Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast

840 Thornton Road Thornton, Thornton, BD13 3QB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>155</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
155 reviews

Warm & friendly hosts with excellent local knowledge. Very high standard of rooms & gorgeous breakfast.

Philip United Kingdom
a dining room with a table and a fireplace at Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast in Thornton
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Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast

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Ashtree House is a family-run bed and breakfast on the outskirts of the village of Thornton, also know as the the birth place of the Brontë family. Featuring traditional Victorian features, the property offers free WiFi and onsite parking. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with free toiletries. One room has a private external bathroom. A full English Breakfast is offered in the dinning room. Halifax is 5.6 mi away from Ashtree House, while access to the M62 is 9.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Thornton
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  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Warm & friendly hosts with excellent local knowledge. Very high standard of rooms & gorgeous breakfast.”
  • Louisa
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Warm welcome from host, comfortable and nicely decorated room. Great breakfast.”
  • Cassandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts were so kind and welcoming, a beautiful house with amazing decor, and a fantastic breakfast.”

Hosted by Bev and Chris Hughes

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Bev and Chris Hughes
Ashtree House is a family run bed and breakfast on the outskirts of the village of Thornton, the birth place of the Brontë family. The house was built in 1863, originally as a country inn run by the Thwaites family. It remained a hostelry until the late 1930s when it changed use to a residential property. The current owners Bev and Chris Hughes have lovingly updated their home to provide high quality bed and breakfast accommodation, whilst still retaining the traditional Victorian features. Ashtree House is located on the edge of the village close to the wonderful unspoilt Yorkshire countryside, and moorland made famous by the Brontë novels. Thornton village boasts the Brontë birth place -now an Italian style coffee shop called Emily’s - as well as an arts and craft centre at South Square, with its own vegetarian café, Christophe's coffee house is also close by. There are several local hostelries and eateries that serve high quality food. The property is close to Halifax (6 miles) with its famous and recently renovated Piece Hall and to Haworth and the Brontë Parsonage. For those visiting the area on business Ashtree House is conveniently located for access to the M62
Ashtree House bed and breakfast is run by myself and my wife Bev. I am a retired chief biomedical scientist, having worked in the national health service for 38 years, whilst Bev, is a retired primary school teacher. We have set up our home as a bed and breakfast. We aim to provide a warm, comfortable and relaxing environment for our guests. Bev and I enjoy walking, Bev being a keen bird watcher, whilst I prefer to be fishing. Together we play in a band, a group of middle aged people who decided to learn to play an instrument in their mid 40's. Now we play in local pubs, churches etc and have even been in a recording studio. Basically we have fun.
The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Thornton. Thornton village is the birth place of the Brontës. The Bronte birthplace is now an Italian café. Visitors can explore the ruins and pretty gardens of the original church "The Brontë bell chapel". where Patrick Brontë was curate. The village boasts several cafes and eateries giving a choice of lunch time and evening venues. South Square is an arts centre, with shops, galleries, vegetarian café and Gin bar. Originally a collection of stone masons cottages the revitalised project brings the arts to the heart of the village. The property is close to Bradford (5miles) and Halifax (6 miles) with its famous and recently renovated Piece Hall and to Haworth and the Brontë Parsonage. The property is only a 20 minute drive form the wonderful Yorkshire dales. Popular tourist destinations like Leeds and York are less than a hours drive away. For those visiting the area on business Ashtree House is conveniently located for access to the M62 (10 miles). Bev and Chris aim to offer a warm and comfortable environment in which to relax and enjoy your stay.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast

  • Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast is 1.1 miles from the center of Thornton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.