Restaurant at Holdsworth House in Calderdale - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A special celebratory occasion, mentioned when booking. On arrival, a very limited lunch menu of 4 options. Water jug had no ice or lemon. When we asked for the dessert menu we were told there were no desserts!! Didn't bother to stop for coffee....so disappointed.

Booked to celebrate my mums 80th birthday. Our table was in the path of guests attending a wedding reception so felt like we were in a drafty corridor. My daughter is heavily pregnant so asked for her burger to be cooked through. When it arrived pink she asked for it to be cooked a little more - by the time it arrived back at the table everyone had finished their meal (and the new burger was still pink inside). The rest of the food was good - but nothing special. Service was not great - I had to go to find someone on several occasions. Young serving staff were awkward and seemed uncomfortable and inexperienced. It felt as though we had been forgotten about. We were compensated for a very disappointing night but the evening was ruined. There was zero atmosphere - even though there was an open fire it was just embers as it was left to go out (it was a cold night and some of us were chilly). Maybe weddings and afternoon tea events are where the attention is given? I live within walking distance but won’t be back which is such a shame.

Food was lovely and the service was great. We’ve been previously and the food and service has been average but the past 2 times it’s been consistently good. The staff were friendly, professional and very efficient. The food was hot, fresh and good sized portions,

Disappointed. We met friends here for a meal. The drinks were very expensive, a small bottle of water and a small Pimms, with no fruit, cost £10. The menu was quite limited. I chose the fish and chips, big mistake. The fish was fine, but the batter was awful under cooked, it was very pale and soggy inside. I could not complain as the meal was being paid for by our friends. The saving grace were the staff who were a delight.

Not our first meal here but our first gluten-free afternoon tea and we felt quite disappointed. We'd booked the 60th anniversary afternoon tea online but that's not what we were served. Not sure if there was some mistake, whether I should have specified it again on being seated or whether they couldn't make it gluten-free? The sandwiches and scones were nice but the sweet offerings were average - flapjack, millionaires slice, chocolate crispie and 2 small buns. No cake slices or anything that really helped us feel we were celebrating the hotel’s anniversary or the coronation. Definitely feel the gluten-free options need to be looked at. Unlikely to return for afternoon tea.

As we were guests staying the night on their seasonal break package we had booked a table in the restaurant for dinner. On arrival we were given a table near a door which wasn’t great but we thought we would give it a go having our order taken we eagerly awaited a lovely candle lit dinner, however within a few minutes there came what seemed like an endless procession of adults children and even dogs traipsing through past our table through the nearby door !! To get to a function room above this went on for some time. We then asked to be moved to another table which they politely obliged. We just both had the fillet steak which came with no accompaniments the chips and sauces were extra plus the steaks were a little over cooked so all in all a unusual evening.

Absolutely lovely real fire burning cossy intimate great afternoon tea,great service just spot on and a visit from Eric the cat.

We celebrated our ruby wedding anniversary at Holdsworth house on the 18th November 2022. The venue was stunning with beautiful Christmas trees and tasteful decorations. We had a drinks reception and a four course meal accompanied by a harpist. The food was superb and the staff led by Ryan were exceptionally polite and helpful all evening. A wonderful evening was had by all who attend. I can highly recommend Holdsworth house as a venue.

Lived nearby for years but never been so decided to go for our wedding anniversary. Got a surprise when we asked what the £23 + steak came with and was told nothing. A portion of chips and a small green salad was £7 extra. The fries that came with the other meal were full of ones with black bits and the “salad” was 2 razor blade thin pieces of tomato, 2 little gem lettuce leaves and 2 slivers of gherkin. The service was good but the value for money was very poor. Holdsworth House has always had a good reputation in the area until recently but the food badly lets it down. In our opinion it is overpriced for the quality of food that is served. There is another pub/restaurant a mile away which is absolutely superb value and we should have gone there as we have been at least once a month for the past 6 months and have never had a bad meal.

