Ilkley Moor
Westwood Lodge is situated on the very edge of the world famous Ilkley Moor with over 1000 acres of Open Access moorland outside our gates for you to enjoy. It’s great country for walking, climbing, horse riding and mountain biking. We’re an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the local Conservation Area. It’s no surprise that the official anthem of Yorkshire is the song “On Ilkley Moor Bah’t ‘at”.

Ilkley Town
Ilkley grew as a glamorous spa town and is only a short stroll down the hill. Now it boasts high class shops, elegant tea rooms and a wide selection of great pubs and restaurants (including Michelin starred). Other attractions include a superb outdoor lido (from May to September), floodlit tennis courts, a brand new playground, rowing boats, skateboard park and two museums.

Yorkshire attractions
Within a ten mile radius there are four local golf courses, fly fishing in the Wharfe, several horse riding stables and more gardens, animal farms, steam railways and other attractions than could possibly be visited in only a week! The heart of both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Brontë Country are nearby, as are the locations used to film Emmerdale, taking you through historic villages with country pubs, local crafts and a traditional friendly welcome.

Four and Five Star Accommodation
So relax and unwind in one of our warm and inviting award winning holiday cottages and self-catering apartments. Each has its own individual design and décor, with top quality furnishings, fabrics and fittings. We set you off to a good start with our welcome of Yorkshire Tea and cake, fresh milk and a bottle of wine chilling in the fridge. So, when you arrive, reach for the corkscrew, light the candles, put your feet up and enjoy!

All mod cons - from dishwashers to wireless broadband
For a traditional cottage holiday or short break, our four Grade II Listed Historic Cottages are the answer. “Better than my home” is a typical comment! All our cottages and apartments are fully equipped for a stress-free stay, with dishwasher, microwave, freezer and full-sized fan oven. There’s a stereo with CD player, DVD and video recorder with a blank tape so as not to miss your favourite programmes. There’s also direct-dial telephone, answering machine and wireless broadband should you want to stay in touch with life elsewhere! Cottages have their own washing machine with tumble drier and apartments have free use of the mini-laundry.

Child friendly
Having children ourselves, we understand the importance of safety, comfort and fun, so provide quality cots, high chairs, stair gates and boxes of toys. Each cottage also has a ground floor toilet. Our outdoor play area includes a two storey Wendy House and games for all ages. Or you can easily venture out for a tramp on the moor – for just twenty minutes or a whole day! Our hens provide fresh eggs daily so visit our secret Wee Shop and treat yourself!

Time to relax
For the grown-ups we have a small, private leisure facility open daily, with a workout room, hot spa bath, sauna and sunbed. Beauty treatments and genuine Thai massage can also be booked.

Leave the car at home
As Gold Award holders of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, we’re delighted to offer a town and country location that is easily accessible by public transport. Our gates open directly onto Ilkley Moor, yet the centre of Ilkley is just a10 minute walk away, or 3 minutes by shuttle bus to the station, which enjoys four trains every hour throughout the day from Leeds and Bradford. This area is renowned nationally for its extensive, efficient and well-subsidised bus and rail services. A full week’s stay here, touring the Dales by bus or into the centre of York or Leeds by train is easy. You need never reach for your car keys!

Discounted Green Fees
You can enjoy Discounted Green Fees at participating Golf Courses. Find out more here.