The Old Hen Shed in Hainworth near Haworth | Must-See West Yorkshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Old Hen Shed

The Old Hen Shed is a stunning detached wooden cabin set on a working smallholding 4 miles from Haworth in Yorkshire. This converted farm building combines modern techniques with renewable air source heating to create a stylish retreat that'll make you forget you're sleeping where chickens once lived.

Located in peaceful Yorkshire countryside, this property gives you the best of both worlds. Feed alpacas (including the cheeky Ronnie) in the morning and explore the Yorkshire Dales by afternoon. Wake up to donkeys braying and peacocks strutting past your window - beats any alarm clock! The smallholding feels wonderfully remote but shops and pubs are just 1 mile away.

The accommodation features three beautifully appointed bedrooms sleeping 6 guests total. There's a double with ensuite bath/shower, a second double with ensuite shower and a twin with separate shower facilities. The heart of the property is its open-plan living area combining kitchen, dining and sitting areas - perfect for that post-hot-tub wine and gossip session.

Explore Haworth's Bronte connections (4 miles), visit Skipton - Gateway to the Dales (15 miles/25 minutes), tour East Riddlesden Hall (6 miles/15 minutes), or venture to the Victorian spa town of Harrogate (25 miles/45 minutes). The Yorkshire Dales National Park offers endless walking opportunities.

The Old Hen Shed is perfect for families, couples or friends seeking quality time together. Soak in the private hot tub under the stars after a day exploring. Just don't get too drunk and try to feed the peacocks at midnight - trust me on this one.

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Need To Know

✓Air source underfloor heating
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ One cot and one highchair
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off road parking for 2 cars
✓ Balcony with furniture
✓ Hot tub on patio (9am to 11pm)
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shops and pubs 1 mile
✓ Note: Only certain devices able to pick up WiFi, so cannot be guaranteed
✓ Note: Groups occasionally walk in front of the cabin to work with the animals during the day
✓ Please note that this property is down an uneven, unadopted road
✓ Note: This property has a £200 Good House Keeping Bond
✓ No stag/hen or same sex parties
✓ No groups of under 21s

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Hen Shed

Farm Animals

Meet alpacas, donkeys, ducks and geese on this working smallholding. Kids love feeding time with the friendly owners.

Hot Tub Relaxation

Private hot tub on the patio available from 9am to 11pm. Perfect for stargazing after a day of Yorkshire adventures.

Friendly Hosts

Stuart, Helen and Jo receive constant praise for their warm welcome, local tips and farm tours.

Comfortable Bedding

Multiple guests mentioned sleeping "like a baby" thanks to high-quality mattresses and bedding.

Thoughtful Touches

Welcome treats, fresh flowers and quality essentials make guests feel instantly at home.

Peaceful Location

Quiet countryside setting while still being just a mile from local shops and pubs.

Getting To The Old Hen Shed

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Hen Shed, follow directions to Haworth and then take the road toward Keighley. The property is located on a smallholding about 4 miles from Haworth. Note that the final approach is down an uneven, unadopted road.

By Train

The nearest train station is in Keighley, which has regular services from Leeds and Bradford. From the station, you'll need to take a taxi for the remaining journey to the smallholding.

Off-road parking for two cars

Keighley station (approximately 5 miles)

