I found the cabin through a website called Canopy and Stars (a recommendation from RM who used it for a Hen do) which specialises in alternative accommodation ranging from tree houses to yurts.
Before I left the boy made me promise three things. That I would not go down any cellars, I would not pick anything up in a cellar and I would not read anything in Latin aloud. Yes he does love a horror movie or thirteen.
Swinton Bivouac is a breath of fresh air compared the hustle and bustle of working life and it was exactly what I needed after a manic October and early November.
The Cabin we booked slept 7 and we were told that it would comfortably sleep a family with children but would be tight with all adults. I have to say that it perfectly suited us as a group but might have been tighter if our other halves had also been present taking up more space.
The Cabin we booked slept 7 and we were told that it would comfortably sleep a family with children but would be tight with all adults. I have to say that it perfectly suited us as a group but might have been tighter if our other halves had also been present taking up more space.
Heated by a wood burning stove it was almost too warm at night despite the misty winter frosts. We surrounded ourselves with candle light (there was one solar powered light in the kitchen area) and wine and relaxed.
The site had the sort of shabby chic Restaurant that is made for weddings and we popped there on the first night before snuggling into our bunks.
A reasonably long walk the next day took us to Masham which retains a Victorian Christmas card charm.
You can tell you have gone up country when there is honesty parking and hatches with eggs for purchase along the roads.
On site there is the Druid's Temple, which we wandered around taking silly photographs.
If you are looking for a relaxing break away from distractions then I can not recommend this place enough.
