Cottage with garden

Well-positioned on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park in the charming town of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire discover this traditional two-bedroom cottage, Rivendell. Welcoming up to four guests and boasting off-road parking, close access to the local amenities and a gas flame-effect stove, Rivendell is a fabulous abode to enjoy your next escape to West Yorkshire. After unloading your belongings in the off-road parking spot, enter your new home-from-home to be impressed by the inviting sitting room where you and your loved ones can cosy up in front of the roaring stove and enjoy a movie or two! Allow the designated chef of the group to rustle up a tasty dish in the well-equipped kitchen, before settling down at the dining table ready to tuck in as the wine is poured and conversation flows. If you begin to feel sleepy, retreat to the first floor to find two neatly-presented double bedrooms, one even boasting handy en-suite facilities so you can get ready or wind down for the day in style. In the morning, kickstart your itinerary with a stroll into the centre of Holmfirth where you can find a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, ideal for stocking up on the essentials or refuelling with some hearty grub on the days you don't feel like cooking! Paces away from the property, you can also enjoy an afternoon by the fishing lake, pack a picnic to enjoy amongst your lovely surroundings, test out your skills or simply admire the rolling countryside. Venture into the Peak District National Park to discover Black Hill, Laddow Rocks and Wessenden Reservoir, perfect for walkers or alternatively pay a visit to the B29 Overexposed Crash Site and Howden Dam for a taste of history. Well-positioned to also spend the day in the city of Huddersfield where Colne Valley Museum, Castle Hill and Ravensknowle Park all reside, you'll never be short of things to see or do here! Whisk your loved ones away on a memorable trip to Rivendell in West Yorkshire. On the edge of the West Yorkshire Pennines, in the picturesque Holme Valley, is the historic, traditional Pennine town of Holmfirth. Holmfirth, made popular by the television series The Last of the Summer Wine, is not only Compo and Nora Batty's stocking town! The best live music venue in the North of England, the "Picturedrome," is in the heart of the city and draws many well-known bands. The 2014 Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire pelotons both passed through this small Holme Valley village on their way up the famous 524-meter Holme Moss climb, which is located two miles away. Cycling's three-time Olympic medalist Ed Clancy was raised on these hills. In addition, Holmfirth offers parks, a good public pool, a fitness centre, as well as a few grocery stores and eateries. The locals are welcoming, the streets are charming, and the surroundings are breathtaking. It's also simple to go to the Peak District National Park, which has moors, dales, woodlands, lakes, and reservoirs. A short picturesque drive will take you to the Upper Derwent Valley, home of the magnificent Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs, and the site where the renowned 617 "Dambusters" Squadron trained for their daring raid on the Ruhr region in 1943. The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's stately residence, Chatsworth, is a short distance away from Bakewell, the market town where Bakewell Puddings are made. In close proximity and well worth a visit are the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, National Coal Mining Museum, Wentworth Castle, and the Hepworth Gallery. Holmfirth offers a taste of culture with its yearly festivals, which include the Folk, Arts, and Food & Drink Festivals, among many more attractions that keep visitors coming back for more. Holmfirth Vineyard and Restaurant, where you may schedule wine tasting trips and delight in a delightful meal in the restaurant, is another not to be missed.