Host & Stay | Oakwell Cottage

Summary:
Oakwell Cottage is a beautiful, recently refurbished property located in Birstall. An ideal base when visiting West Yorkshire, this immaculate cottage has everything you could need for your stay. With full access to the property, you’ll have exclusive use of the stylish open-plan living area with its fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and shower room. Oakwell Cottage also benefits from a cosy study making the property perfect for both business and leisure staycations.

The Space:
Oakwell Cottage has been furnished to the highest standard. With premium furnishings and beautiful finishes, you can expect a truly luxurious stay.

Head to the living room and you’ll find a comfortable space with an inviting sofa and two armchairs. Turn on the flat screen TV to keep up with your favourite shows or spend quality time with your loved one.

Sharing this spacious room is the kitchen. Fully equipped for self-catering stays, the kitchen has everything you could need to prepare meals easily. Shaker in style, the kitchen is super stylish and in keeping with the rest of the decor in the property.

Oakwell Cottage boasts one spacious bedroom which can be found on the first floor. With a comfy king size bed, premium bed linens and plush bedding, this is a tranquil space.

In the bathroom, you’ll find a large walk-in shower, as well as a wash basin and WC for your convenience.

Also upstairs, you’ll find an office space. The perfect spot for keeping up with work or noting down your day’s findings, the study is a real added bonus to this beautiful property.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Oakwell Cottage are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

Free on-street parking is available around Birstall on a first come, first served basis.

The Neighborhood:
The pretty village of Birstall is located in the Kirklees area of West Yorkshire. Popular for famous moorland and beautiful countryside, there are plenty of walks right on the doorstep. Birstall is still dominated by period architecture dating back to the Industrial Revolution so you’ll find plenty of history around the village.

Just over the road from Oakwell Cottage you’ll find Oakwell Hall. This Grade I Listed Elizabethan manor house is home to 110 acres of beautiful land to explore. A Green Flag Award winning country park with period gardens, nature trails, mountain bike track, playground and picnic areas, Oakwell Hall is ideal for keen walkers.

With independent stores, cafes and pubs, the nearby town of Batley has a wide variety of shops to discover. You’ll often find market stalls in the town centre so we’d definitely recommend taking a look as you explore. If you’d like a step back into the past, head to one of the converted mills where you can find factory outlets and shopping villages.

In the summer months, take a trip to Wilton Park to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a butterfly house. There are also many other attractions nearby such as the Bagshaw Museum which is a grand stately home, or the Yorkshire Motor Museum where you’ll find a small, but interesting collection of vintage cars.

Getting Around:
Birstall is within 30-minutes drive time of Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield so it’s perfectly located for exploring and working in West Yorkshire.

Located a short distance from junction 27 on the M62, you’ll have quick access to Britain’s motorway network. A retail park can also be found at the junction so you’ll be able to shop away to your heart’s content during your stay at Oakwell Cottage.

Batley train station is 10 minutes from the property and has regular routes to Leeds, Huddersfield and Wigan. Leeds train station is also 20 minutes away from the property by road.

There are plenty of bus routes throughout Birstall. Hop on the 281 which travels to Dewsbury or the 283 which has stops throughout the area, terminating in Bradford.

Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.