Swinton Bivouac

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Bar

Breakfast available

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

High Knowle Farm, Ripon, England, HG4 4JZ

Swinton Druids Temple
2 min walk
Theakston Brewery
12 min drive
Nidderdale
15 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
78 min drive

Room options

Tree House, Valley View

6 sq m
Valley view
Sleeps 7
3 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

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

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

About this property

Holiday park in Ripon with a coffee shop and a restaurant

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free holiday park has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, wedding services, and a garden. All 13 accommodations offer free WiFi and fireplaces.

Swinton Bivouac offers 13 accommodations with fireplaces and bathrobes. This Ripon holiday park provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Swinton Bivouac, you're just a quick walk from Swinton Druids Temple. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This budget holiday park has 13 accommodations. Free WiFi and fireplaces are available in all accommodations.

All accommodations offer fireplaces
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Full breakfast offered for a fee
Services include luggage storage and wedding services
Onsite recreation includes a playground, bike rentals, and mountain biking
Steps from Swinton Druids Temple and 12 minutes by car from Theakston Brewery
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Swinton Bivouac also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Ripon holiday park is smoke free.

Guests can enjoy full breakfast for a fee.

Swinton Bivouac has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 3.00-10.00 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar

Things to do

Bike rentals
Mountain biking
Playground

Family friendly

Playground
Snack bar/deli

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Towels

Food and drink

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [residents lounge at the Bivouac]

If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 3.00 to 10.00 per person
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Electricity is not provided

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: residents lounge at the Bivouac
Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park Ripon

Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park

Swinton Bivouac Ripon

Swinton Bivouac Park Ripon

Swinton Bivouac Ripon

Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park

Swinton Bivouac Holiday Park Ripon

Swinton Bivouac Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family

15 Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Mark

25 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

28 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

13 Nov 2023

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arwel

11 Apr 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Sept 2021

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul f

Travelled with family

1 Jun 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group

23 Nov 2020

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

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

8/10 Good

claire

12 Sept 2020

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family

27 Aug 2019

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

8/10 Good

carl, Hartburn

6 Nov 2017

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

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