Holiday Cottages West Yorkshire

If your idea of the perfect getaway is a place where you can relax in comfortable surroundings with stunning views or somewhere that offers a range of outdoor activities, then a West Yorkshire holiday is the perfect answer. A West Yorkshire holiday rental house is the perfect base from which to explore beautiful countryside, historical monuments and a range of other attractions. No matter what you want to see or do on your holiday, a West Yorkshire holiday has it all.

Things to Do on Holiday in West Yorkshire, England

A West Yorkshire holiday is ideal for those who love to get their teeth stuck into a variety of activities. There are many pursuits available in the area including cycling, diving, sailing, fishing, hang gliding, horse riding, shooting, canoeing, paintballing and paragliding. The beautiful scenery and rolling countryside are also perfect for walking, hiking, photography and painting. A range of indoor activities are also available on a West Yorkshire holiday such as bowling, swimming, indoor climbing and karting.

Places to Visit on Holiday in West Yorkshire, England

No matter what you are looking for in terms of attractions on your trip, a West Yorkshire holiday has a lot to offer for everyone. If you are having a family holiday in this area, then one great attraction is Diggerland in Castleford. Diggerland is an adventure and theme park rolled into one with a variety of rides as well as the opportunity to drive real miniature machinery. The adults (or big kids amongst the group) can also book an experience at Diggerland such as driving a JCB or racing a small dumper!

For those who love their history, a visit to the Red House Museum in Cleckheaton is a must. The museum is set in a beautiful red brick house that was built in 1660. Most of the rooms look exactly as it did in the 19th century and the family who owned it had links with the famous author, Charlotte Bronte.

Weather in West Yorkshire, England

Visitors on a West Yorkshire holiday will be able to experience warm summers and cool winters. The warmest months of the year to have a West Yorkshire holiday rental cottage are July and August. At this time the average daytime temperature is a comfortable 19°. Generally, the coolest months of the year are January and February when the average daytime temperature is 6°C. The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 27 inches, with most of the precipitation occurring between August and October.

Travel to West Yorkshire, England Travellers on a West Yorkshire holiday will arrive at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), which lies in the heart of the county. Some of the airlines offering cheap flights to the area include Eastern Airways, Flybe, BMI and Air Southwest. Passengers can depart from many other UK airports such as Plymouth (PLH), Bristol (BRS), Glasgow (GLA), Belfast (BFS) and Gatwick (LGW).