Pickwood Grange is a stunning access friendly bungalow, ideal of elderly or disabled guests. The whole of the inside and outside space is on one level. Elegant white leather Sofas populate the large lounge area, giving plenty of room for the kids to play or to watch the 98-inch TV that brings a touch of the Cinema into the heart of the home. An extensive DVD library of over 300 varied titles are provided to help the guests unwind after a busy day exploring the local area. A large and fully tiled kitchen is well stocked with every conceivable modern device form Air Fryers, to sandwich makers and even a coffee maker. For those that like to eat in whilst away, this kitchen and large dining room are ideally suited to your needs. The fully enclosed and gated lawned area is ideal for the safety of the little ones or pets. A variety of garden games and activities such as Table Tennis, Giant Chess Jenga and connect four are provided to keep everyone entertained. The property boasts two walk-in shower rooms internally and a converted Telephone Box shower outside for those wanting a rinse off after sampling the 6-person Hot Tub whilst enjoying the lovely views. There are several excellent pubs and restaurants within a 2–3-mile radius of the property all providing well priced Yorkshire fayre. The property comes equipped with a drying room for those keen walkers who enjoy a walking holiday no matter the weather and a secure bike shed for those who prefer a cycling experience. Pet lovers are welcome and the extensive Norland Moor less than half a mile from the property provides excellent dog walking space and is extremely popular with the locals and their pets. If wildlife is your passion, then Pickwood Grange is the place to go with the 4-acre private garden and woodlands teaming with all manner of animals from squirrels to badgers, deer to Herons. A rookery opposite the property provides a wonderful chorus of birdsong at dusk as they all return to roost. For the early risers amongst you, you can a delight in the level of varied wildlife that can been observed in most of the garden areas as the sun rises. Don’t miss out on a holiday you’ll never get bored of remembering, by booking Pickwood Grange.

Enjoying fantastic views over the Ryburn Valley, the sleepy Hamlet of Norland provides an ideal base for those wanting to explore the delights of West Yorkshire and beyond.
The area provides a quiet hideaway from the hustle and bustle of a busy city, but with a rail link 1.5 mile from the hamlet, there is easy access to the centres of both Leeds and Manchester and the vibrant night life that they offer.
Strike out to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North York Moors National Park. Closer to home would be Saddleworth Moor and for the brass band enthusiast amongst you the Whit Friday band marches are not to be missed, the location of which is a scenic drive away. This event was featured in the film “Brassed Off” with Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan Mcgreggor.
The Ryburn Valley and the adjacent Calder Valley are nearby and have become a focal point for the TV and film industry over the last 10 years, with many productions being filmed in the local area. Author Sally Wainwright was born in Sowerby Bridge and as such many classic TV dramas are filmed in the town. Some of these are Happy Valley (police station featured in this is approx. 1.5 mile away!), Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack, and Ackley Bridge. Why not visit some of the iconic locations and see where the action all happened?
The surrounding areas also provide a wealth of culture and diversity from Halifax itself and its 18th-century Piece Hall, Shibden Hall, the home of Anne Lister, Eureka the National Children’s Museum and the Halifax Industrial Museum. Wainhouse Tower is a tall folly, open to the public on bank holidays, where you can climb its 300 or so steps to get a fantastic view of the local area. The National Sculpture Park at Bretton Hall, the National Coal Mining Museum for England and the National Media Museum in Bradford are all also within easy reach from Norland.

The Piece Hall has also become a hub for the arts and now hosts major concerts with headliners such as Tom Jones, Blondie, Bryan Adams, Nile Rodgers, Jess Glyn and Status Quo to mention a few.
Sowerby Bridge Station has regular trains to Leeds, Manchester, York, Hebden Bridge, Blackpool and Liverpool, for a day at a hotspot, whilst horse riding, climbing, swimming and canal boat excursions are all available within a 5-mile radius of the hamlet.

Enjoy the best of West Yorkshire with a holiday in Norland.

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