Secure your holiday for £20
Limited availability, could end at any time. T&Cs Apply
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search
1 of 43 View Image Gallery
  • A stone house with multiple windows and skylights behind a stone wall in a rural area at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden
close
A stone house with multiple windows and skylights behind a stone wall in a rural area at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden Stone house with multiple skylights and a glass balcony surrounded by grass at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden Stone house with three windows and a door behind a black slatted wooden fence on a sloped street at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A living room with a curved black leather sofa, pillows, a mounted TV, and skylights at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A living area with a black leather sofa facing a wall-mounted TV and a wooden shelf at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden An attic living room with a black leather sectional sofa a brown armchair two black poufs wood floor skylight windows and a wooden coffee table at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A kitchen with a white island countertop and grey stools at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A kitchen with grey cabinets a black oven a toaster and a window with a view of trees at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A kitchen with white countertops gray cabinets stools under a staircase at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A kitchen sink with a black faucet and a wire dish rack near a window with trees outside at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A kitchen area with bar stools and a bench with a cushion by an open glass door leading to a covered patio with benches at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden An outdoor porch area with two metal benches a hanging basket and potted plants at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A dining area with glass table chairs wine cooler under stairs and steps leading to a dark hallway at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A dining table set with plates glasses and napkins in front of a window with trees outside at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A window with a star decoration on the sill and a grey upholstered chair by the window at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A dining area with a glass table and chairs seen through a doorway with framed photos on the wall at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bedroom with a bed grey bedding a small side table lamp and a chest with towels and hangers at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bedroom with a bed covered with a gray blanket a small gray table with folded towels a black heater and a door leading to another room at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden View through a window showing stone buildings trees and hills under a clear sky at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bedroom with a double bed two windows and a small side table with a plant at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bedroom with a bed and a small storage bench with towels beside a window with blinds at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bathroom with a sink cabinet toilet shower enclosure towel rack and frosted window at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bathroom with a sink cabinet, toilet, shower with glass doors, towel radiator, and window at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bedroom with a grey bed on a grey carpet under a skylight window at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A bathroom with a wooden sink bowl a countertop with a plant and mirror a heated towel rail and tiled floor at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A balcony with a table holding a bottle and two glasses and two chairs overlooking grass at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden An outdoor patio table with two chairs a bottle and two wine glasses on the table at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden An outdoor patio with a stone brick wall a black door a window a sectional sofa with cushions and pillows and a black slatted fence at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden An outdoor view of a stone building with grass and bushes beside it at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden An outdoor playground with swings climbing equipment and a zigzag bench near houses and trees at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A playground with swings slides and woodchip ground covering surrounded by trees and houses at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A park area with a bandstand green grass and benches at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A park area with stone steps shrubs trees chalk drawing on pavement and a monument at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A village with stone buildings a church tower and hills in the background at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A stone church near a river with trees and a stone wall at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A grassy open area with trees and stone buildings in the background at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden Stone steps leading to a graveyard with tombstones and a church building in the background at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A stone church with a clock tower behind trees and gravestones at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A stone arch bridge over a narrow canal with a cobblestone path running beside the water at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A canal with water and a wet path alongside lined with trees and mossy stone wall at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A canal lock with black and white wooden beams surrounded by grass and trees at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A canal with a stone path and a dirt path beside it surrounded by trees and grass at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden A playground with swings slides and climbing frames surrounded by trees and grassy areas at The Old Telephone Exchange in Marsden

The Old Telephone Exchange

(Ref. 1152727)

Marsden, West Yorkshire Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

What you’ll love

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance
  • All reviews
  • owners (9)
  • property (8)
  • lovely (7)
  • great (7)
  • clean (7)
  • well (6)

18 Customer Reviews

  • "Extremely clean and the owners had thoughtfully put heaters on for our arrival."

    We enjoyed exploring the canals nearby as well as eating out in Marsden. 4 generations of the family got together from 7 months to 90 years old, many happy memories made!

    That’s Wonderful to hear , Thank you , Juliet ! We are so happy that you had an amazing family get together at The Old Telephone Exchange! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Juliet5.0★May 2025

  • "Perfect house for our group of two couples and two friends."

    Very spacious lounge, dining room and kitchen. Very modern and well maintained. The only negatives were the music from the social club next door was very loud until midnight on Saturday night; the house has poor sound insulation so all the downstairs rooms can hear eachother and the kitchen quite easily; also, although most of the house was very clean, the sofa had quite a few marks on it. Overall a great stay though, we would definitely come back!

