If you’re wondering whether to book Christmas dinner somewhere different this year, here are 8 reasons to book Holdsworth House. Throughout December we’re serving festive lunch or dinner and here’s what you can expect other than just great food! After a large lunch you can stroll around the gardens, breathing in the crisp air, drinking […]
Visit Halifax Piece Hall – Stay at Holdsworth House
On 1st August (Yorkshire Day) the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax reopened to the public after an extensive, £19m renovation. THE PIECE HALL – THE BEST DRESSED MARKET IN THE LAND In 1633, when Holdsworth House was built, Halifax was already the biggest producer of cloth in West Yorkshire. It produced 4 times the amount of Leeds and […]
White Rose Award Shortlist 2017
2017 saw Holdsworth House recognised as one of the best hotels in Yorkshire as it was shortlisted for the prestigious White Rose Award for Large Hotel of the Year, for the second consecutive year. The White Rose Awards are the region’s top tourism award and Holdsworth House is proud to be ranked alongside Rudding Park, […]
Winner – Wedding venue of the year
Holdsworth House was crowned the winner of the coveted Best Venue award at the 2016 I Do Wedding Awards. Wedding venues and wedding suppliers from across Yorkshire, Derby and Nottinghamshire attended a glittering ceremony at Sheffield’s City Hall late 2016 and Holdsworth House walked away with the top prize, which is voted for by brides and grooms […]
A Tale of Two Naughty Rabbits
When two adorable rabbits were in need of a home, the management team at Holdsworth House came to their rescue. The two brothers were nameless, but quick thinking guests thought up ‘Ringo’ and ‘Paul’, after two of the four most famous guests that have stayed at the historic manor. After all, the little white rabbit […]
White Rose Awards finalist
Holdsworth House has made it to the finals of the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards for the second consecutive year. The prestigious awards recognises the best of Yorkshire’s accommodation and tourist attractions. Holdsworth House was shortlisted for the Large Hotel of the Year title. CELEBRATING SUCCESS Hotel general manager, Mr Joseph Farrar, said, “This is […]
Five Top Bronte Attractions
2016 marked the 200th anniversary since Charlotte Brontë’s birth. Sisters Charlotte (the eldest of the surviving girls born to father Patrick and mother Maria), Anne and Emily lived in Haworth, West Yorkshire, with their brother Branwell. Their parsonage home, adjacent to the church where Patrick preached, is now a world-class museum dedicated to preserving the […]
Real Wedding: Caroline & Lindsay
As happy couples go, Caroline and Lindsay are certainly a perfect match. Here Caroline recounts her wedding day at Holdsworth House in 2016, where sourcing suppliers locally was an important part of the couple’s decision making process. Tell us about when/where you met? “We met three years ago. I had pretty much given up […]
A picture perfect outdoor wedding
Picture the perfect wedding and you won’t be far from this beautiful day at Holdsworth House. An outside wedding is rather unusual but bang on trend. Some couples are put off from getting married outdoors but if you get lucky with the weather, your day can be even more memorable. OUTSIDE WEDDING The outdoor wedding […]
Staying in hotels with your dog
When you want some escapism, a romantic getaway or to see new surroundings, the sticking point is often the dog. Do you ring the kennels, find a house sitter or a dog-friendly hotel? Finding good quality hotels allowing dogs isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Hotels do have to strike a balance; some guests […]
