The Milestone - 4-Star Hotel in Sowerby Bridge

The Milestone serves a Full English/Irish breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, while Monday to Friday a continental breakfast is delivered to rooms in a wicker hamper with fresh fruit, croissants, porridge, and juice. Evening menus include a tapas selection with dishes such as king prawn tempura and sea bass, plus a Mile High hanging chicken kebab with flatbread and dips. Special deals run Monday to Friday: two burgers for £20 on Mondays, two pies for £20 on Tuesdays, two steaks with a bottle of wine for £45 on Thursdays, and two fish and chips for £25 on Fridays, with 20% off food during lunchtime hours.

Each room has a private bathroom with shower, and some offer a patio or garden views - the Dicken's Suite is a studio apartment with its own kitchenette and washing machine. All rooms come with a wardrobe, desk, and tea/coffee facilities, and the refurbished decor includes wooden beds and fluffy white towels changed daily. For midweek stays, a continental breakfast hamper is left outside the room the night before, allowing guests to eat at their leisure.

Dogs are welcome in the bar area and in designated rooms; the pub provides a doggy bar and a beer garden where pets can relax with their owners. The Milestone's pet policy allows dogs inside the pub and in the outdoor terrace, with specific rules to ensure comfort for all guests. Reviews note that staff are attentive to dog owners, offering treats and even a sausage for the puppy at breakfast.

The inn is 8.8 km from Victoria Theatre in Halifax and within a 30-35 km drive from Heaton Park, Clayton Hall Museum, and the Greater Manchester Police Museum. Nearby walking routes include Norland Moor and reservoir paths, and the village of Ripponden has pubs, a Co-op grocery store, and easy access to Huddersfield, Halifax, and Hebden Bridge. Public parking is available behind the pub with the first hour free and rates as low as 40p for two hours, payable via coin or app.

Live acoustic music is held on Saturday evenings, featuring classic songs that create a relaxed atmosphere in the bar. The property has a games room, an outdoor terrace with seating for up to 10 tables, and barbecue facilities for guest use. Additional conveniences include private check-in/check-out, CCTV throughout the premises, and daily housekeeping with smoke alarms fitted in all areas.

Location: 8.8 km from Victoria Theatre, close to reservoir walks and Hebden Bridge

Dining: Full English breakfast weekends, tapas menu, and weekly meal deals

Rooms: Dicken's Suite with kitchenette, private bathrooms with walk-in showers

Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in bar and rooms, with a dedicated doggy bar

Entertainment: Live music on Saturdays, games room, outdoor barbecue terrace

Breakfast: Continental hamper delivered to room Monday-Friday