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Clouds Hill

(Ref. 17756)

Almondbury, near Holmfirth, Yorkshire Dales - South Show on map

4.1

Sykes rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • house (34)
  • lovely (21)
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59 Customer Reviews

  • "After reading some of the reviews about this property we arrived with a little trepidation."

    This however was soon displaced .We found the accomodation to be clean ,comfortable and well equipped (.ok some of the paintwork was marked but only what we would have expected in holiday accomodation ) Our party consisted of 11 with ages from 2 years old all the way to 71 years old and everyone enjoyed the weekend especially the pool and gym The only problem we had was being unable to find the recycling bins and having to take the recycling home.

    Reviewed by David3.8Sep 2024

  • "Great House with a fantastic Pool."

    Couldn’t wish for a better place to stay for a Family get together. Didn’t need to venture outside

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Sep 2024

  • "Absolute joke."

    Broken furniture, blinds, pool not heated, house dirty. The house is in a poor state of repair. We have been informed the owner is knocking the house down in the near future so will not undertake any repairs or replace anything that is broken. Boiler broke when we were there, when the engineer came we were informed this was a regular occurrence. Do not stay here.

    Thank you for your feedback and I am pleased that I was able to assist you during your stay. We do acknowledge your mention of a couple of valid points. The broken blind has been fixed and we have now found a loose chair 'arm' . We assisted with the oven that could have been cleaner during your stay and provided new ovenware for you. I am unsure who informed you that we are knocking the house down in the near future as we are not, but we are considering converting the house into flats, possibly. The pool is heated but as there was an issue with the boiler pressure the temperature of the pool had dropped a couple of degrees below the normal 29 degrees As you will be aware we did want you to have a good stay and therefore offered you a pro rata refund if you wanted to go home early, but you chose to stay. Thank you again for your comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephanie1.3Aug 2024

  • "This is a very nice house for a get together with family and friends, however, some things need updating badly, you sink into the sofas, but not in a good way, very old, out of the 7 beds we used six, everyone complained about how hard they were, the chairs in the dining room and the small breakfast room all need attention as there are a lot of screws missing, which made them very unstable, other than a bit more care and attention to the bathrooms and toilets, it wasn't the worst place i have stayed in."

    Thank you for your feedback and we are glad that you felt the property is a nice house for a get together with family and friends We are sorry that you found the beds and sofas uncomfortable , but we hope that you agree this is subjective as you will see that guests in July found the beds very comfortable. We will certainly check the chairs that may have screws missing and if you had contacted us during your stay we would have checked this for you to make your stay more comfortable. Thank you again for the feedback Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anita2.8Aug 2024

  • "Although we had a nice break and the kids loved the pool, there were some hygiene issues and non working equipment."

    The house itself is gorgeous a lovely open space with lots of room. Good kitchen and many toilets

    Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased that the kids enjoyed the pool. We are in the process of checking all equipment but are on hand during a guest's stays if they have any issues at all. Thank you again for your feedback Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy2.5Jul 2024

  • "Beds very comfortable and bedding nice and clean."

    Great asset having the pool . Thick dust and sweetie papers from previous guests behind beds that were not cleaned prior to our arrival. Oven trays diry and in need of replacing. Blinds, door handles in need of repair and maintenance. Some blinds had broken slats and some didn't even open/close. Water pressure was poor in the showers. And the toilet in the jack and gill bathroom did not flush well. Jacuzzi bath did not seem to work. Is a lovely property but in need of some repair/replacing and maintenance.

    Reviewed by Suzanne3.1Jul 2024

  • "We enjoyed our family stay to celebrate our Diamond Wedding."

    We were left on our own, which we prefer to interference. The one difficulty we had with the halogen hob was dealt with by the owner, although it was not overcome during our stay he made the necessary provision so that we had a hotplate

    Reviewed by Judy4.1Jun 2024

  • "Lovely stay and we aren't precious too much about the lack of upkeep for some of the amenities."

    Safety issues around the pool cover though we did flag. Something like that really needs to be fixed and functional. But we had a fab stay and the cleaner was impressed with how we left it. Would return

    Reviewed by Sarah3.8Dec 2023

  • "What a lovely house."

