Located close to Ilkley this is an ideal base for a holiday Home in the Yorkshire Dales. This pretty, traditional spa town offers some of Yorkshire's finest tearooms, magnificent countryside and a rock climbers' paradise with the famous Cow and Calf Rocks sitting proudly above the town, on the rolling Yorkshire moors.
Ilkley is the perfect place to explore the Yorkshire countryside and appreciate some beautiful views from Ilkley Moor, which provides a panoramic backdrop to this charming town. Ilkley Moor is the perfect place for walking, hiking and pony trekking, and the famous Cow and Calf Rocks are the ideal place to scramble or rock climb, if you're an experienced mountaineer that is
Betty's Tea Room
After an energetic walk on Ilkley Moor, Betty's Tea Room is the perfect place to relax. The bright and welcoming tea room is lit by pretty stained glass windows and decorated with a collection of quirky antique teapots. Betty's Tea Rooms seem to encapsulate the very essence of Englishness, serving luxury Afternoon Teas, homemade cakes and pastries and of course speciality blend teas and coffees. An indulgent treat that's not to be missed.
Shops galore
Shopping in Ilkley also comes highly recommended, with a varied range of boutiques, high street classics and high class delicatessens. Visit Lishman's of Ilkley - one of the UK's finest butchers selling sensational award-winning pies and sausage, and keep a look out for the vintage fairs that often grace the town centre. Ilkley also boasts several great attractions nearby, including a medieval Manor House, the White Wells Spa Cottage and even a Toy Museum! The smart, family-friendly Ilkley Lido is also well worth a visit on warmer summer days.
Places to visit
Ilkley Moor - Ilkley is the perfect place to explore the Yorkshire countryside and appreciate some beautiful views from Ilkley Moor, which provides a panoramic backdrop to this charming town. Ilkley Moor is the perfect place for walking, hiking and pony trekking.
A particular highlight of Ilkley Moor is the famous Cow and Calf Rocks are the ideal place to scramble or rock climb, if you're an experienced mountaineer that is!
For something a little different head to Ilkley Lido. The Lido was built in 1935. There are only 127 Lidos remaining in England. The Ilkley Lido entertains 4000 visitors on a hot summer day!