Your stay — Chevin End
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chevin End, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th floor) as the hotel has a lift and the West Chevin Road location means you might hear some road noise on lower floors. Consider rooms facing east or west for a more even sunrise and sunset.
Rooms to avoid
Lower floors (ground or 1st) may be noisier due to potential road noise on West Chevin Road.
Best views
Given the hotel's address on West Chevin Road, west-facing rooms on higher floors might offer views towards the surrounding countryside.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors are likely to be the quietest as they're away from the road and the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware of potential road noise on lower floors, and consider earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
Park in the designated car park, which is easily accessible from the hotel entrance. If you plan to use the hotel's amenities, check-in for a room with a more convenient location to avoid walking long distances.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Chevin End
Free Wi-Fi throughout; 30 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Serves all floors; historic stairs-only section in the rear wing
Complimentary access to PressReader digital newsstand; historic building has some limited mobile reception
14:00 - 10:00 PM; early bag-drop available from 10:00 AM; late check-out until 12:00 PM, £20 fee after 12:00 PM
Available in the hotel's rear courtyard; £5 per item per night
Step-free access; wheelchair-accessible entrance and rooms; some structural limitations in the historic sections
On-site parking available; £10 per night; nearest public car park, Ilkley Moor Car Park, £3.50 per hour; EV charging available in the on-site parking area
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: £100 advance deposit + £50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (955 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Gospel Hall (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: Menston Methodist Church (2.0 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Menston Recreation Ground — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 781 m · ~10 min walk
Menston Pharmacy — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Sainsbury's Local — 770 m · ~10 min walk
Menston — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Leeds Bradford Airport or tourist offices near the station—poor rates and high fees.
Contactless and chip-and-PIN cards are accepted almost everywhere; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works in most shops, cafés, and taxis.
Tipping is optional—round up at cafés, leave 10% for good service in restaurants; taxi drivers don't expect a tip but rounding to the nearest £ is fine; hotel porters get £1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or supermarket café—around £2.00.
A filled baguette or sandwich from a bakery or deli—about £4.50-5.50.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant—roughly £12-15.
Ilkley's main street has a few takeaway sandwich shops and bakeries; the weekly farmers' market (first Saturday of the month) offers cheap hot food stalls.
Tesco, Co-op, and Sainsbury's are the main budget supermarkets on the high street.
Ilkley's high street has few budget chains; for affordable high-street shopping, take the train to Bradford or Leeds.
A single bus ride within Ilkley is about £1.50; the cheapest way from Leeds Bradford Airport is the Flyer bus (A1 or A2) to Bradford Interchange, then a train to Ilkley (total ~£6).
Pre-book train tickets online for the cheapest fares. Walk instead of using the bus for short journeys—Ilkley is compact. Eat lunch at a pub during the week (often cheaper than dinner).
Good to know — Ilkley
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Emergency Contacts
IlkleyFor non-emergency police matters, dial 101. For local health advice, call 111. Ilkley’s nearest hospital with A&E is Wharfedale Hospital (Springs Lane, Ilkley LS29 8TH) – minor injuries unit, open 8am–10pm daily. For serious emergencies, head to Airedale General Hospital (Skipton Road, Steeton BD20 6TD).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ilkley, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chevin End
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 781 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Menston Pharmacy — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) → Leeds City Bus Station
💡 Get an app-based m-ticket from First Bus to skip queues at the airport machine. At Leeds Station, change to the 662 bus to Ilkley—the combined trip takes about 90 mins.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) → Lumb Beck Farm House B&B, Ilkley
💡 Book with a local firm like Ilkley Cars or Streamline Taxis. Avoid surge pricing by pre-booking online; the driver will meet you at arrivals holding a board.
Ilkley Railway Station → Lumb Beck Farm House B&B, Ilkley
💡 If arriving after 8pm, call Ahead Taxis on 01943 609609. They’ll often quote £5–6 to the farm. Walkers can do the 0.7-mile uphill stroll instead (15 mins, take Wells Road up past the Cow & Calf pub).
Leeds Railway Station → Ilkley Railway Station
💡 Buy a Day Return for £10.50 to cover same-day travel. From LBA, take the A1 bus to Leeds Station (30 mins, £3.50) then catch the train. The Ilkley stop is a 10-minute walk downhill to Lumb Beck Farm on Wells Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Chevin End?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th floor) as the hotel has a lift and the West Chevin Road location means you might hear some road noise on lower floors. Consider rooms facing east or west for a more even sunrise and sunset.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chevin End?
Lower floors (ground or 1st) may be noisier due to potential road noise on West Chevin Road.
Is Chevin End noisy?
Be aware of potential road noise on lower floors, and consider earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Chevin End?
Given the hotel's address on West Chevin Road, west-facing rooms on higher floors might offer views towards the surrounding countryside.
What are insider tips for staying at Chevin End?
Park in the designated car park, which is easily accessible from the hotel entrance. If you plan to use the hotel's amenities, check-in for a room with a more convenient location to avoid walking long distances.
What time is check-in at Chevin End?
Check-in at Chevin End is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chevin End have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; 30 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chevin End?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Chevin End?
A filled baguette or sandwich from a bakery or deli—about £4.50-5.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chevin End?
A single bus ride within Ilkley is about £1.50; the cheapest way from Leeds Bradford Airport is the Flyer bus (A1 or A2) to Bradford Interchange, then a train to Ilkley (total ~£6).
Top Attractions in Ilkley
💡 The Roman altar collection is the standout. Allow 30-45 minutes. The gallery upstairs often features contemporary Yorkshire artists.
💡 Start from the Cow and Calf car park for a short, steep climb to the best views. Pick up a free map from the tourist info centre first.
💡 The Hanging Stones are behind the church, through a wooden gate. Best light for photos is late afternoon. Combine with the short walk up from Crag Lane.
💡 Start at the footbridge near the Boathouse pub and head upstream. After about 1.5 miles you reach the stepping stones at Middleton — a good turnaround point.
💡 Visit on a weekday afternoon when it's quieter. Arrive before 11am on hot weekends to avoid queues. Entry is around £6-8.