    Fabulous for a big family get together over Christmas. Amazing kitchen. Big family dining room and stunning living room. Beautiful grounds (shame it absolutely poured down every day). And the swimming pool was a brilliant bonus. Thank you for letting us stay. I hope we left it in a good condition for you. Would love to stay again!

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0Dec 2023

  • "I would highly recommend this cottage, absolutely loved everything about it, I would happily visit on a regular basis, they provide you with everything you need for a getaway, the swimming pool was nice and clean."

    The house itself was very modernised and clean.

    Reviewed by Juned5.0Sep 2023

  • "Despite the previous comments from the naysayers, whose general comments were not only inaccurate, but quibbling to the nth degree."

    We found the property to be all it was advertised to be and were generally extremely pleased withe the opulent facilities and, despite trying to find the faults previous commenters have made, found none of any consequence. Of course there's going to be wear and tear, but not to the extent some commentors have alluded to. I think the owners should be applauded for the excellent presentation of the property. As a family, we have been staying in cottages for the past 15 years and we all rate this as in the top three. It is a sham that the property is up for sale, which I hope is a purely business judgement, because we rate it a 5 stars throughout.

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0Aug 2023

  • "Not suitable for elderly people or anyone with mobility problems."

    (access only by stairs, baths very high sides, walk to village very steep) Sky and TV in living room not available remote for kitchen TV not working well. Some chairs in conservatory need replacing. Top oven door needs attention does not stay down when removing items. Master bedroom blinds need some attention no blinds on large semi-circle window sun directly on bed from 6-00am. Pool toilet floor sagging. Various door handles and shower taps need looking at. Decking needs cleaning very slippy when wet. However the pool was great and enjoyed by all. Nearby eateries excellent. Garden disappointing, no colour, no flowers. Plastic containers with Prunus trees disintegrating, need repotting or digging roots into ground. Lower branches rotting. Plastic Christmas tree (2022?) decoration in Hall, full cobwebs, bits of un- recyclable rubbish in wooden lidded bowl next to it. Planter to left of outside door contained plastic remainders of a previous Christmas. Balcony outside the small conservatory area needed moss and dead leaves removing from the decking before we could use it to sit outside. Two of the three planters on this balcony had obviously died and had been chopped back, leaving just ugly stumps. The third plant was dying too and ruined any view. No recyclable containers, only large red Biffa bin at entrance to property for all types of rubbish. Not easily accessible from first floor. Decking outside dining hall dangerously slippy after rainfall.

    Reviewed by John3.1Aug 2023

  • "It’s a beautiful property but it needs so much work doing to it."

    Broken blinds, rotten skirting boards, broken toaster, inadequate kitchen items, the smell of damp everywhere. It also needs a good clean! Not one tea-towel, dishwasher tablet or bin bag which considering the price to stay at the property seems very unreasonable. Having stayed at many places of a similar amount this is the first one that doesn’t leave a welcome other than a pint of milk………The owners have clearly given up now it’s on the market. Such a shame.

    Reviewed by Helen3.1Jul 2023

  • "The accommodation was clearly spectacular when first built but is now clearly suffering from wear and tear and a lack of maintenance."

    Overall it’s looking quite tired! The following issues were noticed and should be addressed: There is a nail sticking up through the decking between the two front bedrooms. There is a decking plank sticking up on the deck outside the kitchen/dinette. Both of these pose a trip risk or could cause injury to anyone who is walking on the deck bare foot. The bath in the main bathroom has a faulty tap which switches the water from the taps to the shower head. In fact it is just sitting in the hole and is not connected. The bath plugs in both the main bedroom and the en-suite bathroom do not seal properly causing the water to drain away. Makes the baths virtually useless. The sink in the kitchen has the same problem. Whenever we tried to fill the sink to manually wash pots etc the water just drained away. Not only wasting hot water but also washing up liquid. The inner glazed panel of the top oven in the kitchen is loose and kept falling out when you tried to close the door. The securing catches are broken. The toaster in the utility room only works on one side and should be replaced. The lack of properly fitting blinds/curtains in the bedrooms means it is nearly impossible to get a decent sleep as the rooms are flooded in light from about 4am each night! The bedroom doors do not close properly meaning the had a habit of drifting open during the night. The travel cot supplied by the owner had a broken section in one of the corners. The edge of which could have caused injury to our baby granddaughters who are now able to stand up in their cots. Fortunately we brought an extra travel cot so didn’t use it! The house is listed as having Sky TV . There is a box and remote control but the box is not connected to the tv and there are no appropriate connection cables. A number of the chairs are very rickety and loose to sit on. I have noticed that some of these issues have been raised by previous clients and the owner has failed to rectify them. I am aware that the owner has put the property up for sale and the lack of maintenance clearly suggests that they have lost interest in the holiday let.