4 miles from Haworth

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Bronte Parsonage Museum

Distance: 4 miles

BD22 8DR

East Riddlesden Hall

Distance: 6 miles

BD20 5EL

Skipton Castle

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1AW

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Distance: 20 miles

BD23 1UR

Haworth Moor

Distance: 5 miles

BD22 8EL

Hardcastle Crags

Distance: 12 miles

HX7 7AP

Keighley Shopping Centre

Distance: 5 miles

BD21 3QQ

Haworth Main Street

Distance: 4 miles

BD22 8DP

Skipton Market

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1FD

Local Bus Service

Distance: 1 mile

BD22 0QZ

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Distance: 4 miles

BD22 8NJ

Taxi Services in Keighley

Distance: 5 miles

BD21 3AX

Bronte Parsonage Museum

Distance: 4 miles

BD22 8DR

East Riddlesden Hall

Distance: 6 miles

BD20 5EL

Skipton Castle

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1AW

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Distance: 20 miles

BD23 1UR

Haworth Moor

Distance: 5 miles

BD22 8EL

Hardcastle Crags

Distance: 12 miles

HX7 7AP

Keighley Shopping Centre

Distance: 5 miles

BD21 3QQ

Haworth Main Street

Distance: 4 miles

BD22 8DP

Skipton Market

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1FD

Local Bus Service

Distance: 1 mile

BD22 0QZ

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Distance: 4 miles

BD22 8NJ

Taxi Services in Keighley

Distance: 5 miles

BD21 3AX

Is The Old Hen Shed Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids love The Old Hen Shed! They can feed alpacas (especially cheeky Ronnie), watch donkeys, ducks and peacocks wander by and enjoy farm tours with the friendly owners. The hot tub is a hit with older children. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, there's plenty of space for families to spread out after days exploring Yorkshire.

For Couples

The Old Hen Shed offers couples a perfect mix of privacy and adventure. Enjoy morning coffee watching farm animals from your balcony, explore Yorkshire Dales during the day, then return to soak in your private hot tub under the stars. The comfortable bedding gets rave reviews and with three ensuite bedrooms, it's ideal for couples traveling together too.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome at The Old Hen Shed, with lovely countryside walks right from your doorstep. The property sits on a working smallholding with other animals including alpacas, donkeys and peacocks, so pets should be kept under control. The enclosed balcony area gives dogs some outdoor space while you relax in the hot tub.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Hen Shed

The Turkey Inn

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

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The Old White Lion

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

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Haworth Old Hall

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Hen Shed

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Old Hen Shed features a private hot tub located on the patio. It's available for guest use from 9am to 11pm daily.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, The Old Hen Shed welcomes well-behaved dogs. The property sits on a smallholding with other animals, so pets should be kept under control.

What animals will we see on the farm?

The smallholding is home to alpacas (including the popular Ronnie), donkeys, ducks, geese and peacocks. Many guests mention the owners offer feeding opportunities and farm tours.

Are there any restrictions for booking?

The property doesn't accept stag/hen parties, same-sex groups, or groups of people under 21 years old. A Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 is required.

How many bedrooms does the property have?

The Old Hen Shed has three bedrooms: two doubles (both with ensuites) and one twin room. This comfortably accommodates six guests.

What's included in the rental price?

The rental includes fuel and power, bed linen, towels, one cot and one highchair. All three bedrooms have their own bathroom facilities.

How far is it from local attractions?

Haworth is 4 miles away, Skipton is 15 miles (25 minutes), East Riddlesden Hall is 6 miles (15 minutes) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park is easily accessible for day trips.

What's the WiFi situation?

WiFi is available but reception can be limited to certain devices, so connectivity cannot be guaranteed. Mobile reception varies by network in this rural location.

The Old Hen Shed Reviews

We had such a lovely relaxing stay at the old hen shed over Christmas. The Hun shed had everything we needed and was super clean and comfortable. Jo and Stu left some lovely biscuits and welcoming treats which was a lovely surprise. They were so helpful and informative. The animals were lovely and our children Loved learning about them and Jo letting them feed the Alpacas, especially the cheeky and very funny Ronnie. The hot tub was a real treat and we really enjoyed using it each evening, The site itself is lovely and so peaceful, also in easy reach of walks and shops and pubs. Prior to our arrival I had called Stu who was happy to tell me about local events and nice pubs so I could plan our trip and book tickets etc which was really helpful and greatly appreciated. We will certainly be booking again in the future and have been telling our friends and colleagues about the old hen shed too. Thankyou for a lovely holiday and all the care and attention throughout from such lovely hosts.

Bernadeth

I have awesome birthday celebration, the house is amazing, rooms are really like your home. Clean spacious good for family or group. Plus bonus when it was snowing.

Had a lovely few days at the Hen Shed. Great meeting the animals and a good base for visiting the area.