I had the 45 day aged steak as recommended by my partners daughter. I am no steak expert and because I have dentures I rarely eat them however on this occassion I went for it and I am so glad I did, a melt in the mouth moment. The service was fantastic. Always there to help but not intrusive. the staff actually knew what they were providing you with and had the knowledge to share with you. The cheese woman, well what can I say, she just knew. We will be back

My wife received a £50 voucher as a gift, as it was her birthday we decided to book a table as a treat, we made them aware there was a voucher to be used. The location is close to our home and the building looks really interesting - this was the high point of the visit! We booked the table for 6.30pm, we arrived on time and were shown to our table by a member of the restaurant staff whilst the other three working were just chatting away. There was one other couple already seated, so it was hardly busy. We were given the menus to look over for a few minutes. Drinks were ordered - a bottle of wine & a pint. The wine arrived whilst I was away from the table, I waited about 10 minutes, then I got the attention of one of the staff to point out the missing drink. We ordered food from the A La Carte menu, my wife eats fish, but not meat, so she chose the scallops but specifically asked for the parma ham not to be included. I ordered soup. When the starters arrived the scallops had the ham on the plate - apologies were forthcoming, but really, is it that hard to get a simple order right!? When it arrived correctly my wife said the scallops were tasty, but the combination on the plate did not compliment them. The soup was just OK (too sweet). I had rump steak for main and my wife the halibut fillet. The steak was OK, nothing special. The halibut lacked any taste. We had had enough and just wanted to leave so we asked for the bill. When the bill came the £50 voucher had not been deducted - again how hard is it!? I expressed how disappointed I was with the service - more apologies. In summary, this is a lovely building but on our experience, everything is over-priced and trying to be fancy rather than getting the basics right. I mean £25 for a bottle of 11% white wine which you could probably pick up at a local supermarket for about £4! Not good!

Afternoon tea is a must. Delicious, delectable and sumptuous delights on a plate (and a jar)! Would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves feather light scones and the best ginger cake I've tasted. Service excellent and the surroundings are outstanding.

This place has been on a couple of tv programmes and it is on our doorstep so we decided to give it a try. We had not even realised it was so close to us. The menu was not a massive one. I had the burger and the chips where lovely and the coleslaw was very nice, I could have eaten more of this. My husband had the chicken with black pudding mash which was lovely and creamy and very moreish. We didn’t bother with puddings this time, but we will on another visit. The staff where very friendly and helpful. We will be back for another try at the menu

We stayed here as part of a mini break and had the tasting menu. It was £52.50 for 7 courses. Each course was delicious and the whole menu was such good value for money. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and gave the restaurant a lovely friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended

Well presented food with a reasonable wine list in a lovely setting but certainly not a fine dining experience

We really enjoyed our food here it was of a high standard well presented and service was very good. It is very cosy and full of character.

The restaurant has character and whilst on business the evening was relaxed the Chilli Butter was excellent but could have needed to have been a little more! to fully enjoy.

What a beautiful picture postcard hotel at Illingworth w.Yorkshire. Went with my family for afternoon tea and it was delicious. Lovely assorted sandwiches, the best scones I have ever tasted, raspberry mousse, delicious chocolate cups of cake and any kind of tea was available. The staff were so helpful and attentive. It is certainly on my list of returns. A definite ten fromMe

As a small group tour, we stayed at Holdsworth House and had dinner and breakfast. We had a prearranged set menu for dinner.The highlight of the dinner was a Tomato and Mozzarella tart, deliciously savory. The main plate was Braised beef with rosemary roasted potatoes and carrots: it was well prepared, but nothing special. The dessert, Eton Mess, was a disappointment. While it had all the components of Eton Mess, the large solid meringue dominated with the fruit and whipped cream on top. Eton Mess should be more of a mess, with the components mixed up and complementing each other.Breakfast was delightful, with a buffet of cereals, fruits, and pastries, as well as a menu of hot offerings. My Eggs Benedict was great.

