Guests say
Guests generally praise the property for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, with special mentions of the well-maintained hot tub and the games room. The location in Holmfirth is appreciated for its proximity to local amenities. Some minor maintenance issues and a lack of toiletries were noted, but overall experiences were very positive.
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-presented upon arrival, with spotless rooms and quality furnishings. However, a few mentioned issues such as mould and rubbish, which slightly affected the score.
The property's location is highly regarded, with guests enjoying the nearby pub, chip shop, and the easy walk into Holmfirth centre. The beautiful setting in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales adds to the appeal.
Comfort is consistently highlighted, with guests mentioning cosy rooms, comfortable beds, and a welcoming atmosphere. Some minor issues with heating and hot water were reported, but overall, the property provided a comfortable stay.
Facilities like the hot tub, outdoor seating, and games room were praised. However, maintenance issues such as a leaking fridge, faulty washing machine, and lack of hot water on the upper floor have led to a lower score.
While guests appreciated the welcome gifts and found them to be a thoughtful touch, there is not enough information to determine if such gestures are consistent or guaranteed, thus a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Resting in the traditional, West Yorkshire town of Holmfirth is The Old Post Office, a grand, seven-bedroom home, inviting fifteen guests. Offering large living spaces, featuring a private games room in the cellar, a pet-friendly garden with hot tub, and en-suite bedrooms, The Old Post Office makes the perfect retreat whilst touring the Peak District National Park. Drive through the gated driveway, offering space for at least seven cars, and take advantage of the EV charger, before making your way indoors. Be welcomed into the impressive hallway, with a study to your left, offering a quiet nook to delve into a good book or finish off some work. Continue into the homely sitting room, complete with plush seating, a Smart TV, and an open fire, where you can unwind after a day of travelling. Locate the kitchen/diner, fully-equipped for your self-catered stay, where you can whip up delicious meals, before gathering as a group around the lofty dining table. If the weather permits, opt for an alfresco affair upon the decked area, housing a barbecue and an indulgent hot tub, offering the perfect social setting to while the night away. Cap off the evening with a game of pool or darts in the lower-ground-floor games room, with a neighbouring sitting room with a plush corner sofa, offering the perfect setting for a film night, a utility, and bathroom for convenience. As day turns into night, select from seven well-appointed bedrooms, six of which benefit from luxurious en-suite shower rooms, whilst the latter is serviced by a bathroom with a lovely, roll-top, slip bath. Prepare for your coming days in style, before exploring the local area, where you'll find a host of shops, pubs, and eateries to take advantage of. Head into the national park to visit the delightful Butterley Reservoir, follow the Black Hill hiking trail, use the Longdendale Trail as your guide, or visit Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre - Canal & River Trust, a bustling area to watch the world go by. Further amenities can be found in nearby Huddersfield, along with Castle Hill, a popular hiking area, and the Heritage Quay Museum, whilst Tolson Memorial Museum is nearby, showing a timeline of the area’s natural history. Be sure to visit the many National Trust properties and manor houses in the area, with Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, and Wentworth Castle Gardens as popular choices, before returning home in time for sunset. Escape to the countryside at The Old Post Office.
On the edge of the West Yorkshire Pennines, in the picturesque Holme Valley, is the historic, traditional Pennine town of Holmfirth. Holmfirth, made popular by the television series The Last of the Summer Wine, is not only Compo and Nora Batty's stocking town! The best live music venue in the North of England, the "Picturedrome," is in the heart of the city and draws many well-known bands. The 2014 Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire pelotons both passed through this small Holme Valley village on their way up the famous 524-meter Holme Moss climb, which is located two miles away. Cycling's three-time Olympic medalist Ed Clancy was raised on these hills.
Accommodation
This property is in a residential area and therefore guests are asked to be respectful of neighbours at all times, specifically guests are asked to be quiet outside between the hours of 10pm and 9am and to not use the hot tub during this time.
Over three floors.
Seven bedrooms: 1 x1st floor super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 2 x 1st floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower,basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x family room with king-size, single, and with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin, and WC.
Lower-ground-floor with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Lower-ground-floor utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Lower-ground-floor sitting room.
Lower-ground-floor games room
Gas central heating with underfloor heating.
Electric Range oven with gas hob, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 2 x dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi, pool table, darts board, selection of books.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Gated, private driveway with parking for 8 cars.
EV charging point.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, and enclosed rear garden with decking, furniture, gazebo with electric heaters, barbecue, secure bike storage and hot tub.
One well-behaved dog welcome - For additional dogs, a fee of £50 is required; please arrange this upon booking.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles, River Holme 0.6 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Strictly no parties/hen/stag do’s are permitted
Nearby points of interest
- Beaumont Park
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Lyceum Theatre
- Pugneys Country Park
- Dove Stone Reservoir
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Gaddings Dam
Reviews (20)
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Lisa
There were 14 of us in total (and two dogs) ranging from age four to seventy. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and plenty of en-suites to keep everyone happy. There was plenty to explore in the local area and we even joined in a pub quiz at the local pub - Farmers arms. We took up the recommendation of eating out at Harveyâs as a family and really enjoyed our time. Being a large family we did cook and eat frequently at the house, the dining room was a great space to eat together (I would say that a little time and effort is probably needed to restock the house with updated kitchen appliances, but a huge bonus was the use of two dish washers, as a big family this was much needed). The communication was excellent from the hosts and all in all we had a wonderful family holiday in Holmfirth. One little niggle worth noting was that the washing machine was not in full repair and had a faulty sensor, this meant constant resetting - when reporting this we were told it was an existing issue. My recommendation is for the owners to simply buy a new one. With the price we paid for this holiday home we felt it tiresome dealing with a faulty appliance. With that being said I donât want to end on a negative note this was a great house with plenty of space for all of us to enjoy a relaxing week together.
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Caroline
The house was even nicer than expected. The kids loved the hot tub and we had such a fun evening playing pool in the basement. The person looking after the property was helpful and easy to contact. Holmfirth itself was beautiful with lots of little cafes, shops and pubs. We would happily come back.
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Sharon
The house is absolutely beautiful and really comfortable. Rooms are spacious and beds are cozy. There was a few small critiques from all nine of us who stayed. There is no hand wash in any of the rooms and we think there should be given the price etc. Also, just small things like salt and pepper, kitchen roll, t-bags and sugar would be great in the kitchen. There was a lovely welcome box with a few bits in which was great. The fridge leaked in the kitchen to the point where the floor was sodden so we had to leave a towel down the whole time. The showers have no pressure but everything else was superb. Thank you so much for having us. X