    Reviewed by Catriona1.9Jun 2023

  • "Whilst enjoying our short stay at Cloud Hills."

    We were very aware of its shortcomings. The main issue was it wasn’t very clean. The bed linen had seen better days and the crockery and cutlery was of a cheap quality. Not enough storage space for food in the kitchen for 10 guests or enough sockets throughout the house. This house was advertised as luxury, maybe the owners aren’t interested in maintaining it as we noticed it was up for sale.

    Thank you for your feedback. We have taken your comments on board and we will investigate this further. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosemary2.2May 2023

  • "Amazing house!"

    Perfect for big groups/family. Very clean and plenty of room. Pool is such a good bonus to the house

    Reviewed by Alix5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely house but rather tired ."

    After a couple of days several things became most annoying .Window coverings in the bedrooms very poor so every morning 6am wake up sunshine .Doors do not close bedrooms / en suite .Hairdryer in main bedroom has only 2 points on the plug so unable to use . Stairs very noisy esp at night .Probably with teenagers in the house the lack of sockets the main issue

    Thank you for your feedback. The hairdryer was PAT tested a couple of weeks ago but we will certainly remove it if there are now only 2 pins on the plug. We will also check the doors that you feel don't close as we are unaware of any issues. Thank you again for your comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Theresa3.4Apr 2023

  • "After reading reviews I was slightly concerned about arriving at this house."

    I am now satisfied that people obviously had nothing better to do than complain. The house was absolutely stunning, living room was huge with ample space for everyone, breakfast/sun room was gorgeous, kitchen was gorgeous and came with all the utensils you could think of with the added extra of a Utility room with washing machine and dryer. Pool was a major bonus and the kids used this every day! My youngest son who is disabled absolutely loved the little rocking horse in the living room. No complaints from us - recommendations for the owner would be to buy a booster box for the wifi for the top floor and also maybe provide 2 baby gates for the stairs which customers could put up themselves if and when needed :) Thank you for a lovely week!

    Thank you very much for your feedback and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Clouds Hill. We hope that you will return in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Victoria4.4Mar 2023

  • "Beautiful house but is not luxury, the dining and breakfast room was not of a good standard, 2 pairs of trousers were ripped on the rocking horse , the oven is not maintained and needs cleaning, the frying pan was unusable, the plug in the kitchen sink and the main bath don’t seal."

    The beds and pillows are stained terribly. I mention all these things as the amount that we paid we expect a well kept home, I speak from experience, we had a rental property and was at a high standard the clients would have given terrible reviews otherwise. The bonus of course was the pool my grandchildren had the best time but I would not recommend this home to friends because of the poor upkeep.

    Thank you for your feedback, we rely on this in order to maintain our standards. We have raised the issues you have mentioned with the maintenance and house keeping team and we will ensure that they are sorted in the near future. Once again thank you for your feedback and we hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ali2.8Mar 2023

  • "Great house, stayed here three times & never fails to disappoint!"

    Very spacious, clean, tidy! Love the pool area! Great for a girlie weekend! Will be back again !

    Reviewed by Sofia3.8Feb 2023

  • "I've stopped in cloud hill 4 times now, the house is beautiful but the maintain ..."

    I've stopped in cloud hill 4 times now, the house is beautiful but the maintain on the house is poor, it will not stop me going but really needs some work on it

    Thank you for your feedback, we are so happy you love the property. We will look into the maintenance of the property in the near future. We will look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah3.8Jan 2023

  • "We chose this property because it had a pool."

    The pool was wonderful! The property was spacious and comfortable. A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Laura4.7Oct 2022

  • "A truly fabulous find."

    We absolutely loved the property. It's very spacious & luxurious and was immaculately clean. And wow the pool, just brilliant. We were all scarcely out of it. Lovely, quiet and pretty area. We all had a wonderful holiday and made lots of magical memories together. This was our first time using Sykes, we are very impressed and would use again.