I’ve wanted to visit here for ages and considering I’ve lived around the corner for almost 3 years I should have gone sooner. The food, service and wine were wonderful. It was a mid week treat celebrating my new job and it was such a lovely surprise finding this gem of a place. I will be back

Visited with my family for afternoon tea. Being the only one out of the party of 6 with food allergies I did not feel like I was missing out. I was very impressed with the quality of my afternoon tea considering I have multiple allergies including gluten and lactose. A lot of effort had obviously gone into it. As you get with the ‘normal’ afternoon tea I had 4 different finger sandwiches, 4 different sweet treats (which included a delicious chocolate and orange tart) and 2 scones. Plenty of food!Equally, there were lots of favourable comments from the other members of the party. We were all impressed by the food, ambience and the staff.I would definitely recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are gluten free. Probably best to let them know any allergies in advance when booking.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch on Monday, can recommend the excellent fish pie. My elderly father loved the beautiful gardens and was fascinated by this historical building. Though it was quite, service was friendly and efficient, thank you to Ben for his recommendations.

We went on a Sunday afternoon and were seated in a lovely room with views onto the gardens. The service was friendly and efficient.We were given 4 finger sandwiches each made of very fresh bread with fillings of ham, beef, cheese and cucunber. All of them were fine but could have had more filling. The scones were very good with a plain and fruit scone each and generous servings of jam and clotted cream.The desserts were a good varied selection with a very rich brownie, a fruit meringue, a swiss roll and a trifle.Overall a very pleasant afternoon.

Absolutely wonderful food and first class service. Everything served to perfection in beautiful, historic surroundings. Cannot praise this restaurant enough.....cant wait to eat here again!

We brought my Mum for afternoon tea for her 87th birthday. It was absolutely delicious. Beautiful fresh sandwiches, delicious cakes and the scones were to die for. Plenty of tea and coffee provided by our lovely waitress. The surroundings are a delight especially the garden. She had a wonderful day, a great big thank you to all at Holdsworth Hotel.

We enjoyed the mid week menu and the a la carte offerings. The chocolate mousse pudding was just the tops. The breakfast was lovely - all cooked to order.

I can not praise this restaurant enough the food was absolutely delicious and can't wait to go back the hotel is beautiful relaxing and definitely the place to go

We got married here 7 years ago and have returned on the majority of our anniversary dates for a meal. The service is always exceptional and the food is delicious. It’s so cosy and we love to sit by the fire and have a coffee after our meal. Would always recommend to all our family and friends.

Beautiful setting , service was attentive but not intrusive and food lovely but unadventurous ,maybe an update on sandwich fillings and more inspired pastries but good value for money.

Five star food, five star service, what more do you want. Arrived at a change of menu weekend. Changes were related to us with excellent descriptions and it was interesting to see the menu evolve during our stay.

Food homemade and excellent , well presented, great quality.nothing too much trouble for staff, felt spoilt.

We booked the tasting menu for Saturday evening as it was our 45th wedding anniversary. We had the tasting menu a few years ago with some friends and enjoyed it. It was a different matter this time. First of all we were unable to have a drink at the bar as there was a wedding party in there. We did have a gin and tonic at the table but then were rushed into the meal before we had finished the aperitif. The first three courses were fine however the dessert was tasteless and frozen. The cheese course was next; we could choose 2 cheeses each out of seven. However there was no list of the cheeses and when we asked what a particular cheese was like the waiter was unable to tell us. We eventually ordered our cheeses and they came presented on a slate with two lots of biscuits, a number of what looked like ‘cheddars’ and some which looked like a Jacobs mixture. With a menu that cost this much I would have thought we might expect some homemade biscuits. The meal concluded with petit fours which again were not up to scratch.

