Holdsworth House is a stunning 400-year-old manor in 3 acres of gardens. Voted Yorkshire's Best Wedding Venue 2023, the hotel has over 60 years' wedding experience, 32 bedrooms and award-winning food.

FAQS

How many weddings per day does Holdsworth House host?

Only one wedding per day, regardless if it is large or small. We guarantee you will be the only bride(s)/groom(s) in the hotel at the time. Exclusive Use is available if you wish to have the entire estate to yourself; in this instance we close the restaurant, bar, function rooms and 32 bedrooms to all outside guests and their use is only for your party. Come and view Holdsworth House on a free, no obligation show round at your convenience. Book online at www.holdsworthhouse.co.uk or phone 01422 240024.

How many guests can Holdsworth House cater for?

Holdsworth House can cater for up to 120 day guests and 150 in the evening. All our historic event rooms are licensed for ceremonies, including the gardens, courtyard and the Stone Gazebo within our gardens - England's smallest licensed venue. We have beautiful private dining rooms for small weddings or large rooms for big weddings. We have numerous packages or bespoke wedding packages can be created. With 36 rooms many guests can stay overnight and qualify for a special wedding rate. Please note: outside catering and corkage is not permitted.

Are you LGBT+ friendly?

Yes. All guests are most welcome. We have had the great pleasure of hosting many same sex couples' weddings.

How good is the food?

Holdsworth House has an award-winning restaurant. It will be the same restaurant chefs cooking your canapes, wedding breakfast, evening buffet or banquet. If you book Holdsworth House for your wedding, you will be invited to a complimentary menu tasting so you can see, as well as taste, your chosen dishes so you know exactly what to expect on the day. We understand that food is a critical part of your day, and so we only operate a fresh banqueting service for the ultimate flavour and quality (we do not cook and reheat wedding dishes). In addition, we have an extensive wine list curated by a Master of Wine, with a brilliant selection of New and Old World wines and vintages. Our bar stocks over 100 gins – many of them local to Yorkshire. We work closely with a local artisan IPA brewer to supply our superb pale ale.

Can I book a show round?

Yes you can book a free, no obligation show round by calling 01422 240024 or book online at www.holdsworthhouse.co.uk. The show round takes around half an hour with our general manager or a member of our senior wedding team. There is no sales pressure, it's simply a great way to see the hotel and if it is right for you. You can book a midweek, weekend, daytime or evening appointment that suits you.

Why should I book Holdsworth House for my wedding?

The hotel is beautiful and offers historic architecture and delightful gardens, but it is our highly experienced team that really stands out; we have literally hundreds of reviews from very happy couples. We've hosted weddings for over 60 years and our wedding team has worked here an average of 15 years each. The business is sound and independently owned – so you get the personal touch from people that really care. You can trust us fully to turn your wedding into the most incredible day. Set the heart of West Yorkshire, Holdsworth House can accommodate your guests in 32 double or twin rooms. Whether they are travelling from overseas, from a long car journey or from round the corner; Holdsworth House is easy to find and has parking onsite for 60 cars. The hotel is equidistant between Leeds and Manchester and hidden from the (quiet) road. It is perfect for exclusive weddings that require privacy, professionalism and luxury. A unique, historic wedding venue, Holdsworth House has so many truly stunning backdrops. Many photographers and influencers use the hotel for their shoots because of its wonderful stone mullion windows, traditional decor and features. There's simply nowhere else like it. The hotel is fully licensed for wedding ceremonies indoors or out. There are two bars licensed for the sale of alcohol. All wedding food is prepped and cooked onsite, fresh by chefs who also cook for our award-winning restaurant. LGBTQ+ wedding venue; all guests are welcome. The hotel is dog friendly. Exclusive use venue hire available. Regardless of the size of your wedding, we only host one per day. You can add Exclusive Use, which provides you with complete private access to the restaurant and 32 bedrooms (B&B basis) from £6000.

Testimonials

There aren't enough stars to give to this venue. The seventeenth century stone building enfolds you in a fabulous warm embrace from the moment you enter. Every member of staff made it feel like we were welcome in their happy family home. The building is so full of character, with interesting rooms and decoration which just seem to go on and on. The staff couldn't do enough for us and I can't praise them highly enough for their care and attention to detail. Our rooms were spotless, warm and comfortable. The food was cooked to perfection and there was plenty of it. Several of our party had allergy or diet issues, but nothing phased anyone and everyone in our party had plenty of choice, quality, quantity, taste and enjoyment. Again I can't remember anywhere that has catered so well for us. We were lucky enough to have our daughter's wedding in the garden on one of the few sunny days we have had in August 2021 and like everything else, it was immaculate - clean, well cared for with great attention to detail.

Jonathan P

The support we had from Holdsworth House was amazing. The day could not have gone better. The team made it so simple. None of our guests could find fault and a lot of have since said it was the best wedding they’ve been to. We wanted a no-stress wedding and that’s exactly what we got.

Jan and Emily

This venue is just amazing. We fell in love with Holdsworth House the moment we saw it, it is just the most beautiful building and the whole team are so accommodating, helpful and friendly. Nothing was forgotten and no ask was too big, We were treated like royalty and we genuinely can't speak highly enough of the hotel and staff. The restaurant is beautiful and there is a good range of food, including vegetarian options. We also had an afternoon tea, which was delicious and you really do get a huge portion!!! The guest rooms are really lovely and well presented, they had everything we needed. The gardens are beautiful and fantastic for taking wedding photos. In short, we were overwhelmed with our experience, it really did surpass all our expectations and there is nothing at all we could fault. We will certainly be returning for a future anniversary. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special.

NJMGnome

I'd just like to say a special thank you, you were all absolutely amazing and I can not thank you enough. Tracy was absolutely incredible and made me feel at ease when I was at my most anxious..any worries I had for the day she took care of without hesitation and the team went the extra mile. Claire our wedding manager was incredible and extremely organised , keeping us in the loop at every stage of the process. It was the perfect wedding for us and a day we will never forget! Definitely recommend this beautiful place and the staff are a credit to the hotel.

naomihopet

Absolutely perfect…and super dog friendly! Everything about Holdsworth House is wonderful. The building, the rooms, the warm and friendly service and the delicious food. Even more, this is one of the most dog friendly places we’ve been with pooches made to feel so welcome (treats, blankets, bowls…and sausage at breakfast!). You can take dogs into the bar (lovely to relax by the fire) and can also take dinner there - with the dog - which is great. The food is sublime, and the staff are all fabulous. A total treat - thank you!

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