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Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home

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Looking from balcony over vale of York to the Cleveleand hills
Early construction of Swallow Lodge
Sitting room
Seating area in the dinning room
Top of the featured stair case

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Ripon, ENG
  • Place, Thorp Perrow Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jervaulx Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bedale Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home

Swallow Lodge is a Traditional Scandinavian/North American Log Home and has charm and character throughout, with luxurious touches of style. It’s located outside of the village of Thornton Watlass, which lies between the small market towns of Bedale & Masham in North Yorkshire, each having plenty of beautiful little restaurants, pubs, bars & galleries in a quaint market town setting, Masham has the famous Black Sheep brewery along with it’s visitors centre.
Walk through the front door and be greeted by a large sitting room, with a modern wood burning stove and an ambience designed to make you relax and feel at ease in your surroundings

It is a lodge with a difference with two spacious balconies from the second floor bedrooms. Here you can relax on a summer evening, basking in the gorgeous scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding countryside.

The lodge boasts three bedrooms, 2 twin and 1 master. The first floor bedrooms each have there own balcony With an additional sofa bed downstairs, in total Swallow Lodge can sleep up to 8 guests

There is lots of seating accommodation for all the family or groups of friends to dine together, with open plan dining and kitchen meaning you all enjoy each other’s company whilst meals are being prepared. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need and there are French doors leading to the well maintained rear garden. Here you can relax with a BBQ, whilst enjoying the spectacular natural countryside scenes

This is the perfect retreat for families and friends all year round. You might like to do a little exploring and walking around the local area, before relaxing in comfort with a glass or two of your favourite tipple.

It’s also Dog Friendly, so bring your dogs with you too and families will love the area, with plenty to do and see for everybody.

Thornton Watlass is situated in beautiful natural scenery, has a village green, cricket pitch and children’s playground, so a typical rural Yorkshire village, well worth a visit or two.

It’s a beautiful area, with plenty of open landscapes, beautiful scenery, gorgeous villages and lots to do and explore. Some of the main attractions are the North Yorkshire Moors, The Yorkshire Dales and the famous creamery at Haws the home of Wenslydale Chees Once visited you with want to return again to see more.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No same sex parties
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum 3 night stay

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8542489
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No same sex parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ripon

Located in Ripon, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The Bridge Gallery and Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jervaulx Abbey and Constable Burton Hall. Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Bedale Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Ripon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Thorp Perrow Arboretum - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Jervaulx Abbey - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bedale Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Black Sheep Brewery - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Theakston Brewery - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Northallerton Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste of India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Bear Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wyvill Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bloom At Braithwaites - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home?

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home on 25 Sept 2026 start from £752, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Scandinavian Random Log Home located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Thorp Perrow Arboretum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bedale Leisure Centre and The Bridge Gallery. Bedale Golf Club and Bedale Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by David.

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I'm a very proud Yorkshire man! born & bread in West Yorkshire, I have been a self employed business man since 1981, I presently live in Leeds and visit Swallow Lodge whenever we don't have guests there.

Why they chose this property

Swallow Lodge is a very unique place, there are few if any similar properties in the UK, the design was drawn up from my ideas by a company called "Pioneer Log Homes" in British Columbia, west Canada whom I visited some years ago, the timber used to build the cabin is Western Red Cedar and the logs you see in the photographs were trees growing in a forest in South Wales ten years ago.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of Swallow Lodge is that it is thermally insulated because of the timber used, it keeps the warmth in during the winter months and an ambient temperature during the summer, the location is to die for, from the terrace on a clear day you can see the wind turbines in Redcar bay some 47 miles away, the Yorkshire Dales are on your doorstep and from the front door you can see the Yorkshire moors.
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