What a delightful restaurant - lovely menu choices and attentive (not too) staff

Fine dining in all meanings of the word. One of the best steaks I have ever had. Good cheeseboard too.

Food was lovely but not good to visit when there is an event such as a wedding on in the hotel. We had constant disturbances from wedding guests walking through the restaurant to cut through to the bar, finding the door was locked and turning back. It was like sat eating in a train station .........

Everything about this restaurant is top class and a pleasure to visit. Could not get any better in our opinion.

Stayed over for one night. Spacious room, oldy worldy but beautiful building & gardens, evening meal & breakfast to die for- will make a return visit

Really nice for an amazing building, greag service and a spot of afternoon tea. Menu a little plain for my taste’s but still of a very good quality. Would be cool to see some more vigour in the flavour ideas. On a lovely sunny day there is a beautiful garden to enjoy as well. Wish I hadn’t worn my bobble hat suffic to say I was underdressed.

We visited as we where looming at wedding venues, so decided to try out the food, we ordered the steak deal adfing a bottle of wine in, (and leaving the car) food was delicious and dessert was amazing. We then had a couple of gins in the bar and got a taxi home - enjoyed so much that we have booked our wedding here!!

This hidden gem is such a wonderful find. Very quiet, lots of character, extremely friendly staff and I have to say exquisite food. Will definitely return

Completely neglected to review this place when my partner brought me for a surprise afternoon tea. Well, it was absolutely beautiful, the surroundings are so warm and cosy and the cakes were delicious. The service is second to none, you really are made to feel so special. Even our screaming 18 month old son was made to feel welcome! We were given a choice of gins for our gin and tonic accompaniment, which was beautiful, and an array of teas too. I only wish we could have relaxed a bit longer but a baby always prevents this! Next time we will endeavour to get a babysitter and enjoy our surroundings a bit longer! We really must visit on a wedding open day too as I would love for our wedding to be held here.

Went for an afternoon tea for mums 80th birthday... Everything and i mean everything was spot on... the place was warm as the open fire was lit... the surroundings were lush and the staff were very attentive.... The afternoon tea was amazing from start to finish!! The entire visit was truely delightful. We would highly recommend a visit... We will return for sure xx

The food is fantastic beautifully presented & superb service.We eat here regularly & always have a first class experience.

Been here several times and does not fail to impress. Visited for Lunch and also an. evening meal in the past. The food is always excellent, but the ambiance and atmosphere of the place is what is impressive. Excellent p,ace to tame someone special.

We were there on Saturday 9th December for a joint birthday celebration. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble. My father is gluten free and everything was checked to make sure he could eat it. All the food was superb, although my mum did mention that her seabass could have been a bit hotter, this was noted by the gentleman attending to us, who when the bill arrived had knocked 3 drinks off the total!! A place to recommend!

Had the Christmas Lunch menu. Excellent choice, superb food and service wonderful. Didn't want to leave.

An amazing place to visit and beautifully maintained. A really lovely setting for a lunch or dinner. The staff were really great and friendly and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. We went for afternoon tea, which all looked fantastic and the prosecco was really delicious. I had the gluten free/vegan option which I was a little underwhelmed by. Some of the cakes were from the same sponge but only slightly altered it seemed so wasn’t hugely varied. It needs updating, vegan and gluten free food is so much more part of our restaurant culture so it seems they are missing a trick by not being hugely creative with it. My friend really enjoyed the non vegan gluteness more traditional version, and overall a great experience.

We ate here on two consecutive evenings and were delighted with both the food and the service.Will definitely return.

The restaurant had an excellent choice to suit all tastes. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and...

My wife and I eat out a lot, and took advantage of a 'travelzoo' prepayment voucher to try this recommended...

The building and gardens are beautiful. Staff welcoming and pleasant. Menu choice good and food excellent. Enjoyed a lovely evening with a great meal. Nice place to enjoy a birthday treat. Lunch and afternoon tea look inviting and we shall certainly return.

