A HOLIDAY village and farmhouse on the outskirts of Haworth has been placed on the market.

Westfield Lodge, near Penistone Hill Country Park, has been given a guide price of £1.35 million and is being marketed by Leeds-based Blacks Business Brokers.

The property, off Upper Marsh Lane, includes 20 luxury self-catering apartments and a modernised farmhouse with four double bedrooms.

These buildings are based within 4.5 acres of gardens and surrounded by open moorland, with views of the Worth Valley.

Westfield Lodge has operated as a holiday village for more than a decade, and is currently owned by businessman Dennis Pagdin, 77, who first bought the property back in 1988.

Mr Pagdin, the owner of a successful construction business, was responsible for building 20 new apartments on the site adjoining the farmhouse and establishing it as a holiday lets business.

But he is now looking for a new owner to take over.

Commenting after Westfield Lodge's sale was announced early this week, he said: “I've always thought this was the perfect lifestyle business for someone who wants to get away from it all.

"Every morning I wake up to fabulous views over the valley. I'm right out in the countryside but also only a mile away from Haworth and its fantastic restaurants and facilities.

“The business runs itself at the moment but there's also real potential for new owners to expand into camping or glamping and to make further inroads into the market for accommodating organised groups."

Mr Pagdin also founded Rotherwood Recruitment in Keighley in 1976. His daughter, Jo Pagdin, is now managing director of the family business.

Mr Pagdin remains involved in property and Rotherwood owns the Cavendish Street serviced office units in Keighley.

Westfield Lodge is run by three members of staff, two of them full-time.

It is located along the route of the eight-mile Brontë Way, a popular trail that takes in the scenic ruins of Top Withens.

Nikki Jones, customer information manager at Blacks Business Brokers, said: “This is a beautiful property in a stunning location but it’s also a fabulous business.

"Westfield Lodge has established a strong client base, particularly among dog owners attracted by its proximity to the moors and pet-friendly features.

“The accommodation is all of a very high standard and the location is incredible."

People interested in buying the property should contact Blacks Business Brokers on 0333 370 0000, quoting reference number 5810.