We were visiting family in the area and the only accomodation left was here,due to a big night at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth. A bit further out than we wanted to stay but glad we did !! The room was clean and tidy but had a small problem with a leaking radiator in the bathroom. I informed the staff and the manager offered another room. As it was only for 1 night we said if the rad could be turned off it wouldnt be a problem. This was done and we received a complimentary drink at the bar for our trouble!! A very large menu on offer and the portions as large!! Excellent food and very friendly staff. Breakfast was also superb with a wide variety on offer!! Would stay again!! A big well done to all staff !!

This was our first stay at this accommodation and a last minute change from another local establishment.

We were on the ground floor in the 'Ash' room which was a twin with plenty of space, lovely pine furnishings and the beds were nicely dressed with a throw and cushions. Tea, coffee, biscuits and hot chocolate were provided. We ordered a bottle of wine for our arrival which arrived literally a minute after we stepped into the room - amazing - so many places forget the extras you've asked for!

We ate in the bar area although a restaurant table would have been available for us - same menu. The food was delightful.

As for the breakfast - the first morning we opted for the Yorkshire breakfast - juice, yoghurt, cereal, porridge and fresh fruit were available (we skipped these and went for the main part).
3 rashers of back bacon, grilled tomato, 3 sausages, eggs anyway you wanted them, mushrooms, fried bread, black pudding and beans were on offer. Alternatives i.e Continental breakfast, boiled eggs or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon were also available. Indeed, I think you could have had anything you wanted if you had asked! All of this followed by jam and toast or bread - at least 3 different varieties!!!

On the second morning we opted for the continental - wow! smoked salmon, parma ham, salami, yorkshire ham, cheese, apple, banana, croissant and brioche. Plus of course, tost or bread and jams.

This place for £74.00 per night per couple is well worth a visit. My only criticisms are the bathroom could do with the grouting tidying in certain areas and the T.V. is a little complicated to work as you have to use 2 remote controls and finally, our room didn't have a 'phone which was a pain as you can't get a mobile signal.

Otherwise fabulous, looking forward to a re-visit as we have friends in the locality.

Some friends and I went for a meal at The Woodman Inn, we'd booked a table (apparently they only take bookings for the restaurant upstairs). We were greeted at the reception desk by a smiling waiter, and asked whether we would like to go straight through to the table or sit and have a drink first. We were shown through to the bar, and what a lovely bar! Everywhere you look there are carvings and mouldings of 'The Woodman' and we were greeted by a blazing fireb (gas I think but the effect was there!) The wine list we were shown had wines from every corner of the globe, as well as a good choice of real ale, including a guest beer.

After we'd ordered we were shown through to our table, which was covered with a cotton table cloth and a paper cover on top of that (very practical I'm sure...). Despite the paper napkins and slip covers the table itself was very well laid, we ordered a bottle of red wine and the wine waiter promptly changed our glasses for red wine glasses (not something one sees often).

The food was a little longer in arriving that we'd have liked, but it was clear they were rather busy (upstairs and down) so we didn't mind that. When the food did arrive it was presented very innovatively and was truly delicious. However, I'm not sure that chicken breast burgers are suitable for a 'fine dining' restaurant.

When the time came to pay we were lead back through to the reception desk, and our coats were retrieved. We had a lovely time and would highly reccomend it. The restaurant itself does have an air of faded grandure, the paintwork is a bit tatty and the bar doesn't seem to gleam as much as it was designed to. It is clear that quite a lot of money was spent refurbishing their dining rooms about 15 years ago. All it needs is a facelift.

Give it a go! Phone them up and book a table!

xoxo

Lovely location, nice ambience & good choice of food which maybe was a little overpriced for what it was but tasty.
My gripe is the swiping of the credit/debit card when I ordered drinks. I do hate this system some places seem to adopt. We were a group of 4 ladies sitting right by the bar. Do they think we're going to do a runner?? We were paying cash at the end, so no reason to take a swipe of my card. How annoying!