Experience the great outdoors
Swinton Bivouac forms part of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate – a piece of ‘off-grid’ heaven – providing an incredible feeling of space and tranquillity in a truly natural environment.
The Bivouac is founded on the firmest environmental principles, with an unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism; from the carbon neutral wood-chip boiler for all hot water and heating for the site; to grey water and reed-bed filtration system; to wood burners in the yurts and tree lodges.
Swinton Bivouac is situated at the edge of the moor and nestled into the shelter of the Druid’s Temple plantation. It is a destination with unparalleled views and scenery. We have miles of bike and walking trails, beautifully rustic accommodation, wood-fired hot tubs and the woodland sauna.
Tree Lodges
Our gorgeous, secluded Tree Lodges are tucked away in woodland, a five minute walk from the Bivouac Café and provide a truly authentic, rustic ‘back to nature’ holiday experience.
Meadow Yurts and Cabin Yurts
Nestled in the wild flower meadow at Swinton Bivouac is our small group of Meadow Yurts and Cabin Yurts. Each has a stunning view across the Swinton Estate and wider Yorkshire Dales, with unlimited blue sky and back to nature vibe.
Our new Cabin Yurts enjoy an attached ‘bedroom cabin’, complete with log burning stove and double bed providing an extra level of cosiness and more living space.
The Loft
A large and airy room with plenty of space and an interconnecting room. The Loft is a wonderful self-contained space, great for those who feel that pull of the great outdoors and glamping, but just can’t do without the luxuries of a reading light or catching the latest episode in the series.
Dining at Swinton Bivouac
The quirky Bivouac Café is our on-site watering hole where delicious, hearty breakfasts, lunches and suppers await! Coffee, teas, oodles of cakes are ready to sustain after fabulous days outdoors. The Bivouac Café boasts fabulous views over the Yorkshire Dales, with plenty of space to eat outside.
Equally, if you’re cooking for yourself, you can enjoy a fabulous pre-prepared meal created by our Estate chefs or enjoy a box of local, ‘Yorkshire breakfast’ goodies delivered to your Meadow Yurt or Tree Lodge – ready to cook!
Druid’s Temple
The Druid’s Temple, situated in Druid’s Wood at Swinton Bivouac, is one of Yorkshire’s most interesting follies.
Just a short walk from the Bivouac Café, car park, Tree Lodges and Meadow Yurts is a unique collection of awe inspiring standing stones to intrigue and explore!
Built in the late 1700s by William Danby (then owner of the Swinton Estate), it is a fabulous place to visit with walking trails giving way to more groups of standing stones, bird watching hides and spectacular views.
Lucy Pittaway Sycamore Gap Trail
Explore and enjoy a relaxing woodland walk with the whole family, featuring bespoke hand-crafted sculptures that support the natural environment.
Created in the memory of the Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall which was felled in September 2023, the trail includes trees donated by Lucy Pittaway, the highly successful Yorkshire artist, who created her ‘Sycamore Gap’ artwork to commemorate the tree and pledged to plant a tree for every print sold.
Swinton Bivouac’s eco ethos
The Bivouac is founded on the firmest environmental principles, with an unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism. The landscape, local community and integration of the site are at the heart of what Swinton Bivouac is about.
Other places to eat
From the grandeur and opulence of dinner in Samuel’s Restaurant; a relaxed lunch or supper in the contemporary Terrace Restaurant and Bar; a quintessential Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room; scrumptious and leisurely breakfasts; a Chef’s Table in the Cookery School; private dining experiences; through to a hearty lunch or piece of cake at Swinton Bivouac Café…
Dog-friendly accommodation
Dogs are most welcome across the majority of accommodation on the Swinton Estate. With miles of walks and trails on the doorstep, Swinton Estate offers the perfect location for a dog-friendly stay.
Families
The Swinton Estate is the perfect location for family stays and holidays, with 20,000 acres of space and 20,000 (give or take a few…) things to do! Whether that is kicking leaves in autumn, school holiday activity clubs, getting on two wheels to explore, deer park exploration with the Deer Ranger, cinema and ‘den’, cookery school courses, birds of prey experiences, or perhaps clay pigeon shooting or fly-fishing lessons!
Stays at Swinton Bivouac
Stay elsewhere on the Swinton Estate
A range of self-catering Country Houses and Cottages lie close to Swinton Park Hotel; with Swinton Bivouac, a fabulously off-grid glamping experience on the edge of Swinton’s vast moorland.
