Rake Hey Farm

Ben and Jacquie are great hosts and very accommodating.

Who'd have thought watching tv in the bath would be such a great thing after a days walking.

Very peaceful, super comfy beds and lovely views across the valley but the drive up the hill is a little hairy!

A couple of the doorways are low and there were a few bumps on the head (despite “duck” signs) but then our friend came up with the idea of hanging a bit of loo roll off the signs and that did the trick. Kitchen is very well equipped. Circular walks straight from the door so you don’t have to drive anywhere if prefer not to. Perhaps would benefit from a couple of diffusers or candles in case guests before you have wet dogs. Lovely farmhouse cottage and having an enclosed garden was a real plus for our dogs.

We had a lovely family get together.

Two of us used the bath with the tv which was lovely and loads of hot water. We had the fire roaring as it was quite windy, but we were safe and warm inside. We had a full Christmas dinner and everything was there for us to make it. The oven worked well and the dish washer was a great help after. Had a lovely time. The track was as you said, but we found it quite an adventure getting up and down. Thanks for the great stay x

Beautiful cottage.

So cosy and well equipped. It gave us everything we needed for our weekend away. The only downside was the access road which was really difficult to navigate.

Such a privilege to stay at Rake Hey Farm.

Very clean and everything you need for a relaxing holiday away from everything. Hosts were lovely. Scenic views across the valleys. Walks from the door. Very dog friendly. Beds comfy and rooms spacious. Drive up to the farm was fun.

We regularly book properties in the UK for breaks (usually twice per year) and we absolutely loved this property.

The setting is idyllic, and the owners, Jacquie and Ben, couldn't be nicer or more helpful. The property is furnished to a very high standard, the beds/bedding are very comfortable (we slept like logs) and this is the best equipped property we have stayed in, in terms of day to day needs. There's plenty of glasses, mugs, plates, pots, pans, utensils etc. and there was nothing we could've needed that wasn't available. Washing and cleaning products ae provided, as are other needs like kitchen roll, toilet roll, spare batteries etc. The bathroom facilities are great, and you really couldn't ask for more. The internet is also very good. Jacquie and Ben are very receptive to suggestions. We made a couple of furnishing suggestions (bedroom stool / additional light in the lounge) which were taken on board and the items arrived two days later. They really have thought about what they would want if they went away and have equipped the properly accordingly. The property is also very dog friendly, much to the enjoyment of our 11yo Springer who also had a great time. The fire is great, easy to light and control, and kicks out a lot of heat which our Springer also enjoyed very much. You can buy logs/kindling at the farm via an honesty box and the prices are good. This may seem minor but it makes a lot of difference not to have to go driving round hunting for wood and stockpiling it. The area is beautiful with plenty to do and see. Just be aware that it's the Pennines so the area isn't exactly what you'd call 'flat'. Plenty of suggestions and details of things to do in the area are provided and the nearby town of Todmorden has pretty much all you could want. We particularly enjoyed Hardcastle Crags and Gaddings Dam. A couple of observations from a not overly fit 62yo. There are some low door frames, but that is the same for all older properties, and is part of their charm. The stairs are quite steep, especially after a long day out walking, but again this is normal with older properties and there's only about 8 steps anyway. The driveway was intimidating the first time, especially as I drove it in the dark, but once I'd driven it in daylight I genuinely started to enjoy it (I still enjoy driving). My advice would be to drive up to the property before check-in time, while it's still light, so you know what it's like if you do end up checking in after dark In summary, I really can't praise the property, owners or area enough. We stayed for a week and I wanted to stay longer. If they weren't booked I would happily have paid for some extra nights. The local people are lovely, helpful, chatty, and put us southerners to shame in terms of hospitality. I loved this break and I fully intend to visit again. I wholeheartedly recommend Rake Hey Farm.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rake Hey Farm.

The accommodation was both extremely clean and comfortable and the location had breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The owners were courteous and helpful and on hand if you needed anything. We would highly recommend Rake Hey Farm as a place to stay.

We absolutely loved our 3night stay at this incredible property.

We couldn't of asked for a better place to stay and the owners were willing to accommodate our every request (I asked to take 2 extra people) they were so lovely. The property was absolutely perfect and we didn't want for anything. Everything was thought of. 5

Beautiful cottage, very clean and has everything you need.

The views are absolutely stunning.

A beautiful house in an amazing location.

Everything was there to make our stay lovely...even a loaf of bread, some butter and milk! Comfy bed and a big bath. The owners are lovely and shared some photos of the house in years gone by as we are interested in it's history.

We loved our stay at Rake Hey Farm - Jacquie and Ben are the most lovely, helpful hosts we could have asked for.

