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Last Tango In Halifax

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First screened by BBC1 in 2012, and written by local girl Sally Wainwright, Last Tango In Halifax is filmed in both Yorkshire and Cheshire. Starring Anne Reid, Sir Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker, local scenes to Halifax have been filmed at Holdsworth House, Shibden Hall and Skircoat Moor just up the hill behind the cottage. We were fortunate to come across filming for the 2016 Christmas show there.

A new series of Last Tango is due to be filmed in late 2019.

Dean Clough

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Dean Clough Halifax is a centre for the arts located in the world’s former largest carpet factory hosting shopping, dining, events and exhibitions – www.deanclough.com.

Canal Boat Trips from Sowerby Bridge

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The Calder and Hebble Navigation and the Rochdale Canal are within walking distance of the cottage. The waterways meet at nearby Sowerby Bridge where the wharf area offers a range of pubs and restaurants – www.penninewaterways.co.uk/calder/.

Hire a narrow boat from Shire Cruisers www.shirecruisers.co.uk or Bronte Boats www.bronteboathire.co.uk

Cycling in Calderdale

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HappyDaysCycles.org is a social enterprise which repairs and hires out cycles in Sowerby Bridge. Great cafe here too!

Have a look at www.routeyou.com for some of the many cycling routes around Calderdale.

The Tour de Yorkshire May 2-5 2019 has been announced and we are pleased that it will again be starting or finishing at the Piece Hall in Halifax on one of these dates. For more information keep informed by looking at: www.letour.yorkshire.com.

Shibden Hall

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Shibden Hall is a magnificent Grade 11* listed historic house situated in 90 acres of beautiful parkland. It’s architecture is a mix of styles which reflect its long and interesting history.

Home to the Lister family for over 300 years, it features in a new BBC drama series set in 1832 following the life of Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack – museums.calderdale.gov.uk/visit/shibden-hall.

Bankfield Museum

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A Grade 11 listed historic house museum set within an attractive park, this was originally the home of Edward Akroyd who was one Halifax’s most eminent woollen and worsted manufacturers. Less than a mile from the centre of Halifax in Boothtown, it incorporates costume and textile galleries and the regimental museum of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment who were based in the town.

Eureka National Children’s Museum

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An interactive educational museum with a focus on learning through play. Next to Halifax Railway station –  www.eureka.org.uk.

The Piece Hall

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The Piece Hall is an amazing Grade 11 listed building based around a huge square in the centre of Halifax which reopened in 2017 after a huge renovation and is now a lively hub of activity offering a range of unusual shops, art galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Built in 1779 as a Saturday sales centre for local handloom weavers, there is an extremely interesting local history exhibition too – www.thepiecehall.co.uk.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is at West Bretton near Wakefield (40 minutes by car) and is the UK’s leading open air gallery. It displays work by British and international artists including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth – www.ysp.org.uk.

It’s lovely here, cottage is perfect

Great to have a warm, cosy base with our daughter and son in law just a 3 minute walk away. SS UK Dec 2025

Beautiful Dyer’s Cottage

We’ve had a great time and it really is a beautiful cottage NG UK August 2025

Heavenly Dyer’s Cottage

Thank you so much for a fantastic few days and we are back to feeling relaxed humans again. If I had a tickbox You got them all and we will definitely be in touch again. SP UK August 2025

We were impressed very much with Dyer’s Cottage

It was not our first trip to Halifax but it was the most comfortable and best equipped accommodation we have stayed in so far. We liked the quiet location as a starting point for numerous hikes. FP Germany August 2025

What a lovely place!

Dyer’s Cottage was clean, comfortable cosy, in an incredibly beautiful location, with very kind neighbours and a wonderful host. AV UK August 2025

Dyer’s Cottage Halifax is truly a fascinating place

I will definitely be contacting you again in the future and thank you for your hospitality. MH Italy June 2025

Dyer’s Cottage is a wonderful peaceful retreat.

I have thoroughly enjoyed staying here, many thanks. OL Australia Feb 2025

Just a quick note of thanks.

