Leeds
Weetwood Hall
Weetwood Hall Overview
Built around a 17th Century Manor House, Weetwood Hall Hotel in Leeds is set amidst a 9-acre parkland estate, 4 miles from Leeds vibrant city centre. If you are looking for a hotel near the Yorkshire Dales or a hotel near the North York Moors, Weetwood Hall is ideal. Weetwood Hall combines its charming, original features with the largest, most flexible conference centre in the North of England. It's location, within easy reach of the M1, M62, M621 and A1 motorways makes it easily accessible. If you are looking for a hotel near Leeds Bradford Airport, Weetwood Hall Hotel is the closest 4 star hotel, just 4 miles away. Leisure facilities are available at the nearby Esporta Health Club with transport provided at designated times.
Original features and state-of-the-art technology combine perfectly at Weetwood Hall. The original Manor House was built in 1625 and has been gradually extended. 106 en-suite bedrooms are well equipped and are split between the original Manor House and the newer extension. Rooms in the Manor House have period features whilst the rooms in the newer wing are more contemporary in style.
The hotel has three dining options - the Woodlands Restaurant, the contemporary style Brasserie and Conservatory that looks out over the Italian Gardens and the Stables, a traditional style pub.
Weetwood Hall has the largest, most flexible conference centre in the North of England. State-of-the-art technology can be found within the purpose built, 37 room conference centre, the largest room seating up to 200 delegates. This coupled with its superb location and transport links makes it the perfect choice for meetings or events in Leeds.
Bedroom Accommodation
All 106 en-suite rooms offer Satellite/Freeview flat screen televisions with 20 TV/radio channels including Sky Sports amd two sub-titled channels, complimentary, unlimited WiFi, an alarm clock, beverage tray with tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water and chocolate, hairdryer, international direct dial telephone, trouser press and iron, key card access, razor electrical socket, smoke alarms and temperature control. The majority of rooms are non-smoking. 14 rooms are located in the original Manor House.
- Check-in from 14.00pm
- Check-out at 10.00am Monday to Friday and 11.00am on Saturday and Sunday.
- Choose from -
- Junior Double - Recently refurbished to a high standard in a modern, contemporary style. Rooms feature a 4ft 6" bed and reduced floor space in comparison to the Superior Double rooms.
- Superior Double and Twin Rooms - Large Double or Twin rooms. Double rooms feature a King size bed.
- Luxury Double - Spacious rooms located in the original 17th Century Manor House with a more traditional décor.
- Family Rooms - These rooms have a 5ft 6" double bed and a single bed. An additional Z bed can be added for a fourth person or a cot. Room can accommodate two adults and up to two children, 12 years and under.
- Weetwood Hall has two rooms, located on the ground floor, are equipped to meet the needs of those using a wheel chair with specially adapted wardrobes and wet room facilities.
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Hotel Heritage & History
It is fairly certain that an ancient farm was in existence on this site in the "Wappentake of Skyrack" in the 16th Century. The oldest part of the Manor House is to the rear with stone mullioned windows dating from around 1540.
The estate was in the possession of the Foxcroft family for at least 100 years from the latter half of the 16th Century, being miscalled as "Wettlewood". A history of Leeds refers to Weetwood as "Where a pleasant seat ..." was rebuilt by Daniel Foxcroft Esq. in 1625 as dated above the porch of the original entrance.
Decorative plasterwork as seen on the ceilings in the Manor House came to England through Henry VIII. It is thought that Daniel Foxcroft added the designs of the Tudor Rose, Lion of England and the thistle amongst others in the early part of the 17th Century. As you look up after entering via the original porch-way a framed lion's head can still be seen in the ceiling.
In the 18th Century it is recorded that Weetwood was owned by John Gelder, as in 1743 an advertisement appeared "To be lett, Weetwood Hall, situate in the township of Hedingley in the parish of Leeds" was put up for sale.
Shortly afterwards the property came into the possession of the Whalley family and in 1813 it was bought by the Beckett family although they never lived there; it was occupied for some years by Joseph Oates. After various tenancies the property was altered and extended by Alf Cooke, a self-made, wealthy Yorkshire man whose initials can still be seen on the stone columns that support the wrought iron gates by the main entrance.
