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Brass Castle

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4.9
out of 5
West Yorkshire » Harrogate
Sleeps up to 12
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 6

Discover the epitome of luxury with a stay at a palatial country retreat set within the gated grounds of a 100-acre private estate. Overlooking the stunning Washburn Valley in Nidderdale, this opulent Yorkshire farmhouse is a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern comfort, designed to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Indulge in the lavish interiors, from the sumptuous sitting room with its open fire to the grand farmhouse kitchen, complete with a wood burning stove and polished granite worktops. The property boasts six beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own character and en-suite wet room, ensuring privacy and luxury for all guests.

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About Brass Castle

Discover the epitome of luxury with a stay at a palatial country retreat set within the gated grounds of a 100-acre private estate. Overlooking the stunning Washburn Valley in Nidderdale, this opulent Yorkshire farmhouse is a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern comfort, designed to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Indulge in the lavish interiors, from the sumptuous sitting room with its open fire to the grand farmhouse kitchen, complete with a wood burning stove and polished granite worktops.

The property boasts six beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own character and en-suite wet room, ensuring privacy and luxury for all guests. One of the ground floor bedrooms even features a super-king-size bed that can be split into two singles for flexibility.

Step outside to enjoy the private hot tub with breathtaking views, or dine al fresco on the patio with a BBQ.

The extensive private garden leads to a picturesque duck pond, adding to the serene atmosphere. With a wealth of footpaths and cycle trails on your doorstep, you're perfectly positioned to explore the natural beauty surrounding you.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or seeking a sumptuous escape with family and friends, this property promises an unforgettable experience, complete with a hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

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36 Glen Road is a fabulous, five-bedroom home located in Eldwick, West Yorkshire. Hot tub. Games room. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Large. Enclosed garden. Rural views. Bingley 2.2 miles; Bradford 7.5 miles; Leeds 15 miles.
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the breathtaking views and the luxurious feel of the property, with special mentions of the well-maintained house and the high standard of cleanliness. The welcome pack full of goodies was a delightful surprise, and the hot tub was a hit among all. The spacious, modern bathrooms and the well-stocked kitchen also received high praise, making it an ideal retreat for large groups and family gatherings.

Getting there

To get to Brass Castle, if travelling by car, take the A1(M) motorway and exit towards the area's local roads. For those arriving by train, the nearest station is within a few miles, offering convenient access to the property.

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 3 miles awayPostcode
Train station 2.5 miles awayPostcode
Pub 1 mile awayPostcode
Dog walk 0.5 miles awayPostcode
Supermarket 4 miles awayPostcode
Indian takeaway ('Name') 3.5 miles awayPostcode
Chinese takeaway ('Name') 3.8 miles awayPostcode
Italian takeaway ('Name') 4 miles awayPostcode

For families with Kids

Families with children will find this destination a joy, with outdoor children's games available on site. The large private garden provides ample space for play, while the surrounding area offers a wealth of nature trails and outdoor activities suitable for all ages.

Is Brass Castle A good location for couples?

Couples looking for a romantic getaway will find solace in the property's serene setting. Nearby, romantic days out await, including strolls through the Victorian town of Ilkley or the charming spa town of Harrogate, offering intimate dining and cultural experiences.

Dining and Cafes

In the vicinity of the property, guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including the renowned 'Restaurant Name' (phone number), known for its exquisite local cuisine, and 'Cafe Name' (phone number), perfect for a casual brunch or afternoon tea.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find quaint local shops, traditional inns, and inviting pubs, offering a true taste of Yorkshire hospitality and charm.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation features a private outdoor hot tub that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and soaking in the natural beauty.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Indeed, the property welcomes up to two dogs, allowing pet owners to enjoy their stay with their furry friends. The garden is enclosed, ensuring a safe environment for pets to play in.

How many people can this property accommodate?

This luxurious property can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests across six elegantly furnished bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom for convenience and privacy.

Are there any games or play facilities available?

The property includes an indoor games room with a pool table and bar area, as well as outdoor children's games, providing entertainment for guests of all ages during their stay.

Is there internet access at the property?

Yes, guests can enjoy internet access throughout their stay, as the property is equipped with Wi-Fi and also features a state-of-the-art Sonos sound system for streaming music.

What kind of heating is available at the property?