    Thank you for your kind comments — we're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We're surprised to learn about the cleaning issues you mentioned, as we have a dedicated and thorough cleaning team, followed by a detailed walk-through to ensure everything meets our high standards. Our previous guest feedback has consistently reflected this level of care, so we truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We're glad you had a good experience overall and sincerely hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca4.4★May 2025

  • "Stunning property in a wonderful location."

    Extremely clean and well equipped for our stay. The owners had thought of every little detail. Would highly recommend. Nothing was too much trouble, recommended places to eat, they even went and put the heaters on for our arrival. Couldn't fault anything! Perfect way to celebrate my mums 60th! Thank you!

    Thanks for the wonderful review , Kirsty - We are really happy you all had a great stay ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★May 2025

  • "A fascinating property on many levels with lovely views from the kitchen and dining room."

    The kitchen is easy to use and well equipped. The sitting room is very comfortable and relaxing. The beds are comfortable too. The fitter members of the family enjoyed walking parts of the Pennine Way while the less able enjoyed exploring the canals. Nick and Nicky were very helpful and answered our questions promptly.

    Ella, Thank you for your positive feedback, it’s really appreciated! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ella5.0★May 2025

  • "Had a fantastic stay at the old telephone exchange."

    Property is furnished to really high spec and in a great location. Nick was very helpful with all correspondence and also recommendations in terms of places to visit. I’d definitely recommend

    Thanks for your great feedback, James , Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely property in a lovely village location."

    Perfect family holiday for 8 of us and two dogs. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook with. Comfortable beds, and seating in lounge, and everywhere very clean. Such a beautiful location, with shops pubs and restaurants walking distance. Super friendly and helpful owner's. Just wish we had booked two weeks. I would definitely recommend, and hopefully return. Thank you for a perfect get together with family.

    Hello Jenny - thank you so much for a very lovely review , We hope to see you again soon, very Welcome! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Mar 2025

  • "We could not fault this house."

    The owners responded immediately. The kitchen with underfloor heating was the best we have worked in. ( congratulations to Nick & Nicky). We recommend to any family wishing to stay in this very pretty village of Marsden. Derrick & Rebecca

    Reviewed by Derrick5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Lovely space for family catch up"

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jan 2025

  • "I think the only suggestion we have is to consider more fridge/freezer space."

    As a holiday let for 8 people we didn’t have enough space for the food we brought with us.

    Hello Emma - Thanks for your great review & the feedback re the freezer - We have fitted a freezer now - We hope you will consider booking again in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma4.7★Nov 2024

  • "We loved the property and would highly recommend staying here."

    The communication from the owners was 10/10 - thank you for being so attentive. The property is incredibly clean, spacious and easy to access. The location is in such a lovely area too with great walks and pubs.

    Hello Jenny - Thank you so much for the excellent review & it’s great to hear how much you loved staying at the house and enjoying Marsden ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Comfortable well furnished accommodation."

    Owners checked that if we had any problems.

    Hello Peter We appreciate you taking the time to provide your 5 star feedback - it means a great deal to us & We would love to welcome you back again ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Great location."

    Comfortable furnishings and beds. Stunning kitchen. High end finishes. Clean. Warm. Attentive owners. Great eateries nearby. Fantastic walks, most of the shops have the walks on leaflets. Canal tunnel guided boat tour really interesting. Would recommend the property.

    What a great review! Thank you Fiona We invested a great deal of time on the overall design of the interior and quality of furnishings - it’s good that is appreciated & We agree Marsden is a wonderful place ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Oct 2024

  • "We had a great time."

    The cottage was comfortable and warm. Didn't use the car once! Friendly and helpful owners.

    Thanks for the all the positive feedback Richard , it was a pleasure to meet you and your family & hope to welcome you all back again ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Great property and location."

    Hosts were really helpful. We had a brilliant time.

    We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Telephone Exchange. Thank you so much for your great review and hope to host you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0★Oct 2024

  • "The eight of us had a lovely couple of nights here."

    There is sufficient shared space to not be on top of each other and the bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and clean. Kitchen had all the necessary pots and pans although could maybe do with a frying pan as I like fried egg for breakfast..

