Shibden Mill Inn

Visited this wonderful Hotel as a gift from our daughter and son in law. As we arrived we were welcomed by Lucy who escorted us to our divine room and explained everything that we may have needed. The dinner and breakfast were just superb, which was what we expected, but what makes this Inn award winning is the superb hospitality, from the girls at the bar to the girls who served our beautiful food and drinks, not forgetting housekeeping ladies. Little touches like crystal glasses, homemade cookies in our room with beautifully presented coffees and teas, "Emma's" homemade muesli and jams, just bang on the money. As expected the food was delicious, the featherblade beef, the duck and local cheeses were sublime. Beautiful walks nearby with the fabulous Halifax Borough Market, The Piece Hall and Shibden Hall, we really did pack it all in. When you have a special night away you really want to leave feeling spoilt, we certainly did. Thankyou so much to everyone at The Shibden Inn, we shall definitely return.

Sunday lunch. Good service and delicious starters but roast beef and gravy were pretty average and not very tasty the gravy tasted like it wasn’t homemade with meat juices, roast potatoes weren’t crispy, cauliflower cheese was undercooked and very little sauce, Yorkshire puddings were crispy but bordering on burnt. We had a superb roast dinner here 2 years ago and were looking forward to returning as staying in the area again but disappointed on this occasion so I’m afraid we won’t be back.

What a wonderful first visit to shibden mill yesterday the service and food were just simply excellent. Honestly we were treated so amazingly by every single member of staff who attended to us what a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to return to the area to visit again! I even bought a wedding dress locally so we could visit here each time I have to re visit the shop (not that an excuse is needed!) thank you so very much x

Spent another wonderful weekend at this magnificent hotel! Staff on point and super efficient, food is phenomenally delicious. Hotel rooms so delightful (classical radio playing when you enter the room!) Breakfast is tremendous. Can’t wait to go again.

This isn't a pub. It's a restaurant. When you walk in, they ask you immediately if you have booked. Why would you book to go into a pub ? They are only interested in the food side. Those wanting a drink, after a good long walk, have to sit outside. They pride themselves as being at the heart of valley life. What rubbish. Dogs are not welcomed here and there are only 3 tables to sit at if your trusty friend is with you, and of course you have to eat. Inside is so dark you have to use your phone torch to read anything. Terrible stop off. Little tip for your staff: know your 0% drinks as well as your wines. It helps to decide which to buy!

An absolute gem of a place. We stayed for 2 nights Room 9 it was a beautiful room light and airy with a massive bed and a breath and shower. Little touches like cookies I. The room, an espresso machine and the radio on just added to the charm. We were booked in to eat both nights and I am so glad we did. First night we chose the taster menu it was amazing (especially the beef tartare) 7 courses of sublime food, just the right size and spaced just right so you could enjoy every morsel. The 2nd night we chose off the main menu again the food was amazing, I had to have the beef tartare for starters (it would have been rude not to). The inn itself is fabulous lots of dark little corners to secret yourself away, set in a valley by a stream (which you can fall asleep to the sound at night - bliss) the staff could not be more helpful attentive and friendly, they made our stay pleasurable and were absolute diamonds! This is a great place for walkers (I am not a walker and loved it anyway) we had a fabulous stay and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to switch off for a while. Oh and finally the breakfast was, of course amazing all locally sourced ingredients. It deserves 6 stars