We went here on a voucher. The staff were most friendly, knowledgable and professional.

My daughter got married on 19th August 2017 at Holdsworth House and everyone had a wonderful time. A large party of us arrived Friday evening and all sat down together for a family meal, 27 of us, the food was really good and piping hot, we all enjoyed it. The wedding itself was fantastic, it ran like clockwork enabling us all to relax and have the best day ever. I cannot praise the facilities, food and staff enough and as Mother of the Bride I would like to thank you all for making it a truly wonderful experience for us all. Thank you.

Have been several times because we enjoy the ambience and think it is good value.Today have actually read the 23 pages of reviews - very surprised by them. Yes we've experienced glitches but my guests (four this weekend) were all planning to return, so I cannot see any reason for mentioning what little failed to meet the expected standard.I am always pleased to recommend the hotel and the staff. AJ. Bradford.

Does not disappoint excellent service and food. Great atmosphere would recommend for all occasions. .

This was our second stay at Holdsworth House we loved it the first time and this stay was equally as good. The hotel itself is beautiful, we enjoyed an early evening drink in the delightful gardens. The restaurant is excellent, food beautifully presented and excellent service. Without doubt the staff make this a hotel that draws you back. Well done, it is so nice to feel genuinely welcomed and served in such a professional and friendly way. We hope to return again, thank you.

Hotel & Restaurant popular for weddings. Unlike some wedding venues, the staff ensured that non wedding hotel guests still received excellent service. A full menu was available in the restaurant if booked in advance but bar meals were not available Saturday evening.Food excellent - I am old fashioned so my only criticism of modern menus is a lack of- choice of fresh vegetables- nouveau cuisine needs cinq un jour!

We were staying at Hotel for long weekend and had pre booked the restaurant for dinner on the first 2 nights .Could not fault food or service both of which we judge as excellent ,so were pleased to reserve a table to enjoy a third meal.. The hotel management do their best to avoid conflict between wedding party and restaurant guests but inevitably from time to time individual wedding guests choose to ignore 'the rules' and cut through the restaurant which is inconsiderate but does not detract from the overall ambiance of the historic multi room dining area .

Lovely place, food excellent, staff very professional with an eye to detail. Good varied choice. First class!

We stayed two nights for a wedding reception. We chose an Executive Room and were very glad that we did as it was a good size with huge bed and modern large bathroom. The building is beautiful and very well maintained, with lovely gardens. What makes the hotel stand out though is the extremely helpful staff, who go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. A particular nice touch is you can dial down for fresh milk rather than use the provided little UHT cartons.The food was very good and the bar well-stocked. I can highly recommend this hotel and, if we are in the area again, we would have no hesitation but to stay here.

Excellent service, food was outstanding and even our dog was made welcome! Lovely place, thoroughly recommend. If Jamie Oliver and the cast of Last Tango In Halifax approve then you can't go wrong......

This Hotel is fabulous, the Hotel itself the Gardens and the food were first class. The service was excellent. The highlight was the superb Dinner, wonderful menu cooked to perfection even down to the bread rolls which were probably the best I have ever tasted. It was not cheap however you get what you pay for and it was worth every penny.

The menu was good, the service was excellent and the food cooked extremely well. I would enjoy eating there again.

Cosy atmosphere without the tables being too close. Hubby had slow roasted belly pork which he was blown away with - so tender and mostly meat, delicious. My selection was lamb tagine with a nice balance of spices. Lovely main course.

We booked a package for dinner, bed and breakfast at Holdsworth House. Good value considering the high quality of the meals, lovely historic buildings and garden, and friendly welcome and service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and may well come again next time we are in Yorkshire.

Stayed here for a few days for a business trip. Honestly one of the best places I've ever stayed. Food was brilliant, beds are super comfortable, decor and gardens are so peaceful. Will definitively come back.