We enjoyed our stay again immensely. It was definitely difficult to leave. Dyer’s Cottage and Pye Nest are a special corner of a special part of the world. MB Jan 2025 USA

Really appreciate all your support Jane

It will be a 5 star review all round from us.We have loved staying at the house. It is so comfortable and the location is so handy.
LH Jan 2025 UK

We spent a warm and wonderful Christmas at our ‘home away from home’ Dyer’s Cottage

Thank you Jane; our expectations are always exceeded when we visit.
PM Dec 2024 UK

We loved staying at Dyer’s Cottage and will definitely be back!

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Wonderful Stay at Dyer’s Cottage

Thank you for everything. We would love to stay again.
TB Dec 2024 UK

Thanks for the lovely peaceful stay at your beautiful Dyer’s Cottage

It’s just what we needed and the pub nearly next door is fabulous.
MN UK Oct 2024

I adore Dyer’s Cottage

Just love the rich history you have shared. The folks at the Wainhouse Tavern are gems! Thank you for your hospitality.
AB USA Oct 2024

We had a lovely stay at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax

Thanks for the stay, we had a great time and Dyer’s Cottage is very cosy.
DN USA Oct 2024

Enjoyed our stay at Dyer’s Cottage Halifax

We can see the hard work and considerable investment you have made to create such a charming place.
GD UK Nov 2024

Thanks so much Jane. We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the beautiful cottage. VF UK Aug 2024

I will recommend your spot!! It was fantastic. LG Bermuda Aug 2024

Yorkshire Gem

Dyer’s Cottage is exactly as advertised – charming and comfortable. Jane made sure we had all the necessary info and provided a fascinating cottage history. Good location for walking and bus routes around the Calder Valley.
TA Canada June 2024

Friendly hosts and thoughtful welcome basket

Great location (easy to get into the centre of Halifax and to Outlying areas such as Hebden Bridge. Comfortable accommodation. We enjoyed our stay very much and highly recommend visiting Halifax and Calderdale and staying at Dyer’s Cottage
MB April 2024 USA

Our second visit to Dyer’s Cottage

And still the cosiest cottage we have ever been to.
Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves (in spite of the weather)
LR UK Nov 2022

Thank you for a lovely holiday

What an amazing job you’ve done renovating the cottage. We’ve had a great couple of weeks exploring the area and enjoyed a night at the theatre.
HM UK Sept 2022

Dyer’s Cottage is a “home away from home” which never fails to impress

This visit we were greeted with coffee and fruitcake. Thank you!
PM UK Sept 2022

Love this cottage!

A great base from which to explore the area and a lovely haven to relax in at the end of each day.

JM UK Aug 2022

Thank you so much for having us

Dyer’s Cottage is really amazing and we love this place so much! AK UK May 2022

Outstanding!

We have stayed in many cottages over the years but none compares. DH UK April 2022

We definitely will return!

We had the most wonderful relaxing holiday and the cottage is beautiful

SR UK April 2022

Had a lovely time and really enjoyed exploring the surrounding area

We loved walking to Hebden Bridge (train back), walking to Halifax and eating out in pubs including the Wainhouse Tavern. What a great shower and comfortable bed – why can’t all self catering places be like this? We hope to return, thank you.

DP UK Jan 2022

A lovely fabulous Yorkshire traditional cottage

Despite the low temperature, it was warm and cosy with all amenities available. The cottage is tastefully set out with a good mixture of the history and modern re-furbishment. Bedroom and bathroom are first class. Very safe and secure. We have family in the area and would not hesitate in re-booking in the future – have already recommended to friends. 

TB UK Jan 2022

We had such a lovely relaxing time

We felt welcome from the start and didn’t need or want for anything as everything had been thought of. We will definitely be back. 

JL UK Dec 2021

A perfect break at Dyer’s Cottage to start the New Year

The set up was ideal for us, sparkling clean and Jane was so helpful with any enquiries. 

