"Maple Leaf Cottage" is a traditional stone built terraced Victorian house circa 1890. A few minutes walk from the historic and attractive village of Haworth West Yorkshire. This was the home village of the famous Bronte Family. The three sisters, one brother and father lived at the Parsonage and created many literary classics. Haworth's cobbled Main Street is lined with many charming individual shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. At the end of the street is the Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth Church and Haworth Visitor Information Centre. Maple Leaf Cottage is also situated near Pennistone Hill, where there is a terrific circular walk just out of the front door where you can soak up the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
"Maple Leaf Cottage" has 1 single and 2 double bedrooms on the first floor. It can sleep five people. The main double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet and wash basin. The second double bedroom, is adjacent to the first floor main bathroom which has a slipper bath with hand shower, toilet and wash basin. The character timber-beamed kitchen with Yorkshire flag stone floors is fully equipped. The cozy sitting room has 2 large double sofas and 1arm chair with a stone fireplace and a gas fired wood stove for your added comfort. To the rear through the stable door out of the kitchen is a small attractive private garden with a table and 4 chairs. A quiet recluse after a day of hiking the area.
Amenities: Gas central heating, gas wood stove fireplace, Rangemaster Gas oven, microwave, Smeg fridge/freezer, washing machine, 47" LDC tv with "FreeSat" satellite connection, Sky Box so bring your Sky card, DVD player & selection of DVD's, cd/radio, WiFi. Fuel and power included. Bed linen and towels included. Parking on the street in front of house, is usually not an issue.
We purchased the property in August of 2017 and have made many improvements. The en-suite has been upgraded. The bedrooms have all new mattresses, linens and towels. The lounge has been redecorated with all new sofas and furnishings. The fireplace with a gas fired stove has been renovated with new tiles to give that extra cozy feel. The floor coverings have been restored and replaced as needed. The house has a new gas fired combi- boiler for intant heat and hot water.
Haworth hosts many themed weekends throughout the year. The hugely popular 1940's weekend on May 18 - 21 is quite the spectacle, with all the shops and people dressed in the 1940's war period. There is also a 1960's weekend. Steampunk weekend, followed by "Hawortheen" at the end of October. Christmas is like walking into a scene from "A Christmas Carol", with "Scrogging the Holly" and the Torchlight Procession.
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway steam train stops in Haworth. It has numerous special weekends and events during the year. A sure hit with the young and old alike.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a short 15 minute drive to the North. Skipton is a must visit, called "The Gateway To The Dales" and is a true gem with the castle, locks, daily market, interesting shops, pubs. This is one of our favourite towns in Yorkshire. Further to the East is Whitby and Scarborough. Other cities, towns and villages to visit are York, Halifax, Saltaire, Harrogate, Hebden Bridge, Ilkley, Settle - just a few of the many places to enjoy. There are countless other small villages to the North and in the Dales to explore..
