Guests say
Myddelton Grange is a highly praised holiday rental in Ilkley, Yorkshire Dales, offering a range of amenities suitable for all ages. Guests consistently commend the property for its spaciousness, variety of entertainment options, and beautiful surroundings. The property is well-equipped for large groups, with special mentions of the hot tubs, cinema, and family-friendly facilities. While there are some minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous reviews mentioning clean and well-presented rooms. However, there were isolated comments about the need for better upkeep in some outdoor areas and a suggestion for more thorough checks by cleaners.
The location is frequently described as superb, showcasing the Yorkshire Dales to perfection with stunning views. Its proximity to Ilkley and the surrounding countryside is appreciated, although the steep hill to return to the property is noted.
Comfort is highly rated, with many reviews highlighting comfortable bedrooms and a variety of spaces for relaxation and entertainment. Some guests, however, found the mattresses hard and noted issues with draughts from windows and high beds for elderly guests.
The facilities are well-received, with special mentions of the hot tubs, cinema, and games room. However, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as non-functioning lifts, broken appliances, and inadequate hot tub maintenance, which slightly lower the score.
While guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like welcome hampers and drinks, there is not enough information to determine if such gestures are consistent across all stays. Therefore, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and the score is set to null.
About this property
Myddelton Grange offers a holiday like no other in a a majestic residence, embodying opulence and grandeur. With its expansive floor plan, the residence seamlessly combines luxury and classic architecture, boasting spacious bedrooms adorned with elegant furnishings. This extraordinary property is a testament to lavish living on a grand scale, offering an unparalleled experience of comfort and sophistication. Overlooking incredible countryside views of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is this impressive, converted, old catholic retreat centre. Myddelton Grange provides a unique base for a gathering of up to 46 guests, boasting a wide range of activities for all ages. The property sits remotely on the edge of Ilkley spa town, welcoming you in through luscious lawns and gardens where you can spend night's under the stars in one of the two hot tubs, or dining alfresco either for an afternoon picnic, or at the seating areas.
Take advantage of the golf putting green on a sunny afternoon. Step inside and be wowed by the amount of space to explore, discover the characterful and peaceful chapel, an art room with crafts, an amazing cinema room which boasts a large projector, reclining chairs and a popcorn machine, whilst the adults will enjoy their very own private bar/lounge which houses a pool and snooker table, ample seating, and beer cooler dispenser for if you want to order a keg. The ground floor also hosts the usual holiday home facilities including an industrial-style kitchen with a wealth of appliances to cater for the group, and a homely living/dining room where you can host meals on the formal dining table, or curl up with a good book on one of the sofas.
More activity rooms rest below on the lower-ground-floor, featuring a playroom for the kids, and a spacious gym where you can get your sweat on the mats or on the exercise bikes. Head into the centre of Ilkley spa town where you'll find a lovely choice of boutique shops, well-stocked supermarkets, Victorian tea rooms, and fabulous eateries, as well as the flowing River Wharfe, Ilkley Toy Museum, and access to the 84 mile-long 'Dales Way' trek. Nearby is the historic village of Bolton Abbey and immerse yourself in the local history and visit Bolton Priory before enjoying a gentle walk through the valley over to a cascading waterfall and up to the moors to Simon's Seat.
Alternatively, spend a day in the bustling market town of Skipton, home to a wealth of lively amenities, and the Grade I listed Skipton Castle, or embark on a journey along the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway alongside awe-inspiring views of Yorkshire. Explore incredible beauty around the Yorkshire Dales which boasts scenic walking trails, challenging cycling paths, and hiking opportunities, whilst must-see Dales attractions await such as Parcevall Hall Gardens, Malham Cove, the Stepping Stones Bolton Abbey, Stump Cross Caverns, the historic mill town of Keighley and Leeds city centre further afield. You'll never find another holiday retreat like Myddelton Grange.
Ilkley is an old spa town situated within Wharfedale, right at the bottom of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and boasts a plethora of shops, supermarkets, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. Nearby hotspots include Ilkley Moor, Bolton Abbey, and the vibrant market town of Skipton, whilst the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits Local Nature Reserve and the Dales Way are great for days out.
Accommodation
Myddelton Grange provides a unique base for a gathering of up to 46 guests, boasting a wide range of activities for all ages.
First-floor annexe.
Ten bedrooms.
1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC.
4 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
3 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First floor.
Ten bedrooms.
1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
3 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC.
3 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x family room with super-king-size, two singles and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor.
Two bedrooms.
1 x super-king-size.
1 x family room with super-king-size, two singles.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room.
Reception room.
Entertainment room.
Bar.
Cinema room.
Play room.
Chapel.
Sauna.
Lower-ground-floor gym
Underfloor and gas central heating.
Gas range hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
18 x TVs, projector, speakers, snooker table, pool table, popcorn machine, crafts, gym equipment, WiFi, play room, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 6 cars.
Garden with lawns, golf putting green, 2 hot tubs and various seating areas.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.4 miles.
Property suitable for corporate and team-building events
Nearby points of interest
- National Science and Media Museum
Reviews (35)
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Kelly
We had our wedding blessing here celebrating with 40 of our family & friends. The chapel is ideal for this kind of celebration and is beautiful! We used the gym as a disco room and was ideal. We had everything we needed. Beautifully furnished. Bedrooms were big and beds comfortable. Spectacular views. A stunning property! We made very special memories here which we will never forget! We did have a slight problem with one of the hot tubs as it wasnât getting up to temperature but Hayley was sufficient in getting a maintenance team out the same day. Thank you so much! Hopefully weâll be back for another celebration!!
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Lydia
We had a fabulous Christmas stay with the whole family. Great location. Clean. Spacious. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen and bar. Would definitely recommend to large groups.
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Matthew
Plenty of space and things to do, such as the cinema room, bar area, kitchen and dining area, the two hot tubs, the practice golf area and not to mention the local walks. However, bit disappointed that we had to set out the table and chairs for the whole group upon arrival when told that would be done for us, the large industrial rubbish bins were over flowing outside when we arrived (Sunday) so I immediately informed the owner and was assured that they would be emptied on the Tuesday however they werenât, so as you can imagine by the time we left on the Friday the pile of rubbish was unsightly and smelly, the oven doors didnât close properly and so cooking times are massively increased, the hot tubs were not cleaned despite being told they would be checked daily, there were nowhere near enough wine glasses so we rented over 40 from a local wine shop, some of the showers lacked heat and power, not all the bedrooms had TV remotes to operate the TVâs, some of the table lamps around the property didnât work (yes we checked different plug sockets and changed light bulbs) and some of the windows in the bedrooms had to be wedged with cardboard to seal up the gaps and stop the wind howling through. That said, if you are looking for a property that can accommodate large groups/families, that love the outdoors, that love entertaining, cooking and socialising then this place is just great. It was just the long list of minor issues which have prevented me giving it 5 stars. Would I recommend this place to others? YES Would I go back there again? YES I would just hope that these minor issues would have been addressed.