woodland Sauna was also a great addition to the overall experience, with stunning views over the fields!

Cons: The hot tub was broken. It was just about usable on the first evening as it had been 'fixed' but by the next morning the water had reseeded to an unuabled level and although we topped it up, it didn't warm up enough to used after that 🤔 bit disappointed but due to the storm we only had a small window to use it really so it didn't effect the stay overall.

Pros: We have been coming for the past 3 years can't wait to book again for next

Cons: Coming home

Pros: It was magical at Christmas, the attention to detail was beautiful, and it felt like a perfect adventure. The craftsmanship in the construction of the lodge made things all the more enchanting.

Cons: Love that there is such little light so you can see the stars but the signage when reaching the property in the dark would be much better if reflective.

Pros: We loved the Swinton Estate Carol singers, the Spa and the animals running about. Family time was lovely, spending Christmas with a log burner and a hot tub made it extra special.

Cons: No electric or cooking facilities

Earthy break from the norm

Pros: Cosy yurt. Excellent shared kitchen facilities. Private toilet. Use of communal hot tub was a bonus

Cons: Yurt not the cleanest