We used this hotel as a wedding venue. From start to finish it was excellent. The facilities are first class. The service was excellent. The food delicious and the rooms well equipped, quiet and very comfortable. The gardens and buildings provide a superb backdrop for photos and a wonderful place in which to relax. A warmth and friendliness radiates from all the staff. Thank you for a great weekend enjoyed by all.

We visited family in this area recently and my daughter-in-law treated us to a stay here. What a treat it was too! Stunning hotel, the grounds are a must see and the hotel itself is lovely. Fires (not lit while we were there as it was too warm) comfy chairs to sit in, the whole place is full of charm. The staff are so friendly, every single person we encountered from the gardener to the head waiter, was chatty and informative about the hotel. We really enjoyed our chat with the breakfast staff and special thanks to the gardener who showed us round outside, including the wedding room. The food was great, the room very comfortable (we had a standard double and it was perfectly adequate for our needs) We'll be back!!

The special summer gin afternoon tea was wonderful - our only regret was that we failed to bring a bag for all the good things which we could not manage at the time. Four hours later we were just about able to manage a light dinner; the turbot was excellent but the skin of the bream had not been crisped up. My pudding told me at last the truth about quince, which, I guess like many others, I had previously encountered only in 'The Owl and the Pussycat'. It's lovely!

Booked on a Travel zoo offer with dinner allowance. The whole experience was excellent. Friendly staff, good food and very hearty breakfast. Lovely building and surrounding countryside.

Celebrating my Dad's 87th birthday. Lovely friendly staff especially the maitre d, who was extremely pleasant. Food was of a very high standard & beautifully presented. Will definately be returning. Thanks for a lovely evening!

We booked the hotel through a Travelzoo offer as a base to explore this part of Yorkshire and meet up with friends in the area. Rooms were clean and comfortable and food in restaurant and by room service was excellent. Agree with other reviewers that it is the staff that make this hotel extra special, particulalry in thr restairant and at breakfast.

Excellent food served by friendly and attentive staff. Had belly pork which was succulent and tasty.Great atmosphere and setting.

We had a wonderful time, the hotel is beautiful and very special, the rooms are comfortable and food was very good however it was the staff that made our weekend away extra special! They couldn't have been kinder or more helpful to all of us. One of our party had a guide dog, she had a blanket and a food bowl, we were welcomed very warmly and nothing was too much bother. Many thanks

We stayed for 3 nights as it was close to an event we wanted to go to. It is a tranquil venue close to the centre of Halifax. A lovely old house with more recent additions, cosy and comfortable. Our room was a standard double which was pleasantly furnished, slightly tight on wardrobe space but had everything we needed. It was quiet despite their being a wedding in the hotel, we didn't hear any noise from evening entertainment or anything like that. Lovely panelled restaurant, comfortable chairs, very cosy, log fires everywhere, pleasant service, food was good, mainly comfort type food in a modern style - but it was end March so that's what we needed. Very good, friendly and helpful reception staff. Fantastic breakfast staff, the lady allowed us to have our breakfast early as we had to get a taxi to our event, nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend this hotel.

Just had our sons wedding at Holdsworth House, I couldn't fault anything. The venue, the staff, the restaurant, the rooms,so professional and relaxing right through to our family all getting together at the end of the evening for teas and coffees before retiring to very clean and comfortable bedrooms. A big thank you for wonderful memories.

The wedding reception was brilliant, well organised and lovely staff, the service was excellent .we stayed overnight it was a nice room, lovely bathroom. Breakfast had a good menu with something for everyone's taste. Staff very attentive to our needs and nothing too much trouble for them. Thank you.

I attended a wedding reception here. Room was nice, but bathroom could have done with a makeover. Food served at the reception was fantastic. Bar prices were a tad high, Overall a good day was had.

I was here for a wedding staff were great room was ok bathroom could have been tarted up a bit but it was clean. However the beer and tea prices are a joke and ruined the experience a bit for me.

