“Stunning Jacobean mansion with landscaped grounds outside Halifax. Authentic interiors feature atmospheric roaring wood fires, window seats & mullioned windows; cosy up with a book or enjoy pretty gardens in the summer. Impressive restaurant & family-friendly rooms make this a crowd-pleaser.”
“Stunning Jacobean mansion with landscaped grounds outside Halifax. Authentic interiors feature atmospheric roaring wood fires, window seats & mullioned windows; cosy up with a book or enjoy pretty gardens in the summer. Impressive restaurant & family-friendly rooms make this a crowd-pleaser.”
Recommended For
- Weddings
- One of West Yorkshire's most popular wedding venues. With a stunning historic backdrop & scenic grounds it's not hard to see why
- Historic
- Like something out of a story book, the building dates from the late 16th century. Additions were made in the 1680s & 1970s
- Foodies
- The restaurant has maintained its two AA Rosette for more than 20 years. Expect excellent tasting menus & wine parings
- Business meetings
- Four different meeting rooms & private dining rooms work for a multitude of events & small conferences seating up to 120 people
- Hotel Entertainment
- Take the property's TV trail to learn more about the many shows & films that have been filmed at Holdsworth House
- Museums
- With the house's links to the Bronte sisters, a visit to Bronte Parsonage Museum makes for a good day out
- Sights nearby
- Head to Piece Hall - an 18th century cloth exchange - Shibden Hall & Hebden Bridge market town
- Other Activities
- Art-lovers will enjoy a visit to the area's famous Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Great walks
- The South Pennines offers miles of scenic walking & cycling trails
- Cycling
- Golf
- Pet friendly
- Certain rooms welcome well-behaved dogs at a charge of £10 per dog, per night. Welcome treats & amenities are included
- Restaurant
- Cosy restaurant & bar serving delicious locally-sourced cuisine are warmed by large stone fireplaces
- Family Suites
- Split-level & Executive Suites comfortably fit parents travelling with children
- Wedding license
- Home to the UK’s smallest wedding venue; a 17th-century ‘birdcage’ gazebo
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- The Bridal Suite comes with a Juliet Balcony
- Quiet
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Boutique
- Antiques
- Village
- Retro/Vintage
- Disabled access
- Traditional
- Charming
- Four poster beds
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Remote
- Conference facilities
Facilities
- Pet friendly
- Certain rooms welcome well-behaved dogs at a charge of £10 per dog, per night. Welcome treats & amenities are included
- Garden
- Set within mature manicured gardens with sunken parterres, impressive planting & lovely sit-out terraces
- Restaurant
- Cosy restaurant & bar serving delicious locally-sourced cuisine are warmed by large stone fireplaces
- Family Suites
- Split-level & Executive Suites comfortably fit parents travelling with children
- Wedding license
- Home to the UK’s smallest wedding venue; a 17th-century ‘birdcage’ gazebo
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- The Bridal Suite comes with a Juliet Balcony
- Meeting Room
- Parking
- Cots available
- Fireplace
- Bar
- Laundry
- Library
- Private dining room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Good wine list
- Suites
- Sitting Room
- Room service
- Disabled access
- Bath robes
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Four poster beds
- Wifi
- Conference facilities
Activities
- Hotel Entertainment
- Take the property's TV trail to learn more about the many shows & films that have been filmed at Holdsworth House
- Museums
- With the house's links to the Bronte sisters, a visit to Bronte Parsonage Museum makes for a good day out
- Sights nearby
- Head to Piece Hall - an 18th century cloth exchange - Shibden Hall & Hebden Bridge market town
- Other Activities
- Art-lovers will enjoy a visit to the area's famous Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Great walks
- The South Pennines offers miles of scenic walking & cycling trails
- Climbing
- Theatre
- Cycling
- Golf
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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Holdsworth House
Holdsworth House – a charming Jacobean manor just outside Halifax – has hosted a roll call of celebrities, from the Beatles to Jayne Mansfield. It has 38 old-meets-modern rooms and a highly regarded restaurant.
Originally published by The Telegraph