Set in a beautiful Jacobean manor, Holdsworth House Hotel is surrounded by lovely mature gardens and hidden terraces. Free private parking is provided and guests receive a free welcome drink on arrival. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are used in the 2 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant.
A modern, home-cooked menu is available in the restaurant, which is made up of 3 unique adjoining rooms which feature mullioned windows and an original fireplace.
Halifax?s lively town centre is just 5 minutes' drive away and Leeds city centre is a 25-minute drive from Holdsworth. The Peak District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park can both be reached after 35 minutes' drive.
Rooms are individually decorated and include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a seating area. There is also an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.
Hotel Information
This stunning hotel feels a world away from the bustle of every day life, yet is located just 15 minutes from the M62, north of Halifax.
Holdsworth House, which was built in 1633, retains all its period features. There are richly polished panelled walls, open log fires and many hidden delights such as the romantic grade II listed gazebo, which overlooks the pretty walled courtyard. The interior of the old house with its oak beams and oil paintings has a warm and welcoming feel. Standing in a typical West Yorkshire landscape of moors and mills, the hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and hidden terraces.
Holdsworth House is the perfect place to escape from the pressures of modern life or wind down after a busy day.
Surrounding Area
Holdsworth House is the ideal base from which to explore the Pennines and the Dales, with Bronte country on its doorstep. A wealth of shops, restaurants and nightlife can be found in Halifax which plays host to the Eureka children's museum and the Piece Hall, one of Europe's most outstanding 18th century buildings. A little further afield you can find the parsonage at Harworth, where the Bronte sisters lived, the National Museum of Film and Photography at Bradford, or Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway.
Transport
By road:
- Take the M1 then M62 west and exit at junction 26.
- Follow the A58 7 miles into Halifax town centre.
- Drive over the Burdock Way flyover then turn right at the large roundabout, taking the A629 onto Keighley road.
- After 1.5 miles turn right up Shay Lane by the car showroom.
- The hotel is one mile on the right hand side.
By rail:
- Halifax railway station is less than 2 miles from the hotel.
Restaurants
For many years Holdsworth House has enjoyed an enviable reputation for its beautiful restaurant and delicious food. The kitchen brigade has won numerous awards, including 2 AA rosettes, and continues to serve its many returning guests.
The restaurant is comprised of 3 beautifully furnished rooms overlooking the garden. The food is creative and stylish, making the best use of fresh local produce.
Classic Double Room