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Based in the picturesque hamlet of Burley Woodhead, approximately three miles away from the spa town of Ilkley in the Yorkshire Dales, The Hayloft is perfect for relaxing retreats. If you love the great outdoors, you’ll have vast moorland and countryside to explore. If you’d prefer a slower paced getaway, you can enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and independent shops on offer just a short distance away.
The Space
The Hayloft has a homely and welcoming feel throughout. A great place to enjoy some well-earned rest, you won’t tire of the beautiful countryside surroundings.
Spacious in layout, the open plan kitchen, dining, and living space is perfect for two guests. In the winter months, you can fire up the log burner and turn on the Alexa enabled flat screen TV for a cosy night in.
The modern kitchen is well equipped for self-catering stays so you’ll have everything you could need to prepare meals easily. The dining area, to the left of the kitchen, includes a dining table and two chairs.
Retreat to the bedroom and you’ll see the double bed which has premium bedding and linens so you can have a blissful night's sleep.
Head to the bathroom and you’ll find a traditional space. Unwind in the bathtub or start your day with a refreshing shower. The room is complete with a basin and WC. Please note that the shower is in the form of an overhead shower.
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.
Neighborhood
Burley Woodhead is a peaceful hamlet located in the heart of the Wharfe Valley. Feel part of the community at The Hermit, the local pub, and enjoy a number of walks in the surrounding countryside or take a stroll near Carr Beck.
Just three miles away from Burley Woodhead is the pretty spa town of Ilkley. Ilkley is a dream for those who like to rock climb as the town has the famous Cow and Calf Rocks.
With independent boutiques, popular high street stores and delicious delicatessens, the town has a wide variety of shops to discover. You’ll often find vintage fairs in the town centre so we’d definitely recommend taking a look as you explore. If you’d like an afternoon treat, head to Betty’s Tea Room where you can get homemade cakes and pastries.
In the summer months, take a trip to Ilkley Lido to make the most of the sunshine. There are also many other attractions nearby such as the mediaeval Manor House and Toy Museum.
Getting Around
Burley Woodhead is within 40-minutes drive time of Harrogate, Knaresborough and Leeds so it’s perfectly located for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire. Ilkley is just 10 minutes away by road, or if you fancy a walk, you can get there in just over an hour.
Burley in Wharfedale train station is a short 5 minute drive away and has regular routes to Leeds, with connecting routes to Manchester and Sheffield amongst others.
The 962 bus route stops in Burley in Wharfedale and offers a direct route to Otley and Ilkley with stops at villages throughout Wharfedale.
Guests have access to the full apartment. The keys to the apartment are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
Free on-site parking is available for one vehicle.
Please note that The Hayloft is accessed via outside steps.
Smoking & vaping is strictly prohibited at The Hayloft.
Please note that cycling is strictly not permitted on the surrounding moors as this is privately owner land. Walking is allowed however.
One basket of complimentary logs will be provided and additional logs can be purchased on-site during your stay.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.64
(42 Reviews)
02/09/2024
Stunning location. Cosy accommodation. Perfect for a short break/romantic getaway.
30/08/2024
Location wise the property is a bit far from Ilkley but has great views and is perfect for a relaxing get away. There's direct access to walk along the moors which will take you to the Cow and Calf rocks and if you continue further directly to Ilkley. <br/> <br/>The property is also fairly spacious, great for 2 people and comes with a living room, small kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. The living room has a nice couch, smart TV and small fireplace and overall the atmosphere is extremely cosy. <br/>When we arrived the host also provided us with some amenities in the bathroom, along with eggs, milk and coffee for use in the kitchen. The kitchen comes with enough to cook simple meals and the whole place was spotless when we arrived.<br/><br/>The pathway up to the house was fairly narrow so keep in mind when driving up in a car. We didn't have a car so it was a bit far to get to Ilkley but the relaxing atmosphere was definitely worth it.
02/08/2024
Easy access and check in, made clear from the communication. Apartment was spotless, so clean with some complimentary little bits (fresh eggs, milk, coffee etc). Lots of space, nice and cosy. Plenty space for cars to park too
21/06/2024
A lovely apartment in a barn conversion. Beautifully converted, spotless, stylish and well appointed. Right on the edge of the moor! Lovely walks and a peaceful location. Very friendly hosts! And the view is something else! If you want a moorside getaway this is the place! Highly recommended!
09/06/2024
Excelllent accommodation in a picturesque position, with great views, upvon the moors.<br/><br/>Only that the farm track had to be carefully negotiated in the dark.
27/05/2024
Perfectly location, super friendly owners who were very helpful, super cosy accommodation. We would highly recommend this and would love to have stayed a lot longer....we will definitely be back ?
05/05/2024
Beautiful location and lovely flat. Nice hosts and nice touch with the farm fresh eggs and honey. Just beware of hidden cost! Keep deposit for up to 2 weeks and even if no damage, they keep £10 admin fee. Shame, as otherwise lovely place to stay.
02/05/2024
Lovely location. Great views. Comfortable beds. Owners seemed kind (see separate comments on the Host & Stay company).<br/><br/>Host and Stay are dishonest. They took the full payment for the booking and then introduced additional fees that were not advertised. There were extensive ongoing building works next door to property which we didn't know about in advance. It wasn't too bad, but did disturb the sense of peace.
