Thornes Cottage - A warm Yorkshire welcome

* Located in a tranquil 17th century hamlet, Thornes Cottage offers a rural retreat that is close to a host of amenities and experiences around Huddersfield & the South Pennines * Ideal for a romantic break, working in the area, a base for walking, or visiting family & friends * Minutes from the M1 and M62. * Free wifi & superfast broadband * Free parking * Desk/work space * Smart TV * Free tea, coffee and sweet treat * Fully equipped Kitchen * Outdoor courtyard with table and chairs Traditional features of a 17th century building with the modern amenities to make your stay comfortable and luxurious. Self contained cottage with its own front door. The open plan living area has a comfortable 2 seater sofa, 32'' TV, fully fitted modern kitchen with complimentary tea, coffee & milk and a dining table and chairs. Smart TV, a range of books, maps and games plus free wifi are included. A useful store off the lounge is ideal for suitcases, coats and shoes. The double bedroom and modern shower room are accessed via an open tread staircase from the living area. Luxury shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and soap are provided along with soft fluffy towels and high quality bed linen. Guests can access a free, private, off road parking space that is directly adjacent to the cottage. There is a small flagged garden outside the cottage complete with table and chairs for your morning coffee on sunny days. For those wanting a cooked breakfast without the work, a local cafe 2 minutes walk from the cottage gives discount to our guests. We have also negotiated other discounts for local amenities that are detailed within the welcome pack on arrival. Check in is from 4.00pm onwards and check out is 10.00am. Earlier check ins and later check outs may be possible depending on availability, so please ask if this is something you would like to request. Guests will have access to information via email, phone and direct contact during their stay if they wish. We live next door to Thornes Cottage and can be on hand for guests who want to know more about the local area or who have questions during their stay. As access is via a key box so that guests can have as much privacy as required . Huddersfield provides an eclectic mix of traditional and modern. It showcases an impressive legacy that includes award winning Victorian architecture, the ancient Iron Age Castle Hill monument (3 miles) and a range of cultural and social activities for all visitors. Thornes Cottage provides access to spectacular valleys and rolling green fields as it sits between: - The South Pennines, boasting heather covered moorland, canals and reservoir (Website hidden by Airbnb) Leeds & Manchester are a short train ride away - The Peak District National park, with unsurpassed views and country pubs - Summer Wine Country, where you can have a cup of tea in Sids café and explore Holmfirths vineyard - National trust Marsden Moor , with its pre-historic landscape - Dewsbury Country Park, where the trans pennine trails are ideal for mountain bikers and accessible walking Huddersfield is made up of a wide range of centuries old villages that are steeped in local history and legend, made famous by writers, film and TV; - Marsden & Slaithwaite (7 miles) - Fans of Happy Valley and last Tango in Halifax can enjoy a drink at the Riverhead Brewery Tap and visit the independent stores stocking local produce - Farnley Tyas (3 miles) – DCI Banks lovers can walk from here to Castle Hill taking in breath taking views - Holmfirth (8 miles) – Hop aboard the Summerwine magic vintage bus to visit the famous filming locations. The area hosts a plethrora of folk, literary, and film festivals with the Lawrence Batley Theatre (3 miles) and Huddersfield Town Hall showing a diverse range of theatre, music and comedy. Local Artist Ashley Jackson with his gallery in Holmfirth and outside art exhibition brings to life the local landscape and art lovers can indulge themselves at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (6 miles) described as ‘art without walls’ and the Iconic Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield (12 miles) For those who prefer two wheels, cyclists and mountain bikers can enjoy the challenging route across Holme Moss (12 miles) made famous by the Tour de France or the various routes across the district that sit alongside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal (3 miles), the Blackmoor Foot reservoir (8miles), the Spen Valley Greenway (6 miles) and the National Cycle Route 68 that winds through the Holme and Colne Valleys. Museum lovers can visit: - The National Coal Mining Museum for England (3 miles) to find out what life was really like for miners by taking a trip 140 metres underground - The Castle Hill and Victoria Tower (3 miles) popular with kite flyers - The Colne Valley Museum (7 miles) to compare modern family life with that of a weavers child. - The Tolson Museum (3 miles) a treasure house of the fascinating and curious, set in the Ravensknowle Park. For sports fans the impressive John Smiths Stadium (3 miles) hosts regular fixtures for the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Team and the Huddersfield Town Football Team as well as hosting world class music events. The Huddersfield Leisure Centre (3 miles) has an amazing splash park, Olympic sized pool, gym and climbing wall. Golf enthusiasts can play 18 holes or practice on the driving range at the nearby municipal Bradley Park Golf Course set in beautiful parkland (5 miles). If the weather is letting you down guests can head inside to the ten pin bowling, laserzone and nearby cinema (4 miles). Huddersfield is a food & drink lovers paradise and guests can indulge at a range of farm shops like the Thorncliffe Farm Shop, Emley (2 miles), artisan ice cream parlours such as Yummy Yorkshire, Denby Dale (7 miles), friendly Real Ale pubs (The Nook, Holmfirth) and lively bars (Harveys, Fenay Bridge 1 mile) through to fine dining restaurants such as Erics in Lindley (6 miles) or 315 restaurant, Lepton (1 mile). For some retail therapy the Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Huddersfield (3 miles) has the latest fashion and high street stores, and the Redbrick mill in Batley (8 miles) is home to cutting edge design and stunning homewares. The area is great for independent shops and Kirkburton (3 miles), Honley (5 miles) and Lindley (6 miles) all have beautiful collectibles, crafts, fashion and local produce. All that adventure and tempting treats may leave guests needing to find a place to unwind, and Huddersfield has award winning spas. Try the Titanic Spa (7 miles) close to the Stanedge Tunnel and Visitor centre where you can take a boat trip through Britains longest deepest canal tunnel, or the nearby 315 Eco spa just 1 mile from Thornes Cottage. Whatever the reason for your visit, you will discover the warmth of a real Yorkshire welcome. Thornes Cottage has great commuter links being just 5 miles from Junction 25 of the M62 and 8 miles from Junction 39 of the M1. It is 3 miles from Huddersfield Train Station which provides trains between Manchester (40 minutes), Liverpool (90 minutes), Leeds (20 minutes) and York (45 minutes). The nearest bus stop is a 5 minute walk away with the 231 and 232 buses providing transport to Huddersfield Town Centre and Wakefield City Centre. There is a shop and pub within walking distance, and a wider range of local supermarkets, petrol stations, cafes, garden centres, and takeaways all within a short drive or taxi ride. Thornes Cottage is located on a private road in a quiet hamlet, in relatively close proximity to other cottages. As such it is suited to couples and solo travellers seeking tranquillity. Due to the residential location parking is limited to cars only-no vans You can step outside of the front door and immediately be in open countryside for walks and fresh air or soon be in reach of Huddersfield Town Centre and neighbouring cities of Leeds & Manchester.