Guests can stay warm and cosy with the property's underfloor heating and a wood burner in the kitchen, with logs provided for a comfortable and homely atmosphere.

Brass Castle Reviews

Lorraine
Brass Castle is amazing, the owners have thought of everything and it's done to a very high standard. Great communication with the owners, fabulous welcome hamper, stunning views and a truly amazing house.
Andrew
Amazing house, great facilities and hot tub was something we definitely needed after a walk to the pub.
Christine
We went to Brass Castle for a birthday celebration.. the house is stunning. It has everything you need, from a huge dining kitchen where everyone can chat, to a formal dining room for the birthday meal. All the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. Cleanliness is obviously a top priority for the management. The hot tub, pool table and bar were alsRead moreo greatly enjoyed. Brass castle is in a beautiful area and the views from the house are not to be missed. This house is highly recommended. Hide
Sara
Outstandingly beautiful house for a family holiday. Every need catered for. Lots of thought has gone into making your holiday the best it can be. Would definitely recommend.
E J
Wonderful property in a wonderful location.
Tracy
Brass Castle was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. If you are planning a special event with family or friends, this is the house for you. Great location and views. Great facilities. Pool table was great for the kids and us adults! Loved the hot tub. It was comfortable and relaxing and we could all spread out and chill or come together in thRead moree kitchen or outside for food and relax. What a great place. Love it. My mum said it was awesome! Hide
Anita
Ive stayed in many holiday homes but this was my favourite. The house was spotless, incredibly well equipped and so spacious that we never felt cramped despite there being 11 of us plus two dogs. We enjoyed walks from the property and drives to nearby towns but unusually for us spent a lot of time at the house as it was so lovely that it seemed a sRead morehame not to enjoy it. The array of games (indoor and out), the amazing welcome hamper and the robes and slippers all made our stay just perfect. Hide
Julia
We were a multi generational family group of 10 (plus dog). We all loved our stay at Brass Castle. It was beautifully situated, well equipped and large enough for us all to have plenty of room. Alex was always available to answer any questions we had. The hot tub was excellent and positioned perfectly to look at the wonderful view. The pool table wRead moreas a nice addition, and we all enjoyed playing a friendly game in the evening. We would highly recommend this excellent property. Hide
Anthony
Stayed as a party of 12 excellent house, very well furnished, lots of room, very clean and everything you need is provided in the house. Large grounds and hot tub,bbq plenty of parking and fantastic views. Lovely welcome hamper provided by the owners and the house is a credit to them. Everybody in our group throughly enjoyed the house and we would Read morelook to stay again. I would recommend Brass Castle to anybody thinking of booking it Hide
Emma
Wow. What an amazing property. So beautiful, spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped and finished to a very high standard. Really felt luxurious. The views are stunning. We enjoyed the hot tub, the very generous welcome pack and the beds were extremely comfortable also. We visited Bettys Tearoom in Harrogate, Otley, had some lovely meals out and Read morelots of lovely walks. Will definitely be returning. Thank you so much Alex x Hide
Helen
Hi really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage .It is set in the most relaxing countryside with wild life in your garden and views to die for.Hopefully will return soon.
Chloe
This house is amazing! There are no details overlooked and it was a joy staying there this weekend. It truly is set up for 12 people to be comfortable, with enough of everything plus extras. The Sonos throughout is a fantastic touch, the hot tub is lovely, the grounds stunning! The communication was also excellent - I cannot recommend it enough.
Karen
We had a delightful trip to Brass Castle with friends. Our weekend surpassed all expectations, with the house feeling like a true home from home. We only ventured out for Sunday lunch. Upon arrival, cold beers were in the fridge and a fantastic welcome basket. The beds were cosy, and the bathrooms had large towels. What's more, there were baskets oRead moref logs provided, to enjoy a crackling fire. Thank you to Alex for responding promptly to any queries and we will definitely be back. Hide
Lucy
10/10+ Absolutely stunning place! We had the best hen do weekend. Everything was spotless, thoughtful hamper on arrival and it was super cosy with the heating on in the winter months. Couldn't have asked for anything more, and the host was exceptionally good at keeping in touch and checking in to see if we needed anything further. The issue was, weRead more all just wanted to stay for longer!! Hide
Elizabeth
All fantastic a lovely weekend was had by all!
Tracy
Fabulous house in a beautiful location..Views breathtaking. .Everything we needed. Thoughtfully decorated for Christmas and we even had Snow for our family celebration.Enjoyed by everyone. 5 star
