Upper Castle Gate Mill, restored 18th century mill

Upper Castle Gate Mill is part of a restored former mill and factory, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a huge open plan kitchen and dining area and a large comfortable living room. The property is located in beautiful Cragg Vale just outside Hebden Bridge, on the banks of Elphin Brook, that once powered 11 nearby water mills during Yorkshire's early industrial age. The property's industrial history has been carefully restored with exposed beams, cast iron columns and original factory floors. The entire ground floor is given over to a 800 square foot kitchen, dining and entertaining space, with huge windows looking onto the river, down the valley and up to the "Craggs" that surround this idyllic spot. The first floor has a large living room with comfortable sofas and chairs, a separate quiet workspace, bathroom with walk-in shower and a large master bedroom with superkingsize bed. The second floor houses three further bedrooms, all with king size beds (one with a separate single bed if required) and a large bathroom with full bath. Everywhere in the property you will see echoes of the building's industrial past, from reclaimed and restored cast iron radiators, to exposed beams and structural iron work, to the original and timeworn factory floors. The property is accessed through a triple-locking security door right off of Castle Gate, a small lane that leads off of Cragg Road, which has ample on-street parking. The owners, Polly and Jason, are always available by phone, but our local manager is nearby for anything you need assistance with during your stay. Cragg Vale is a beautiful valley just outside the bustling market down of Hebden Bridge, proudly self-proclaimed as the Alternative Lifestyle Capital of Europe. Two local pubs are right in the neighbourhood, the Robin Hood (virtually across the road) and the Hinchliffe, a short ten minute stroll along the river path from Castle Gate Mill. Miles and miles of footpaths traverse the moors above the valley, including the popular Pennine Way and Calderdale Way (which passes by the front door), leading to local landmarks like Stoodley Pike and Gaddings Dam. On the route of the Tour de Yorkshire, Cragg Road is a popular challenge with cyclists for its famed "Longest Continuous Incline in England." Easily accessible both by road and public transport, Castle Gate Mill is 1.5 miles from Mytholmroyd along the B6138 Cragg Road, 45 minutes from Leeds along the M62, and 50 minutes from Manchester along the M62 from the opposite direction. The property is also accessible by train, via Northern Rail from Manchester Victoria to Mytholmroyd or Northern Rail from Leeds Victoria to Mytholmroyd. Mainline connections to London can be taken from Halifax, Leeds or Manchester. The local 901 bus route to Hebden Bridge or Huddersfield stops right outside the property. There is no parking off road at the property, but plenty on Cragg Road just a few steps away. Mytholmroyd has a fully stocked grocery store and petrol station, with a few cafes, pubs and restaurants, and a mile further is Hebden Bridge, with a huge range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. For local shopping, Craggie's Farm Shop is a short five minute drive up the Cragg, or a hearty 40 minute hike up the hill. For larger groups, the Mill can be booked with an attached self-contained one bedroom apartment ("Castle Gate Mill") and can be rented by using the Castle Gate Mill listing. For even larger groups, check out our neighboour's listing, "The Keep".