On the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales, located in the middle of the Wharfe Valley, Ilkley is a traditional spa town. The town is one of the finest bases for visiting the surrounding Yorkshire countryside, fresh air, and the moorland. Although the town no longer claims the glory of being a premier health resort, it does have some of the largest cycling clubs in the country. And, above the town, the famous Cow and Calf Rocks is a paradise for rock-climbers.
The town also has some of the finest tea-rooms, like Bettys Cafe, where you can sip in the finest tea in the country. The Victorian architecture and vintage charm are the specialties of the town. A stay in Ilkley is a chance to relax in some of its lovely Airbnb vacation rentals and so we’ve narrowed it down to the 12 best Airbnb vacation rentals in Ilkley, to make it easier for you to plan your trip!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Scenic Squirrel Pod in Ilkley (from USD 98)
This compact, cozy pod is located beside two beautiful Gothic chapels and an open cemetery. The pod is located in the middle of a garden and the surrounding woodlands can be enjoyed from the sleeping area of this property. The double bedroom can accommodate up to two people at a time. There is also a zed bed or airbed at the foot of the bed to accommodate one extra person.
The property comes with a fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials, like fresh milk, tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates, crumpets, homemade jam and cardamom marmalade, which are stocked in the refrigerator for breakfast or a light meal.
Top guest reviews
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i particularly enjoyed getting away from tv and internet for a whilethe pod is done to a very high standard and is amazingly comfortablethe shower room was excellent: really big and a good showerCleanliness:
the pod was very clean and cosyvery clean and welcominglovely clean poda lovely place - very clean cosy and warmit is very cosy clean quiet and the bed is very comfortableHost:
host great and very responsivemechele the host is so helpful and made us feel very welcomemechel was very good at answering any questions we had and was a superb hosti have to say mechelle is a perfect hostmechele is a great host and will really make sure you're looked after whilst you stayRead more reviewsLocation:
location was perfect for my visit and the location is very quietgreat place beautiful location close to the villageclose to the river with a lovely walk into towngreat location 10 min walk into ilkleyit’s in a good location
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2. An EU king-size ensuite room in llkley (from USD 65)
This property is located at the mouth of the Dalesway walk, and it is just a five minutes’ drive away from the Cow and Calf Rocks. The Victorian style house is on a quiet street, overlooking a field of geese. It is located very close to the river and the local restaurants, bars and the other attractions.
The double bedroom can accommodate two people at a time. Access to the living room, dining space and washing machine is also offered to guests.
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comfortable bed and good amenitiessuper comfy bed both the bedroom and the private bathroom were immaculatebreakfast items freely made available in kitchen & was allowed to use all appliancesthe room was very comfortable and the ensuite bathroom was lovelyfantastic can't speak highly enough of carol and her air bnb roomCleanliness:
clean and modern en suiteclean and a pleasant welcomeclean and comfortable en-suite bedroomthe room was clean and comfortablecarol's place is so so nice--clean quiet attractively furnishedHost:
very friendly host and a lovely homefriendly and helpful hostgreat host super place would certainly go againshe is very kindcarol's home is absolutely lovely and she is a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely property close to the yorkshire dalesgreat location and roomexcellent location in the heart of ilkleygood value in a central ilkley locationideal for the start of the dales way walk
3. King-size bedroom, minutes away from the Ilkley Railway and Bus Station (from USD 43)
This Victorian, terraced house still bears features of the past. It is located two minutes’ walk away from the Ilkley Railway and Bus Station and it offers one grand bedroom to its guests with a double bed. The bedroom comes with a living space with a sofa, as well as a small dining table and a microwave. It also features excellent views of the Yorkshire Moors and the Cow and Calf Rocks.
