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Characterful property with 5 acres of land in the hills above Hebden Bridge
Holiday home in Hebden Bridge with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom Sleeps 2
Popular amenities
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Hebden Bridge
- Place, Gibson Mill11 min drive
- Place, Bronte Parsonage Museum21 min drive
- Place, Halifax Piece Hall25 min drive
- Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Main
1 King Bed
Main
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Characterful property with 5 acres of land in the hills above Hebden Bridge
The ground floor accommodation is extremely stylishly appointed with a large, open-plan living/dining room at its centre. This room features Jacobean-style painted wall panelling as a stunning backdrop. Stone mullion windows, beamed ceilings, oak floors and doors lend a sense of rustic charm to the fabric of the building and yet there is every modern amenity. From a stable-door on one side and French windows on the other, there is access to wooded and landscaped gardens with long-reaching views of the surrounding countryside and a private area to sit and enjoy the location. A bird feeder regularly attracts woodpeckers, jays and other garden visitors and deer and hares can often be spotted in the woods. Last summer we were lucky enough to spend many a summer evening watching a barn owl hunting in the fields in front of the house!
Brian and Carolyn Harrison have used their knowledge of interiors garnered from over 30 years working as freelance journalists on national and international home-interest magazines to refurbish and decorate what is essentially part of their home – albeit completely separate with its own front and back doors. ‘We have tried to instil a real sense of home from home with every possible comfort included.’
We also have a wonderful sauna in a separate building, a few steps away from the barn. It has an area to relax on loungers in a warm, under-floor heated environment and in the same building a cold rain shower so that you can have the hot and cold experience. Decking that runs around the building affords beautiful views over the valley
The location is second to none for walking enthusiasts with some amazing routes accessed directly from the property up to the nearby heather-clad grouse moors or down to Colden Water – a beautiful woodland with river running through it.
As keen walkers ourselves and being semi-retired with a lively, energetic standard poodle called Ruby as part of the family, we know most of the local footpaths and can’t wait to share them with you.
Cycling is another very popular pastime in the area and the routes can be very challenging, which is why you often see mountain bikers using the area to practise for competitions. If you wish to bring your bikes – there is a locked and alarmed shed in which to store them.
If you just want to explore the area, there are plenty of interesting places to visit. Hebden Bridge itself - a really buzzing and vibrant little town - is only 2 miles away and can be reached by bus twice an hour from the top of our drive. Haworth – with the Bronte parsonage and its cobbled streets and quirky shops – is only 8 miles away and Halifax – location for the recent TV series Gentleman Jack and Last Tango in Halifax is 8.5 miles to the east by car. The larger conurbations of Leeds and Manchester are both accessible in around an hour by car, depending on traffic. There is also a good train service from Hebden to both cities.
Brian and Carolyn Harrison have used their knowledge of interiors garnered from over 30 years working as freelance journalists on national and international home-interest magazines to refurbish and decorate what is essentially part of their home – albeit completely separate with its own front and back doors. ‘We have tried to instil a real sense of home from home with every possible comfort included.’
We also have a wonderful sauna in a separate building, a few steps away from the barn. It has an area to relax on loungers in a warm, under-floor heated environment and in the same building a cold rain shower so that you can have the hot and cold experience. Decking that runs around the building affords beautiful views over the valley
The location is second to none for walking enthusiasts with some amazing routes accessed directly from the property up to the nearby heather-clad grouse moors or down to Colden Water – a beautiful woodland with river running through it.
As keen walkers ourselves and being semi-retired with a lively, energetic standard poodle called Ruby as part of the family, we know most of the local footpaths and can’t wait to share them with you.
Cycling is another very popular pastime in the area and the routes can be very challenging, which is why you often see mountain bikers using the area to practise for competitions. If you wish to bring your bikes – there is a locked and alarmed shed in which to store them.
If you just want to explore the area, there are plenty of interesting places to visit. Hebden Bridge itself - a really buzzing and vibrant little town - is only 2 miles away and can be reached by bus twice an hour from the top of our drive. Haworth – with the Bronte parsonage and its cobbled streets and quirky shops – is only 8 miles away and Halifax – location for the recent TV series Gentleman Jack and Last Tango in Halifax is 8.5 miles to the east by car. The larger conurbations of Leeds and Manchester are both accessible in around an hour by car, depending on traffic. There is also a good train service from Hebden to both cities.
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No older than 2 years
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Hebden Bridge
Located in Hebden Bridge, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Todmorden and SMJ Falconry are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Halifax Borough Market and Salts Mill. Eureka The National Children’s Museum and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hebden Bridge
What's nearby
- Gibson Mill - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
- Turf Moor - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
- The Woodland Spa - 23 min drive - 21.5 km
- Halifax Piece Hall - 25 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fox And Goose - 4 min drive
- Old Gate Bar & Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Stubbing Wharf - 5 min drive
- Shoulder of Mutton - 6 min drive
- The Cross Inn - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Brian & Carolyn Harrison

Carolyn & Brian have worked as freelance journalists for over 30 years, specialising in interior and garden features for national and international magazines, like Homes & Gardens and Country Living. Their work has taken them around the world and they have enjoyed meeting people of all nationalities.
