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Swinton Bivouac

2.5 star property
Ripon holiday park with fireplace

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Tree House, Valley View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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High Knowle Farm, Ripon, England, HG4 4JZ
  • Place, Nidderdale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Swinton Druids Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fountains Abbey
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Tent, Valley View, Garden Area | Terrace/patio

Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

  • 108 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Tree House, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Tent, Valley View, Garden Area | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tent, Valley View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ripon

In Ripon .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Swinton Druids Temple and 6 miles (10 km) of Theakston Brewery with a stay here. Nidderdale and Black Sheep Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nidderdale - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Swinton Druids Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 26 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Fountains Abbey - 30 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 37 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station - 31 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Bear Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cover Bridge Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Black Sheep Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Baghdad's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bull Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Swinton Bivouac

Ripon holiday park with fireplace
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.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 3 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Electricity is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Swinton Bivouac to the airport?

Swinton Bivouac is 45.3 mi (78-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swinton Bivouac have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Swinton Bivouac.

How close is Swinton Bivouac to the beach?

This holiday park is 13.9 mi (37-min drive) from Pebble Beach.

Does Swinton Bivouac offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Swinton Bivouac, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 3.00 and 10.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Swinton Bivouac?

No, there is no casino at this holiday park.

What time is check-in at Swinton Bivouac?

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

Is there free parking at Swinton Bivouac?

This holiday park offers free self parking.

Does Swinton Bivouac have a pool?

Swinton Bivouac does not have a pool.

Does Swinton Bivouac have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Swinton Bivouac have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this holiday park.

How close is Swinton Bivouac to downtown Ripon?

Swinton Bivouac is 1.6 mi away from Ilton-cum-Pott.

Swinton Bivouac Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with plenty of room for our family of 6. Plentiful kitchen supplies. Fantastic walks on the doorstep. Hot tub was fun with the kids - top tip, pay a little extra to have it pre heated for your arrival so you can enjoy it that day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristofor

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Poppy the yurt. We had an amazing time dog friendly which was perfect. Staff were amazing. Food from the cafe was perfect. Went a walk round the druids temple. Which with the nice weather was a lovely walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arwel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
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

carl, Hartburn

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