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nice big room tea and coffee are available the bathroom is closeit was also great to have a sofa in the room to relax onlovely large room with comfy super sized bed & sofa with bathroom just next doorbetter than the photos suggest so much space comfortable and a great hostif there was a shower instead of a bath it would be perfectCleanliness:
warm welcome and spotless oh cleanthe house clean and tidyexactly as advertised very big clean roomvery clean spacious and comfortablevery clean tidy and comfortableHost:
graham was a lovely hostgraham was a very kind hostgraham was a great host & very friendlygraham was very helpfulgreat welcome from host v helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
super close to the train stationgreat location for town and the stationnear supermarket and train station so very central to great pubs and restaurantshouse is perfectly located just a few minutes walk from the town centregraham's place is perfectly located
4. Snoozy Owl - centrally located in Ilkley (from USD 91)
The luxurious Snoozy Owl Pod, run by the same host as the Sleepy Squirrel Pod, above, has one bedroom with a double bed and a double sofa bed, which can accommodate up to four people at a time. The living area is also spacious and, apart from the fully equipped, modern kitchen and ensuite bathroom, the pod also has a private patio, to enjoy the surrounding beauty of the nature. This cozy spot is a beautiful place to enjoy the bliss of nature with good proximity to all the attractions of town.
Top guest reviews
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the wi-fi is a little erratic but i managed okit is well equipped with a comfortable double bed and a sofa table and chairswe loved sitting out in the sun on the patio having our breakfastthe pod is purpose designed so it offers good facilities and is quite spacious on a relatively modest footprintCleanliness:
clean homely and cosyall very cleanlovely pod clean and spaciousthe pod was very much as advertised comfy clean and well equippedfully equipped cosy sparkling clean and a fantastic base for exploringHost:
great pod lovely walks and excellent hostmechele was a pleasant host who was easy to contact and made us feel very welcomemechele was a really friendly host and was extremely helpfulmechele is a wonderfully warm and friendly hostmechele was an excellent host very accommodating and approachableRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walking distance from ilkley stationa great location and super poda lovely cosy pod close to the centre of likelywhat a cozy cute place to stayeven though it is so close to town it feels like you are miles away in the pod
5. Luxury studio apartment near Ilkley Moor (from USD 105)
This luxury studio apartment is located very close to the Ilkley Moor. The property is also not so far away from the town centre. Located in a quiet lane of town, the property features a modern and luxurious interior. It guarantees complete privacy, with a private entrance and a private garden along with a parking space.
The luxurious bedroom features one double bed, appropriate for two. Apart from this, there is a big living room and a private patio to enjoy the sunshine.
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i can’t recommend this apartment enough quality bed linens furniture and fittingslovely modern apartment with all the accessories and comforts you need for a short staythe apartment was stunning and he has a keen eye for detailapartment is of a really high standard and has everything you need hope to come back againthe bed was very comfortable and the kitchen very well equippedCleanliness:
spotlessly clean modern and very comfortablevery stylish spotlessly clean and self containedlovely clean and modern studio flata very stylish apartment which was spotlessly clean and had everything we neededthe studio was beautiful and cleanHost:
great stay highly recommended very helpful hosttrevor is a lovely host and very helpfultrevor was a great hostand trevor is a wonderfully welcoming host with great chattrevor is a great host and will message you back quicklyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectgreat location quiet but close to the town centreeasy walk to towngreat place close to town nice location and nice peiplea great find in a great location within easy walking distance of ilkley town centre
6. The Ilkley Hideaway - Luxury apartment (from USD 100)
This luxury apartment is located in the center of town and close to several walking trails, where you can discover the town properly. The entire house is offered to guests, which has a double bedroom and a lounge with a sofa bed. Apart from this, it also has a fully equipped kitchen. The patio is perfect for enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
Top guest reviews
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the apartment has most of the mods cons and an exceptionally good heating systema delightful apartment decorately superbly that compliments the spaciousness and lightthe location cleanliness and amenities of the apartment were perfectthe decor of the hideaway is cosy and comfortablea cosy and comfortable place to stay that is the perfect base for exploring ilkley and the dalesCleanliness:
clean & well equippedvery clean cosy and stylishvery clean and tidy with great decorthe apartment was clean and welcomingthe small apartment was spotlessly clean and with beautiful decorHost:
lovely helpful hostsgeorgina was very responsive to questionsgeorgina was the perfect hostgeorgina & tom are brilliant hoststom and georgina were lovely hosts thank youRead more reviewsLocation:
in great locationsuper central ilkley location yet super quietgreat location for ilkley centre and train stationit's located very close to the centre of town so is ideal for a weekend breaka brilliant central location for the moor river station shops and eateries
7. Delightful top floor rooms in middle of Ilkley (from USD 57)
This property is located near all the attractions of town. Located on the top floor, the property features two bedrooms with double beds. So, overall, four people can stay comfortably in this property at a time. The big windows of the property provide excellent views of the surrounding area, especially the moors.
