Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax (Yorkshire )

17th Century Inn situated in the picturesque Shibden Valley close to Yorkshire's 'Bronte Country'

Summary 17th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Private/enclosed garden Outdoor terrace Garden furniture Children's highchairs Woodland walks Television DVD library 24 hour security Linen included Towels included Hair dryers DVD player Telephone Central heating Open log fire

Food and Drinks Restaurant Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Shibden Mill Inn nestles in the Shibden Valley, near Halifax, West Yorkshire. The 17th Century Inn is steeped in history and has been sympathetically renovated to retain its original charm and character.

The individually decorated bedrooms have the warmth, style and quality you would expect from a Country Inn and provide a relaxing atmosphere in which to unwind.

A wide variety of dishes is on offer in the restaurant and the bar offers Real Ales as well as a selection of wines from all over the world.

Single Occupancy rates are available. Please see Available Rooms for the relevant promotional codes. 

4 AA Star rating and 2 AA Rosettes

History to the present day

The first mention by name of the ancient manorial water corn mill that used to stand here, is to be found in the Court Rolls of the town of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in the second year of King Edward II (1308). The mill is said to have once belonged to William of Adderigate (now Addersgate) and Simon of the Dene, at the rent of 53 shillings and 4 pennies per annum.

In 1845 Messers Thomas and George Bottomley used the building as a worsted spinning mill. Thomas Bottomley died in 1854 and his brother George became sole lessee. The rent paid for the premises at this time was £163 and 14 shillings per year. In 1859 the mill burnt down and George Bottomley died six years later in 1865. On August 5th 1890 the mill was sold to Halifax brewers Websters and became a public house. The first landlord was a Mr E.C. Sutherland Walker.

Shortly afterwards, the original mill pond which helped power the mill, was drained and filled in, possibly to prevent any water leaking into the coal mines in the area. This is now used as parking for the Inn.

Food and Drinks

Guests can choose to eat in the bar by the open log fire, outside on the stone flagged heated patio, or inside the candlelit restaurant with its original oak beams where Head Chef Darren Parkinson offers a wide selection of dishes.

The extensive menu ranges from traditional to modern and Guinea Pig Nights are held on the first Tuesday & Wednesday of the month, with tables available from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Guests can sample new dishes devised by the award-winning team of chefs and are not informed of the menu until it is served.  

Please book early using the Additional Information section on the booking form if you are staying on a first Tuesday or Wednesday night and would like to request a table.

Grounds and gardens

Situated in the beautiful Shibdcen Valley alongside Red Beck. There is a large outdoor seating and dining area with patio heaters.

Other facilities

Free WI FI broadband access is available throughout.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Simon Heaton, Shibden Mill Inn, Shibden Fold, Shibden, Halifax, Yorkshire , HX3 7UL, United Kingdom

Address: Shibden Mill Inn, Shibden Mill Fold, Shibden, Halifax, West Yorkshire
HX3 7UL

Check In: From 2pm Check Out: By 11am Earlier or later times can be accommodated upon request.

Directions: From M62 -J26. From Junction 26, take the A58 to Halifax, pass through 3 sets of traffic lights, at the 4th set, pass through then turn immediate right and follow Kell Lane up the side of the Stump Cross Inn. Near the top you will see the sign for Shibden Mill Inn, turn left onto Blake Hill and drop down into the valley bottom. You will see the Shibden Mill Inn on your left.

From M62 -J24. From Junction 24 follow the A629 to Halifax then pick up the signs for the A58 to Leeds. Within a few minutes of leaving Halifax you will begin to descend down Godley Lane, passing the BP service station on your left and Shibden Park on your right. At the bottom turn left immediately after the Stump cross Inn onto Kell Lane. Near the top of Kell Lane you will see the sign for Shibden Mill Inn, turn left onto Blake Hill and drop down into the valley bottom. You will see the Shibden Mill Inn on your left.

The nearest railway station is located at Halifax, 2 miles.

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