Self catering holidays in Leeds - West Yorkshire

Leeds is a popular county town in the metropolitan Borough of West Yorkshire in England. The large population of town makes it the 30th most populous city amongst the cities of European Union. Leeds is also the cultural, financial, as well as commercial centre of West Yorkshire’s Urban Area along with being the largest centre for business, financial, and legal services. Its location near the River Aire also provides it a suitable weather for villa holidays.

Leeds was historically a part of the west riding of Yorkshire and its history can be traced back to the 5th century when the Kingdom of Elmet was covered by the ‘Forest of Loidis’ from where the town also got its name. It also became a major centre for the production and trading of wool in the 17th and 18th century. During the Industrial Revolution, Leeds also spread its hands in dominant industries like flax, engineering, printing, and many others.

There are also numerous tourist attractions in the town of Leeds like Thackray Medical Museum, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Lotherton Hall, The Royal Armouries, Leeds United F.C. Stadium, Temple Newsam House, and many others. The best way to enjoy these places without any hesitation or time restriction is by choosing a stay in a self catering accommodation like holiday chalets, self catering villas, log cabins, and many more.