The Old Bronte Chapel

Modern comforts and period charm combine in this beautifully converted chapel, which is an ideal holiday destination for groups of friends and multi-generational family gatherings. Spend time together in the great outdoors, exploring the moorlands or the Yorkshire Dales, then soak away any muscle aches in the luxurious bubbles of the hot tub while you admire the wonderful views that surround the cottage.

This three-storey house is immaculately decorated throughout, with high-quality furnishings complementing lovely features such as wooden floorboards and exposed beams. Most of the ground floor is taken up with the open-plan living area, which combines cooking, dining and relaxing in one large, bright space. The kitchen has a traditional feel but excellent contemporary facilities, including an American-style fridge/freezer for chilling all the food necessary for a large group. As the designated chef prepares a meal, two people can perch at the breakfast bar and assist or enjoy an aperitif, and you can all sit together at the adjacent dining table for a celebratory feast or a sociable supper. If you’re staying in for the evening, two large sofas in front of a wood burner invite you to lounge in front of the Smart TV or curl up with a good book.

For families, the two bedrooms on the first floor are perfect: a huge double (with a Smart TV) and a twin room that leads off it, both having use of a bathroom with a free-standing bath and handheld shower. The three double bedrooms are on the second floor, sharing a family bathroom with an original stained-glass window and a separate bath and walk-in shower. The magnificent king-size bedroom, with an en-suite shower room, perches on the top floor – a peaceful retreat for some quiet time alone.

The cottage’s landscaped gardens include a lawn and a patio where you can sit and relax or fire up the BBQ and dine under a pergola. On another patio, a hot tub is all yours to enjoy a soak in the sunshine or under a starlit sky.

• 5 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 family room with a double bed and adjoining room with 2 singles, 3 double rooms
• 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 bathroom with a shower and WC and 1 en-suite with shower and WC
• Range cooker with electric hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
• 3 Smart TVs
• Wood burner (logs included)
• Enclosed garden with patio area with seating and BBQ
• Hot tub Off-road parking for 4 cars
• Shop within 0.5 miles, pub within 200 metres
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

From Oxenhope, you can take a nostalgic ride on a steam train, boarding the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for a gentle chug to Haworth, former home of the Bronte sisters, and Keighley, a pretty town with an industrial heritage. The spectacular scenery of Bronte Country is all around, and you’ll want to get out and about on foot, by bike or perhaps even on horseback.

Discover the sights, shops and eateries of nearby towns, including Hebden Bridge (7 miles), Sowerby Bridge (10 miles) and Halifax (9.5 miles).

Well worth a visit, Halifax was once the centre of the wool trade in Victorian England, which blessed the town with wealth and good fortune. Many of the opulent buildings and monuments from this time can still be seen as you walk around the town, including Piece Hall, a magnificent Georgian building which was once the place where weavers sold their cloth. Nowadays, it’s a fabulous place to grab a tasty bite to eat or peruse the independent shops and boutiques, as well as catch some outdoor performances.

Other impressive buildings include Halifax Minster, the town’s Gothic church; the Grade II-listed Halifax Town Hall, created by the same man who designed the Houses of Parliament; and Shibden Hall, a 15th-century historic home surrounded by a glorious park, once home to the ‘first modern lesbian’, Anne Lister, who wrote her secret diaries there. The parkland is an excellent place to spend a day, where you can walk beside the pretty flowerbeds, row across the Mere or ride on the miniature train which will delight any children in your party. Kids will also love Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, which is sure to capture their imaginations with its 400 interactive exhibits.

If you enjoy food, make sure to visit Halifax’s Borough Market, which is a stunning Grade II-listed building hosting an award-winning covered market throughout the week. Sample some local produce and pick up a tasty treat to enjoy back at your luxury holiday cottage.

There is enough to do in Halifax itself to fill a whole holiday. However, if you want to venture slightly further afield, Huddersfield and Bradford are just 16 and 9.5 miles respectively from the cottage, or you could set out to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 15 miles away.