For several years now, we’ve invited top Yorkshire florist Karen Longbottom and her team at Finishing Touches Florist shop in Huddersfield, to teach her skills at Holdsworth House. In November 2018, Karen arrived with masses of ready-mossed door rings, bags of spruce cuttings, baskets of baubles, deliciously scented dried fruits and reems of ribbons. Hosting two […]
Funeral Teas and Life Celebrations
At the mention of Holdsworth House, the first thing most people think of is ‘weddings’. For many days of the year the hotel is indeed filled with excitement, laughter and celebration. Gatherings for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and baby showers are frequent sitings at the hotel. It’s a happy and uplifting place to be and we’re […]
All eyes on you on your wedding day
When you get married, it’s expected that – as the happy couple — you’re the focus of attention. Whilst some enjoy the shower of affection bestowed upon them, and relish the opportunity to perform in front of the camera, others feel the urge to simply mingle amongst the crowds of happy families and friends. Like […]
Hotel Dogs and Cats
Looking for a dog friendly hotel? You’ve found it. Taking your dog on holiday with you is a pre-requisite for many looking for a staycation in the UK. Thankfully, at Holdsworth House in West Yorkshire we’ve been welcoming well-behaved dogs on overnight stays for years. (One of our regulars Archie the Westie is pictured in […]
Celebrate Christmas at Holdsworth House
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 […]
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 […]
Five Top Bronte Attractions
It is widely known that sisters Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë lived in Haworth, West Yorkshire, with their brother Branwell. Their parsonage home, adjacent to the church where their father, Patrick, preached is now a world-class museum dedicated to preserving the Brontës’ artefacts and works. Stay at Holdsworth House in Halifax and you’ll have 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 […]