During the 1914-18 war the Hall was requisitioned by the war office and used as a convalescent hospital for officers.
The University of Leeds bought the estate in 1919 with the house becoming a Hall of residence for women students and the land being farmed by tenant farmers.
Up to 30 young women took up residence and were given grants to cover their residence fees. The vision was that these students who would hopefully become teachers would recognise the immense value of living in such a Hall.
Plans were soon made to extend the Hall with a large main block built between 1925-1927 and still affectionately referred to as "1926". "Extracts from M. B. Carey Ll.B. Warden 1948-1967"
Weetwood continued as a Hall of residence through to the 1990's when the decision was made to close the facility. In 1993 Weetwood Hall started its new life as one of the foremost Conference Centres and Hotel in the North of England. As they say "the rest is history".
Map & Directions
Weetwood Hall
Otley Road,
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 5PS
Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202
How to find us
By Road
From the M1 - Leave M1 at J43 onto M621 then leave at J3 for city centre. Follow signs for 'All loop traffic' then follow signs for Leeds University/A660. Stay on A660 until you come to the junction of the A6120. Take 4th exit and then turn left into Weetwood Hall.
From the A1 - Follow signs for Leeds/Bradford Airport along the A6120 northern ring-road. At Lawnswood roundabout take 1st exit. Turn left into Weetwood Hall.
From Leeds Bradford Airport - Turn right out of airport and turn right again. At roundabout take 1st exit onto Whitehouse Lane. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A658. Turn right at traffic lights onto the A660 and follow signs to city centre. At the Lawnswood roundabout take 2nd exit and then turn left into Weetwood Hall.
By Rail and Air
By Air: Leeds Bradford Airport (4 miles)
Manchester International Airport (58 miles)
By Rail: Leeds City Centre Railway Station (4 miles)
Nearest Cities/Towns
Yorkshire (0.00 miles) (0 km)Leeds (4.00 miles) (6 km)
Bradford (9.00 miles) (14 km)
Wetherby (13.00 miles) (21 km)
Harrogate (15.00 miles) (24 km)
Halifax (16.00 miles) (26 km)
Wakefield (17.00 miles) (27 km)
Skipton (23.00 miles) (37 km)
York (26.00 miles) (42 km)
Sheffield (39.00 miles) (63 km)
Scarborough (69.00 miles) (111 km)
Amenities
Save an extra 20% on our Best Available Rates when you enjoy dinner each night in the Restaurant PLUS triple ClassicClub Reward Points
Save 20% Per room per night
Harewood House & RHS Garden Harlow Carr OfferThree night package including full breakfast, three course dinner on the first night & tickets to Harewood House and RHS Garden Harlow Carr
From £76.00 Per room per night
Long Weekend SpecialExtend your weekend to include Sunday night and save an extra 20% on our Best Available Rates
Save 20% Per room per night
Extended May Bank Holiday EscapeSave 20% on our Best Available Rate when you take an off-peak Bank Holiday break
Save 20% Per room per night
Sunday SpecialLazy Sunday including a choice of either a Traditional Sunday Lunch or three course dinner in the Restaurant, full English breakfast and a Sunday Newspaper
From £99.00 Per room per night
Play your Ryder Cup Challenge at Moortown Golf ClubTake your own Ryder Cup challenge at Moortown Golf Club including 3 x 18 hole rounds of golf, free practice, lunch on the second day, accommodation & full breakfast
From £251.50 Per room per night
New Year's Eve Overnight PackageIncludes afternoon tea on arrival, drinks & canape reception, four course meal, quiz and dancing until late, brunch and late check out
From £254.00 Per room per night
- 3 Restaurants
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Wheelchair access
- 106 Bedrooms
- 22 Meeting Rooms
- Theatre style: 200
- Banquet: 200
Reservations:
- 0845 0 70 70 90
- Monday to Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm
- Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm
- Sunday: 10.00am-4.00pm
Conference Hotline:
- 0844 967 0984
- Monday to Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Tel: +44 (0)1483 77 63 44
Fax: +44 (0)1483 73 02 02
