In the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, this stone built, single-storey, detached studio is located in the grounds of the Thurst House Farm. It lies in a peaceful setting, in-between both the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Parks. Enjoy outstanding views from the property, and with the Calderdale Way and Pennine Way close by, there is ample walking available. To make your stay that bit more special, guests have sole use of a patio with garden furniture, and the welcoming owner can provide wonderful extras by prior arrangement including a hearty breakfast, homemade bread, marmalades and jams (subject to a charge).
Directions: Ripponden is on A58, 3 miles west of Sowerby Bridge. From M62 turn off at Juncion 22 and follow moor road for 5 miles to Ripponden. Go through traffic lights and turn left into Royd Lane by The Conservative Club. At the top, turn right by Beehive Pub. After about a mile there is a post box in the wall on the left. Thurst House Farm is on the right on a bad bend, it is advisable to back in.
Ripponden itself is a village close to the market town of Sowerby Bridge, in West Yorkshire. There are many attractions within easy reach including the Royal Armouries Museum, Brontë Parsonage Museum, National Media Museum and the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, which can all be reached within 40 minutes. Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Cannon Hall Museum and the fabulous Harewood House are an hour away. For those seeking the bright lights of a big city, both Manchester and Leeds are around 50 minutes’ away. Shop 3¼ miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
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Fantastic stay from start to finish, Judith and David were perfect hosts. The Cottage is really cosy and very well appointed. Took our dog and used the private field at the back of the Cottage loads. Loved it so much l have just booked again for November.