This is Y December 2020 Digital Edition

Clockwise from this image:
Holdsworth House and
Wentbridge House
During lockdown Welcome to Yorkshire’s online WTY
World Cup of Yorkshire continued to entertain and inform
by inviting votes to celebrate the county’s outstanding
offerings in its popular polls. Starting with Iconic Buildings
(The Piece Hall), followed by Yorkshire’s favourite Natural
Landmarks (Malham Cove), then restaurants (Shibden Mill
Inn) and of course Family Fun (Baa-rnsley’s Cannon Hall
Farm moo-ved to the top slot) and now it’s time to holler
about … wait for it … picked by you … it’s the WTY World
Cup of Yorkshire … HOTELS.
HOLDSWORTH HOUSE
Built in 1633 this Grade II* listed Jacobean mansion in
historic Halifax was a worthy finalist in the WTY World
Cup of Yorkshire Hotels. No stranger to some of the
globe’s greatest and most prestigious guests, The Beatles
visited on 9th October 1964 celebrating John Lennon’s
24th birthday. All hotel staff were sworn to secrecy so
the gardens would not be trampled by thousands of
screaming fans. The Fab Four arrived following a concert
at the Gaumont Theatre in Bradford. John Lennon and
Ringo Starr slept in the room that is now an office; Paul
McCartney and George Harrison stayed in the Ayrton
Room - now a private dining area. The band took room
service, dining on turtle soup and steak tartare. Other
famous faces to check-in include Hollywood film star
Jayne Mansfield, the brilliant ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev
and American rock band R.E.M, amongst many others.
The fabulous property has also been a location for filming
with scenes from multi-award-winning writer/director Sally
Wainwright’s Last Tango in Halifax shot there. Another
heritage house, Shibden Hall is located just a short drive
away and was the home of Anne Lister, heroine of another
Sally Wainwright hit TV series Gentleman Jack.
Now a much-loved, four-star hotel, restaurant and
wedding venue, Holdsworth House sits in beautiful,
secluded gardens and is a haven of peace, offering quality
and excellent service in a stunning setting.
WENTBRIDGE HOUSE
Second World War base, used as the local headquarters
of the British Army, Wentbridge House is now a stunning
country house hotel. Dating back to 1700 and set within
20 acres it sensationally scooped the top slot after
being voted the overall winner in the WTY World Cup of
Yorkshire Hotels.
The multi-award-winning hotel, restaurant and wonderful
wedding venue nestled amid gorgeous gardens and
glorious grounds in the beautiful Went Valley, is steeped
in history and provides a relaxing and peaceful setting,
within easy reach of the vibrant cities of Wakefield, Leeds,
York and Doncaster. Wentbridge House has 41 individually
designed and decorated bedrooms, a 2 AA Rosette fine
dining restaurant, stylish and contemporary Brasserie and
elegant function rooms for up to 130 guests.
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