Guests are also provided breakfast and access to the small backyard. You can enjoy the charms of the quiet town from the hammock of the backyard.
Top guest reviews
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the bedroom is very comfortable with a view of the hillsidewe loved the special touches of flowers in our room and the lavender pillow sprayfree to help yourself to tea/coffee from the kitchen and a continental breakfastyou have your own space and a great view from your room up to the ilkley moorbeautiful home and fantastic breakfast (yummy homemade granola )Cleanliness:
clean comfortable and full of characterthe accommodation is very clean and homelyeverything was spotlessly clean and really well thought outbathroom private and very cleanthe rooms are very clean and brightHost:
philippa and rod where wonderful hostslovely easy going hostphilippa and rod were great hoststhe hosts are lovely caring peoplelovely hosts and beautiful homeRead more reviewsLocation:
good location near the station and restaurantsthe location is perfect just a 5min walk from the stationperfectly located for a short walk into ilkleygreat place in a great locationlocation is great right in ilkley centre
8. Double room on edge of Ilkley Moor
This property is located very close to the Ilkley Moor. The town center is just 10 minutes’ walk away from the property and the room is located in the attic. The double bedroom is well-equipped for two people at a time. Along with the bed, the room has a wardrobe and drawer space, a chair and a television for the entertainment of guests. A complimentary breakfast is served in the sunroom of the property.
Ilkley, United Kingdom
8.48 km (5.3 mi) from Cliffe CastleAccommodates: 2
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great attic room on just south of ilkely; incredibly beautiful with the autumn colours during our staythe listing is exactly as described very comfortable and private double bedroom set up in the loftour room was just as described very cosy and comfortablebreakfast of toast cereals homemade jams and stewed fruit from her allotment is a very welcome homely toucha nice attic bedroom with a bathroom nearbyCleanliness:
good and very clean b&bclean well furnished and comfortablewhole house clean and stylisheverything is spotlessly cleanspotless comfortable and very welcomingHost:
lovely place with great hostsgreat host highly recommend itthe hosts were very nicelovely friendly host and comfortable roomgilly was the perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and 5 minute walk to a lovely restaurantgreat location for a walk on the moor but also handy for the towngilly's house is in a great location very close to ilkley moorthe location is easy to walk to town or to the hillsgreat place to stay and reasonably close to shops and things
9. The Flat Ilkley - Pet friendly, private parking
This property is perfect if you are traveling with your pets. It is also a great base for a cycling trip on the Tour de France route. There is a bedroom with a double bed and a decent sized living room with two sofas. Along with this, there is an equipped kitchen. The flat is located very close to nearby entertainment, like the Kings Hall, a newly built cinema and the local cafes and eateries.
Ilkley, England, United Kingdom
9.1 km (5.7 mi) from Cliffe CastleTop guest reviews
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the couches are so lovely to curl up on and the tv (s) fabulousthe bedroom also has a big tv very soft carpet and a lovely king sized bedthe apt is an easy one kilometre walk to the town centrethe bed was huge and extremely comfy and having the huge tv in the lounge was greatthe apartment was very spacious and the tvs were amazingCleanliness:
very clean and convenientclean comfortable and cosythe flat is huge really clean and comfortablethe flat is comfortable well equipped and very cleanfab flat very comfortable spotlessly cleanHost:
very nice host and the flat is biglovely comfortable sofas and a very friendly hostwe found sandra to be a welcoming host eager to help us in any wayvery nice flat and a friendly host who met us on arrivalsandra is also a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for our needssuper hideaway close to ilkleyvery close to the railway station and in a nice quiet locationvery conveniently located and in a great neighbourhoodit's perfectly located for walking up onto the moor
10. The Mount holiday apartment
Enjoy the Wharfedale countryside staying in this apartment just a five-minute walk from the shops and station in Ilkley. Enjoy free parking, an indoor fireplace, a double bed in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the common space. Essential items like bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen is well-equipped and there’s a lovely patio where you can enjoy a drink. The location is ideal as you don’t have to travel everywhere by car. You’ll find WiFi, and a TV in the unit and underfloor heating in the bathroom. Relax, walk or cycle the area. No smoking, pets or parties are allowed on the premises.
