The Porthole in West Yorkshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Porthole

Discover the charm of The Porthole, a delightful retreat nestled in the heart of Holmfirth, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of West Yorkshire. This former 19th-century railway station ticket office has been transformed into a luxurious haven, perfect for families and friends.

Accommodating up to 10 guests across four beautifully appointed bedrooms, this stone-built property boasts three bathrooms and welcomes pets, ensuring a comfortable stay for all.

The highlight of your stay is sure to be the private hot tub, where you can unwind and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Inside, you'll find a cosy sitting room with a gas fire, a well-equipped kitchen with a coffee machine and breakfast bar, and a dining room that opens out to an enclosed AstroTurf garden. Off-road parking for three cars adds to the convenience of this exceptional accommodation.

Whether you're seeking a relaxing escape or an adventure in the Peak District, The Porthole offers a luxurious base with all the comforts of home.

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Need To Know

Gas heating with gas fire
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, 2 x Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power included In rent
Bed linen and towels included In rent
Off-road parking for three cars
Enclosed AstroTurf lawned garden patio with hot tub
Sorry, no smoking
Two well behaved pets welcome
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Note: Check-in is 4pm and check-out by 10am
Note: The staircase is steep, please take care
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been captivated by the beautifully appointed and presented property, with its proximity to Holmfirth's heart. The warm welcome and attentive hosts ensure comfort is a priority, while the hot tub remains a favourite feature among children and adults alike. The property's cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location also receive high praise, making it a highly recommended stay.

Getting there

To get to The Porthole, if travelling by road, take the M1 motorway and exit for the A616 towards Huddersfield. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Huddersfield, from where you can take a taxi or local bus services to Holmfirth.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	0.5 miles	HD9 7DE
Train station	6.5 miles	HD1 1JB
Pub	0.2 miles	HD9 7AZ
Dog walk	0.4 miles	HD9 7EB
Supermarket	0.1 miles	HD9 7AX
Indian takeaway (Spice Fusion)	0.3 miles	HD9 7AZ
Chinese takeaway (The Jade Garden)	0.3 miles	HD9 7AZ
Italian takeaway (Albero)	0.5 miles	HD9 7DE

For families with Kids

For families with children, this destination is a gem. The enclosed garden provides a safe space for play, and the hot tub adds a splash of fun for all ages. Nearby, the town of Holmfirth offers family-friendly dining options and quaint shops. The surrounding countryside is perfect for family walks, and the local parks are great for letting off steam. With plenty of activities and the comfort of a home away from home, it's an ideal choice for a family break.

Is The Porthole A good location for couples?

This destination is a romantic haven for couples. The intimate setting of the cottage, complete with a private hot tub, sets the scene for a memorable getaway. Nearby, couples can explore the charming streets of Holmfirth, enjoy intimate dining experiences, or take scenic walks through the picturesque countryside. For a special day out, visit the local vineyards or cosy up in one of the many welcoming pubs. It's the perfect backdrop for a romantic retreat.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to your stay is The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room (phone number not provided), perfect for a cosy afternoon tea. For a delightful dining experience, visit Mezze (01484 689003), just a short stroll away, offering a taste of the Mediterranean.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find the vibrant town of Holmfirth, with its local shops, inns, and pubs, offering a true taste of Yorkshire's hospitality.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation features a private hot tub, which is a highlight for many guests looking to relax and unwind during their stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at this property, allowing guests to enjoy their break with their beloved furry friends.

How many people does this accommodation sleep?

This property comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests, making it ideal for larger families or groups of friends.

What type of parking is available?

There is off-road parking for three cars, providing convenient and secure parking right at the property.

Are there any outdoor spaces included?

Yes, guests can enjoy an enclosed AstroTurf lawned garden and patio, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Is there internet access at the property?

Yes, broadband/WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring guests can stay connected during their stay.

The Porthole Reviews

Beautifully appointed and presented property, close to the heart of Holmfirth. We had a family Xmas break there and the nine of us and a dog thorougly enjoyed ourselves. We were greated with a warm welcome and our comfort was clearly a high priortity our hosts were attentive to any needs whilst not being intrusive. The children, even in the midst of winter, put the hot tub as their favourite feature.

Had an amazing time and would be very happy to return. Hosts are hospitable and quick to respond and the house was clean, comfortable and in a lovely location.

Beautiful property in excellent location, walking distance into Holmfirth and a supermarket 2 minutes away. Hot tub nice and warm with lighting for use in an evening. All amenities available in the kitchen including a fabulous coffee machine! Owner and maintenance team very responsive to callsmessages and provided all relevant information. Would definitely recommend and return for another stay.

Nicola Joanne

Really lovely house, well equipped and maintained and brilliant location. the welcome basket of goodies was a nice touch too. Hot tub was nice and clean. Coffee machine was very posh and made really delicious coffees! highly reccomend staying here. Andrea was a very attentive host.

Andrea the owner is lovely. The beds are very comfy. The hot tub is lovely. Holmfirth town is really nice. The house has everything you need and kept well. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Andrea was amazing. Great warm and friendly meeting. Took time to show me how all the gadgets in the home worked. The welcome basket was something else wow very kind. The house was spotless, and Andrea was very quick to respond to any questions I had. I will be returning. Thanks Andrea.

