Gomersal Lodge Hotel, Cleckheaton, Bradford

Hotel Description

The Gomersal Lodge is an ideal base for touring the beauty spots of Yorkshire.

The Gomersal Lodge, formerly named High Royd, was built for Mary Taylor on her return from New Zealand in 1860. Mary Taylor became famous because of her friendship with Charlotte Bronte which lasted until Charlotte's death in 1855. She was an inspiration and a driving force to Charlotte Bronte, encouraging her to go to Brussels which provided the experience on which her novels 'Villette' and 'The Professor' were based. The Taylor family and their home, Red House in Gomersal (now the Red House Museum) are recognised as the models for the Yorke Family and Briarmains in Charlotte Bronte's novel 'Shirley'. Rose Yorke is based on Mary Taylor. Mary's own novel was 'Miss Miles' or 'A Tale of Yorkshire Life 60 Years Ago', but she wrote many published articles asserting feminist views. Mary Taylor lived at High Royd until her death on 1st March, 1893. She is buried in the graveyard of St. Mary's Parish Church in Gomersal.

6/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, Heating, Bar, Parking, Free Parking, Garden.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Bridal Suite, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 13:00 - 00:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Important Information

Please notify for late arrivals.

Directions

By Car (from the M62): - Exit the M62 at junction 26. - Take the A638 signed Dewsbury for 1.6 km (1 mile) to Cleckheaton Centre. - At the main traffic lights, turn left into St. Pegg Lane, which becomes Spen Lane as you climb the hill. - The hotel is on the left, opposite The Saw public house.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation