Guests say
Clouds Hill is a property that offers a memorable experience with its indoor pool and spacious layout, set in a beautiful location. Guests have praised the property's potential for luxury, the attentive host, and the fresh, clean bedding. While some guests have noted areas in need of TLC, the charm of the house and the joy it brings to family gatherings shine through.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean with fresh bedding, while others noted issues with hygiene, such as dust and mould. The property appears to be well-kept by some accounts, but there are mentions of it needing a deeper clean.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the location. No specific comments about the property's surroundings or accessibility were provided, thus a score cannot be given.
Comfort received mixed feedback. Some guests found the beds and sofas uncomfortable and in need of repair, while others reported a cosy and homely atmosphere. The presence of a pool was frequently mentioned as a highlight, despite some comments about its temperature.
Facilities and maintenance seem to be a concern, with several guests reporting broken furniture, issues with blinds, and non-working gym equipment. While the pool and spaciousness are highly regarded, the need for repairs and updates to maintain the property's high standards is evident.
The reviews do not mention any gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, while guests have appreciated the host's responsiveness, there is no basis to score this category. It should be noted that any gifts, if provided, are a bonus and not guaranteed.
About this 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.
Situated just three miles to the south east of Huddersfield, the traditional village of Almondbury is located amidst the beautiful south Pennine countryside. Steeped in history and retaining several notable buildings from as far back as the 16th Century, the village even appeared in the Domesday Book. The nearby town of Holmfirth is best known as the home of Compo, Cleggy and Nora Batty from the long running comedy series 'Last of the Summer Wine', whilst the Colne Valley, also close by, is home to fictional 'Skelthwaite' from the successful series 'Where The Heart Is'. Almondbury is well situated to offer beautiful countryside and great walking opportunities, and is within easy reach of the northern Peak District and the southern Dales. Alternatively, the historic city of York, elegant Harrogate, and vibrant Leeds are all close by.
Accommodation
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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.
Nearby points of interest
- Beaumont Park
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- Pugneys Country Park
- National Science and Media Museum
- Dove Stone Reservoir
- Gaddings Dam
Reviews (64)
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Bob
The seating in the lounge and swimming area are all broken and uncomfortable, every room has at least one broken blind, lots of black mould around most of the bedroom and bathroom windows. The shower in the swimming changing room leaks making it unusable, Sky tv advertised but all week just said No Signal. Rubbish left, half a bottle of water on the floor in the living room, empty light bulb boxes on the floor, broken strips off window blinds left lying around. Food left in the freezer, both the fridge and the freezer were filthy dirty inside. Only a few odd drinking glasses not enough for amount of people., door handles broken, light bulbs flashing, quilts on the beds very thin, beds uncomfortable with no mattresses protectors, no plastic bags in any of the bathroom bins. Bins were empties on the tue, the bin was then locked, contacted the number in the book to be told to leave the rubbish bag at the side of the bin, the house keeper will have a look for the key, next morning the bag had ben ripped open and rubbish all over the drive, rest of the week we had to keep all the rubbish stored in the house because the bin was never opened. The owners clearly haven't spent any money on the property since 2014. We will not be booking again.
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Laura
Some windows had mould and mildew, blinds/furniture and furnishings had seen better days (ripped cushion covers and poorly made beds). Glassware was inadequate for the potential number of occupants, using the oven tripped the electrics (although we were given clear instructions so we could find the fuse box) and the pint of milk supplied was out of date by our arrival date. Top drawer of dishwasher was difficult to pull out and gym equipment was rusty. Definitely not the luxury stay we were expecting. Would not stay here again.
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Paul
Whilst I understand some of the previous comments regarding small maintenance issues (which are easily resolved), this did not detract from our overall experience. We would go back again.