Swinton Estate
Swinton Estate is a luxury country estate in North Yorkshire offering a hotel, spa, dining experiences, and outdoor activities across a vast rural setting. Our coverage includes hotel and spa refurbishments, leadership changes, sustainability initiatives, and its performance in the high-end rural hospitality market. We also report on how Swinton Estate blends heritage, wellness, and experiential tourism to attract both leisure and event-driven guests.
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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 22/11/24
Victoria Rickett has been named director of spa and wellbeing at Grantley Hall, a five-star luxury hotel. With over 15 years of experience, including roles at Rockliffe Hall and Swinton Estate, Rickett will lead the award-winning Three Graces Spa, which recently received accolades like “Best Hotel Spa” from Condé Nast…
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22 NovemberLatest News
Grantley Hall appoints new director of spa and wellbeing
Five-star luxury hotel Grantley Hall has appointed Victoria Rickett as its new director of spa and wellbeing. Rickett brings a wealth of experience with her, having previously worked as spa manager at nearby Rockliffe Hall and the Swinton Estate. The Three Graces Spa at Grantley Hall is an award-winning wellness…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustHotels
Swinton Park Hotel appoints new Samuel’s Restaurant chef
Swinton Park Hotel in North Yorkshire has announced the appointment of Struan Macintyre as the new chef of Samuel’s Restaurant, following its relaunch. Macintyre will be leading the team curating menus at the Swinton Estate. He has worked at some of the top hotels around North Yorkshire, including Aldwark Manor,…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 12/4/24
Swinton Estate, known for its luxurious accommodations and commitment to sustainability, has selected Paul Hunter as its new general manager. Hunter brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in boutique hotels and major hospitality groups. His responsibilities will include overseeing various aspects of the estate’s leisure operations, including…
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12 AprilHotels
Swinton Estate appoints new GM
The Swinton Estate has announced that Paul Hunter will take on the role of general manager in late Spring. Hunter will join Swinton Estate from his current role as general manager of the boutique hotel, No. 1 York. Prior to this, he held roles including director of operations for Principal…
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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberLatest News
Swinton Park Hotel to undergo £500k kitchen refurb
Samuel’s Restaurant at the Swinton Park Hotel, on the Swinton Estate near Masham, North Yorkshire has recently announced a £500k kitchen renovation. In January 2024, half a million pounds will be spent updating the entire kitchen, equipment and workflows to reduce the carbon footprint and create a new state-of-the-art kitchen…
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Jun- 2023 -5 JunePeople
Swinton Estate appoints new executive chef
Swinton Park Hotel, located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, has appointed Ruth Hansom as executive chef of its restaurant, Samuel’s. With the appointment of Hansom, the restaurant has updated its menu which features a modern British cuisine prepared with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. According to Swinton Estate,…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustHotels
AA reveals hospitality awards shortlist for 2018
Ahead of the AA Hospitality Awards, the association today revealed the shortlists across four of the 23 categories: Housekeeper of the Year Award, Food Service Award, Eco Hotel of the Year and Customers’ Choice Award. In the Customers’ Choice Award category, all three hotels are based in London with The…
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Nov- 2014 -12 NovemberHotels
Swinton Park receives planning permission for £5.5m extension
Swinton Park hotel in Ripon, North Yorkshire has received planning permission for a 2,700 sq m country club and spa within its grounds. The £5.5m development will include an indoor swimming pool, a spa and fitness facilities, and will involve the creation of 25 new full-time jobs. In addition there…
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