Huddersfield Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sarah - Verified booking

  This is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in.

  The overall quality and condition of everything was excellent and the owners seemed to have planned for every eventuality. The garden was properly secure for our two terrier-sized dogs and one of them loved the view over the valley so much he would sit for hours just watching the world below him. The "wash room" at the back was invaluable for muddy dogs as well as human muddy boots and was an added extra that we've never come across before but was so useful and well equipped. The variety of walks from the doorstep was great (although you do need to like hills and a couple of challenging stiles). The views from the house over the valley were especially lovely as we were there during bonfire night/week so got a display just about every night. Views from the walks behind/above the house were spectacular over the hills/valleys. Inside the house was well layed out with every amenity we could think of along with very generous human and doggy welcome packs. Any more "rotund" guests may struggle getting into the shower in the ensuite but there is a full sized bath with shower over in the main bathroom. The extra note from the owner regarding not following sat nav directions to get to the house was a godsend. The turn that the satnav sends you down is extremely tight and steep and comes off a busy A road, although we did find that Google Maps sends you the safer route (from Holmfirth) as suggested by the owner. We would highly recommend Wells Cottage as a base to explore this area from and will definitely be back soon.

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• John - Verified booking

  This was an absolutely wonderful stay.

  .far better than we might have hoped or expected. Our hosts were friendly, helpful and generous with their care and provision of unexpected basic provisions to help us settle in. From the word go we felt so comfortable as the cottage lacked nothing in respect to facilities and amenities. It was indeed a home from home in wonderful countryside surroundings. It was a particularly cold time when we stayed, however we remained warm and cosy. We certainly unexpectedly and unfortunately exceeded the expected propane usage, but our hosts were understanding and extremely positive in their recognition of the situation. We felt guilty, but then it had been -4° C and we had decided to stay indoors for 2 out of the 5 days simply chilling and enjoying the cottage, the brilliant sunshine and snowy vistas. All in all we had a superb stay and would highly recommend the cottage for couples and possibly their dog ... ours loved it! The enclosed garden, the secure off-road parking and general privacy and good internet was ideal. We were in need of a break and a chance to relax and that's what we achieved. We appreciated the excellent hosting and the facilities plus the little extras like the dog biscuits and blankets, the crumpets and all the general comforts that sometimes is missing during a holiday stay. Congratulations to our hosts! We just might visit again, but this time when our intended day trip ventures were open.

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• Cheryl - Verified booking

  We loved Wells Cottage.

  The photos and description were accurate and the arrival instructions were easy to follow. It's a beautiful tastefully decorated period cottage with well designed lounge, fully equipped kitchen, good bathrooms and comfortable beds. The owners have gone beyond expectations to thoughtfully provide everything we needed. There was a lovely welcome basket and milk in the fridge, the kitchen was fully stocked; often in rented kitchens knives can be awful and there's not enough pans etc. Towels in the bedrooms were generous and full size. We loved the lights in the lounge; it felt like staying in a 5 star hotel. We had everything we needed. There was even a programme for the local folk festival and a detailed house guide. When we had questions the owners were quick to respond. The view is wonderful. The only thing I'd say for anyone who has walking difficulties is; it's a very steep walk there and back into Holmfirth or to the pub! Thank you very much for a lovely weekend.

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• Lyn - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful week at Prospect Cottage.

  John & his wife were terrific hosts - they couldn't have been more helpful. John welcomed us on arrival & explained where to find things; the cottage was toasty warm despite low temperatures outdoors, & was very well-equipped. So many nice touches: fresh milk, crumpets & butter, tea, coffee, fruit juice & little cakes awaiting us, plus an invitation to help ourselves to bread & goodies from the freezer. And a lovely surprise: Hotel Chocolat truffles on our pillows! We found the area full of interesting places to visit, all within easy reach. A great area for walking, lots of pubs with good food: we found the Old Bridge Inn in Priest Lane, Ripponden of particular interest, with it's blue plaque claiming to be the "oldest hostelry in the whole of Yorkshire - 1307". We highly recommend their food, especially the legendary weekday lunchtime buffet! And lastly, a must for all fans of "Happy Valley" - all filming locations are in the local area.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  From the time of booking we were made to feel welcome, even being invited to a family fireworks display.

  I am currently on crutches and hosts assist me and partner unloading bags from car. Trust me with my partner a weekend involves a lot of bags. The property is set in a beautiful rural location with great views and relaxing atmosphere. The property its self was beautiful retaining some period feautures but modernised to accommodate every travelers needs. There was lots of complimentary items that had you forgotted anything would of seen you through your stay. The property was clean, comfortable and maintained to a very high standard. Even the wifi for such a rural location was very good and we had no issue at all conecting and using it. The extra touches the owner and even their family extended to us enhanced our experience and made us feel so welcome and relaxed. Anyone looking to stay in this local area would whole heartedly recommend Prospect cottage.

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