Friends and I recently spent a couple of nights at Holdsworth House, the accommodation was good as was the food & the staff were lovely. They were also very kind to the guide dog we had with us. I would recommend Holdsworth House.

A bit strange on arrival, no one around and the staff that were ignored us! but we had a lovely table in a lovely restaurant with good food, a bit strange in my opinion that they started afternoon teas at 1pm so you had lunch and tea drinkers being served at the same time! and the one member of staff in the dining room coped well. We will return and try it again.

The surroundings and atmosphere were very traditional. The staff very attentive and excellent customer service. Very impressed the food was amazing. I am normally very fussy but I cannot fault anything.

I bought a groupon steak voucher. I don't usually buy them but I so wanted to visit to Holdsworth house. It's so spectacular. I left it so long it was actually the final date on the voucher. My son piped up he wanted to join us so I had to call and ask for a vegan meal and it was not a problem. I loved, loved, loved the place. The waiter was lovely and all the staff too. The food was fabulous. Gorgeous steak with a lovely peppercorn sauce. I'd planned on a dessert but I was too full. The vegan meal was thoroughly enjoyed too. Fantastic visit to fabulous old building.

We had afternoon tea this weekend at Holdsworth House. The sandwiches were so fresh and beautifully presented. The chocolate brownie was the best ever tasted! The scones were lighter than air!! It was everything I had expected and more.

Atmospheric historic house, with plenty of walks in the countryside near by. The staff can't do enough to help and advise you. And the food in the restaurant is lovely. And gin lovers will like the selection at the bar. Oh, and some vegetarian selections at breakfast too.

A large group of work colleagues staying at the hotel decided to dine in rather than venture out for food, and we were glad we did.The menu has a varied choice of food, even catering for vegetarians, and everybody agreed that their particular choice was delicious.All the staff were helpful and extremely friendly, food service was good - no lengthy waits for any of the courses, the ice cream to finish was delicious with a large selection of flavours and highly recommended

Stayed here overnight recently with a couple of friends. Loved the ambiance of the hotel with all its history and very friendly attentive staff. Dinner was excellent and the gin selection very interesting! The best cream tea we have had for a long time - scones lovely and light. Looking forwards to a return visit!!

I booked for 2 nights on the recommendation of previous reviews and was not disappointed. On arrival we were offered a welcome drink and asked if there was anything we needed, nothing seemed to much trouble.The room was very nice and well appointed with everything you might need to make our stay more comfortable.We reserved a table to dine at 8 o'clock, on arrival at the dinning room we were met by a very nice young man, we decided to have a drink in the bar before going into the dinning room. We were told that the hotel had been closed for the last few days for maintenance during the post Christmas season and had only reopened that day.Although they were nearly fully booked on Saturday we were one of two couples staying Friday and the only couple dinning. I would normally be hesitant about dinning on our own but the young man made us feel totally at ease, he was attentive but not intrusive.The menu was new and we were the first customers to experience it, I would highly recommend the Lamb it was very succulent and beautifully presented. We also tasted the bar menu the following evening and was pleased it was of the same standard and the service was the same standard as the dinning room.All the staff were very warm and welcoming and helped to make our stay one we will remember, I would not hesitate in recommending this hotel to friends and family.Thank you Holdsworth House.

We came here for a nights' treat with friends. We only come from Leeds and Halifax is not a scenic place, but it was a magically experience and worth the trip.The old, panelled rooms are steeped in history with mullioned windows, interesting paintings and ornaments. The whole character is delightful. There is a formal garden and charming courtyard as well. Our room was more modern and very comfortable. Great shower.The staff were excellent, food great but I am glad I was on a deal! We had an excellent cream tea on arrival, all good. Would love to go back.

