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The Gomersal Lodge is an ideal base for touring the beauty spots of Yorkshire.
The Gomersal Lodge, formerly named High Royd, was built for Mary Taylor on her return from New Zealand in 1860.
Mary Taylor became famous because of her friendship with Charlotte Bronte which lasted until Charlotte's death in 1855. She was an inspiration and a driving force to Charlotte Bronte, encouraging her to go to Brussels which provided the experience on which her novels 'Villette' and 'The Professor' were based. The Taylor family and their home, Red House in Gomersal (now the Red House Museum) are recognised as the models for the Yorke Family and Briarmains in Charlotte Bronte's novel 'Shirley'. Rose Yorke is based on Mary Taylor. Mary's own novel was 'Miss Miles' or 'A Tale of Yorkshire Life 60 Years Ago', but she wrote many published articles asserting feminist views. Mary Taylor lived at High Royd until her death on 1st March, 1893. She is buried in the graveyard of St. Mary's Parish Church in Gomersal.
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Directions.
By Car (from the M62):
- Exit the M62 at junction 26.
- Take the A638 signed Dewsbury for 1.6 km (1 mile) to Cleckheaton Centre.
- At the main traffic lights, turn left into St. Pegg Lane, which becomes Spen Lane as you climb the hill.
- The hotel is on the left, opposite The Saw public house.
9 rooms on 2 floors.
Double Room
 All rooms are fully equipped with en-suite facilities, refreshments, colour television and radio alarms.
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Alternative Accommodation- Gomersal Park Hotel, Gomersal (2 miles away)
- Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge (2 miles away)
- The Whitcliffe Hotel, Bradford (2 miles away)
Distances from the hotel: -- Leeds/Bradford Airport - 16km
- Manchester International Airport - 48km
- Nearest Major Train Station - LEEDS (13km from the hotel)
- Nearest Coach/Bus Station - BRADFORD (8km from the hotel)
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