If you’re a professional working in the vibrant and picturesque region of West Yorkshire and looking for apartments to rent, Brighouse could be the perfect location. With its lively town centre, beautiful canal-side walks, and array of year-round festivals and events, Brighouse is a popular residence for professionals, especially those commuting to nearby Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Huddersfield.
Brimming with independent shops and outdoor activities and with great transport links to other major towns and cities — for those looking for professional properties to rent, Brighouse ticks all the right boxes. Being in close proximity to the convenience of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, Brighouse offers a good balance between amenities and the calm of the countryside.
Check out all of our professional properties to rent in Brighouse today — search above!
Food & drink when renting in Brighouse
Relaxing with a drink and taking a break from cooking in your professional flat share in Brighouse couldn’t be simpler, as Brighouse is home to a number of quality bars, restaurants, pubs and takeaways. Brighouse is also home to a diverse range of international cuisine, where you’ll find anything from Asian to Italian, Chinese to Spanish.
If you fancy an Italian meal why not head to the Prego Italian Café Bar and Restaurant where you’ll find a wide choice of delicious Continental food available in a welcoming and lively atmosphere — perfect for enjoying a chilled glass of Peroni or Pinot after a busy week at work!
Or, if Indian cuisine is more up your street, those privately renting houses to let in Brighouse could spend a leisurely evening in the Royal Delhi. With comfy seating, this reasonably-priced Indian restaurant is a great venue to wine, dine and relax in. Vegetarian-friendly, this Indian restaurant is located on Park Street and is open seven days a week.
Things to do when renting in Brighouse
You’ll never be short of something to do when living in Brighouse apartments or houses. Self-confessed shopaholics will love the lively town centre, which is packed with independent shops, and art-enthusiasts will feel at home roaming around the local art galleries.
The award-winning Harrison Lord Art Gallery specialises in original arts and crafts and is becoming increasingly known as one of the best art galleries in Yorkshire for browsing and purchasing contemporary art. The gallery was founded in 1979 by brothers Jim and Steven Harrison-Lord and Gordon Taylor and has come on leaps and bounds ever since.
For professionals in rented properties in Brighouse with a penchant for Victorian art, you’ll be pleased to know that the Smith Art Gallery has a permanent exhibition of Victorian paintings as well as a diverse mix of temporary exhibitions, with a bias toward local artists. Smith Art Gallery is located on the edge of Brighouse town.
Talk to us
Sport to enjoy when renting in Brighouse
Sports fans will also feel at home when living in houses and flats to rent in Brighouse. If the prospect of rock climbing or bouldering at the weekend appeals head to the ROKT Climbing Gym, which is known as one of the UK’s most innovative and inspiring multi-activity and climbing centres.
There are many sports clubs and facilities in and around Brighouse too, including Brighouse Town FC, Crow Nest Park Golf Club, Willow Valley Golf Club, and Brighouse Rangers, amongst others.
Brighouse Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre has a wide range of innovative fitness equipment designed to motivate and simplify training. This state-of-the-art fitness centre has 65 stations comprising of cardiovascular equipment which is designed to increase stamina and burn calories. The swimming pool is 25 metres, and there’s a 20-metre teaching pool as well.
Perhaps one of the greatest thrills of living in private rented accommodation in Brighouse is the many scenic walks on your doorstep. Brighouse is surrounded by swathes of stunning countryside, so a day of leisurely walking down the likes of Calderdale Way, the Pennine Way and Brighouse Boundary Walk, will help you unwind after a busy week.
Why Brighouse is the ideal location for Leeds professionals to live
Over the years, we have seen a marked increase in the number of tenants coming to us in search of professional accommodation…
Transport links for professionals renting in Brighouse
Situated just off the M62, with accessible road links to other major towns including Huddersfield, Halifax and Manchester, Brighouse is well-positioned for commuters and professionals looking for apartments to rent. Brighouse also has its own railway station with regular trains to major cities around the UK, including Leeds, Manchester and London.
Brighouse bus station in the town centre also serves the whole of the town, enabling those living in professional properties in Brighouse and its surroundings to travel to work with ease.