Michael
A truly beautiful well maintained house perfect for large groups Very homely comfortable well appointed
Sandra
We spent 3 nights here celebrating 3 birthdays. From the minute we drove up to the accommodation we knew we would enjoy ourselves. The view across the countryside is fantastic. All the bedrooms are of a very high standard as is the rest of the accommodation. I would fully recommend this property, if you like walking, cycling or just want to relax.
J
A superb property with everything in place. Lovely spacious bedrooms. Modern bathrooms. Enormous well stocked kitchen. Great outside facilities for dining, playing or just relaxing in the hot tub. With fabulous views, this is truly a property well worth visiting for any group occasion. Cant recommend highly enough. Thankyou
Joanne
A beautiful holiday home, couldn't fault it! Everything had been thought of and we wanted for nothing. The pool table was enjoyed by all, as was the hot tub. The most beautiful views over the countryside and just as beautiful at night. Every room had access to their own private bathroom, which was great. Received an amazing welcome pack when we arr ived. Just beautiful and perfect, shame we couldn't stay longer!
Claire
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location really helped the weather was nice,, we had everything we needed and wonderful welcome pack full of goodies, we visited some lovely places aswell
Dhru
Lovely property in a beautiful, quiet location. Ideal for large family gatherings - plenty of space for everyone inside and out! We were a family of 10 with ages ranging from 15 months to 83 years and all had a really comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable week at Brass Castle.
Faye
Absolutely stunning!! This property was perfect for gathering all my friends and family together for a girlie hen weekend! We were blessed with incredible weather and spent most our time outside enjoying the stunning veiws! Comfortable, clean and definitely well maintained! We will be sure to book again. Thank you!
Yolande
We all thought the cottage was beautiful in a stunning location. It had every facility you could think of, we loved it
Janet
We were celebrating a couple of special birthdays with friends and we could not have had a better location than Brass Castle. The house is beautiful, every room perfectly decorated and all bedrooms with a stunning en suite bathrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped spacious, light and airy with a wonderful adjoining boot room for storage. The view fr om the hot tub is heavenly. The added extras such as the luxuriously soft bath robes, and the huge welcome pack were all lovely extras. Highly rec
Beverley
Lovely spacious cottage, there was 5 adult couples one teenager ( who never went one his xbox once ) we had planned to go out for a day but didn't, we were all enjoying the surroundings to much, t he welcome hamper was a nice surprise, would recommend
Mari
A fantastic cottage set in lovely grounds with brilliant views of surrounding countryside. The photos do not do the cottage justice. It was probably the best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in and we have visited many. There was plenty of room for our party of 6 adults and 6 children ranging from 3 to 12 years old. We would definitely lik e to return in the future.
Tanya
Absolutely beautiful home, stunning views, decorated superbly for Christmas. We were a party of 11 staying over Christmas for a week. The house had everything we needed and the hot tub was a lovely touch. One of our party had a birthday on the day of arrival and the birthday balloons and banners were a lovely touch. As were the individually wrapped Christmas presents and hamper to welcome us. We loved our stay and would highly recommend. Thank you.
Helen
Gorgeous well equipped house big enough for 12 of us . High standard of cleanliness. Quality furnishings
James
Fantastic house to stay in. The views are fabulous. Well equipped with everything. Great place to explore from walking wise. The whole group had a fabulous experience at Brass Castle! Definitely somewhere where you would re book.
Lee
We were all blown away by how lovely the property is! 11 of us celebrated my 50th there and it didn't disappoint. It is Absolutely stunning, set in a beautiful location. Every room was spotlessly clean, the decor was very stylish and modern, it has such a great feeling around it! The whole place including the gardens were very well maintained. The welcome pack was delightful and we wanted for nothing. Alex was on hand to answer and queries and goes above and beyond to help out if needed.
Gordon
Brass Castle is everything it was described as, and provided a perfect location for six couples to socialise and to explore the surrounding area. Excellent stay.
Deborah
Brass Castle has everything you need for a fabulous weekend in all weathers. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, couldnt fault anything. Loved our time with close friends here and they were all extremely impressed, would return in a heartbeat. Beautiful property and views really live up to being in Gods own country.
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Attractions Near Brass Castle

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Brass Castle 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.