Great ambience and good food well cooked but shocked at the tiny portion of dry white halibut, white potato and white salsify . Looked not appealing at all too me, more like hospital food ( ordered for mum who wanted fish) Queried on the bill as I had read it as £17.50 but seemed it was £27.50 - queried when I left after paying at reception but not surprisingly, have heard nothing from themMay stay again bit will NOT eat in their restaurant again /

My husband and I have just had the most lovely meal and experience at Holdsworth house restaurant. On arrival we were taken to our table and asked if we were having a nice day by a lovely young man in a suit. I said we were as it was a special day for us and we were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary. After taking our order he came back with a complimentary glass of champagne for us which we thought was a lovely gesture. When our sweet arrived which was on a slate , just across the top of the slate the chef had written happy anniversary which we thought was so thoughtful. But it didnt end there, when the bill came we noticed that the drinks we had ordered and our sweets had not been put on the bill ,when we queried this as we went to pay the bill the young man said it was ok the wine and the sweets were an anniversary present from Holdsworth house.Well I was so touched by this that I just had to write this review to say what a wonderful evening we had and the food was superb. We will certainly go back again and would just like to say thankyou to all the staff for making our wedding anniversary so special. Thankyou everyone you are one very special team of people.

Lovely afternoon had, with excellent food there wasn't anything that was too much trouble, the lady that served us(sorry forgotten her name)was an asset to the hotel and offered a doggy bag as too much to finish, the room we were in was very Christmasy with the log fire roaring.

The food was fabulous and the staff we very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very hot and there was no way to turn the radiator down. The door to the room was I felt not very secure. May be update this by using a card slot.

The family choose a venue each year for a get together before Xmas. Holdsworth House really fitted the bill for us, a god time was had by all 7 members

A warm and friendly welcome from every member of staff. Fabulous room and great food. Will certainly be returning.

Visited this wonderful old house for a night away with my partner. We wanted to chill out and eat delicious food and Holdsworth House delivered! Our room was comfortable and clean. The bed was huge which is always a bonus! It was lovely to see soaps and creams by The White Company and plenty of tea/coffee. Our evening meal was the star of the show. I had scallops, duck and fruit crumble. My partner had risotto, pork 3 ways and treacle sponge. The pork dish was unbelievable! The service throughout the evening was excellent despite the restaurant being full, mostly with big parties. Special thanks to Rhiannon; she delivered service with a smile and we later found out it was her first shift! Thanks for a lovely break.

Stayed here as a gift from our children to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Had a lovely time I. A wonderfully run hotel. Lovely olde worlde hotel with excellent standards. Would return

Excellent choice of menu and well cooked,, delicious and well presented food at reasonable prices. Clean plates all round at our table!

Lovely staff, good food, comfortable room. Nothing negative about the hotel and the facilities.However, wedding guests needed more information. The guest bar was closed before the wedding ceremony commenced but guests were not informed so some guests were drinking while others (my group) were refused. After the meal the band, bar and snacks/tea/coffee were all clustered together so guests were skirting past the keyboard player to get a drink or get a coffee. No great problem but not ideal.There was no information on the location of the toilets which were actually upstairs.. On going to the original bar I was informed it was not open to wedding guests. Why? I was also a resident so why couldn't I buy a drink in the bar which was used before the ceremony? After the wedding reception this bar was open again. The gates from the reception area to the main hotel were then locked. I can understand why but guests were trying to get to toilets and back to their rooms but couldn't. It was also a cold, wet night so, although I found out later there was an indoor route back to the rooms, the only obvious way was to go outside. Did all this detract form the enjoyment of the evening? Not really but there's room for improvement. No real complaints but think more about what information the guests need.Two questions down from here the survey asks 'were you here for...' but I can only select one. I was at the hotel for dinner and breakfast but can't enter both on the survey form

Went with 2 friends for afternoon tea. Is it nice, NO, it was absolutely FABULOUS. The setting is lovely, the food beautiful, the service and staff absolutely 1st class. It may be a touch more expensive then afternoon tea elsewhere, but it really is well worth it. I would recommend anyone to go. We will definitely be going back again.