Ilkley, United Kingdom
8.37 km (5.2 mi) from Cliffe CastleTop guest reviews
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we had a fabulous weekend and the apartment was very high spec and everything seemed newbathroom underfloor heating is wonderful :)one useful tip: the outside light has a switch inside the front doorkathryn's apartment was perfect for our stay in ilkleyCleanliness:
really lovely and exceptionally clean apartmentkathryn s place is clean comfortable and beautifully presentedwe had a lovely few days stay - the apartment was very comfortable clean and well equippedlovely warm and clean excellent facilities and location and host very friendly and welcominggreat location clean and nicely presentedHost:
the host is so welcoming and friendlykathryn was a lovely hostkathryn was a friendly hostkathryn is an amazing host in every waykathryn is a great host and i would certainly recommend the apartmentRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is just amazing toogreat apartment on a great locationlovely place perfectly locatedthe location is great - near to station shops and the wonderful moorsthe location was brilliant shops station restaurants and the moors all within an easy walk
11. Beautiful King sized en-suite bedroom, Ilkley moor
Get right into nature in this charming family home with direct access to the Dalesway. Just a ten-minute walk from the train station and Ilkley, the room offers views of Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf rock. For the outdoors, it’s perfect for cyclists. The home is set in lovely gardens and you are welcome to use the common room areas. However, it’s not suited to children and babies. Smoking, pets, and parties are not permitted. If you enjoy the company of little furry rascals, they have three cats and you’ll find hedgehogs in the garden. The garden is an ideal place to enjoy a beverage with your hosts.
West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
8.25 km (5.2 mi) from Cliffe CastleTop guest reviews
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even better she provides a continental breakfast in the morning which was a massive help and much appreciatedCleanliness:
our room was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we neededamazing value for money and very cleanHost:
jane is a very capable host catering to our every need throughout the weekend staythoroughly enjoyed my time in a beautiful house with perfect hosts a fantastic stayhouse is right at the edge of the moor and the hosts were friendly and helpfulgorgeous house and garden on-point accommodation with everything you need (and more) provided and warmly generous hostsa wonderful home stunning location with wonderful hosts you will not be disappointed if you bookRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal location close to the centre of ilkley perfect for our family weekend awayyou cannot go wrong in booking this placebeautiful home fantastic facilities lovely people in a fabulous location in town
12. Newly renovated boutique suite beside Cow and Calf Rocks
This luxurious suite is located on the ground floor of a newly renovated house in Ilkley. The property is located very close to the moor and the Cow and Calf Rocks and is within walking distance of the main town. The property features one double bedroom with ample living space and French doors opening onto the surrounding greenery.
The interior of the house is modern and chic. Access to a private breakfast area is also offered to guests and they can make use of the kitchen, equipped with a microwave, toaster and kettle. This place offers privacy with ample open-air space to relax and unwind.
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
8.51 km (5.3 mi) from Cliffe CastleTop guest reviews
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the sofa and bed were extremely comfortableprivate and spacious all modern amenities and very comfortablehigh quality furniture and fittings together with a superior bathroomamazing place new house beautiful view all you need to make your stay comfortablea nicely tucked away place amongst greenery close to all local amenities and would highly recommend ‘bettys tea room’Cleanliness:
modern and clean great place to stayvery clean and lovely and quiet tooit was lovely and clean and quietsparkling clean extremely comfortable and toasty warmvery clean nice interior and high qualityHost:
janine was a great hosta charming host and a perfect little hideaway- janine is a great hostjannie was lovely helpful and welcoming and she provided everything we could have neededjanine is a lovely host with great tips to help you make the most of your stayRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location very peaceful and private yet close to the town centrefantastic place in a great locationperfect location just a couple minutes drive from ilkley for shopping and ilkley moors for walkinggreat location nearby illkley and also for access to illkley moorit's nice and close to ilkley too perfect for a trip to betty's
The heritage town with fresh air...
The best way to reach this town is through the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, the heritage railway system of North Yorkshire. The town is also famous for the elusive Ilkley Moor. Overall, staying here will give you the chance to breathe fresh air and stay amongst the quiet.
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