The Old Riverside School House

The Old Riverside School House makes the ultimate holiday home for couples or solo travellers looking for an escape in the heart of Hebden Bridge - Voted greatest town in Europe (2021), best place to live in the UK (2018) and coolest place to live (2013).

This stylish, duplex apartment rests centrally, adjacent to rivers Calder and Hebden Water, with easy access to the local amenities including a cinema and a wealth of pubs and restaurants; the apartment itself boasts river views and an open-plan layout with a gorgeous use of green within the décor to bring the outdoors in.

Step inside this old Victorian school building to find the shared utility with flagstone floors and a shared washing machine and tumble dryer.

Climb the stairs to the first floor, home to the open-plan living space hosting a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Fitted with sleek worktops and an electric oven and hob, you’ll have everything you need to rustle up your favourite meals, and a dining space to enjoy your intimate meals.

From here, the sofa in front of the TV invites you to snuggle up after a day of exploring.

Up on the second floor is a well-presented double bedroom, with a lovely use of plants which is continued through the apartment and breathes some air and nature into the space.

Finishing off the interior is the neat shower room where you can prepare for your days out.

In prime Hebden Bridge, a featured location in Gentleman Jack, The Gallows Pole and Happy Valley, you will be spoilt for choice when dining out, with the high street a stone’s throw away, meaning no need for a taxi or for your designated chef to get to work after a glass of wine.

For a real sense of adventure, the surrounding areas are excellent for mountain biking and climbing.

If walking and discovering new terrains with your furry friend is more your thing, you can find plenty of charming scenery from the doorstep, walking along the River Calder, Pennine Way, Calderdale Way and stopping for a light bite.

Easy access to Hardcastle Crags, a National Trust property and walkers’ paradise with several miles of scenic trails through the wooded valley nicknamed "Little Switzerland" plus you are only a short walk to the historic village of Heptonstall and its 13th-century church.

The local area is also home to Gibson Mill Waterfall to the north and Broadhead Clough Nature Reserve to the south, as well as plenty more opportunities just a few miles away or slightly further afield in the majestic Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The train station is also within a short walk should you thirst for adventure take you further afield.

For lovers of history and literature, the picture-perfect village of Haworth is within easy reach by car or public transport; the village welcomes travellers to explore the past through the eyes of the Brontë sisters but can also be appreciated for its quaint architecture and delightful tea rooms and cafés.

Other towns and villages worth visiting include Holmfirth, Halifax and Skipton, or you can spend a day wandering Dent, Hawes and Ingleton, all within the nearby national park.

Your romantic retreat is just a few clicks away at The Old Riverside School House.