The story
The Three Acres in Huddersfield sits at the heart of West Yorkshire countryside, where owner and head chef Tom Truelove leads a third-generation family kitchen alongside Tom Davies. Established by Derrick Truelove in 1968, the inn has built a reputation for vibrantly seasonal menus that balance country pub classics with refined local produce. Recent inspections by the AA highlighted the restaurant's clear culinary identity, awarding the venue both an AA Rosette and Five Silver Stars for its well-constructed dishes and high standards of hospitality. Ingredients are sourced as close to home as possible, ensuring the rolling Pennine landscape influences every plate served in the dining room.
Signature items anchor the à la carte list, including the renowned 3 Acres French Onion Soup and the celebrated Sunday Roast. The kitchen includes a Woodfired Oven Co to prepare seasonal produce and meats, supporting vibrant menus that shift with the seasons. This approach delivers hearty yet refined plates that satisfy long-standing guests while introducing new flavours, reinforcing the venue's status as a destination for exceptional Yorkshire fayre.
Beyond the dining floor, the property features fifteen individually designed bedrooms that blend antique furniture with modern design elements, overlooking the moorland setting near the iconic Emley Moor mast. The interiors reflect the building's heritage, using colour and pattern to echo the surrounding green hills while providing restful spaces for visitors. Following a comprehensive rebuild after a 2023 fire, the inn reopened in May 2025 with updated facilities, maintaining the warm welcome that has defined the Truelove family business for decades.
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