A beautiful Grade II* Listed Jacobean manor, Holdsworth House Hotel offers 33 luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant. The historic house with its tree-lined driveway is full of character and surrounded by private, mature gardens, hidden terraces and ample parking spaces. Guests may be familiar with Holdsworth House as it has been a film location for several British-made TV shows, including Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are used in the restaurant. All dishes are prepared fresh to order, including traditional afternoon tea and the a la carte menu, which provide guests with fine dining and relaxed, home-cooked dishes. Breakfast is a plentiful selection of cooked-to-order hot choices, and a continental buffet for fruits, pastries and cereals. Gluten free diets and known allergies are catered for. The three rooms that make up the restaurant feature stone mullioned windows, oak paneling and original fireplaces, providing a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. The 33 bedrooms are individually decorated and include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a seating area. There is also an private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Halifax town center, The Piece Hall and Halifax train station are just 10 minutes’ drive away. Leeds, Hebden Bridge and Bronte Country are a 25-minute drive from Holdsworth House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jamie
    United States of America United States of America
    This has become our little happy place, yet we will begrudgingly share with you this 330 year new found serenity ..
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We got married up the road and checked in very late, they upgraded us to a lovely room as it was our wedding night, didn’t have breakfast as we didn’t have time in the morning, but we loved our stay there. Thank you
  • Hector
    Mexico Mexico
    Property is fantastic. Staff was very kind and helpful

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Holdsworth House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Holdsworth House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

As a popular venue for weddings, Holdsworth House Hotel has a policy of only 1 wedding party per night.

When a wedding is taking place at the hotel, no other brides/grooms or guests from weddings taking place elsewhere are permitted to stay or use the facilities within the same 24-hour period.

FAQs about Holdsworth House Hotel

  • Check-in at Holdsworth House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Holdsworth House Hotel is 2.6 miles from the center of Halifax. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Holdsworth House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Holdsworth House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Holdsworth House Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Holdsworth House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Holdsworth House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.