Right in the heart of Leeds sits a gorgeous, traditional canal boat that you can rent out on Airbnb for the ultimate city staycation experience.
Described as "a dreamy cross between a Gypsy Caravan and the Orient Express", 'Benedict' has been refurbished over the course of three years in a true labour of love.
Benedict is moored in Clarence Docks, not far from the city centre's best bars and restaurants / Image: Airbnb
Included in the listing is a bottle of prosecco to pop on arrival, with a range of romantic little drinking nooks to choose from - be you nestled at the bow, lit by a lantern, on top of the boat on its wooden deck (accessible by leap or ladder), or tucked up on the sofa under the bookcase.
You'll also be treated to some local, freshly made butter and a pint of milk and you're invited to help yourself to a rack of 15 bottles of wine which include some of the host's favourite drops - complete with tasting notes.
You'll be treated to some local, freshly made butter and a pint of milk by your host / Image: AIrbnbSnuggle up with a film in front of the log burner if you're feeling anti-social / Image: Airbnb
Inside, you'll find a sofa area with a TV and bookcase, a dining booth, a kitchen, and a bedroom, all carved out of reclaimed wood by a very clever Bazilian Cabinet maker called Gilberto.
Benedict boasts some absolutely stunning interiors, alongside a working log-burning stove that will prove a real treat on cooler city nights and is situated just a stone's throw from some of the best bars and restaurants in Leeds.
There's also a power shower, supplied by a 40l immersion tank for piping hot showers, and central heating throughout the boat.
The kitchen comes with all the pots and pans you'll need to cook up a storm / Image: AirbnbThe bedroom includes a full size double to offer the ultimate comfort / Image: Airbnb
All logs and coal are free to use, and the kitchen has a fridge freezer, gas cooker and all the pots and pans you'll need to cook up a storm if you fancy having a cosy night in.
Listed and available on Airbnb now, it's even dog-friendly so you can bring your furry companions with you. We're obsessed. If you're looking for a unique stay in Leeds, this is the place to be no doubt about it.
Check out the full listing and enquire about booking Benedict here.
Leeds Bradford Airport is set for a standstill as almost 130 workers are set to take industrial action over pay.
If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.
The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.
Strikes will take place from 03:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.
Strike will mean the entire airport will shut down.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Leeds Bradford Airport is very profitable and can more than afford to come back to the table with an offer that doesn't fall short of our members' expectations.
"Our hardworking members should not be paid less than those doing the same jobs at other airports. Workers taking action at Leeds Bradford Airport have Unite's full support in their fight for fairer pay."
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: "We know people who have flights planned to and from Leeds Bradford Airport will be concerned to hear of industrial action, however our members have no choice but to strike.
"The airport is profitable, passenger numbers are growing and our members are a major part of its success. They deserve a fair pay rise, and management must come back to the table to deliver this."
Leeds pizza shop hailed ‘exceptional’ and ‘best in the UK’ by major reviewer
Clementine Hall
A Leeds pizza takeaway has received a glowing review from popular review duo.
Edges Pizza opened up their first permanent spot in Leeds back in June this year, after making a name for themselves slinging out pizzas at multiple pop-ups across the city.
Owners Grace and Edge from Harrogate opened Edges Pizza two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Their pizzas are a love letter to the class New York slice, think thin and crispy rather than chewy and floppy. But above all else, think absolutely delicious.
And now, they've caught the attention of a major review page, with Bite Twice Food Reviews (a page with almost 300k followers) paying Edges a visit.
The food review duo of Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany popped up in Holbeck beneath the arches to get their hands on a pizza, and the outcome is brilliant.
In the video, Bite Twice said that the pizza is 'f**cking exceptional' and up there with 'one of the best pizzas in the UK'.
Before even taking a bite, they said: "On aesthetic, I don't think anywhere in the UK is doing pizza like this".
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Then after the first bite, they go on to say: "There are very few pizzas in the UK that create this, I’m a little bit blown away".
As Londoners themselves, they go on to say that Edges is 'easily hitting with the best that we’ve got down south'.
And if that's not high praise enough, they sign off the video saying: "Leeds has got an absolute gem. I give this a stamp so hard my foot went through the pizza. Edges. Don Level."
Georgina Pellant -
10th August 2023 