AL UK Jan 2022

Thank you for making us so welcome

The cottage is a home from home with everything we could possibly wish. The local pub and neighbours were very warm and welcomed us as family on our first of what will be many more trips to Halifax. 

PM UK Dec 2021

We’ve had an amazing child free days at Dyer’s Cottage

The cottage has everything you need plus more! Loved our welcome biscuits and above all the toiletries etc. Thank you for making the cottage so homely and spotless. We’ll be back for sure. CC UK October 2021

We’ll be back again!

We had a lovely stay at Dyer’s. The cottage was very comfortable and homely. The Wainhouse is a really great pub- warm welcome and great food. Thanks Jane, excellent accommodation and a wonderful cottage. Sad to be leaving Yorkshire. WB UK October 2021

Loved our stay in your cottage

Everything was perfect. Your cottage was lovely with everything we could possibly need and was beautifully clean, so important in these Covid times. Thank you for all your help and information. We’d love to visit again and will do so if you have availability when we’re next up in the area. Many thanks to you and of course Emma.

RW-W UK Sept 2021

Thank you for a lovely stay.

We were very comfortable and had everything we needed.

AO UK Aug 2021

It’s beautiful!

We had a great time at the cottage. Thank you for everything 

AP UK August 2021

5 star Google review

Thank you, we are settled in lovely. I love the cottage and its history and the views. It’s good to be back home. JC UK July 2021

Exemplary cleanliness and everything well presented

Our short stay at Dyer’s Cottage has been very comfortable and cosy. The family history is fascinating- what would they think of their house now we wonder? It was a real joy to see all the bluebells out in the garden and to sit outside with our coffees. Our thanks to Jane and her team.

SS May 2021 UK

Staying at Dyer’s Cottage has done us the world of good

It is such a beautiful, cosy and unique place to get away to with so many wonderful views, walks and places of interest on your doorstep. Really recommend the Anne lister Walk.

Thank you so much Jane; you are a wonderful host. The background information and tips were so appreciated.

NM May 2021 UK

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage

Beautifully renovated, very well equipped, extremely comfortable, lovely location, beautiful views, loads of history and friendly neighbours

SD UK April 2021

A real home

I felt at home in your lovely cottage as soon as I walked in and I’m so settled you may have to prise me out! JR UK Oct/Nov 2020

Thanks!

Lovely, clean and beautiful cottage. We enjoyed exploring the local area and Halifax Golf Club. I have taken your business card and would not hesitate to recommend Dyer’s Cottage to others.  IM UK Oct 2020

Such a beautiful cottage

I have had a lovely time, nice and chilled, exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for all your help and advice. EH UK July 2020

We will return!

Thank you for having us stay in your home Jane. We enjoyed our stay and the history behind it. PM UK July 2020

Our ‘Lockdown’ could not have been more comfortable

Navigating the tiring and turbulent time that is Coronavirus has been so much easier thanks to this beautiful cottage and its equally beautiful setting. Jane has gone above and beyond to ensure we are safe and our needs are attended to. Somehow we have managed to thoroughly enjoy ourselves despite the circumstances. Thank you so much. GL UK April 2020

Lovely stay

We had such a lovely 2 week stay at Dyer’s Cottage and we look forward to a return visit.
KO Jan 2020 Australia

Wonderful Christmas in the beautiful Dyer’s Cottage

Cosy and warm, with everything we could possibly need, including Christmas tree and decorations, it was a special treat as we visited our family in Halifax. We would absolutely, 100% definitely, come back another time and stay much longer.
CG Dec 2019 USA

We stayed here because of Anne Lister

We will certainly be back. We feel we only touched on all the history. We love Dyer’s Cottage!
M M-M UK Oct 2019

Warm, welcoming and cosy

We have had a very relaxed break and relished the time here at Dyer’s Cottage. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future.
GH UK Nov 2019

Enjoyed our stay in this typical Calderdale cottage

Dyer’s Cottage is well situated and provided with all the things you need. Thank you very much!

MH Belgium October 2019

RC Eire November 2019

It was a lovely home to stay in for the week.

