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Holdsworth House is an independent, family-owned historic hotel in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and has featured in regional, national and international press for its cultural significance, heritage and discreet hospitality.

Over many decades, writers, musicians, filmmakers and journalists have returned to Holdsworth House not as a novelty, but as a place that belongs naturally to the cultural landscape of Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region. Coverage reflects the house’s long-standing role behind the scenes of British cultural life, from music history and heritage reporting, to major film and television productions using the house as both a location and a base while working locally.

Recent international attention surrounding the 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights forms part of that wider story. It represents a continuation of Holdsworth House’s relationship with writers, storytellers and productions drawn to the same qualities that have defined the house for centuries: atmosphere, discretion and a strong sense of place.

For background information, imagery and press enquiries, please see our Digital Press Pack.

Sally Wainwright's BBC series Last Tango In Halifax filming at Holdsworth House Hotel in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Film & Television

Holdsworth House has been referenced in press coverage connected to major film and television productions working across Halifax, Calderdale and West Yorkshire.

Coverage reflects the house’s role as a place to stay, gather and work during production, as well as its occasional use as a filming location. Writers and journalists frequently reference Holdsworth House in relation to its proximity to Brontë Country, Haworth and the moorland landscapes that continue to attract filmmakers to the region.

Recent coverage includes reporting linked to the 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights, alongside wider writing on film and television activity across West Yorkshire.

The Beatles plaque at Holdsworth House Hotel in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Music & Cultural History

Press coverage has also documented Holdsworth House’s place in British music history and cultural heritage.

This includes national and regional reporting on the official Blue Plaque commemorating The Beatles’ stay at the house in 1964, as well as later features exploring the hotel’s continuing appeal to musicians and performers visiting West Yorkshire for concerts, tours and cultural events.

These stories form part of a broader narrative that places Holdsworth House within a living cultural tradition rather than a single historic moment.

Holdsworth House Hotel awards badges

Travel, Heritage & Awards

Holdsworth House regularly features in travel, lifestyle and heritage writing, reflecting its status as a Jacobean manor built in 1633, its independent ownership spanning three generations, and its long-established place within Calderdale’s historic landscape.

Coverage in this area has included awards recognition such as winner of Best Hotel in Yorkshire in the Muddy Stilettos Awards and Best Wedding Hotel in Yorkshire for the National Wedding Awards as well as consistent inclusion in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Holdsworth House has also featured in heritage-led and long-form articles by leading travel journalists, exploring the house, its gardens and interiors, and its relationship to nearby cultural landmarks including Haworth, Shibden Hall, The Piece Hall and Halifax’s historic town centre.

Selected articles and listings

Selected coverage reflecting Holdsworth House’s travel and heritage.

Illustrated map of Yorkshire tourist sites
(Illustration by Matt Hollings / For The Times)
The Wuthering Heights bedroom at Holdsworth House Hotel, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Selected Press Coverage

Music & Cultural History

Selected coverage reflecting Holdsworth House’s long-standing place in British cultural history.

    • BBC News
      “We had to give up our Halifax bedroom for the Beatles”
      4 November 2023
    • Halifax Courier
      Holdsworth House Hotel unveils blue plaque marking The Beatles’ 1964 visit
      3 May 2025
    • Daily Mail
      “I gave up my bed for the Beatles when I was just 14”
      8 November 2023
    • Telegraph & Argus
      Robert Plant seen at Holdsworth House

Film & Television

Coverage highlighting Holdsworth House’s ongoing relationship with film and television productions working across West Yorkshire.

  • ITV Calendar
    Ewan McGregor visits historic country house hotel in Halifax
    3 June 2023
  • BBC / Regional Television
    Coverage referencing productions including Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack
  • Film & Television at Holdsworth House
    Our guide to productions filmed or staying at Holdsworth House

Wuthering Heights (2026)

Recent international coverage connected to the 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights and the associated Airbnb experience. Find out more. 

Press Enquiries

For interviews, background information or image requests, please contact:

Chris Meehan

General Manager, Holdsworth House

📞 +44 (0)1422 240024

✉️ chris.meehan@holdsworthhouse.co.uk

Digital Press Pack

Download our Digital Press Pack for background information, high-resolution images and further details about Holdsworth House, its history and its cultural connections. Should you need more information about Holdsworth House Hotel or the wider area please get in touch. Our team will be happy to help.

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Holdsworth House is a four-star historic hotel in Halifax, West Yorkshire, within 20 minutes of Haworth and Brontë Country.