    Reviewed by Charmaine5.0Oct 2022

  • "FANTASTIC week away, kids loved it"

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Oct 2022

  • "Overall, it was a really nice property and the pool is a added bonus."

    The locate is great, near shops but also near some nice walks and the kitchen was well stocked. However, the house needs some major upgrades, the gym isn't really a gym, machines are all outdated, just a treadmill and some weights would be a huge improvement. The beds, duvets and pillows all need changing as they were really dirty when we removed the covers and mattresses need changing as we all didnt sleep well. Living room curtain poles fell on us when we tried to close the curtains and the TV didn't allow for apps like Netflix.

    Thank you for your feedback. The duvets and pillows have all been checked and where required have been replaced. The beds all have mattress protectors, but mattress comfort is down to personal choice. The gym is a basic facility. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rajvinder2.8Sep 2022

  • "Beautiful property, very comfortable and the pool was great."

    Value for money? We live in strange times but in comparison to what you can get these days it was perfect for our family of 7 + 1

    Reviewed by Gary5.0Aug 2022

  • "Lovely house and pool."

    Pool was enjoyed daily by all of the family. House is getting a little tired, front patio door would not lock in the sun, few points that can be easily improved. Couple of shelves missing in fridge No protectors on mattresses or pillows, would be more hygienic and extend the life of the bedding. Could do with an airing line, especially for the swimming costumes, although washing and drying was available, this would be more eco.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0May 2022

  • "Brilliant place."

    Pool was great.

    Reviewed by Richard4.7Apr 2022

  • "The property was lovely, but some things are getting old, there is a induction hob but we could only find 2 pans that could be used, the cutlery and crockery was dirty and we had to wash it, only 6 dinner plates."

    The twin bedroom carpet was dirty and under the bed was quite a lot of sweet wrappers and rubbish, the bottom sheets in 3 bedrooms looked like they hadn't been changed as had hairs on them and the towels were very rough and dirty grey. We have been to quite a few houses over the years and this is the first time we have had these isses. Bev

    Reviewed by Bev3.4Mar 2022

  • "Another great stay at Clouds Hill."

    Comfortable stay for 9 of us, plenty of room in the kitchen, dining room & lounge. The house has all the amenities that we need, it is modern, clean and in beautiful surroundings! The pool is a bonus with a lovely warm area to sit! This is the second time we have stayed & have booked again for next year! Love the place !!!!

    Reviewed by Sofia5.0Feb 2022

  • "This is a beautiful house in a good location, however we also found similar issues described in other reviews."

    The pool temperature needed to be a few degrees higher since it was quite cold. We also found a plate of food which had been left in the microwave accounting for the unpleasant ordour in the utility room. General cleanliness could have been better , we had to clean the fridge etc to remove food stains. The bedding was also a little threadbare and old, given the price we paid for this property we would have expected better quality bedding . A little more TLC would make a difference to what is a gorgeous looking and spacious property

    Reviewed by Tracey3.8Dec 2021

  • "Enjoyable stay , everyone loved the property."

    My only complaint would be that the pool temperature needed to be a little warmer .

    Reviewed by David4.4Dec 2021

  • "The house was lovely and as described."

    However there were a growing number of issues. Many spotlights weren’t working. The crockery wasn’t clean and some plates still had food on, one of the bedroom door handles didn’t work properly and one of the showers flooded. to mention but a few things. Basically the house lacked a little T.LC and a decent clean.It was a lovel my house but all these things took the shine off a really lively place

    Reviewed by Eric3.4Oct 2021

  • "The house was ideal for us (great facilities and locations etc), however there were certain things which we felt were not acceptable."

    The house, though superficially clean was actually dirty. We found food under the beds, the rugs were filthy, and the floor was not clean (we had a crawling baby so this was not good). The pool was not sufficiently chlorinated Some of the window blinds did not work and in most of the bedrooms they were basically inadequate (let so much lights in they might as well have not been there) The shower in the main bathroom had no grab rail so was a health hazard and had nowhere to put soap. In the shower in the other room the light was handing down out of the socket There were no recycling bins

    Reviewed by Laura2.8Jun 2021

  • "We loved our stay at Clouds Hill for my partners birthday!"

