The Writers Cottage

19/08/2026

We’ve missed the rain; so when you hear the pitter patter of leaves and open the door to the smells of rain on the parched earth, it’s a welcomed change 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

14/08/2026

09/08/2026

A stroll along the canal and visit to the hand made bakery with mum at Slaithwaite, great food and easy walks walks 8 miles and 20 mins drive from the cottage. https://thehandmadebakery.coop

09/08/2026

‘Why did you betray your own heart Cathy? I have not one word of comfort. You deserve this. You have killed yourself. ... You loved me - then what right had you to leave me? Because ... nothing God or satan could inflict would have parted us, you, of your own will, did it. I have not broken your heart - you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine. So much the worse for me that I am strong. Do I want to live? What kind of living will it be when you - oh God! would you like to live with your soul in the grave? [...] I forgive what you have done to me. I love my murderer - but yours! How can I?
Emily Brontë

It’s been a while; 21 years, but even now this place still evokes me… maybe, it would do the same for you; only 25 miles and an hours drive from the writers cottage.

13/07/2026

If you enjoyed the ‘The Writers Cottage’ and appreciate authenticity; enjoy being grounded in nature, then just around the corner is is ‘Top O’ Hill Farm’ a holiday let that offers something different…

13/07/2026

Art & Ducks, if you didn’t manage to catch the local talent in Holmfirth Art Week or the duck race, watch out in July 2027!

05/06/2026

Impromptu evening of contemporary Japanese food, live music and great company; a lovely tasty fusion of tapas and talent at the open mic (every other Thursday) and only 200 meters from the Writers Cottage🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

16/03/2026

Reading through the lovely guest reviews, spring sunshine streaming through the windows, a little snow overnight on the hills, waiting for a film crew to arrive, what a great start to Monday Morning after a busy family weekend.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

15/03/2026

A lovey chilled and vibrant cafe, another favourite 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

09/03/2026

The warmth of spring light breaking though the mists at Wolfstone Heights this morning, lovely 4 mile walk from the writers cottage 2 hours circular walk.