The Loft in den Yorkshire Dales

Contemporary Country Living at The Swinton Estate

Enjoy a relaxed countryside stay at The Loft, set on the first floor of a charming, converted farmhouse within the Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire. Simply styled and well located, it sleeps six people and offers an easy-going base ideal for couples, small families, or groups looking for somewhere relaxed to return to after a day outdoors. The Loft combines homely accommodation with contemporary touches, alongside convenient access to the estate and its many activities and beautiful surroundings.

The Main Space

Kitchenette: A practical kitchenette includes an air fryer, microwave, fridge, and tea and coffee‑making facilities, with additional cooking utensils available on request for simple meals in.
Dining: The kitchenette is paired with a compact dining space which is perfect for a morning coffee or a light lunch.
Living/Sleeping Area: The seating area centres around a comfortable sofa bed sleeping two, with a TV and a selection of board games on hand for relaxed evenings in. Sleeping arrangements are flexible, with a zip‑and‑link bed that can be set as a double to suit your stay. The central living space is complemented by a well‑appointed main bathroom with a shower, completing this practical, open plan space.
Interconnecting Bedroom

An additional spacious bedroom sits just off the main living area, featuring a flexible zip‑and‑link bed and its own ensuite shower room for added privacy and convenience. For those travelling with infants, cots can be made available upon request but please note that additional charges apply.

Luxury Amenities

Guests are provided with everything needed for a stress-free stay, including high-quality bedding, blankets, towel sets, dressing gowns, complimentary Borealis toiletries, and slippers.

Outdoor Living

As well a private outdoor space with seating and a charcoal BBQ, guests also have access to the extensive grounds within the wider estate, allowing you to step straight out into stunning countryside surroundings.

Access

Located on the first floor and accessed via stairs, the property may be unsuitable for wheelchair users or guests with mobility issues. Please contact us in advance if any specific equipment is required.

The Loft forms part of the same 20,000‑acre estate as the Swinton Estate Hotel, approximately 2.5 miles away, where all guests are warmly welcomed. The hotel is a 10‑minute drive, with cycle hire available or the option of a scenic walk through the estate’s parkland. A Tramper is also available via the Access the Dales scheme, offering access to woodland trails and the Druid’s Temple.

Parking

Complimentary on‑site parking is provided opposite the property for added convenience.

Pet-Friendly Stays

Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (additional charges apply). Guests can take advantage of miles of dedicated estate walks, parkland, and open countryside. Dogs are also welcome in the Terrace Restaurant and the Swinton Bivouac Café.

Amenities on Site

Guests can enjoy the Bivouac Café, where a locally sourced menu makes it an ideal stop for a light lunch, an evening meal, or a well‑deserved coffee and cake after a countryside walk. Families are well catered for, with a ground‑floor family room stocked with toys and games, as well as outdoor play equipment including swings and a toddler climbing frame.

Children can roam the green fields or spot birds of prey, while The Loft is also just a short walk from the Druid’s Temple—a 19th‑century folly set among woodland, perfect for picnics and scenic walks.