Hugely recommend this place! It was a party of 5, and we were all super comfortable I want to know where the bedding is from, as slept through like a baby! and it was so peaceful to wake up and have a coffee listening to the animals, especially spotting a peacock in your garden on the hot tub ha. The hosts, Helen, Stu and Jo, were so lovely and accommodating! Were definitely going to book again, maybe when it isnt as cold this time.

Muriel

Definitely enjoyed our stay and would use it again. It was spotless, everything we needed was there,loved the special little touches like decent toilet rolls,cutlery crockery and fresh flowers. It was a pleasant surprise to find tea,coffee,milk for a drink when we arrived, plus a bottle of wine. The host and her helpers were very friendly when showing us the animals and a friendly chicken left us some eggs. Being 5ft 2inches,I find the big sofas , too big for me to sit comfortable but that's just me and my only gripe.

Michelle

What a lovely place to stay. We booked 3 nights and didn't want to leave. We had a tour of the farm and got to meet all the animals twice. Stuart, Helen, Jo & Lola were really friendly. We will definitely be back even though we are very local.

Just back from a great stay at the old hen shed. The cabin was lovely, spacious and clean. Helen, Jo and Stuart were lovely, friendly hosts. Happy to answer any questions and the tour of the animals was great getting to meet all the animals up close. They had a large secure area for the dog to go to the toilet and it was lovely seeing the alpacas at the fence and they were so friendly. The cabin is close to everywhere, but at the same time it is rural enough to make you feel you are in the middle of nowhere surrounded by wildlife. It is very quiet except for nature sounds, especially the peacocks,but they were noisier due to it being mating season. Its lovely sitting in the garden watching the peacocks, chickens,cats etc just walking past. Lots to do and see. Would defo come back again. Thanks for a lovely stay. Xx

Loved the Hen Shed,farm animals and hot tub were a big hit . Accommodation well equipped and very comfortable.We had a great time and hope to go back.

Philip

Our first time here, also first time on a farm. Our adult girls with learning disabilities loved all the animals, becoming very attached to kitten the cat. They also loved the hot tub. The facilities were first class and we hope to come back soon. The girls said for 2 weeks!!!. Even the weather was pretty good apart from a brisk wind. The hosts were very good and on hand if anything needed sorting out, not that anything went wrong. A great holiday.

Great place to stay

Lovely property in a lovely location down a track. Very helpful friendly owners. Loved all the animals especially Ronnie the baby alpaca. Hope to visit again soon thanks for an amazing weekend x

A lovely, cosy little place and the people are very friendly and helpful too. We had nice walks and the hot tub was fabulous. There was milk and Prosecco in the fridge too which is a lovely touch

Great place lovely surroundings. Owners very friendly an great for walkers an also lots of animals on the farm great for small children who love animals. Can't wait to be back in January.

Charlotte

We had the best weekend. Hot tub was amazing, animals were fantastic, Ronnie the little baby is super sweet. It was lovely and warm in the actual property. We got beautiful weather so we had a ball. It was a really good experience. Would go back! Thank you!

Lovely property on a small holding. Stuart made us feel very welcome. The house was warm and comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed watching and interacting with the many animals, including bottle feeding a baby alpaca! The hot tub was a perfect place to relax with a glass of Prosecco.

Fantastic little gem of a place. Second time staying on this farm. Staff very helpful. The place is immaculate and very well set up. Love the animals nearby and staff even brought an alpaca to our garden area. Very helpful with the snow and getting stuck to allow us to get home! Already rebooked for next year !!

Charles

Friendly welcome on arrival, lovely property,comfy, warm, had mostly everything we neededmaybe extra cereal bowls and egg cups as we were a little short for the four of us, and maybe a mop for any muddy feet . Enjoyed the hot tub,the animals and loved the location. Would definetley reccommend.

Conner

Beautiful place wonderfully polite people excellent experience overall would visit again

Keaton

I stayed here with my sister, brother in law and girlfriend and it was a comfortable experience and very relaxing. I recommend anyone who wants to go away and enjoy doing nothing and enjoy the quiet night away.

