Name: Moorlodge Country Retreat
Address: Two Laws Rd, Colne BB8, UK, Keighley, Keighley, Keighley, BD22 0JL, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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Leeds Bradford International Airport

Etihad Stadium

National Football Museum

Manchester Cathedral

Arndale Centre

Exchange Square

Piccadilly Gardens

Royal Exchange Theatre

People's History Museum

Albert Square

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Central Library

Manchester Opera House

Manchester Central

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Manchester Conference Centre

Museum of Science and Industry

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Whitworth Art Gallery

Old Trafford

Manchester United Museum

Manchester Airport

Moorlodge Country Retreat

Keighley

This is now residential apartments. It's very quiet and peaceful. The apartments haven't been updated since they were renovated 10 years ago and as such they are quite dated. The landlord provides gas and water (which is pricier than usual) as there's no main's connection. Quite a trek to put your bin out. The cafe and furniture store are gone. A handful of children live on the property but it's mostly adults (and dogs) but you won't be kept up by barking. The smoke detectors drive everyone mad about 6pm there's a chorus of them (as they're super sensitive). In the snow it's pretty much impossible to access; two Lawes Road is closed / impossible to traverse. The grounds are well maintained (grass cut, free from litter, daffodils flowering this time of year). There's a pond in need of some TLC & a few babbling streams that add to the ambiance. BT WiFi is available and is really decent (surprisingly). The thick stone walls make phone signal challenging (but if you can enable wifi calling then that's a work around). Personally, I love it but at £600 per month for 1 bedroom, a tiny kitchen and a windowless bathroom, it's not for everyone. 

What it's like to live here now!

This is no longer a holiday complex, it is residential apartments but do not think of renting one. It is far from a country retreat now, it's like living in a hell hole, noise, parties, barking dogs and all sorts of miscreants in residence. It would be more peaceful living in a nightclub in Benidorm.

Residential

We booked this as I am from the area but moved to Ireland years ago
Came back to see family it was so nice to have somewhere they could come for a coffee
I've both loved the place it was so quiet at night
Exceptional clean a home from home

Will definitely be back

Like many people, and for obvious reasons, we opted for a UK "staycation" this year. I was keen to visit the Haworth area, where I hadn't been for many years but of which I had fond memories; my Brontë-loving daughter was also enthusiastic. As we wanted somewhere pet-friendly, Moorlodge looked like a good option and was reasonably priced too.

The accommodation was very good, clean and well-equipped, and actually a bit bigger than I had expected from photographs on the website. Loved the windows. Beds were super comfy. The well-maintained grassy grounds surrounding the property are a huge bonus, and the dog loved it! So much so that she would have been out there every minute of the day, given the chance. Great views, too.

An initial supply of essentials like loo rolls, washing up liquid and hand wash are provided but guests have to bring their own towels (we had plenty of warning about this so not a problem). In terms of other supplies, the apartments are self catering so you have to provide your own. There are supermarkets a short drive away and also a few essentials (tea bags, UHT milk etc) available from reception. There are also several pubs/restaurants a short drive (a few miles) away. You do really need your own transport to stay here though, as due to the country location nothing is very close at hand.

Donna, the manager, is very friendly and helpful and I'm sure would do her very best to deal with any issues that arise for guests. She lives onsite too which is a bonus.

There are various things to do in the area including numerous walks (the reception has some information) and obviously Haworth itself - we enjoyed our visit to the Bronte Parsonage Museum and a very hot and sunny walk up to Top Withens. I would also recommend Cliffe Castle in nearby Keighley for a day out - it has a truly excellent museum surrounded by a lovely park, and a nice cafe too. The nearby Wycoller Country Park is also worth visiting on a fine day. We were lucky to enjoy beautiful weather throughout our stay.

The reception has a small selection of books and DVDs which are free to borrow as well as info on local walks. Perhaps some more leaflets on nearby attractions would be helpful for guests?

No major downsides at all - the WiFi was a bit intermittent in certain parts of the apartment and the phone signal very poor, but we were warned about this at time of booking. Can I also suggest some wooden/silicone cooking utensils perhaps? (There were cooking utensils but they were all metal which is not always ideal.) Otherwise, all was perfect and I would definitely come back here.

Perfect dog-friendly getaway

I have just returned home after staying here for three nights with my partner and we had a lovely time. 

We stayed in the Willow apartment and it had everything you would need for a self-catering stay.
It was very spacious and clean, the only slight downside is that the bed was not the most comfortable, but it was OK.

The views from the apartments are beautiful.

I would recommend staying here if you want a very peaceful and relaxing time. 

Wonderful three night stay

We have just returned from here after a welcome 2 night break.We stayed in the Jane apartment with our dog.The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay.The under floor heating was lovely.The views from the apartments are spectacular.The area is peaceful with plenty of room to exercise dogs.
Donna was very friendly and helpful.
We will definitely return to these lovely apartments in beautiful Bronte country.

Lovely break away

We stayed at Moorlodge retreat in March ,although it was a sad visit for my brothers funeral ,it is a lovely peaceful area and the apartment Linton we had was lovely ,everything you need ,big enough for the four of us ,very clean .Donna the manager was lovely and does a excellent job ,although contact had to be by tx  because Coronavirus .Would definitely recommend and stay there again .Thank you Donna

Stay

We booked here after our original hotel had to cancel due to storm damage! Beautiful old building in stunning surroundings! The apartment was spotless, warm and welcoming. The kitchen area was well appointed, with all we needed to keep us fed during our stay. Reception had a few essentials on sale, tea, coffee, milk, soap, toothpaste etc. The on site manageress popped round once we were settled in to make sure we were happy. We found the rooms to be perfect for our needs, and our dog felt fully at home too! The extreme weather caused minor problem with water finding its way through the door frame, to be honest we were surprised it was not more if a problem. When I let the onsite manageress know she instantly offered a
n alternative room but as we were settled we declined, so she dropped us off some towels to contain the leaks.
The only downside was one other guest who couldn't be bothered to pick up after her dog. My only negative point is a lack of somewhere to leave muddy footwear and wet coats, will we be going back? Too right!

Family, pet friendly in an ideal location

Visited with my Husband & 8 year old son.

We know the area well as we have had many trips to this Idylic place with it's quaint charm.

The first time staying in these cottage type apartments,( our regular bolt holes here closed last year) & we was not disappointed!

Set in a picturesque & quiet setting these comfortable & well equiped apartments have all you could need. They are within easy reach of Oxenhope & it's working steam railway & train museum, complete with a staionary cafe train so you can take a steam train to Keighley for shopping or just enjoy lunch & watch the trains steam in & out.
Howarth is another must visit & is in easy reach too, the main cobbled Street is another step back in time.

So pleased to have found this country retreat.
With their amazing views over the Bronte countryside. They sleep from 3 to 7 persons I believe & are fully equiped for a relaxing stay.
They have a few essentials to hand in reception should you forget something.
Take your own towels as these are not provided but we all have them so it's not a problem.
Will be back!

Exactly what It says on the tin! 
#retreat!

Lovely setting, lovely apartment, lovely owner. Great price. Amazing place to get away. Couldn't ask for anything more within apartment and owner very friendly and welcoming. Also gave us a later checkout without even asking. Would definitely recommend.

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