February 4th, 2010

Check out our new  catering options page to see what great value our catered meals are.  While Walshaw Lodge does have excellent-self catering facilities, we all know how nice it can be sometimes to put your feet up and have a meal taken care of.

We offer locally sourced ingredients prepared and cooked in a traditional Yorkshire manner by our resident chef – Kath Smith.  Kath has many years experience in catering for large house parties and can offer a wide selection of vegetarian options as well as the traditional Yorkshire favourites.

We have a selection of reasonably priced wines available for guests to purchase. The wines are chosen by our wine consultant who has many years experience in finding the right grape to compliment that perfect meal.

Catering Options Page

February 2nd, 2010

The new “Little Valley Brewery” in Hebden Bridge is getting rave reviews for its collection of delicious, premium-quality English and Continental style beers.

Read more via A beer for every day of the week… and one for every month – Halifax Today.

February 2nd, 2010

Hebden Bridge has established itself as popular tourist destination with many local attractions and some of the most popular walking in Britain, according to the National Trust.

As a result there is a constant demand for accommodation in Hebden Bridge.

The exquisite setting, the luxurious decor and the unique character of Walshaw Lodge make it a unique and popular offering. Walshaw Lodge is officially categorised as a self catering property which means that guests have to book the whole property as a unit. For this reason we do have minimum requirements for bookings as detailed in our rate sheet.

We do receive a number of enquiries from people looking for just a small number of rooms. Unfortunately we are unable to rent rooms on an individual basis. However, there are plenty of other excellent options in and around Hebden Bridge for such accommodation. Here are some links.

Hebden Bridge Accommodation Options

The Packhorse Inn

The Packhorse Inn is one of the best and most loved family run pubs in the area. They now have a luxurious apartment to rent next door.

The first floor boasts a modern open plan lounge & kitchen, fully equipped with washing machine and microwave, TV and wall mounted flame effect fire with stunning moorland views. There is also a  twin bedded room with en suite bathroom. On the second floor, accommodation comprises a spacious master bedroom with king size 4 poster bed with enough room for an extra bed for a child. En suite bathroom with bath.

The apartment is situated amid 5 reservoirs, each in it’s own stunning environment whether it be a windy day with plumes of water crashing over the bankings, the dazzling blue waters in sunlight or the still calmness on frosty days – all sights to be beheld and a mecca for budding photographers.

With a traditional country inn ‘The Packhorse’ only yards away and harbouring a great reputation for good honest food at reasonable prices, you may wish to use the term ’self catering accommodation’ loosely.

Moyles Hotel

Moyles Hotel is a boutique hotel with a fine attention to detail that offers that touch of luxury right in the town centre of Hebden Bridge. It also has a bar and restaurant where the ingredients are fresh and as many as possible are sourced locally. This hotel brings an air of sophisticated yet unpretentious elegance to the accommodation sector in Hebden Bridge.

The White Lion Hotel

The White Lion Hotel is a traditional coaching inn, with a warm and friendly atmosphere. On a riverside location in central Hebden Bridge and dating back to 1657, the inn is well known for excellent food, wines and a wide choice of real cask ales. With 10 spacious en suite bedrooms and famous for its cooked-to-order breakfasts, it is ideal accommodation for visitors wishing to explore the Calder Valley and Brontë country.

Kersal House

Kersal House bed and breakfast is centrally located with convenient access to all the local facilities of Hebden Bridge. They offer modern B&B accommodation, with all rooms having en suite bathrooms. The Hebden Bridge location is ideal for those exploring The Pennine Way, Bronte Country, or the historic villages nearby such as Heptonstall and Haworth.

Angledale

Angledale is a traditional Pennine B&B Guest House catering for tourists, cyclists, walkers and railway enthusiasts alike, all of whom can expect a very warm welcome from their hosts Christine and Stephen.

They are situated in a charming conservation area only a 2 minute easy level walk, from Hebden Bridge centre with all its substantial amenities: pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions.

February 2nd, 2010

 

Wishing well in snow

The National Trust has revealed a list of the most downloaded walks from its website and it is no surprise to discover that Hardcastle Crags is one of the most popular walking destinations. The entry for Hardcastle Crags can be found here.

The conservation organisation has seen a huge increase in the number of people downloading their walks – more than a quarter of a million in the last year.

The guardian article with a lovely picture of the crags in snow can be found here.

January 18th, 2010

We have this morning added a new photo gallery on the gallery page of the site with images from the amazing few weeks of snow that we have had. There are more photos coming soon but already we hope you can get an idea of the magnificence of the beautiful white blanket that has enveloped this beautiful part of West Yorkshire.

Hardcastle Crags has been closed to the public completely – at least the car parks have been. The lodge has been inaccessible except by 4 wheel drive jeeps. Guests have had to leave their cars at the bottom of the hill and to be ferried up to Walshaw by Land Rover.In short, Walshaw has been a hard place to get in and out of but once you are here – what a place to be!

 

December 10th, 2009

Walshaw_Logo_Final_150Walshaw Lodge is a unique county house to rent, whatever the occasion. The Exclusive use of one of West Yorkshire’s finest venues, combined with the dramatic and beautiful countryside, makes it a great option when you are looking to rent a country house – be it for the weekend, a week or even longer. With 11 bedrooms (8 doubles, 2 singles and a twin), Walshaw Lodge can accommodate up to 20 people. Each of the bedrooms are named after part of the local moor and have their own distinctive character. There are plenty of copies of Wuthering Heights available for anyone who wants to catch up on the story, the setting of which is a 4 hour round tip by foot across the desolate yet beautiful moors which form the setting of the book.

Walshaw Lodge – A Beautiful Country House to Rent

So if it’s a country house rent that you’re after to help celebrate that special occasion – a wedding anniversary, a birthday, an engagement party or even the ultimate romantic honeymoon destination, Walshaw Lodge demands consideration. Despite its position in one of the most isolated and peaceful areas of countryside in the UK, the lodge is within an hour’s drive of both Leeds and Manchester

December 6th, 2009

HEBDEN Bridge Little Theatre is to blame for the plunging temperatures, thanks to this chilling interpretation of Henry James’s ghoulish thriller.

via Classic spine-tingler – Halifax Today.

November 30th, 2009

Traditional carol singing at Gibson Mill in December…

Event Christmas Carols
Venue Hardcastle Crags (in West Yorkshire)
Description Come along and join in the traditional carol singing at Gibson Mill heralding the festive season.
Booking Booking Not Needed
Additional Info
Enjoy a mince pie and hot fruit punch.
Contact Estate Office, 01422 844518, hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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19 December 1pm – 2.30pm
November 23rd, 2009

 

 

Xmas Tree

Xmas Tree

 

Christmas is coming!  We still availability over the festive period, so if you’re looking for the perfect venue for Christmas or New Year’s, please contact us very soon.

August 1st, 2009

We’re really pleased with the new site.

The site has been designed by the brilliant design team at LS Digital Media. If you need a great looking site at a competitive rate, we do suggest getting in touch with them.

In the mean time, please have a look round. If you have any feedback we’d love to hear from you.

Walshaw Lodge management team.