21/04/2024
Thanks for a great stay, was perfect for what we needed.
30/03/2024
Excellent stay! Lovely place !
16/03/2024
16/02/2024
A cosy retreat, warm, clean and well cared for.<br/>Super location. Thanks!
05/02/2024
Outstanding
03/01/2024
Lovely place, cosy, warm, great location. Very clean and lovely hosts.
10/12/2023
Lovely apartment, friendly and helpful host, everything we wanted and needed.
24/11/2023
02/11/2023
The place is difficult to get to, but it was warm and comfortable.<br/><br/>I would never recommend anyone using Host and Stay. They were not well informed on the property or its location and the amount of email communication was not helpful.
08/10/2023
Clean, quiet, comfortable. Great location for Otley, Ilkley, Skipton and just 5 metres from Burley Moor!
03/09/2023
Quick response with hosts, very friendly. <br/>Lovely stay, clean and such a beautiful location. <br/>Ideal for a weekend getaway. <br/>Had an amazing stay here.
20/08/2023
Stunning location on the moor. Well appointment with all you need for a short stay. Very friendly helpful hosts.<br/><br/>Having to duck heads in the bedroom but we were prepared for that from the listing.
13/08/2023
spotless and perfect for a few days peace and quiet<br/><br/>nothing0
07/08/2023
A wonderful little place, all the way up a long farm track and nestled into the moor.<br/>Friendly hosts. Very clean. Would recommend.
01/08/2023
I loved the location of the property very peaceful and beautiful views of the Yorkshire Dales. A lovely relaxing place to unwind. It is a good location to explore neighbouring beautiful villages and plenty of nice pubs and restaurants.<br/><br/>I think if the property had its own outdoor space that would be nice as to maybe BBQ or just sit and look out at the wonderful views.
01/08/2023
It would have been great if we could have dried our towels on a warm towel rail. But a small detail!
09/07/2023
we loved everything about it.owners were brilliant.very tidy and comfortable .stunning views.would definitely go back again<br/><br/>there was nothing to dislike tbh
28/05/2023
Stayed here to get ready for my wedding. Hosts were super friendly and welcoming, space was perfect for a quiet evening and then beautiful views when people arrived to get ready. So happy with our stay, thank you so much!
30/04/2023
Beautiful location. Tastefully converted barn. Fully equipped<br/><br/>Pot holed access road
29/04/2023
Beautiful location, with wonderful views.<br/>Clean and comfortable. It was a lovely place to visit for a break.
25/04/2023
This property was in a beautiful position litruly on top of lLkley Moor, views from outside fantastic. Property very clean and we'll presented but not very big, but definitely cosy.<br/><br/>Very narrow track/road up to property and didn't like the fact that the hot water and heating are controlled from owners accommodation downstairs.
15/04/2023
Beautiful, clean apartment, with everything that we needed, with the bonus of being able to walk out of your door and straight onto the beautiful moorland. The wood burner was a lovely addition too. The only downside was the slightly deceptive £25 additional accidental damage waiver fee, which I think should have been made clearer from the start, or just factored into the original cost to avoid confusion. Otherwise, an excellent little place to stay.
29/03/2023
Location and real fire.<br/><br/>Road up to it!
12/03/2023
The bed was very comfortable. It was clean with lovely views. The information link sent to me with places nearby was very helpful.<br/><br/>It was icy so we couldn't take the car up the hill and had to walk most of the way. Could use little sachets of sauce packets and hot chocolate as you Don't wanna buy a big one for a short stay. Other than that it was overall good and we enjoyed it ??
04/03/2023
01/03/2023
24/02/2023
The Hayloft was delightful and the owners helpful and friendly.<br/>The home was well appointed and scrupulously clean. Salt and pepper would be a good addition to the cupboard, it's not something you think to bring!<br/><br/>The only downside was the endless repetitive long emails from Host and Stay that didn't even send the correct links!
03/02/2023
24/01/2023
Excellent remote location with splendid views. Great area for walking - the footpath onto the moor is right outside the front door. Cottage itself is very warm and well kitted out and the hosts are very friendly (The Hayloft is self contained but they live in the main part of the house downstairs). Considering the remote location, the wifi is very good. Good pubs in the area - The Hermit Inn is walking distance and highly recommended, also the Flying Duck in Ilkley which has its own microbrewery on site.<br/><br/>Just one very minor thing - the bedroom has a vaulted ceiling so need to stoop when walking around.
15/01/2023
clean and comfortable<br/><br/>access road was a bit tricky, dogs were barking a bit
03/01/2023
28/11/2022
Cozy and nice cottage type flat. peaceful surrendering. kitchen is fully equipped. bed was super comfortable. Had a serene two weeks in Yhe Hayloft.<br/>my hosts ( owners) were kind and very tentative about making sure I am comfortable. <br/>thank you Sally & Chris and Host& Stay team.
06/11/2022
location
30/10/2022
Fabulous apartment- well appointed and really comfortable stay. Location is quiet and has opportunity for lovely walks and lots of great places to visit close by. Definitely recommend.
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