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Royds Hall Farm
Hob Lane
Stanbury
Keighley
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
BD22 0HN

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Easy Access to Local Areas of Interest

Royds Hall Farm Cottage is situated in open countryside, in the village of Stanbury a very short distance from Haworth, well known for its connections with the Bronte family. Haworth’s steep main street, paved with stone setts is lined with historic buildings, inns, shops, galleries and cafes, leading down to the Worth Valley Steam Railway. A short drive into nearby Keighley and you can ride on the world famous Keighley & Worth Valley steam railway, a delightfully restored five mile branch line, traveling back to Oxenhope and Haworth.

Keighley Steam Trains

Keighley Worth Valley

Visitors can ride on the steam railway and visit the historic church and Georgian Parsonage Museum, home to the Bronte Sisters, which contains a vast collection of their artifacts. A well-marked path from the Church yard leads to the Pennine heather clad moors with paths up to Bronte Falls and Top Withens (Wuthering Heights).

Haworth Main Street Wycoller Country Park
Bronte Parsonage Haworth Station

The stations on this historic line have appeared in numerous screen productions including 'The Railway Children', starring Jenny Agutta.

For those interested in the local Bronte heritage, Bronte Falls and Top Withins (believed to be the inspiration for novel Wuthering Heights) are only 1 mile from your front door.

View from Top Withins Bronte Falls

Only 5 miles away is the town of Hebden Bridge nestling in a steep sided valley with many interesting shops, cafes and walks. Hardcastle Crags, historic National Trust woodland, lies within easy walking distance of the town. Close by, is the hilltop village of Heptonstall, with ancient buildings including an old Grammar School and ruined church.

Hebden Bridge

Skipton, is less than 10 miles away, where there is a weekly street market and an ancient church. Skipton Castle, one of the finest medieval castles in the country, is well worth a visit, having dungeons, a spiral staircase and a moat. Skipton, is known as the gateway to Yorkshire Dales National Park, whose attractions include Bolton Abbey, Grassington, Malham Cove, the Settle to Carlisle railway crossing Ribblehead Viaduct, Ripley Castle, Newby Hall and Gardens and Brimham Rocks.

Skipton Castle Skipton Castle Gardens

Around 10 miles to the north of Skipton is the beautiful old dales village of Grassington. With fabulous boutiques, cafes and inns, it is a fabulous place to spend the day.

Grassington Main Street

A little further afield are the cities of York, Leeds and Bradford where you can find theatres, the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television (Bradford) exploring various places of interest relating to its industrial heritage. And finally, excellent nightlife and famously fantastic curries!

In Halifax you will find the Piece Hall and the famous Shibden Hall, again only 15 minutes away.

Cathedral City of York Shibden Hall

For any guests interested in waterways, only 15 minutes from the cottage you will fing Bingley Five Rise Locks, or a gentle stroll by the Canals either by narrow boat or by foot!

Leeds Liverpool Canal Five Rise Locks

Situated in the heart of Bronte country, Royds Hall Farm Cottage is ideally positioned to offer access to a wealth of Yorkshire's best attractions.

Come to Royds Hall Farm Holiday Cottage and enjoy a holiday with all the comforts of modern living in a beautiful unspoilt part of the countryside. Royds Hall Farm is a ten acre small holding with spectacular views over the Worth Valley and the surrounding hills. We are two minutes away from the evocative Haworth Moors, the Bronte Waterfalls and Wuthering Heights. Scenery which has provided Inspiration for some of England's greatest literature.

Church Brow Haworth at Christmas

We offer a peaceful country setting, yet we are within a ten minute walk of Haworth village with its many hostelries, restaurants and shops, and of course the Bronte Parsonage museum. Buses and steam trains are also in the village.

Enjoy the farm or visit the nearby attractions:

  • National Photographic Museum with the IMAX cinema
  • Eureka! Children's Museum
  • Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway
  • Skipton Castle
  • Saltaire Village and David Hockney Museum
  • Haworth Village
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum
  • Yorkshire Dales
  • and much more....!

For a short break or a country holiday, there can be few areas able to offer the richness of choice and the striking contrasts that make the pretty villages of Stanbury and Haworth, made famous by the Bronte sisters, the very essence of Pennine Yorkshire.

The cottage is ideally placed in the heart of beautiful countryside yet within easy access of superb attractions, vibrant towns, pretty villages and excellent walking country. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of grazed fields and meadows, we offer superbly maintained self catering accommodation suitable for relaxing or ideal as a base for visiting near and far. Here are just a few examples:

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Horse Riding

We have very close by an excellent Equestrian Centre offering riding for all abilities. Whether it be a riding lesson to improve your riding, or a gentle hack to enjoy the wonderful Bronte countryside, you are sure to experience the very best of Yorkshire outdoors.

Countryside Hacking Horse Riding
Jumping Lesson

Set in West Yorkshire and surrounded by miles of unspoilt countryside, Royds Hall Farm is a real find. Sitting in the grounds of this beautiful farm, with its own private road leading to the farmhouse, luxurious and full of olde worlde character. The farm overlooks a picturesque valley with some truly stunning views that can be enjoyed all year round.

Whether it's simple rest and relaxation you're planning, or a holiday exploring the many places of interest in the local area, Royds Hall Farm is the perfect place to stay. Even the crisp clear water supply is from our very own spring!