Richard

Generally this is good accommodation in a convenient location for the town centre. Its a lovely little house with four bedrooms, a well kitted kitchen and small dining area plus a nice little garden and hot tub. Some downsides were disappointing though the TV reception is awful. Can only get the two main BBC channels, no ITV and barely any freeview channels. To many people this might not matter if youre happy to sit with a book or out a lot. However we were staying with older parents who were very keen to watch their favourite TV shows whilst we were out elsewhere, and shows wed planned to watch together we couldnt. Wed also planned to watch specific sports events which we couldnt so needed to go out searching for bars showing it. I reported this on day one but no comment was given and nothing fixed so I assume its a regular problem. the internet seemed a bit temperamental, it didnt work for the first 24hrs or so, which was annoying as two of us are self employed and couldnt do our workdial into meetings. Given the tv situation it also prevented us watching anything digitally. there were a lot of spindley spiders around in many of the rooms when we arrived which suggested there hadnt been any cleaning with feather dusters to get corners etc. a few of our party hate spiders so this was a bit of a problem! the dining room is pretty small and was a struggle to fit six people round a table comfortably, and theres only two stools at the breakfast bar, so a lot of us were left stood leaning against worktops a lot. Similarly the lounge is homely and comfy but once you have more than 45 people it becomes a bit of a squeeze. Id say with a few really minor improvements this would go from 3 to 45 star, it feels a shame such a nice property was let down by really basic things.

Alison

We spent a wonderful weekend at The Porthole as a group of friends. Andrea kept us well informed with some great recommendations for places to eat locally and we had a lovely welcome basket. Porthole has a well equipped kitchen & homely features with a selection of fun board games, which we enjoyed. Location is also a short walk from town where there are lots of lovely places to eat & drink, especially Harveys, which was fabulous! Overall, we couldnt fault the accommodation or host as both were great, very happy customers!

Stunning. This house was just beautiful. We stayed with my children, gram babies and a dog. Everything is really fantastic quality. From the electric appliances we like to cook from the comfy beds to the towels. It was spotless as well. There was a suggestion box but we couldnt think of a thing to add because we were so pleased. Cant wait to book again

Phillip

Well equipped especially in the kitchen area, all 8 adults pleased with facilitys and cleanliness and location. All wanted to return to Porthole same time next year. Possible marking of bins in kitchen would be helpfull. ie Recyclable, list of items for recycling. General waste. A soft sweeping brush.

Amanda

Thank you so much for a lovely stay. The house was stunning, spotlessly clean and the facilities were very modern and easy to use. Location was perfect for exploring Holmfirth and walking home after a pint! Thank you to Andrea for the extra special touches, and for all of her help during the stay. Well definitely be back soon, and highly recommend this place. We had a great weekend, thank you!

Claire

Lovely house & very helpful & friendly meet & greet. Would definitely recommend to others.

Alison

We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful, cosy house, close to amenities yet sufficiently tucked away to feel private and secluded. We loved the layout of the house. Perfect for our group of four women. We enjoyed soaking in the hot tub after long walks to the local vineyard and in the countryside, despite it being February. Andrea couldn't have made us feel more welcome!! Thank you so much.

Angela

This was a fabulous property, the host was friendly and gave us plenty of local reccomendations. The house was fully equipped with everything one could need for a lovely weekend with friends! Would definitely reccomend and will be looking to head back again in the future.

Stuart

We had a fantastic weekend. The house was so lovely and great location, minutes walk down into the town. The kitchen came equipped with absolutely every utensils you can think of along with a built in coffee machine and huge American fridgefreezer. The house was spotless, well kept and looked after. Plenty of parking we parked 3 cars on the private drive and there is Space for cars outside the house too if needed. The outdoor decking area with hot tub we loved! Even managed to sit out in the sunshine Saturday afternoon on the sun loungers next to the hot tub. Thank you ! We will definitely be returning.

This is a great property in a lovely village. It was just about large enough to house 10 of us at an affordable price fo a lovely weekend. Andrea was very accommodating and very helpful , the property has everything you would need. There are a few minor improvements including outside lighting for use of the hot tub at this time of year, and an absorbent mat by the back door as this is the only entrance point, otherwise a lovely break in a lovely place

Deborah

Really lovely property for a group of 9 celebrating a birthday. Just as nice as the photos. Everything immaculate and working. Hosts were accomodating and helpful.

We had such a lovely weekend here, the property looks even nicer than the photos! Highly recommend it

The houses layout, decor, furnishings, and facilities were all excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and loved the house and location. A special mention to Andrea and the chap who came to clean the hot tub, as they were excellent hosts, being very friendly and informative local pubs restaurants walks etc..

Simina

This is a beautiful house with amazing amenities and great location in close proximity to bars and restaurants and plenty of walks. Andrea greeted us at the property with a very generous hamper basket filled with goodies and gave us a tour of the house & garden, showed us how the hot tub works and recommended a few places to try while in Holmfirth. The house is perfect for a weekend getaway, large, clean & very well equipped with everything you might need. The hot tub is very spacious & easy to use. We had a lovely time and couldnt recommend the Porthole and Andrea enough. Thank you very much for your hospitality

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Attractions Near The Porthole

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Porthole itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what West Yorkshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Xscape Castleford - WF10 4TA

about 20 Miles

Located in the Castleford area of West Yorkshire this is a fun family day out with loads of activities under one roof. For the energetic there is a real snow slop for skiing and rock climbing walls. For the more laid back then there is a cinema and bowling alley. This place caters for all ages and there are seasonal events on throughout the year too. This attraction is described on their website as the "Ultimate Entertainment Destination " so why not check out their site for the latest admission costs and opening times?

Peak District National Park -

about 24 Miles

The Peak District National Park is the ideal place to relax and explore. The stunning scenery will take your breath away and there is the opportunity to take part in ranger led guides and events. These are ideal if you are new to the area or only staying a short time and want to see the best sights and walks.