Holmebank Gardens
Honley
HD9 6PR
Holmebank Gardens peaceful rural setting, buffered by mature trees along the River Holme, contrasts with its convenience, a short walk from the village centre and 200 yards from the A616. The homes are less than 15 minutes’ drive from Huddersfield, with Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester all within around an hour’s drive. Trains from Brockholes Station, less than half a mile away, reach Huddersfield in ten minutes and Sheffield in a little over an hour. Good local bus services run along both New Mill Road and Woodhead Road, on the east and west sides of the development.
A convenience store a few minutes’ walk away in Brockholes complements the superb selection of shops in the village, where the Co-op food store, off licence, pharmacy, hardware store and other specialists are interspersed with hairdressers, food takeaways, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs. Independent local traders include Taylors Foodstore, offering fresh local produce and an international selection of food and drink, and Lamb2Ewe, a family butcher with a focus on high quality and ethical farming.
Honley’s active, welcoming community life is reflected in a newsletter and website covering local issues, and in the wide range of community groups. The library is run by volunteers, and the spectrum of village activities ranges from local history groups and youth organisations to fitness classes and sports, including a cricket club. The Honley Players amateur dramatic society present shows in the delightful Southgate Theatre, and the popular Honley Agricultural Show is normally held in late spring.
One of the most inspiring aspects of Honley life, however, is the setting itself. The breathtakingly beautiful Pennines provide an endlessly fascinating resource for exploration and leisure. The wealth of woodland and waterside paths, perfect for walking, running or cycling, is complemented by charming hamlets and villages. Holmfirth, the famous setting for Last of the Summer Wine, can be reached in around an hour via pleasant wooded paths and Meltham Golf Club is just three miles away.