The house is is wonderful - lots of space for four people and mutiple dogs plus all our hiking/running equipment. It was very clean, and very well equippped - we were never in need of anything. It is a fab location up on the hill above Todmorden, with amazing views. Wifi also worked really well, for the one day I needed to work. We would love to visit again!

What a wonderful property!

We spent Christmas at the farm with our family and had a fabulous time. The farmhouse has everything you could need, and the kitchen made cooking Christmas dinner easy. Our hosts were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.

We had a fantastic time in a very peaceful part of the world .

Jacquie and Ben were very accomodating and friendly but gave us space to do our own thing .The farmhouse oused character and had all we needed for our family stay.The climb both by car and on foot up to the farm took a little getting used to but that was all apart of its charm.So thank-you all for a great holiday Jane and Sam Hunt.

Great wee cottage spotless inside on arrival nice wee hamper with local produce beautiful country side definitely going back next year

I can’t recommend this cottage highly enough.

The views are magnificent, the cottage is well stocked, clean and cosy, the owners who live next door are helpful and left us a thoughtful welcome pack which we appreciated.Dog friendly and our two had a whale of a time - fantastic walks right from the door and a short drive to all the local spots inc Hebden and Heptonstall. Warning: the access track is very uneven and steep (the owners made that clear in listing) and my Skoda was too low to handle it but luckily my sisters car was fine as I could not use mine all week after I crawled to the top . I think most cars would manage but just in case yours is very low it’s worth knowing.

Fantastic place and hosts

We had a wonderful stay the cottage is beautiful and it felt like home from home very cozy.

Jacquie and Ben couldn't do enough for us lovely people. The scenery is outstanding. We will definitely be back!!

The road to the house is an adventure.

..but once mastered it takes you to a lovely old farmhouse with modern facilities and retained charm....just remember to duck under the doors.

Absolutely gorgeous cottage with beautiful views over Todmorden and surrounding hills.

Great base for a stay in the area. Jacquie and Ben are lovely hosts & my daughter loved saying hello to the horses & dogs next door. Thank you

Very happy with the property.

Only problem - access road was very steep and a bit awkward for our vehicle.

Stunning property with unbelievable views.

Has everything we needed as a family of six (2 adults, a 6 year old and 3 dogs). Owners went above and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable - from our 6 year old meeting the horses, to offers of lifts and recommendations of local walks & places to eat. We are already planning our next visit.

Great view and lovely cottage,very friendly owners next door even offered to taxi us from the pub.

The area is beautiful and the locals are friendly hopefully go back soon.

We stayed at Rake Hey Farm For a week.

A lovely property, On arrival everything was there to get us started. Lovely views from the property, You can walk straight onto the moorland and hills surrounding property for miles. The owners very Helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Enjoyed our stay very much. But the week went too fast. Well worth a visit.

directions were brilliant.

Cottage exceeded expectations. So nice to be able to take our dogs. Hosts brilliant.

Outstanding property and owner.

Can’t fault anything at all. This was is one of the best holiday holidays that we have ever had.

An idyllic spot in Yorkshire, not to be missed for the stunning views and walks.

Comfortable and very clean . Hosts are very friendly and helpful.

We had an amazing week at Rake Farm.

The cottage had everything we needed for a chilled, relaxed holiday. So well equipped & loved all the little personal touches. Humans & dogs loved the stay with walks from the door.

Wonderful cottage with the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in.

Everything you need whether you are human or dog. Amazing views and walks around the cottage, so calm and peaceful, just what was needed.

Beautiful house, very well equipped and in a remote but gorgeous location.

House had everything we needed to make it a really wonderful week away. Todmorden close to great things to do, nice walks and good links to Manchester. Owners really helpful. Only slightly negative point was the road up to the cottage was very steep and narrow but we managed fine with an SUV. Would definitely stay there again. Had a lovely week.

Very enjoyable stay.

Even with the drive up, we have a fairly low BMW but with sensible driving, this didn't pose any issues. Lovely hosts, not imposing but there if you needed them. Our three dogs (greyhounds and a saluki X) enjoyed the countryside with numerous footpaths to explore both up and down the hill. The secure garden is great for late night doggy toileting with the ornate metal fence a decent height to deter potential canine escapes. Ours also enjoyed greeting Ben and Jacqui's two pooches, especially our own rogue, Dexter who liked to say a noisy hello on several occasions. Sorry Ben and Jacqui. On the approach to Rake Hey Farm through Todmorden, there is a Lidl, an Aldi and a large Morrisons, as well as an array of independent shops. So it is easy to stock up prior to tackling the hill, if like us, you are happy just to enjoy the scenery and chill. That said we did make a few external visits, to nearby Hardcastle Crags (National Trust), very nice walks and views as well as the usual NT cafe for tea and cake and also to Haworth, where we visited the famous Brontë Parsonage and the excellent nearby dog friendly Black Bull pub. We will I dare say be returning.

