What type of hotel is Swinton Park?
swinton park hotel is an opulent grade ii* castle set in 200 acres of stunning gardens and parkland at the heart of the 20,000-acre swinton estate. History. The name swinton derives from the old english swīntūn meaning ‘pig farm’. The town was once a centre for the manufacture of pottery of international importance, and deep coal mining, glassmaking, canal barge-building and engineering.The Swinton Estate is a private estate owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since the 1880s, and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton, occupying 20,000 acres of the most commanding of landscapes on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.Swinton is renowned for its industrial heritage, particularly its significant role in the coal mining industry. Today, it offers a fascinating glimpse into Yorkshire’s past, with several historical landmarks and museums that tell the tale of its industrious roots.As well as being a desirable location to live, the Swinton Estate is a fabulous place to stay and visit. It includes the Swinton Park Hotel, Swinton Park Hotel, Swinton Cookery School, Swinton Bivouac glamping site and café, and Swinton Country Club – all operated by the Cunliffe-Lister family.Swinton is a suburban area about five miles northwest of Manchester city centre. Is Swinton a good place to live? Yes — it’s known for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent schools, and proximity to the city.
Can you walk around Swinton Park?
A circular walk within the gardens and parkland of Swinton Estate. This short loop gives you chance to see the walled garden, the deer park, the spring garden and the coffin pond with its beautiful stone bridge and old boathouse. Yes, dogs are welcome on the Swinton Estate. Your companion can join your overnight stay at Swinton Park hotel, Swinton Bivouac and in the Swinton Cottages.There are forty-two exquisitely appointed suites and bedrooms at the Swinton Park Hotel and the Coach House.