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.