WELLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Holmfirth

Wells Cottage near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, sleeps six guests.

Wells Cottage consists of a kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, bar seating for two, and a living/dining room with dining seating for six, a Smart TV, and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite shower room, a double, and a twin (zip/link can be king-size on request), serviced by a bathroom. Outside there is a non-enclosed garden with lawn and furniture, plus off-road parking for two cars and an outbuilding for bike storage and drying room with a hosepipe. Within 0.5 miles you will find a shop and a pub and please note this is a smoke-free property. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Explore the countryside of West Yorkshire with a stay at Wells Cottage. Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am

Amenities: Gas central heating. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. Gas, electric, and starter pack for the wood burning stove inc in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed garden with lawn and furniture. Outbuilding for bike storage and drying room with a hosepipe. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (please get in touch if any additional). Sorry, no smoking or e-cigs. Shop and pub 0.3 miles, river 0.7 miles. Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am

Region: Equally as charming as East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire benefits from its close proximity to the surrounding regions of the Peak District to the south and the Yorkshire Dales to the north. From stately homes, to historic museums, West Yorkshire provides a wealth of culture, including the family home of the famous Brontë sisters, Parsonage Museum. Surrounded by open moorlands, cobbled streets and acres worth of countryside, West Yorkshire is an exceptional base for that rural break.

Town: The old traditional Pennine town of Holmfirth is situated in the heart of the beautiful Holme Valley, on the edge of the West Yorkshire Pennines. Made famous by The Last of The Summer Wine TV series, there is more to Holmfirth than Compo and Nora Batty’s stockings! The ‘Picturedrome’, the North of England’s finest live music venue attracts many famous bands and is located right in the centre of the town. The pelotons from the Tour de France 2014 and the Tour de Yorkshire have both been through this quaint Holme Valley town en route to the iconic 524 metre Holme Moss climb two miles away. It is in these hills where cycling’s triple Olympic Medalist Ed Clancy grew up. Holmfirth also has a good public swimming pool and fitness centre, parks and some super shops and restaurants. The people here are friendly, the streets are quaint and the scenery is breathtaking. The Peak District National Park with its moors, dales, forests, lakes and reservoirs is also easily accessible. The Upper Derwent Valley, home to the spectacular Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs, and where the famous 617 ‘Dambusters’ Squadron practiced the audacious bombing raid on the Ruhr valley in 1943, is only a short scenic drive away. Slightly further is Chatsworth, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and situated close to the market town of Bakewell, the home of Bakewell Puddings. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The National Coal Mining Museum, Wentworth Castle, and the Hepworth Gallery are also within short drives away and well worth a visit. For a spot of culture, Holmfirth has annual festivals with many more attractions that bring visitors back for more; such as the Folk, Arts, and Food & Drink Festivals. Also not to be missed, is Holmfirth Vineyard and Restaurant, where you can book wine tasting tours and enjoy a lovely meal in the restaurant.