Gail and Rod are your hosts at Stone Eater,  a superior clinically spotless 2 bedroom apartment complete with everything you could possibly need. We strive to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

We have travelled extensively throughout Europe on our adventure motorbike and stayed in many lovely places, our aim was to try and put all the nice touches we have enjoyed into Stone Eater to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Stone Eater was designed and built by us in 2014, built from reclaimed stone and other materials from the mills in the area, Stone Eater got it’s name from the many skip loads of Stone that were delivered whilst it was being built, we’ve lost count of how many there were but there was a lot! Hence Stone Eater was born ????

Prior to your stay you will be sent a short check in form which we ask that you complete and return by email with photographic ID for all adult guests, we continue to practice this procedure since the pandemic and find that guests enjoy the flexibility of our check in times which is from 4 PM You will have access to the key safe whereby if your journey is delayed you don't need to worry about missing a check in time. 

Checkout is normally by 10am but if you require an alternative time we will try and accommodate your request.

There is complimentary Tea, Coffee, milk, and sugar provided for your arrival. You can drink the tap water and there is a glass bottle supplied if you wish to fill this and put it in the fridge

There is a bath and a shower and plenty of hot water, there are multiple toiletries provided in the bathroom for you to use if you choose too. This includes brand new toothbrushes and razors should you need them.

You will also find multiple other items for you to use if required including a sewing kit, tin foil, cling film, salt, pepper, iron, ironing board to name just a few.

Stone Eater has its own little library which has various books and magazines for your use during your stay, these can be found in the cupboard to the left of the television.

There is free internet access and the code for this is written in the back of the visitors book

There is plenty of heating for you to use as required but please ensure the fire is switched off if you are not in the property, please ensure the windows in the roof are always closed while you are out. Please switch lights off when you are not using them especially when you are out, we pride ourselves on protecting the environment and not wasting energy, failure to comply with this will result in us accessing the property to rectify this.

You may use the washing machine if required, washing powder and conditioner can be found under the kitchen sink, if you need to do this and need somewhere to dry your washing then you will find a clothes airer at the side of the washer, we can dry your washing in our tumble dryer if required

The table and chairs on the patio are for your use, there is no smoking permitted in the property but you can smoke on the patio and a dish is provided here for you to do so

If you need anything at all which we have not thought of then please ask, we are very happy to oblige.

We have a florist, fish and chip shop, several pubs and clubs, 3 charity shops which are The Cuckoo’s Nest shop, Cuckoo’s Nest book shop (very good) and the West Yorkshire Dog Rescue shop – excellent bargains to be had in all the 3 charity shops. There is a Post Office with a small grocery section, a Co-op, a Newsagents, couple of bakeries, Boots the chemist, Mountain feet and various other little local shops. Marsden is also home to Hanson Music which is also based in the village. Gluten Free food and drinks are also available in the village

We have 2 Churches in the village which are both very lovely, the small church in the main village and the beautiful big church which you won’t be able to miss, very beautiful and definitely worth a visit.

Marsden is home to the famous Riverhead Brewery Tap Pub which serves excellent drinks and food, we are lucky to have some very nice places to eat in Marsden and the surrounding areas

We have a Park with a bandstand and a smaller quieter park.

We have a train station and a doctor’s surgery.

Marsden is also home to Tunnel End and Tunnel End Visitors Centre which is a popular wedding venue as well as a visitor’s attraction (also known as Standedge Visitors Centre)

Marsden Mechanics Hall is also a popular wedding venue.

Many people stay with us who are walking the Pennine Way

We have beautiful Moorland Walks right on our doorstep, we are on the edge of Marsden Moor and it is very beautiful all year round

You are a short car journey away from Saddleworth Moor and Uppermill is a beautiful village to visit.

You are a short car journey away from Holmfirth – Home of ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ and the famous ‘Holmfirth Picturedrome’

Slaithwaite Village is a 2.5 mile journey away and is also worth a visit, Meltham Village is also close by

You are in easy travelling distance of many other fabulous places including Manchester and Leeds which can both be accessed directly by train from Marsden

** Only checked in guests should be in Stone Eater so if you are thinking of inviting friend’s round this is only permitted with our permission and this is for security reasons as the property is within our grounds ***

We don’t normally accept children or dogs however we have occasionally allowed children and small/medium dogs in the past so please ask and we will consider

At the end of your visit we would ask that you put a message in our visitors book please and also on the booking site that you used so that other visitors can read about your experience

Stone Eater is on on airbnb and booking.com we also have a facebook page facebook Booking directly with us is usually the most cost effective way.

Thank you for visiting Stone Eater and enjoy your stay! Gail & Rod