Information for Grown-ups
Health, Fitness, Sport and Beauty Treatments during your stay
We know many of you come to Westwood Lodge to re-charge your batteries and also to kick start a healthier way of life after you return home!
We have a small fitness and leisure facility here exclusively for our guests. We’re also on the very edge of Ilkley Moor; over 1000 acres of Open Access Land for walking, running and a permanent orienteering course, plus bridleways for horse riding, mountain biking and even areas suitable for other sports such as rock climbing. Ilkley has a fantastic outdoor lido – one of the last in the north as well as an indoor pool, floodlit tennis courts etc.
We’ve now teamed up with a number of local providers to promote a range of services available for you to enjoy – some in the privacy of your cottage/ apartment and others just down the hill in town. Currently these include Thai massage, aromatherapy, body pump, pilates and other fitness classes and a first class beauty salon.
Ilkley grew in Victorian times as an up-market spa town and we’re pleased that it remains concerned today for the health and well-being of our guests at Westwood Lodge Ilkley Moor.
Enjoy your stay with us!
Here at Westwood Lodge…
We have a small leisure facility situated in The Cellars of the main house, exclusively for resident guests. The Cellars is open from 9am to 9pm daily. Changing rooms, showers and towels are available without charge. Bring you own gown, slippers and costume.
Workout Room Sauna and Spa Tanning Bed
Equipment includes a Concept II Rower, Lifestyle Stair Climber, Kettler Multigym, free weights etc. A great way to relax with aromatherapy essence in the sauna or a bubbling hot spa after a workout! We have a new Philips tanning bed, which takes £2 coins – the only extra. Music and headphones help you to relax!
On Ilkley Moor Bah’t ‘at…
Treking Cycling Rock climbing
There are a selection of on and off-road runs to choose from as well as a permanent Orienteering course. To print off a map click here.
This is a great group or family activity!
We have a bike shed (please bring your own bike padlock) and washing facilities. Cycles can be hired from JD Cycles (including tandems!) who are also great for advice, repairs etc.
There is an excellent choice of circular on and off road routes starting from our door.

The Cow and Calf Rocks and Rocky Valley are both popular with experienced climbers.

In Ilkley Town (10 minutes walk)
Ilkley is fortunate to have one of the last remaining outdoor lido’s in the North of England. Open from late May until Early September, there is nothing better on a fine summer’s day! You can take your own picnic (or use the café there) and there are extensive grounds to sunbath or just relax. See www.bradford.gov.uk for more details
Ilkley also has an indoor pool open daily throughout the year including several early morning and evening sessions. Times are displayed at Westwood Lodge.
There is a host of other sports facilities locally including floodlit and outdoor tennis courts and squash.
There are four local golf courses and day permits are available (in season) for fishing on the River Wharfe.
See www.ilkley.org for further information.
Other things to try!
Thai Massage Aromotherapy
Highly recommended – Tim goes every fortnight! This is not a gentle absent minded rub with baby oil, but full authentic Oriental Pressure Point Massage, for those who want to get the 'knots' out of their body! You should feel like a new person afterwards! Chai will come to Westwood or go to his house in town.
01943 602446
Sandrine is a lovely French lady, who offers Holistic Aromotherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and other aromatherapy treatments. Sandrine will come to Westwood or go to her place in Ben Rhydding.
01943 604204
Studio Fitness Classes** Beauty Treatments** Professional Beauty Therapy
Our very good friend Josette has recently opened Fitness Fusion – a lively “pay and go” studio in the centre of town. There’s a great range of classes from Body Pump and Sculpt to the Cardio Challenge.
01943 600499
There are a number of beauty salons in Ilkley but Beau Monde is undoubtedly the best established and is highly regarded. A huge range of quality Clarins treatments are available.
01943 600599
Laura will come to your cottage or apartment with a range of spa body treatments, skin care make-up and reflexology.
01756 711066
We have leaflets about all of these (and others!). Some are provided locally (marked**), others in your cottage/apartment. These are outside suppliers with whom all dealings must be made. We have no commercial arrangements with any supplier. Advanced booking is strongly advised and everything is subject to availability.
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