Loving coming back to the cottage!

It’s such a gorgeous cottage, absolutely love it!  LM  UK Sept 2019

Had a lovely time in your beautiful cottage

Didn’t get to see everything we would have liked to as we just had the weekend. We will definitely be back. JPS UK August 2019

Thank you again for your support

It was a wonderful stay and a perfect ‘home base’ for our holiday. PK Austria August 2019

Picture Perfect!

It is as good as it looks! The location has a feeling of a village in the countryside although it is just a few minutes away from the city centre. Great vacation! MA Greece July 2019

Perfect!

What a lovely, well equipped cottage. Loved it. PT  UK June 2019

Dyer’s Cottage is a bit of Yorkshire history

It sits below Wainhouse Tower which means you will never be lost trying to find one’s way home. Cozy and private, the dark stone exterior opens into a modern and well lit interior. The main bed is a dream machine, big and inviting, warm and delightful. BL USA May 2019

Love the view!

It was a great privilage to enjoy the view from bed, which I loved, and all the amenities of this beautiful cottage. Thank You. JO USA May 2019

So much to see in the area

We’ve had a lovely 4 night stay in the cottage and visited the Piece Hall, Hebden Bridge, Haworth and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. All very interesting 

CM UK May 2019

We have had a wonderful stay

Bed was really comfortable. We enjoyed our walks up and down hill into Halifax to see the Piece Hall and along the canal to Hebden Bridge (we got the train back!)

RM UK April 2019

 

Beautiful cottage

Very homely with everything we needed; thank you.

CW Sept 2018 Australia

 

 

Perfect location for visiting cousins in Halifax

Thank you for providing such a lovely house. It is beautifully renovated with every modern convenience and yet retains all the charm of the original house.

DM Sept 2018 USA

Wonderful stay at Dyer’s Cottage

It is beautifully restored with a modern kitchen and bathroom but plenty of original features throughout. Parking was easy and the pub round the corner was very welcoming. Highly recommended!

RF Nov 2018 UK

Beautiful cottage

Very well planned out and superb views.

CP Feb 2019 UK

We loved the cottage

Felt very homely here. Would love to return.

KJ March 2019 UK

Our second visit here this year

Just as good as last time.

BR Dec 2018 UK

A fantastic cottage

Just what we were looking for. A real “home from home”. We will definitely be spreading the word about Dyer’s Cottage. A real gem.

SD Jan 2019 UK

Thank you

Thank you so much for everything. We had a wonderful stay and are just ashamed that we couldn’t enjoy it more as we worked all day.

CW Jan 2019 UK

Lovely Christmas

Just to say we had a really lovely Christmas at Dyer’s Cottage. It was everything we wanted and more.

BT UK Dec 2018

Wonderful!

A wonderful, luxurious property in an historic part of Halifax. The property has undergone a miracle transformation.

JD South Africa Jan 2019

CR, Canada, September 2018

When I walked into your cottage the first thing I said was “I’m home” and that is exactly what it has been for me. My safe place to rest after a long day of travel and exploring, my quiet place to read, journal and pray.

LM, Canada, March 2018

Dyer’s Cottage is exquisite.

SH, USA, September 2017

Thank you for an amazing stay. Jane has been so efficient, welcoming and helpful that we cannot wait to come back. Dyer’s Cottage is beautiful.

BJ, UK, May & Nov 2017

Just perfect. Once I walked through the front door, I was totally at home.

DF, UK, October 2016

Had a lovely “holiday” in the cottage whilst some major work was taking place on our house. Found some new walks and a new pub.

BJ, USA, August 2016

We had a great stay in your cottage whilst visiting family in Halifax. A perfect getaway.

KS, Australia, May 2016

We have had a wonderful time staying in your lovely cottage. We found everything we needed which enhanced our stay. The bed was comfortable and the shower was a pleasure to use.

VA, Germany, April 2016

A beautiful cottage ideally placed. Incredibly well equipped and modernised with great taste. A real ” home from home” experience.

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