First off I'd like to say the owners Jacquie and Ben are lovely and helped sort out issues from arriving.

The drive up to the cottage is very steep with two tight corners. Quite nerve racking and steeper than I anticipated. Please bear this in mind if you book this cottage and you are not a confident driver. First night the oven door wouldn't close properly, the two smoke alarms upstairs went off repeatedly every 30 mins during the night meaning little/no sleep as it disturbed us and the dogs. Ben did say we should have messaged but as it was after 11pm when we went to bed we felt we couldn't do that. Into the week the lack of hot water despite pressing the button advised to press in the welcome pack which when I asked needed re setting (power cut previous week and hadn't re set) and eventually we got hot water (cold showers not fun). Remote for TV in bathroom to control volume wasn't working so had to ask again for this to be sorted. Secure garden wasn't secure enough for us as one of our dogs got through-maybe some wire to stop this happening would be good. No chair in front of dressing table and also electrical point for hair dryer not near the dressing table so couldn't see what I was doing when drying my hair. I felt like I was having to contact the owners a lot which made me feel uncomfortable and with the garden issue we ended up feeling uncomfortable letting the dogs out in case they went in the owners garden. We left early (Thursday rather than Friday) as we just couldn't settle and relax. Cottage is lovely apart from the issues we had. Everything provided such as tea bags, oils, washing stuff etc. The issues and the rotten weather meant we had not a very enjoyable holiday unfortunately.

Beautiful scenery, very peaceful, if you want to get away from the humdrum of the town or city it’s perfect.

Plenty of places to walk and take the dogs. Hosts are on hand if you need anything, Love the welcome pack,

The track to get to the cottage is an interesting drive.

However, the peaceful and relaxing feel more than compensates. The beds are comfortable and the place is well stocked. The owners are really friendly and amenable. We will be going back.

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location.

The trip up the hill although daunting was manageable. Loved our few days here and would definitely book again if visiting the area.

Rake Hey Farm was amazing, the house was beautiful the setting was amazing and the owners so friendly and helpful

The cottage is in a beautiful setting.

It is very comfortable and has everything you could need for your stay. It is well appointed and filled with quality linens, kitchenware etc. They left a lovely welcome pack of delicious local produce, tea coffee etc and also washing up liquid, sponges , tea towels etc which is rare in self catering properties in my experience and really helpful. The owners are extremely kind and helpful and they made us very welcome, going above and beyond to make our stay easy and stressfree. We spent ages sitting looking at the view and enjoyed the walks from the cottage. Prior to visiting I had become anxious about the access from reading other people's reviews. It wasn't as challenging as I had believed, although underconfident drivers may struggle. My husband found it got easier each time. The track is steep and windy and the lower section under the railway bridge is uneven with some potholes and this needs a slow careful approach. There are a couple of steep bends , our volvo v60 managed these as did a Toyota Auris. The Seat Leon struggled , but got up. This only has a 1 litre engine however and was heavily laden. The bottom of the access by the main road has several speed bumps close together as you turn in. It is worth the effort! (Our party found the access to the wedding venue we went to, more problematic.). Thank you.

Great holiday cottage, dogs loved the walks and Owners a great help with places to visit, will return

A wonderful week at Rake Hey Farm .

The cottage is first class with wonderful views . Jaquie and Ben have thought of everything to make it a luxury holiday and are so helpful. There are wonderful walks straight from the cottage which our dogs loved . The cottage was also eco friendly with beautiful spring water on tap . A lovely welcome pack with local produce . We will definitely be returning

The road leading up to the property can seem a bit daunting when you first arrive but is not a problem after a couple drives up and down it and is definitely worth it for the beautiful cottage at the top .

The cottage is very comfortable and equipped with everything you might need and there are lots of extra plates/glasses/cutlery etc means you don’t need to keep washing up after every meal. Our two dogs really enjoyed it, there was the garden to enjoy and chill out in after a lovely walk, of which there were many directly from the door, while the humans took in the views. Jacquie was approachable and always on hand to answer any questions you might have. We felt really comfortable and at home in the cottage and hope to return again some time soon.

The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable.

However the stairs are steep and were difficult for us oldies. Our main issue with the cottage was the access road. It is long and very steep with horrendous potholes and ruts to navigate. Fortunately our car, a land-rover , could cope but we found it so daunting that we could not face a week of it and so left after 3 nights. It would be impossible to navigate the road without a robust 4x4 vehicle.