Loved the hen shed. Loved watching the ducks and geese and the donkey wake up call. Lovely farm and owners. And fresh eggs

Yvonne

What a fabulous place this is. We had an amazing time , beautiful countryside, brilliant hosts and a wonderful time spent with all the animals on the farm. The hot tub was also a treat too. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this for a restful, relaxing and fun retreat xxx

Lovely stay, enjoyed the animals! Everyone was very helpful, thank you.

Andrea

Unfortunately the hot tub was not working and because of the severe weather conditions it was not able to be repaired however we were able to use another one and the hosts did their very best to make up for it. The hosts were amazing and went out of their way to help when we were unable to get out and about because of the snow. Stu drive us and collected us from Haworth in his 4x4. The hen shed was toastie warm and very comfortable.

Taylor

Was a lovely relaxing weekend away as described on website, comfy warm and hot tub was ready as soon as we arrived

Fantastic Christmas spent here, great accommodation with everything we needed. Lovely welcome pack when we got there and everything was beautifully clean. Only 1 issue electrics tripping which arose during our stay and was resolved within half an hour. Will be back for another visit.

Robert

A lovely stay in a nice place

Tracey

Highly recommended. Had a lovely, relaxing holiday. Couldnt fault anything, spotlessly clean and Jo & Stu were very friendly. Would definitely go back.

Excellent accomodation with really friendly owners , nothing too much trouble . The animals were an absolute delight , keeping us well entertained . The Alpacas were very friendly , two are due to give birth but sadly didnt happen during our stay. Would definitely return to this accommodation .

Gillian

Loved all the animals , and nice that we were allowed to feed them , no bath shower mats , no hand towels , no wardrobes , hot tub not clean.

Judith

Great accommodation and helpful and friendly hosts. Well equipped, and extra little touches which were much appreciated. Unique setting and can recommend the property as a place to have a relaxing break.

Louise

A super property with welcoming hosts.

Hannah

We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Hen Shed! The owners were very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be coming back!

Joanne

The only thing I can say negative is the accommodation was too hot and after checking thermastates its because they were set at 24 throughout the cottage. Hosts very friendly. A lot to do around the area. Accomafation clean with all the self catering amenities anyone could want. Fantastic

Shelagh

Great little cottage in a fab location. Hosts are super nice, let us feed the animals, on hand to help and very friendly. Kids would love this, particularly the animals.

Lesley

The worst holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. Rude owners, no storage, broken utensils and toaster, hot tub not working with jets, tablets left in draw from previous occupants and my father with alzeimers was about to taje them, thankfully we stopped him just in time, underwear left in draw from previous occupants, scalded from too hot towel rails, car scratched by animals, no electricity for a few hours without warning on last afternoon where my elderly parents had no means to heat their food. No where to dry wet clothes after hot tub. No bath mats jad to use towels.... we could go on and on. We ate currently waiting for a partial refund as it was not worth over 1k for 6 nights. Absolutely appalling from start to finish.

Richard

Nice break away from reality. The views are stunning and the kids loved the animals and the hot tub.

Rebecca

I couldnt fault anything about this holiday. The little converted barn was perfect with everything you could need. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is a bonus too. My daughter loved all of the animals, especially the baby billy goats. Its such a peaceful place to be and the hosts are perfect too and will do anything to help you. When you arrive there are a fresh bunch of flowers, tea coffee sugar and milk aswell as a bottle of Prosecco which was nice to enjoy in the hot tub

We had a lovely week in The Old Hen Shed. It is very cosy and warm particularly important on cold windy days!. The hot tub was used everyday and was a real treat. We enjoyed being surrounded by all the animals Alpacas, peacocks, donkeys, rheas, geese..., even if they did wake us up in the morning! The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Many thanks for a relaxed week.

A lovely place to stay and very comfortable. A nice place to relax, read and enjoy the view. The owners are kind and helpful. Thank you.

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The Old Hen Shed, Hainworth near Haworth

About The Old Hen Shed

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Farm Animals

Hot Tub Relaxation

Friendly Hosts

Comfortable Bedding

Thoughtful Touches

Peaceful Location

Getting To The Old Hen Shed

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Hen Shed Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Turkey Inn

The Old White Lion

Haworth Old Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Old Hen Shed Reviews