Why they chose this property
Hebden Bridge is a unique little town nestling in the hills between Leeds and Manchester. It has a rich industrial heritage, which can be seen from the myriad hillls dotted around the steep-sided valleys. Whilst once these 19th century buildings were busy producing textiles, today they are more likely to house arty cafes and independent retailers selling all manner of interesting things. Over the years we have lived here, Hebden has become known for its quirky independent shops and galleries, which often sell arts, crafts and food products that are made in the valley. From jewellers and potters to bread makers and micro brewers, there is a real wealth of creativity to be discovered. In 2016 this originality was rewarded when Hebden deservedly won Small Market Town in the Great British High Street awards.
You will find something going on in the town most weeks - piano festival, folk festival, open-studios during the arts festival, burlesque show, vintage car rally, handmade parade with giant puppets. Every week in Lees Yard off St. George's square in the centre of town, there are markets, selling local food and produce, second hand goods, arts, crafts and artisan products and in 2016 they won Britain's Best Small Open Market.
Cafe culture is alive and well in Hebden with over a dozen to choose from and there is a lively pub scene with some offering delicious pub grub and others live comedy or music acts. Eateries on offer span 12 different countries - so you could almost eat your way around the world! Cuisines range from Thai, Tibetan and Turkish to Janpanese and Italian.
Other good things to do in Hebden include visiting our volunteer-run cinema on Burnley Road in the centre of town with its comfy armchair-style seating or take a stroll along the canal bank and admire the many colourful narrow boats moored alongside.
There is always something different happening in Hebden, which is why we never tire of the area or the people.
You will find something going on in the town most weeks - piano festival, folk festival, open-studios during the arts festival, burlesque show, vintage car rally, handmade parade with giant puppets. Every week in Lees Yard off St. George's square in the centre of town, there are markets, selling local food and produce, second hand goods, arts, crafts and artisan products and in 2016 they won Britain's Best Small Open Market.
Cafe culture is alive and well in Hebden with over a dozen to choose from and there is a lively pub scene with some offering delicious pub grub and others live comedy or music acts. Eateries on offer span 12 different countries - so you could almost eat your way around the world! Cuisines range from Thai, Tibetan and Turkish to Janpanese and Italian.
Other good things to do in Hebden include visiting our volunteer-run cinema on Burnley Road in the centre of town with its comfy armchair-style seating or take a stroll along the canal bank and admire the many colourful narrow boats moored alongside.
There is always something different happening in Hebden, which is why we never tire of the area or the people.
What makes this property unique
The oldest part of Sutcliffe House dates from around 1650. Built in the longhouse style common in the Pennines, the farmhouse became a restaurant in the 1950s. The owners at the time knocked through to the attached barn in 1946 – according to the date stone above the door – to extend the accommodation. Walkers on the Pennine or Calder Ways – which both cut through our 5 acre plot of land – were invited to stop for chicken and chips or other home-grown farm produce. The Sutcliffe brothers who owned the place back then had a passion for collecting antique Jacobean furniture and the story goes that all the public rooms were filled with impressive pieces of heavy oak, plus some very important artwork (including a Joshua Reynolds painting which is now in the Manchester Art Gallery) Over the years, the restaurant became more refined and let out some of its rooms for bed and breakfast.
In 1988, after falling in love with the property over Sunday lunch, we bought it and turned it back into a private house. We landscaped the grounds, built lots of dry-stone walls and planted well over 1,000 trees. Three years ago, after semi-retiring, we decided we wanted to share our location with people who love to explore the countryside and set about turning our barn into a one-bedroom holiday let – ironically separating it once again from the main house. It now has its own front and back doors and is totally independent from the main building.
We feel Sutcliffe House is a very special property and the Barn shares all the interesting period architectural features and therefore all the character. Its location never ceases to delight us, as there are so many wonderful walks in the immediate area and further afield. The wildlife we see on a daily basis, both on our land or in the surrounding countryside is a joy and Hebden Bridge has so much to offer. As a holiday destination, we hope you will love everything as much as we do!
In 1988, after falling in love with the property over Sunday lunch, we bought it and turned it back into a private house. We landscaped the grounds, built lots of dry-stone walls and planted well over 1,000 trees. Three years ago, after semi-retiring, we decided we wanted to share our location with people who love to explore the countryside and set about turning our barn into a one-bedroom holiday let – ironically separating it once again from the main house. It now has its own front and back doors and is totally independent from the main building.
We feel Sutcliffe House is a very special property and the Barn shares all the interesting period architectural features and therefore all the character. Its location never ceases to delight us, as there are so many wonderful walks in the immediate area and further afield. The wildlife we see on a daily basis, both on our land or in the surrounding countryside is a joy and Hebden Bridge has so much to offer. As a holiday destination, we hope you will love everything as much as we do!
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