Holiday homes & rentals in Leeds

With a great variety of accommodation across the city, ranging from Industrial Revolution era housing to the apartments found in more modern 21st century style skyscrapers, Leeds offers lettings that are ideal, no matter what kind of city break you're looking for.

How to get to Leeds

Leeds is relatively well connected, easily accessible by train – if you’re already in the UK and travelling from another destination - or by plane, with a fair few international airports in the area to get you to your accommodation.

By plane, Leeds is easy to get to. The city has its own airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, which you can fly to from across Europe, as well as Turkey and the Canary Islands. Going there if you can will mean a shorter journey to your accommodation. Other options include Manchester Airport, which is the biggest airport in the area – that’s accessible from across Europe as well as further abroad, including the USA, China, and South American. If neither of those suit, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Liverpool Airport are also accessible.

It’s equally easy to get to your holiday cottage in Leeds by train if you’re already in the country. Leeds central station is on the East Coast Main Line, which means it’s just a couple of hours train ride from London. There are also direct trains from Manchester, Liverpool, and Sheffield, most of which take around an hour.

Best places to eat in Leeds

Aagrah. Maybe something of a surprise to those not from the UK, but Leeds has a buzzing Indian food scene. With a huge amount of South Asian people migrating to the area after the Second World War, there are hundreds of great Indian and Pakistani restaurants to choose from. But the best is Aagrah. Serving food from Kashmir – the area on the border between the two countries. The best things to try are the Hyderabadi dishes, which are made from cubed meat, a huge mix of spices, and yoghurt, and the Achar, which draws on pickled spices, giving an unusual flavour. It's pretty filling, so you might find yourself staggering back to your holiday cottage.

The Reliance. A mix between traditional English pub grub and high-end cuisine, The Reliance is now known across the UK as a must-dine destination. The food is all seasonal, which reduces the restaurant’s environmental impact, and the bar serves an excellent range of craft beers, from IPAs to European beer. Our favourite dishes are the pork fillet served with black pudding (a regional speciality), which comes with mashed potato and carrots, and the Banoffee pie to finish – a classic combination of caramel and banana.

Wen’s. Just as with the plethora of Indian food available in Leeds the Chinese food there is also no slouch, and Wen’s is the best of the bunch. The food is traditional, home-cooking style Chinese, which means you won’t find the enormous menu sometimes associated with Chinese food, but rather a carefully curated one. Things you really must try are the marinated jellyfish and the shredded potatoes with chili oil.

Entertainment after dark in Leeds

As the home to one of the country's largest student populations, Leeds has a great selection of bars, clubs and pubs. The Electric Press in Millennium Square houses a number of restaurants and bars with cuisine from all over the world. Alternatively, if you're looking for something a bit more laid back, Henry's Café Bar on Greek Street offers a relaxing and comfortable setting.

Rivers, valleys and quaint villages

Those who visit this area have the great fortune to be able to visit the stunning countryside that can be found not too far away from Leeds. A mere 30 minutes away by car are the Yorkshire Dales, where you can discover the beautiful scenery and some hidden treasures in the small villages.

If you're looking for another town to visit, then the spa town of Harrogate and the historical city of York both lie 40 minutes to the north and are well worth a visit.

Interesting places to visit in Leeds

Kirkstall Abbey

Nearly 900 years of age, the ruins of this historic site are one of Leeds' most popular attractions, whether it is for an event or just to have a walk around one of the most dramatic looking locations in Britain.

Royal Armouries Museum

The national home to a collection of arms and armour, this museum is a great family activity, located in the centre of the city, where you can find artefacts dating back to medieval times and coming from across the world.

Grand Theatre

A listed building in the heart of Leeds, this Victorian theatre has been given a refurbishment over the last decade which ensures that some of the biggest West End shows can now be staged in this grand old place.

Temple Newsam

Dating back over 500 years, this estate not only has a grand country house that can rival anything else found in the country, but it also houses a garden and a park that are ideal for visitors looking for a peaceful stroll in such pleasant surroundings.

Roundhay Park

One of the largest parks in Europe, this place attracts visitors from far and wide, whether it is just to enjoy the open spaces or to come to one of its events, such as the rock concerts that take place here attracting over 100,000 people.

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