Secret Valley Escapes

Our second time returning to this fantastic site. The safari lodges are really well equipped and comfortable. The fact that the shower has more power than mine at home is also a big plus! So much attention has been paid to details across the whole site. It's super quiet and feels really remote - yet only a 30min walk/5min drive into town which has some great food and drink options. The kind of place you want to shout about and keep secret at the same time. We'll be back.

3 months ago · via Google

We had the most magical stay at Secret Valley Escapes in Holmfirth. My best friend Emma and I were looking for a retreat that combined the peace of the outdoors with the comfort of modern amenities, and this was everything we hoped for and more. Emma’s husband had visited with friends a few weeks earlier and recommended it to us—what a perfect choice it turned out to be! The safari tents are beautifully set up with everything you could need: cosy beds, a well-equipped kitchen, and lovely touches that make it feel both rustic and luxurious. The outdoor grill and kitchen meant we could cook proper meals, and we loved spending evenings with our own drinks on the porch before sinking into the hot tub under the stars—it truly felt like a dream. Our hosts were so kind and thoughtful, even arranging for our bags to be taken up by quad bike, which was such a fun and memorable touch. The grounds themselves are stunning, with serene lakes and water features that create a wonderfully calming atmosphere. Beyond the site, we discovered incredible hiking trails around Netherthong and along the old railway line, making this an ideal base for exploring the Peak District. Everything about our stay was exactly what we were looking for: relaxation, adventure, and comfort all in one. Thank you so much to our wonderful hosts for making our trip so special—we can’t wait to come back!

10 months ago · via Google

The beds were so comfy, the shower powerful, the location perfect - very relaxing. Hosts were chilled out and easy to reach if needed.

a month ago · via Google

Secret Valley Escapes is a lovely setting and nicely presented accommodation and service from the staff..the facilities are good and more than acceptable for what you are getting. Loved using the pizza oven and the hot tub was very clean and worked great. The fishing was good fun also. Unfortunately the location is not so remote and the traffic on the 2 roads encompassing the site was rather intrusive through all hours of the weekend. Even early and late Sunday there was a significant amount of traffic and due to the hills the vehicles are more noisy than usual going up and down hill. Otherwise it was a great stay and well cared for by the hosts.

11 months ago · via Google