Swinsty Lodge

We stayed at Swinsty Lodge from Monday to Friday in mid May.

It was our first time visiting Yorkshire and we were not disappointed. The accommodation was just as described. Staying on the farm and being close to all the animals was lovely. At times, a bit noisy and a few smells but that is all part of farm living and we embraced it. We brought our Yorkshire terrier with us and when we realised that he couldn't stay in the property whilst we went to "Bettys" for tea, the owners were more than happy to have him at short notice in the doggy day care for a few hours at a very reasonable cost. The beds and sofas were very comfortable and the only reason for not giving full marks was because it could have been warmer. Having said that, it was unreasonably cold over night and we are Southern softies :)

A very nice property and loverly stay.

Observations as follows. Very hard to find as no signage. External lighting did not work making it difficult at night. Window handles were loose. Veluxe blinds not work. Still lived the stay and will definitely use again.

Property was clean and comfortable.

Situated in a quiet corner. Had no problems with farm smells or noise. Good position for Harrogate, York, Skipton and the Dales

My partner and I stayed here Monday to Saturday .

had a lovely time,the accommodation was really nice also we brought our 1 year old dog here and she loved the fact it had its own enclosed garden so she could run around freely and safely. It was nice to walk around the grounds looking at the farm animals and alpakas that were right next to the accommodation .the lodge was very comfortable and a good heating system also ensuite of bedroom and a separate bathroom. The owners left you to your own devices but also left numbers if you needed them for anything, we very much recommend this property for a nice getaway also a great location to travel to all the tourist spots not too far a drive away. We will definitely be booking again Thank-you for a great week away see you next year.

Had a great stay and was really peacefully.

Even though its a little in middle nowhere there's lots of great places to go visit and only half hour drive away . Only thing got confused with is when the satnav says youve arrived at destination then you have but the only sign was for a cattery but once you turn onto the drive n through the farm then you see the sign for your lodge

Though lodge is starting to show its age,we loved staying here, ideal for visiting surrounding area, hosts very helpful, would stay again

Lovely comfortable, warm cabin.

Very friendly and helpful host. Left to get on with holiday but could be contacted if needed anything.

I would just like to say that Howard & Andrea were very helpful and friendly and the lodge was as good as advertised

We had a lovely week at Swinsty lodge .

It’s very well situated on a working farm just off the A59 so you can get to lots of places in a very short time. The owners just leave you alone to enjoy your holiday but they are close by if needed. We hope to return again .

he lodge served its purpose regarding safety for our dog, with a secure space for her to use.

However, getting to the lodge entailed going up a potholed unmade farm track, which was most unsatisfactory. We did not use the dishwasher because of the smell when we opened it. Two days of the holiday were spoiled by an overwhelming stench from the piggery adjacent to the lodge. The cleaners did a superficial job, with much dust in less accessible spaces such as between the bedside cabinets and the bed. (I dropped my glasses into the space and came up covered in dust), and we had to pour bleach and hot water down the sink to unblock it. We left early.

Lovely place to stay.

However I think the duvet and pillows need to be looked at as these are badly stained. Also the dip in the flooring is a health hazard.

A beautiful setting for a well equipped, comfortable lodge.

We had a lovely week at Swinsty Lodge.

Very comfortable and well equipped lodge and the garden was really good for our dog. The owner was very helpful and the area is lovely. Lots of places to visit. We will definitely come back again

We had a lovely time and the property was beautiful and cosy my family absolutely enjoyed there stay

A very comfortable lodge ideally situated for exploring this beautiful area.

The lodge is well equipped with everything you need and with an enclosed garden which our dog loved. The owner greeted us on arrival and was so friendly and helpful. Thank you for a relaxing break, would like to have stayed longer.

A lovely lodge in a great location.

Very comfortable and well equipped. The owner was extremely helpful. Would definitely book again.

Lovely place, very clean and nice enclosed garden for our dogs.

Well stocked kitchen utensils for cooking, could easily make a roast dinner :) Would happily return.

Great holiday and thanks for recommending the pub for meals ( queens head inn ) great food and very friendly owners.

Even though the lodge is on a working farm with kennels, it was very secluded and quiet. Very clean and fully equipped, will definitely stay again

Very welcoming.

Dog friendly, clean. We were invited into the lambing shed to see some newborns. A lovely experience. Thank you

It was a lovely setting.

How nice to hear the farm animals and feel so secluded. The dogs loved the garden that they could run around freely in. We had some great meals nearby. The property was just what you needed. There were a few minor points. Some things felt like they were about to break - hadn’t but any minute could..these were the kitchen tap, blinds in the bedroom, one of the single beds and remotes for the tele. I was on edge knowing that we could be charged with them and had to be very careful. We would also have appreciated hand soap in at least one of the bathrooms, just because it has been at all the other properties we have stayed at so weren’t expecting to have to bring our own. On the whole though these were minor things and we would be happy to return. Thank you

The itinerary left by the owners was inaccurate.

It said there was 8 dinner plates and there was only 6. The blind in the double bedroom is held on with double sided tape and this kept coming unstuck. There was already wear and tear to the property inside and we were concerned that this wasn’t pointed out by the owner when she came by and that we would get charged for something we hadn’t caused. Other than that we had a lovely, relaxing stay