THE PORTHOLE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Holmfirth

The Porthole is a detached property nestled in the centre of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and can sleep ten people in four bedrooms.

The living areas include a kitchen with an electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, a dining room with seating for ten and a sitting room with gas fire and Smart TV. The bedrooms include a king-size with en-suite bathroom, a king-size with Smart TV, a family room with double and single and a bunk with double and single bed, served by a bathroom and shower room. To the outside there is an enclosed astro turfed garden patio with hot tub and off-road parking for three cars. Within 0.1 miles there is a shop and within 0.2 miles there is a pub. This is a smoking and pet free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. The Porthole is a delightful base for exploring Holmfirth, with enough space for plenty of friends and family. Please note, check-in is 4pm and the staircase is steep, take care. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100.

Amenities: 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 inc. In rent. Bed linen and towels inc. 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

Region: Equally as charming as East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire benefits from its close proximity to the surrounding regions of the Peak District to the south and the Yorkshire Dales to the north. From stately homes, to historic museums, West Yorkshire provides a wealth of culture, including the family home of the famous Brontë sisters, Parsonage Museum. Surrounded by open moorlands, cobbled streets and acres worth of countryside, West Yorkshire is an exceptional base for that rural break.

Town: Holmfirth, an old traditional Pennine town on the edge of the West Yorkshire Pennines, is located in the heart of the lovely Holme Valley. Holmfirth is more than Compo and Nora Battye's stockings, as made famous by the TV series The Last of the Summer Wine. The 'Picturedrome,' the best live music venue in the North of England, attracts many well-known bands and is conveniently located in the town centre. The Tour de France 2014 and the Tour de Yorkshire 2014 pelotons both passed through this small Holme Valley village on their way to the famed 524-meter Holme Moss climb two miles distant. Ed Clancy, a three-time Olympic medalist in cycling, grew up amid these hills. Holmfirth also includes an excellent public pool and fitness centre, as well as parks and a few supermarkets and restaurants. The people are pleasant, the streets are charming, and the scenery is stunning. The Peak District National Park is also conveniently accessible, with its moors, dales, woodlands, lakes, and reservoirs. The Upper Derwent Region, home to the magnificent Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs, is only a short scenic drive away, as is the famed 617 'Dambusters' Squadron, which trained the daring bombing operation on the Ruhr valley in 1943. Chatsworth, the majestic house of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is a short distance away, and is near to Bakewell, the home of Bakewell Puddings. Short drives away are the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the National Coal Mining Museum, Wentworth Castle, and the Hepworth Gallery, all of which are well worth seeing. Holmfirth hosts annual festivals with a variety of attractions that keep visitors coming back, such as the Folk, Arts, and Food & Drink Festivals. Holmfirth Vineyard and Restaurant, where you can arrange wine tasting trips and have a delicious dinner, is also not to be missed.