About
Outwood House & its Owners
The original one-up, one-down cottage of Outwood House dates from 1754. An adjoining cottage was pulled down and replaced in 1891 with what is now the day room and the Wharfedale suite. The rooms at the rear of the house, including what is now the library and the snug were also added in the 1890s.
Richard Oastler lived at Outwood House from 1818 to 1820. Known as the “Factory King,” he is famous for his successful campaign that led to Parliament reducing the working day for children to ten hours.
The Blackburn family lived here from 1854. We have splendid photos on display of a family wedding in front of the house held in February 1914.
When Outwood House was sold at auction in 1938 the estate included a separate chauffer’s cottage on the road below the woods.
Today, Outwood House is owned by Elspeth and Richard Taylor. Elspeth grew up in the house from 1980 and remembers having much fun as child ringing the servant bells.
Elspeth and Richard renovated the house in 2011, adding an additional bay window and more ensuite bathrooms.
Outwood House remains our family home. We have three adult sons – one married, one living in Italy and one at university. We look forward to welcoming you as our guests.