Swinton Park Hotel in Masham, England

Swinton Park offers 45 bedrooms and suites set within a historic castle on a 200-acre estate. The property is the ancestral home of the Cunliffe-Lister family and sits at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Each room is individually styled, with some offering views of the deer park and surrounding moorland.

The hotel operates the largest hotel kitchen garden in the UK, supplying fresh produce to its two on-site restaurants. Samuel's restaurant holds 3 AA Rosettes and serves a seasonal estate-to-plate menu. The Terrace restaurant offers a more informal setting with small plates and bar snacks.

The Spa and Country Club includes an 18-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms, and a sauna. Outside, a 10-metre bio-filtered pool sits within a spa garden with an al fresco sauna. Eight treatment suites offer beauty services including manicures, pedicures, and a range of body treatments.

Guests have access to an on-site Bird of Prey Centre with exclusive handling experiences. The cookery school, housed in restored Georgian stables, offers hands-on classes with professional chefs. The estate provides hiking trails, fishing on the rivers, and electric bike rentals.

The hotel welcomes dogs with designated pet-friendly rooms, pet bowls, and a boot room with wellies and coats for loan. Families can use the kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and the games room. Babysitting is not listed, but children's meals are available in the restaurants.

Awards: 4 Red Stars and 3 Rosettes from the AA

Grounds: 200 acres of parkland, lakes, and gardens

Kitchen Garden: Largest hotel kitchen garden in the UK

Experiences: Bird of Prey Centre and cookery school

Spa: 18-metre indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, 8 treatment suites

Dining: Samuel's (3 Rosettes) and The Terrace Restaurant

Location: Borders the Yorkshire Dales National Park