Carr Hall Castle
About the home
Carr Hall Castle replicates a Norman Castle and is a Grade II folly building. It is situated in a secluded, wooded valley, adjacent to a deer park, close to Halifax in West Yorkshire. Originally it was a farmhouse and barn, for breeding shire horses, in 1860 the Shaw family converted the buildings into a beautiful Castle. The Castle boasts battlements, towers with arrow slit windows and arch headed windows.
In 2002 the Castle was purchased by Terry George and Michael Rothwell, who spent £1 million modernising it. The four year renovation of their property led to it winning "Britain's Best Home 2008". During that year, Terry George also appeared in the Channel 4 TV series Secret Millionaire.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Private indoor Pool, DVD player, Boat available for guest use |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 2 en suites and 3 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Double beds (5), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The Castle boasts a traditional farmhouse kitchen, complete with a Red Aga, the kitchen has a dining suite for Informal Dining and leads to a modern utility room. Between the Kitchen and the Living Room, there is a luxurious Dining Room ideal for entertaining, with a cosy open fire. From the Dining Room you step into a large lavish Living Area, which is beautifully furnished. From this room, you have a view into the Spa Area and access to a peaceful Conservatory which looks out onto the rear courtyard and old water wheel.
The Spa Area hosts an Indoor Pool and Gymnasium with Sound System and a Shower Room. A range of pre-bookable treatments are also available, please ask for a price list. Upstairs, there are 5 double bedrooms, all tastefully decorated with stunning features and textures. A couple of the bedrooms are en-suite and one of the master bathrooms has a built in steamroom.
Further details outdoors:
The Castle is set in 12 acres of land, the grounds include a beautiful lake, with a picturesque bridge which provides an idyllic setting. Up by the lake there is a large BBQ area complete with dining furniture.
To the rear of the Castle is a large private courtyard, complete with original Watermill and most importantly for guests, an outdoor Hot Tub for those Romantic evenings, Champagne is available from our Extensive Drinks List. The front of the Castle boasts fantastic views of the gardens, woodland and deer park, it really is an amazing setting.
Further details
The Castle is advertised as Self Catering, but catering can be arranged at an extra cost to suit your requirements. We can organise home cooked "heat yourself" delicacies for your arrival or arrange for a local chef to create celebratory meals for private parties.
Conditions
Because of the exclusivity of this Castle, all bookings are subject to a security / breakages bond of £1500, which can be paid on a Credit Card.
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The Northern England / Yorkshire/Yorkshire Dales region


Carr Hall Castle is located just off the Village of Holywell Green, close to Halifax. It is a 10 minute drive from the M62 giving great access from all areas. If you want to visit the Halifax area you can go shopping in the Historic Piece Hall Market or have a stroll round Shibden Park and take a look at Shibden Hall.
Slightly further afield you can visit the Citys of York, Leeds or Manchester, all accessible via the M62. In York you can visit the Jorvik Centre and learn the History of The Vikings or just wander around the vast choice of Shops. In Leeds and Manchester you can spend the day shopping, and in the evening enjoy drinks and a meal in many of the Top Class Restaurants and Bars or watch a show at the Theatre.
The Halifax / Holywell Green area
If you do decide to leave the Castle, there are many activities in the area such as Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Walking, Quading. There is also a Watersports Lake in nearby Brighouse, should you want to have a go on some Jet Skis or Water Skis.
In the evening you can walk to one of the many local pubs or enjoy a meal at the local restaurant 1885, which is featured in Hardens UK Restaurant Guide.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Leeds Bradford Airport: 30 km |
| Railway: | Halifax or Huddersfield: 5 km |
Overseas visitors can either fly to Manchester or Leeds / Bradford Airport and access the location via the M62. The Castle is just a 10 minute drive from the M62 exits from either Leeds or Manchester. UK visitors need to leave the M62 at the Ainley Top exit, drive through the village of Blackley, then turn left at the bottom of the hill which takes you into Holywell Green. Due to privacy, only "confirmed guests" will be given exact access instructions from that point.
Activities near Halifax
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
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| High Season | 18 May 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 7995 | 2000 | 2000 | 2 Nights |
| Low Season | 1 Oct 11 | 25 Dec 11 | £ 6995 | 1750 | 1750 | 2 Nights |
| Xmas / New Year | 25 Dec 11 | 4 Jan 12 | £ 9995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 4 Jan 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 6995 | 1750 | 1750 | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
4 nights can be booked Xmas / New Year for £6995. Bank Holiday weekends "exc Xmas / New Year" are £5495 for a 4 night stay. Please enquire for Wedding Package rates.
A damages deposit of £1500 applies, which is returned to your credit card following check out inspection.
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