We only spent 24 hours at the property and it was raining for 20 of them but this in no way put a dampener on our stay.
Regardless of the time of year, for any break in the Pennines you need to have clothing for all seasons and as long as you’re properly prepared you can still enjoy the stunning scenery and the juxtaposition of rural idyll with heavy industry and literally hundreds of mills and associated industrial buildings and infrastructure.
There is a bridle way that runs directly from the front door of the property and we went on a lively walk along the Tam and up to St Thomas churchyard and then back through Delph before dining in the Swan Inn which we’d highly recommend for both food and ales.
Sunday morning saw us walk again from the front door but this time along the disused railway line up to Diggle and to the southern end of the Standedge tunnels that take the Huddersfield narrow canal ‘through’ the Pennines to Marsden - another one of Thomas Telford’s engineering marvels.
Our stay was short but thoroughly enjoyable and the cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and we excellently hosted.
Highly recommended for a short break and it’s perfectly located to make the most of this historically important area on foot, bike or by car.