    Thanks for the great review Darren - great to hear you enjoyed your stay and were happy with the house - apologies the frying pan is under the oven in a pan drawer ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darren5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Absolutely stunning property."

    The owners are lovely and extremely helpful. The whole property @ the olde telephone exchange is amazing,beautifully maintained and superbly presented. As a whole my holiday was fantastic, shops literally on same road bit further down,lovely people, good range of food,other shops etc. 12/10

    So very happy that you enjoyed your stay, it was wonderful to meet you and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Lovely cottage, everything you could need is there."

    Marsden is a lovely place and the cottage is situated perfectly with shops and cafes close by, and lovely walks on the doorstep.

    We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Telephone Exchange. Thank you so much for the great review, it was lovely to have you stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joel5.0★Sep 2024

  • "We had a great stay."

    The owners worked really hard at getting every perfect and made sure during our stay everything was OK.

    Thank you so much for your great review, it was lovely having you as guests and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Suzanna4.7★Sep 2024

Show more Hide all

Your stay at a glance

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x second-floor loft double, 3 x ground-floor
  • 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor double 1x ground-floor small double
  • First-floor Shower Room
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, double basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • First-floor dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Electric central heating
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle and toaster
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car, plus roadside parking
  • Enclosed courtyard with furniture if off road parking not utilised
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: No parties, hen or stag dos allowed
  • Note: There is a fully interlinked Smoke Alarm System inside the property
  • This property has a £200 refundable bond.

The property

The Old Telephone Exchange is a stunning holiday home located in the picturesque old mill town village of Marsden West Yorkshire.

Bordering with Lancashire and adjacent to the Peak District, it is set within the outstanding Southern Pennines and surrounded by the beautiful Marsden Moors. We have access to many hiking and walking routes (for all abilities) including Britain’s oldest long-distance footpath, the 429km Pennine Way.

The Heritage Way and The Stanza Stones Poetry Trail are amongst many other fantastic trails connecting this area with others beyond.

You can enjoy easy walking distance to a varied selection of local amenities and everything you may need including shops and an eclectic mix of bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes, each unique and waiting to welcome you.

Marsden also has a pretty Victorian park, cricket ground, golf course, yoga studio, gym, beauty and hair salons.

The nearby canal adds to the charm of the village and provides an easy walk/cycle/run to the neighbouring village of Slaithwaite with places to stop along the way.

Heading in the opposite direction, by foot or water taxi you will reach Tunnel End.

Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel.

There is a train station providing close proximity to bustling cities like Manchester, Leeds, Huddersfield and beyond.

A short car/taxi/bus ride will take you into the neighbouring villages of Meltham, Holmfirth, Uppermill and Saddleworth. This property is perfect for families, groups and their furry friends wanting the best of a rural retreat and/or city break.

Inside this recently renovated beautiful home you'll find spacious and contemporary living accommodation for up to 8 people.

There is a well-equipped dining kitchen where you can whip up delicious meals to enjoy at the breakfast bar or around the dinner table in the elegant modern dining room.

There is a balcony for you to enjoy the surrounding views and private dining can also be arranged if you wish. There is a large comfortable, living space with plush sofas to sink into for a relaxed social time.

A large smart TV for movie nights, a media area and books and games to use during your stay.

When sleep calls, unwind with a bath or shower in one of two pristine bathrooms.

There are 4 comfortable, beautifully presented bedrooms for you to catch your rest. The property has a private, paved outdoor/parking area, decked entrance canopy and 1st floor balcony.

Free roadside parking is available with no time restrictions. We provide 24/7 assistance.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

View on map

MARSDEN

Huddersfield 8 miles; Manchester 19 miles

A stunning picturesque village in the Colne Valley in West Yorkshire. Marsden is a former mill village dominated by charming stone buildings, fantastic scenery and a beautiful canal home to the only professional theatre company to tour by Narrowboat. Marsden offers awards winning restaurants, ancient pubs and a National Trust owned Marsden Moor, a village that has appeared in the TV shows 'Last of the Summer Wine' and 'The League of Gentleman'. The village hosts many festivals and events throughout the year including the Marsden Jazz Festival held every October. Marsden is popular among walkers and was awarded Walkers are Welcome status in 2010. The village is just a short drive away from the Peak District National Park and is well worth a visit for you outdoors people. Huddersfield is a short drive away, a beautiful city as well as Manchester within driving distance which offers a different and more busy trip, ideal for shopping.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.