There are wonderful walks in the immediate area and on the neighbouring Pennines. Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Halifax, Sheffield, Leeds and Barnsley are all about 30 minutes away for shopping and York and Harrogate both about an hour away. For local interest Holmfirth (Last of the Summer Wine), Sowerby Bridge (canals and old shops) and Slaithwaite (Where the Heart Is) are all within a few minutes drive and Denby Dale and Howarth are amongst many local attractions. The area is rich in historic houses and gardens including Wentworth Castle and Bretons Park and Chatsworth is only about an hour away.

Dean Lodge was built in 1885 at the same time as the very imposing main house. They share an architectural style with massive stone elevations and mullioned windows. The Dean itself is a traditional West Yorkshire mill owner’s house and the Lodge was originally a gardener’s cottage and outbuildings.

The current owners completely refurbished the building in 2005/6 and it has two terraces facing south across the garden to a small valley with pasture and spinneys, with fields beyond rising to the horizon.

Ground floor: Entrance to hall with housekeeper’s cupboard with washing machine, boiler and storage. Large galley kitchen with new wall and floor units and worktops with s/steel sink, dishwasher, 4-ring gas hob, electric fitted oven/grill with extractor hood, fridge. South facing sitting room with dining bay and built-in contemporary electric fire (whole Lodge has central heating). TV/DVD player. Double bedroom (5ft. bed) with en suite bathroom with bath, W/B and W/C. Separate WC/cloakroom.

First floor: Dormer double bedroom (5ft. bed) with sloping ceilings, large velux window. En suite large bathroom with bath, W/B and W/C.

Outside: There are two small terraces with garden chairs, table and barbecue. Beyond, there is lawn joining the large lawned gardens of the adjacent main house. There is also a large forecourt behind the Lodge with ample parking space. No pets allowed, no children between the ages of 8 months - 18 years.