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Fountains Abbey - HG4 3DY
about 11 Miles
This is an outstanding world heritage site located close to Ripon in the North Yorkshire area. Nature lovers will be in their element with an abundance of wide open spaces to explore and there are special guided tours for families.  Some of the highlights may include seeing wild deer and bats during your visit.  The grounds are fantastic to wander round but there is also an Elizabethan Mansion, Victorian Church, Georgian Water Garden and the finest example of Cistercian Abbey ruins in the country - Well worth a visit!
Lightwater Valley - HG4 3HT
about 16 Miles
Situated in the Ripon area of North Yorkshire this popular theme park makes a fantastic day out for the whole family.  The more daring will love the big and thrilling rides such as Raptor Attack, The Ultimate and Trauma Tower.  For the little ones there are some excellent attractions such as Flying Camels, Dodgems and a Magic Wheel.  Toddlers will like the Dragon Boats and the Lightwater Express amongst other things. There are over 40 rides and attractions in total and we think this is excellent value for money too.  If you book your tickets in advance online you can save even more money and beat the queues.
Xscape Castleford - WF10 4TA
about 22 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?
Big Sheep - EX39 5AP
about 22 Miles
This is a recommended day out for families with young children visiting the Bedale area of Yorkshire.  Visit the farm and receive a warm welcome as well as a guided tour.  You will have the chance to bottle feed the lambs, bath a pig and handle some of the smaller animals.  Kids will love the big sandpit and the outdoor play area. There is also a cafe and indoor play area for when the weather is not on your side.
Jorvik Viking Centre - YO1 9WT
about 24 Miles
Jorvik Viking Centre is a fun and educational attraction offering visitors the chance to learn all about the Viking-Age city of Jorvik. Thanks to the Archaeologists from York Archaeological Trust the amazing houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-Age city of Jorvik are on display and give a clear insight to the way of life all those years ago.  The site aims to offer an interactive experience with the state of the art time capsule and the blacksmith's furnace being the top attractions.
Jorvik DIG - YO1 9RY
about 24 Miles
Dig is a unique and somewhat educational attraction in York offering children the opportunity to enjoy excavation, discovery, and digging. Within the site is a discovery centre, several pits filled with Roman and Medieval ruins and a science lab where children can take part in exciting experiments. Staff are on hand at all times to help the children and to ensure they get the most from the experience. The attraction can get busy during school holidays and pre booking is recommended.
Web Adventure Park - YO32 9JS
about 24 Miles
Come rain or shine children need to be entertained and Creepy Crawlies just north of York is the perfect place! This all weather attraction caters for toddlers and children up to 12 years old with a huge array of climbing equipment, ball pools, slides, chutes and adventure areas. Adults can relax and enjoy a coffee and a snack while the kids are having fun.  The site also has a large and rather impressive outdoor area with pet zone and pedal track with Go karts. There is also a pond with fish and a sensory zone where children can touch and feel new and interesting things.
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens - YO19 6HP
about 24 Miles
A day trip to Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens is the perfect way to relax with several gardens to explore in the grounds of a historic farmhouse. The gardens were established 30 years ago and each has something different to offer. Expect to find dramatic displays of foliage and flowers as well as beautifully landscaped areas. Families will enjoy the woodland which leads to a wildlife pond and a beautiful wildflower meadow. The site runs morning courses in gardening throughout the summer which are priced at just £12 and include coffee. There is also a nursery onsite where plants can be purchased. Entry to the gardens cost just £4 for adults and 50p for children.
York Maze - YO19 5LT
about 28 Miles
If you are enjoying a lodge holiday in Yorkshire then a visit to York Maze is a must! This summertime attraction is now one of the most popular in the region offering fun for the whole family. The maze has been improved this year and is now bigger and better than ever before. Carved from an amazing 1.5 million growing maize plants it is thought to be the largest maze in the world! As well as the maze itself the site boasts an adventure playground, 9 hole crazy golf courses and an animal petting area where children can meet the cute and friendly animals that eat the maize and watch pig racing! Tractor and trailer rides around the maize are also available and are recommended for those with young children.