    The property has been updated since the photos in terms of furtinure in lots of the sitting areas being new, had seen reviews saying things were in bad condition, we did not find this at all, it was lovely. Loved using the pool which was a little cold when you first got in but was offset by the room being boiling so didn't really matter. Few walls in here and the gym could do with a bit of TLC but didn't take away from our enjoyment at all. Kitchen had ample plates, and pans/dishes for cooking and was all easy to use - but we couldn't find any cutlery! (Not sure if we were just being daft to not find it but couldn't find it anywhere) Overall we had a brilliant time and it was a great to celebrate a special occassion with friends!

    Reviewed by David4.7Aug 2020

  • "Loved every second!"

    Perfect!

    Reviewed by Peyton5.0Feb 2020

  • "Absolutely amazing house!"

    Photos don’t do it justice. Immaculately clean with everything you need to enjoy the weekend. Close enough to shops & pubs but nice & quiet area. Loved the pool & seating area, lovely, warm & comfortable. Had a great stay & booked again for next year!

    Reviewed by Sofia5.0Jan 2020

  • "We had the most wonderful holiday last weekend at Clouds Hill."

    The photographs really don't do the house justice, it's just all totally amazing. The whole family had a wonderful weekend either in the swimming pool, gymnasium or just chilling out in the huge house. Would recommend Clouds Hill as the place to stay

    Reviewed by Brenda5.0Jan 2020

  • "Clouds Hill is a great place to have a girls getaway to."

    The house is spacious, comfortable and warm. Some of the bedrooms are rather small, but that's not really a problem as you only sleep there. It is rather echoey though, so even though the house is on 3 floors, you can hear everything throughout. The lounge and dining room are perfect and the swimming pool is fantastic. There are a few things that need mending, or replaced. A bit of extra care is required to make this a perfect venue.

    Reviewed by Victoria4.1Jan 2020

  • "We recently visited Clouds Hill for our Annual Family weekend of festivity."

    Location was really good, you can walk to nearby village in only a short time. The house itself was beautiful, very spacious and inviting. There was everything you needed there (towels included) and it has a lovely sized swimming pool to. The bedrooms are all good sized. Clean and tidy. Plenty of parking space and the security of a electric gate also. Thank you for a lovely stay.

    Reviewed by Gemma3.8Dec 2019

  • "The house is beautiful, cosy, warm , clean, has everything you need plenty of cooking equipment, washer/ dryer."

    Was a such a nice break away, I would definitely recommend and I would love to stay there again. Harvey’s bar and restaurant the food is lovely if you need to eat out xx

    Reviewed by Lucy5.0Nov 2019

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at Clouds Hill."

    It was all we were hoping for and even the weather was great! We would definitely recommend it to others.

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0Jul 2019

  • "Cottage was beautiful, clean and in a great area."

    Would thoroughly recommend this accommodation.

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Jun 2019

  • "There were very few glasses in the property and the hair dryer did not work."

    The tin opener was broken and the peeler didn’t peel. However the owner sorted these issues the day we raised it with him. However one of the reasons we chose this particular property was because it had WiFi. My daughter has exams next week and needed to study. Most of the revision materials are online. The WiFi wasn’t working for over a week which meant we had to buy extra data to enable her to study. This problem should have been brought to BT’s attention prior to the day of our arrival as the owner said he had been having issues with the broadband. The photos made the property look high end but in reality it wasn’t. The beds were very uncomfortable, even with the mattress toppers. Some of the slats were broken. The sofas were very low and awkward to get out of and again uncomfortable. One end of one sofa was broken. There were cracks in the floor tiles. The showers were dirty and mouldy. Some of the windows had mould in the corners. The set up wasn’t practical in terms of layout. The dining area next to the kitchen wasn’t big enough and the dining room was not close to the kitchen. There were lots of rugs which were trip hazards. One of the bar stools in the kitchen was assembled back to front! I would be interested to know if anyone from Sykes has actually stayed in this property. If so, did they also find the layout bizarre. Having a swimming pool is great, but it really wasn’t worth the money. Do you do an inventory or check that the property meets the minimum requirements? Unfortunately it was a poor experience.

    Reviewed by Debbie2.2Mar 2019

  • "Everything was better then expected."

