Slaithwaite and the surrounding area 
The Colne Valley, in which Slaithwaite lies, is a beautiful part of the world but off the beaten track as far as tourists are concerned. There are great walks in the area and we are a 15-minute drive from the Pennine Way. Slaithwaite is a popular destination village for people from the surrounding area and is something of a mini Hebden Bridge in terms of creativity, quirkiness and lack of chain stores. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs right through the centre of the village. It has a wealth of independent cafes including Vanilla Bean, Om is where the heart is, Ashbys and Lock 22. It has a good selection of independent shops including antique shops, a gallery and a gift shop selling works of local artists, a secondhand book shop, a Polish pottery shop and a community-owned grocery. It also has an art studio, yoga studio and ceramics studio all of which can be booked for a one-off class. Slaithwaite has its own coffee roastery (Darkwoods), and is a local centre for textile-related arts and crafts. The Handmade Bakery 
sells excellent handmade bread and has a lovely cafe. The Rose and Crown is in the hills above Slaithwaite and serves good quality pub food at reasonable prices. For the evening there are several pubs, restaurants, and a wine bar overlooking the river and canal. Leeds and Manchester are also both easily reached by train within about 40 minutes and York is about an hour away by train. Our house is less than a five minute walk from the station. Marsden, Meltham, and Holmfirth are all a short drive away (or easily reached by bus or train) and have more cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops. Huddersfield is the nearest large town and has some good restaurants and a great little theatre. It can be reached by train in 7 minutes.
Accommodation
Our house in the centre of the picture
We offer informal B&B in our home. We have a very large double room with an ensuite bathroom and a single room with a private bathroom (not ensuite). Both rooms have bath and shower, a great view, and tea-making facilities. Breakfasts are continental style. We have two cats and a dog. There is a parking space off the road and also on-road parking. We will provide a warm and friendly welcome, and can provide any information you need about the local area. For local walking we can provide you with a custom-made OS map.
Lavender Room (double) £60 per night for two people (£50 per night for single occupancy)
Daffodil Room (single) £40 per night
Discounts are available for a week or more depending on season. Please email for prices.
carlaandandrew2364@yorkshirehomestay.co.uk
Local attractions……
Slaithwaite is surrounded by great walking country.
York is an easy day trip away by car or train.
Slaithwaite is in the Pennines and surrounded by moorland and hills. National Trust Marsden Moor and RSPB Dove Stone are both nearby.
Salts Mill at Saltare is home to a David Hockney exhibition as well as cafes, shops and restaurants. The mill was built by Sir Titus Salt – a philanthropist and industrialist concerned with workers’ conditions. Saltaire is less than an hour’s drive from us and can also be reached by train.
The Piece Hall in Halifax was built in 1792, and now houses cafes, bards and shops, as well as hosting various events. Halifax is about 8 miles from us and can be reached by train.
Haworth – home of the Bronte sisters – is easily reachable by car. The Bronte parsonage where the sisters grew up is open to visitors.
One of Slaithhwaite’s many cafes, the Handmade Bakery sells amazing handmade bread and is open for brunch, lunch and coffee. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Cobweb Antiques is one of several antique shops, gift shops and galleries in Slaithwaite.
Hebden Bridge is about 10 miles away and can be reached by train. A quirky, creative, inclusive town with a high street devoid of chain stores.