Top quality accommodation in a lovely location.

I thoroughly recommend Rake Hey Farm.

Spotless.

House very well equipped. All beds very comfortable. Amazing spot for a week's relaxing and walking holiday. Even the drive did not bother us even though it did state it was steep and rough. We will Definitely be back it was so relaxing

We had a fantastic holiday at Rake Hey Farm.

The house is beautiful and the touches of luxury are evident throughout. The welcome pack was much appreciated. Jacquie and Ben are superb hosts and nothing is too much trouble. The walks from the door out onto the Calderdale Way are fantastic and our 3 dogs had a brilliant holiday too. Highly recommend and we are going back next year!

Lovely renovated farmhouse, all high spec mod cons, warm cosy comfortable, everything anybody could ever need when they go away Lovely location high on the outside.

Fantastic walks bonus at the owners live next door who are a Lovely couple , thanks to you both. See you again soon

I have already recommended this cottage to a friend.

The cottage is fitted out to the highest standard and is beautiful. Everything there that you would want. Lovely welcome pack of local bread, cheese, chutney, butter and milk. The bed was one of the comfiest I’ve ever slept in. Great views. Ben and Jacqui (the owners live next door) were fabulous. My little car struggled with the road up to the cottage (1 litre with 2 dogs, 2 people and a full boot), so Ben kindly took us into Tod to get our click and collect order from Morrisons. So very kind of them. If I ever get a car with a bigger engine, I will definitely be booking again. Thankyou

The cottage was very well set up and great for our needs - spacious enough for 2 adults and 2 big dogs.

The front garden was enclosed enough that we didn't have to worry about meeting a sheep when we opened the front door to let the dogs out to do what they needed to. The big sofa protection sheets meant we didn't need to worry about where the dogs slept at night - at home they sleep in with us so this was new territory. The underfloor heating made everything very comfortable. The drive up to the cottage was slightly scary but the listing did explain that it was challenging so we can't say we weren't warned.

Fantastic cottage in a fabulous location, it really was a home from home.

Extremely comfortable and we wanted for nothing. I can understand that the driveway upto the property may put some people off, but if you are after peace and quiet away from the world for a week, it is worth the effort. Great walks straight from the door, public footpaths everywhere, ideal if you have dogs. Would happily stay in this cottage again.

The cottage was absolutely beautiful and the views were amazing.

There was nothing more we could have asked for. My mum thought she was in heaven, soaking in the bath watching the tv. Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed it too. My only concern was the steep and winding track to the property however the owners offered to drive my car if I didn’t feel confident in driving myself. They even brought us some shopping whilst getting their own. Beautiful cottage and excellent hosts, couldn’t have asked for more.

A wonderful stay in a wonderful building with kind and considerate hosts.

I have never slept so well and so heavily - it was just the tonic needed. We even enjoyed the challenge of the road up to the property. Some fabulous places to visit close by such as waterfalls, rocks to clamber over, Hebden Bridge and Stoodley Pike. A perfect haven for walkers with dogs.

Amazing place with stunning views.

Very well equipped, everything you could need to hand. Very kind and helpful owners. Will definitely be back as soon as we can and would highly recommend to anyone.

Beautiful location and great accommodation, top quality.

The steep track up to the farm needs a car with a powerful engine!

Absolutely beautiful property, caring and attentive hosts and a gorgeous surrounding views.

Plenty of space for 6 adults and 4 dogs to comfortably relax and enjoy the place. The walks are great nearby, and the town offers great fresh food, opportunities to eat out and things to see and do. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.

We knew the place was cut off so we came well prepared with all the food would need for our stay / arts materials .

. well.. the house and views were stunning .. beyond expectations .. mega well equipt kitchen .. we wanted for nothing .. gorgeous bread cheese and homemade pickle to greet

Kind and thoughtful owners.

Beautiful, well equipped house with lovely views and walks on the doorstep. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Superb place with stunning views and luxurious abode.

Felt very relaxed and happy

Rake Hey Farm is in a stunning location with direct access to wonderful walking trails, marvellous views and all the creature comforts.

Jacquie and Ben have paid great attention to detail in making the farm accommodation cosy, well equipped and with the added benefit of many creature comforts. We did not need to take advantage but it is a nice touch that the log burning stove is set up for a cosy fire with logs available for every night if you choose. It was also nice to be greeted with some handy groceries in the fridge - the fig chutney/relish being an especial favourite for us. Lastly, the dogs had a fab time and came home with coats shining and feeling like silk - Labradors love a stream swim!