    A few sofas could do with some TLC but that’s the only thing I’d say could do with being improved. Everything was clean, the bedding smelt of washing powder and really fresh. The bathrooms were clean and everything was well stocked (had to nip out for more toilet roll) it was a fantastic stay. We loved it. More then enough seating and areas to relax. The pool was the perfect temperature (leisure pool temp) We didn’t want to leave. The pictures don’t do it justice enough, it’s beautiful. Every person staying had nothing but good things to say.

    Reviewed by Roxanne4.7Mar 2019

  • "Lovely house."

    Very well presented. Host was great if we had any questions whilst we stayed there.

    Reviewed by Laura5.0Jan 2019

  • "The house itself it’s amazing."

    The furnishings leave a lot to be desired! Some of the couches are broken leaving them very uncomfortable and the slats kept falling out of some of the beds. I think because of how lovely the house is we expected it to be furnished to a 5* level but it was more a 2/3* level. The pool was really cold and we had a 5 month out who couldn’t go in due to the temperature. We did contact the owner who came to have a look but unfortunately the temperature didn’t increase. Most of the equipment in the gym doesn’t work or is very rickety. The house needs some TLC as some of the paint was coming off the walls, floor tiles cracked/loose, bulbs out or a mixture of different bulbs in the same room (we saw this on another review and thought they were being picky but when your there it makes a difference).

    Reviewed by Hannah3.8Jan 2019

  • "The house was lovely, I was here for my 60th birthday with my children and ..."

    The house was lovely, I was here for my 60th birthday with my children and grandkids, they loved the pool and we loved the surrounding areas, we have recommended it already to friends who loved the pictures we had taken, there is a few minor repairs that need to be done to the house, like door handles were loose, and curtain pole in the lounge loose, hoover wasn't working which my hubby stripped down and sorted it out haha, needs someone to go in and snag it, but it didn't put me off, we had a fab time and hopefully go back again , thank you

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Nov 2018

  • "This was our second visit to clouds hill."

    Lovely family get together. The children enjoyed the pool on a daily basis! We love this house and will be returning again!

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Oct 2018

  • "What an amazing place to stay."

    Clouds Hill allows you to live in luxury for a week. The pool was the biggest winner but there are plenty of showers and two Jacuzzi baths to enjoy too. The kitchen is well appointed and there are lots of different options for relaxing after a day out in one of many nearby attractions.

    Reviewed by Damian4.7Aug 2018

  • "We enjoyed a wonderful family holiday with our kids and grandkids."

    Superb place couldn't get the kids out of the pool. Spacious and well appointed. Thanks for the memory. John

    Reviewed by John5.0Jul 2018

  • "Whilst the property was spacious, well-equipped and generally clean, it was in need of general “TLC”."

    For example, the decoration was very scuffed and marked in places, the furniture was very worn (facings peeling off chairs and settees), the patio furniture was rusty, the kitchen utensils limited and the carpets stained. There were curtains in the lounge but every other room had Venetian blinds. This made it impossible to shut out the light so that the bedrooms became bright as soon as the sun rose. Due to the arched shape of some of the windows, there were no coverings or just fixed blinds, which exacerbated the problem. The broadband speed was appallingly slow with the connection failing on three occasions. These factors detracted from what was an otherwise exceptionally well thought out and pleasantly situated property.

    Reviewed by Phillip3.8May 2018

  • "Was great for a family get together, really spacious and lovely sociable spaces."

    Pool added bonus! We’d definitely come back.

    Reviewed by Clare4.4Jan 2018

  • "Beatifully designed house, very spacious for 7 adults and 2 children."

    Quality of furnishings was a little shabby as we understand the property is often booked for stag and hen parties. Having an indoor pool was great for the children.

    Reviewed by Martyn4.2Dec 2017

  • "We had a very relaxing weeks break at Clouds Hill."

    Beautiful house and very peaceful. The locals were friendly and helpful. This house had everything we needed and the pool was the icing on the cake.

    Reviewed by Evelyn5.0Oct 2017

  • "Fabulous house, great location, loved the pool!"

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Sep 2017

  • "Beautiful house."

    No worry over the furnishing all comfortable even the children. Swimming pool brilliant lovely and warm. All in all a lovely week.

    Reviewed by Dorothy4.4May 2017

  • "The cottage is amazing built over 3 floors, do not think it is small child ..."

