Classical Pilates, real food and great coffee in Holmfirth
We do things properly.
Root is a Pilates studio and cafe in the Holme Valley. Move well, eat well, and stay a while. Because some things are still worth taking time over.
"The best Pilates practitioner I have ever come across."
Liz Behrens
Genuinely small classes
A teacher who knows your name
Cafe open every day, 10-3
Good food and great coffee
What’s here
Two parts of a good day.
Studio
Book a class
Classical reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, yoga and somatics — small groups, precise teaching. Every level welcome.
Explore Studio RootCafé
Come for coffee
Vibrant, relaxing cafe serving great coffee, healthy breakfast, brunch & lunch, sweet pastries and desserts — open every day, 10–3.
Explore Café RootFeel stronger in everyday life
Walk, carry, garden, work - move through your week with a body that feels capable, whatever your age.
A place that fits your day
Come for a class, meet a friend for coffee, stay for lunch, come back tomorrow.
Know you will be looked after
Small classes, proper food and a warm welcome for everyone.
Why Root
You can tell when something is real.
Maybe you are tired of rushed classes, anonymous rooms and food that looks wholesome but came out of a packet. Root is our answer: a calm, friendly place where the teaching is precise, the food is made here and nobody hurries you out.
Our Pilates is Classical Pilates, taught as a complete method by teachers who keep learning. Our cafe follows the same instinct: real ingredients, proper coffee, bread and cake from our kitchen, and time to sit with it.
We look forward to welcoming you to our place.
— Mavra, Sam & the team at Root
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How it works
Choose your way in.
- 01
Book a class or come for coffee
Start with the studio timetable, the cafe, or one of the events that brings both sides together.
- 02
We do the thing properly
Teachers keep classes small and precise. The kitchen makes food here. Nobody is treated like a number.
- 03
Make it part of your week
Move better, eat well, know the place, and stay a little longer when life lets you.
From the valley
People come back for a reason.
Hear about the two sides of Root from the people who come here to move, eat, meet and stay a while.
“Such a hidden gem of a place, a cafe that exists alongside a pilates and yoga studio that doesn't mind if you are or aren't a yogi. The food is amazing.”
“Lovely relaxed atmosphere and very pleasant staff. I had the avocado open sandwich which was delicious. Service was a little slow but as everything is made to order it was worth the wait. Definitely be making a return visit.”
“I have been going to Reformer Pilates at Root for 1 year following a back operation. Reformer has really helped me to build strength and regain mobility. Simone and Mavra's classes are exceptional; professional, challenging and fun!”
“I have been coming to the studio and cafe since 2019, and from day one there's always a friendly, warm welcome and a non-judgemental space waiting for you. The class instructors are all amazing, and world class. We're lucky to have Root on our doorstep.”
Cafe evenings
Get what you’re given.
A sociable dining night where the kitchen makes the decisions for you. Come with friends, share a table of small dishes, try everything, and let the evening unfold without negotiating the menu.
It’s designed for people who want the good bit: food made here, glasses filled, conversation moving, and no choosing anxiety. £50 per person, excluding drinks.
Before you ask
The honest answers.
I've never done reformer Pilates. Can I really start?
Yes - most people who walk in haven't. Classes are small enough that the teacher can take you through the method step by step. You won't be left to figure it out at the back.
Do I need to be fit or flexible first?
No. That's rather the point of starting - the method meets you where you are and builds from there. Strength and flexibility are what you'll gain, not what you need to bring.
How small are the classes, honestly?
Genuinely small - small enough that the teacher can watch and correct everyone, every session. That's not a marketing number; it's the way we want to teach.
Can I just come for the cafe?
Of course. The cafe is open to everyone, every day from 10 till 3 - no class required. Plenty of people come for the coffee and the food and never set foot on a reformer.
Where are you, and is there parking?
Unit 1 & 2, Sude Hill Mill, Penistone Road, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7DU - a beautifully restored old mill, with parking on site.
How do I book?
Pick a class on the timetable and book your place online. New to us? Start with a beginner-friendly session. If you're not sure what suits you, get in touch and we'll help.
Come and see
Some things are worth taking time over.
Book a class, or come by for coffee and see the place for yourself. We’re at Sude Hill Mill, New Mill — with parking on site.