    The cottage is amazing built over 3 floors, do not think it is small child friendly, more of a party house for friends, had a couple of problems but phoned owner Micheal and it was sorted straight away very helpful We will return

    Reviewed by Myra5.0Dec 2016

  • "Excellent property let down by a couple of small points; Large kitchen BUT no free cupboard for storing food, and similarly nice large entrance hall but no coat hooks for wet coats etc."

    One mattress was extremely uncomfortable?? (Double bedroom by twin room). Wooden decking is very dangerous when wet.

    Reviewed by Robert3.8Aug 2016

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Five second floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with dressing room and en-suite Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 2 x double with Jack and Jill doors to en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Second floor bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, basin and WC
  • First floor basin and WC
  • First floor living accommodation comprising luxury fitted kitchen, utility, dining room (seats 8), breakfast room with terrace, sitting room with Juliet balcony to the front and French doors to rear decked patio area
  • Gym with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
  • Gas central heating with gas fire in sitting room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs (1 with Sky+, 1 with Freeview), DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Indoor heated swimming pool with sitting area
  • Cot and highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 6 cars
  • Large enclosed lawned garden with decked patio and furniture
  • Front and rear balconies with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shops and pubs 5 mins walk.

The property

For those looking for a luxurious holiday with friends or family, this outstanding, detached cottage will be sure to impress.

Situated in the lovely village of Almondbury, just 6 miles from Holmfirth, you'll find Clouds Hill.

A quiet leafy lane will lead you to this lavish Almondbury cottage which enjoys a peaceful location with easy access to both the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District.

Opulently appointed throughout to provide spacious, contemporary accommodation, this Yorkshire cottage is an ideal holiday home for discovering this lovely part of the country.

After a busy day exploring this stunning area, you will love coming back to your beautiful, spacious sitting room in this Almondbury cottage to relax in front of the dual-aspect windows whilst taking in the garden views and warming up by the wall-mounted gas fire on those cool evenings after a bracing walk in the Dales.

The breakfast room has magnificent floor to ceiling glass windows that entice guests onto one of the impressive balconies at this stunning cottage in Almondbury.

This Yorkshire holiday cottage boasts a designer kitchen and terrace, a large sitting room with dual aspect French doors and a second sitting area with French doors, which exudes modern styling, and leads guests onto the patio and the beautifully spacious lawned garden.

Guests staying at this outstanding Almondbury cottage will enjoy a dip in the fantastic swimming pool with the added luxury of a wonderful seating area to relax in after a revitalising swim or a strenuous workout at your well-equipped gym.

An en-suite shower room will help you feel refreshed and completes your ground floor leisure facilities.

Continuing the sumptuous feel of the property, the second floor master bedroom comprises a king-size double bed, a spacious en-suite with whirlpool bath and dressing room facilities.

Four further bedrooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements for guests, with two sharing a bathroom with Jack-and-Jill doors, and all are stylishly furnished and extremely comfortable.

Clouds Hill is in the ideal position for visiting both the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Parks and the amenities of Huddersfield and Holmfirth are also nearby, ensuring this first-class Yorkshire cottage is well situated for visitors to have all the ingredients for a fabulous holiday.

This stunning Almondbury cottage is the perfect destination for large groups of friends and families wishing to get together at any time of the year.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

ALMONDBURY

Huddersfield 3 miles; Holmfirth 6 miles.

The traditional West Riding village of Almondbury is situated just 3 miles to the south east of Huddersfield in the south Pennines. The village is steeped in history and still retains several notable buildings including the 16th century Wormald's Hall, now the village Conservative club, and All Hallows Church; Almondbury even appeared in the Domesday Book. Nearby Holmfirth will be remembered by most as being the home of Compo, Cleggy and Nora Batty, from the long running comedy series 'Last of the Summer Wine', whilst the nearby Colne Valley is home to fictional 'Skelthwaite' from the successful TV series 'Where The Heart Is'. Within easy reach of the northern Peak District, and the southern Dales, Almondbury is well situated to offer beautiful countryside and great walking opportunities, or alternatively, an hour's drive could take you to the historic city of York, elegant Harrogate, or vibrant Leeds. This traditional village is well situated for a variety of activities, suitable for all tastes.

No Stag/Hens or similar parties

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas