Walking & Activities for Stags

The Healthy Home Retreat is the perfect base for a stag weekend that combines fresh air, great company, and plenty of space to unwind. Tucked away on a private hilltop surrounded by its very own peaceful woodland, this spacious country home overlooks stunning valleys and iconic moors—ideal for clearing your head and enjoying the great outdoors together. Soak up fresh air and big skies without a soul to bother you.

Inside, you’ll find plenty of room to stretch out and relax, with lots of space to spread out and unwind, perfect for reunions, sharing a meal an drink, or swapping stories late into the night. Watch a movie on the large tv in the Barn lounge or cook up a tasty meal in one of the kitchens, or on the BBQ outside. Whether you’re planning a getaway with friends, celebrating a big occasion, or just craving some time in the country, this place has everything you need.

Once three separate buildings—including an ancient 750-year-old Peel House—this unique retreat now offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 17 guests. A second fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials (hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, and a breakfast table for early-morning coffee or hearty meals) means you’ll have plenty of space and convenience to make the most of your stay.

Take a look at the other bedrooms and download a document that has images of each room and its layout. 

Food Glorious Food! 

Eating Out

So many choices!  Being close to Skipton, and surrounded by local villages, each with a traditional Yorkshire pub, you are spoilt for choice!  Here are our top 5 recommendations for eating out, we have chosen our absolute favourites! 

22 The Square  (8-minute drive) An Italian Restaurant with the most delicious plates around, conveniently located in the nearby village of Crosshills. There is also a cocktail bar downstairs, perfect! 

The Tempest Arms  (10-minute drive) A 17th Century Inn, located in Elslack, and renowned for serving a luscious menu and huge portions. 

The Dog & Gun Inn  (8-minute drive) A large, traditional Yorkshire Pub with an extensive menu, situated in the nearby village of Glusburn in the Malsis area. 

Mastabs (14-minute drive) Indian Restaurant, small and friendly and full of delicious  Indian meals, located on the high street in Skipton. Yorkshire is known for its fantastic Indian food and Bradford has been called the ‘Curry Capital of Britain’ having won that crown for six years and even hosted the World Curry Festival.

Alexanders Grand Café Bar and Terrace (16-minute drive) On Skipton High Street, located close to the castle, the most beautiful restaurant and bar with beautiful outside terraced seating at the back overlooking the canal. Stunning food, location and restaurant.

Eating In – Private Dining with your own Chef 

Why not treat yourselves to hiring a personal chef to come up to the property and prepare you all a sumptuous meal?  Choose the menu, the time and then relax …. 

Rachel from ‘That Food Girl’ is our top recommendation! She has catered for many guests, and for a variety of events and cuisines:

@thatfoodgirluk
hello@thatfoodgirl.co.uk
mobile 07973470730

The Round Table Dining: Food fit for a king! Based in Harrogate and highly recommended by a previous Hen Celebration 

Chris Monkman Private Dining: Highly recommended by a Hen Celebration in 2019 

Number 9 DeliBased in Horsforth, Leeds 

Private Chef at 40: Tim is a highly experienced chef of 30 years, based in Leeds, Yorkshire. Have a look at his website 

Delicious: Based in Silsden, events and catering are their speciality 

Have a look on this site which is a great tool for finding great private chefs in this area. 

TAKEAWAYS 

What could be more relaxing after a day of activities than to order a yummy takeaway to collect or to be delivered to the house.  Choose your cuisine, order, then decide which of the six reception rooms/dining areas to eat it in! 

Peking Cuisine: Chinese takeaway in nearby Crosshills, collect or delivery service 

The Orient is a lovely Chinese takaway located in Keighley if you don’t mind a drive to collect your food:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186410-d2031965-Reviews-Orient-Keighley_West_Yorkshire_England.html 

22 The Square: Italian restaurant, collection only 

Mastabs: Indian restaurant, collect or delivery service 

TripAdvisor’s Top Ten Delivery restaurants in Skipton 

CAFES 

If you are out and about in historical Skipton and feel a little peckish, we can highly recommend from personal experience these gems to have a cuppa and snack! 

The Cake Ole

Bean Loved

Two Sisters

Steep & Filter

Bizzy Lizzies award-winning Fish & Chips including gluten-free

YORKSHIRE PUBS AND BREWERIES 

“There’s now’t quite like a pint of Yorkshire ale” ..  Yorkshire is home to some interesting breweries and beers.

Naylors Brewery  

A local brewery in Crosshills, with unusual and unique beers 

http://www.naylorsbrewery.co.uk/ 

 

Gallaghers Ale House 

A quirky little ale house in Crosshills 

https://whatpub.com/pubs/SKI/41/gallaghers-ale-house-cross-hills 

The Growling Shrew Bottle Shop 

An off-licence with a difference offering a hand-picked section of interesting ales, beers and brews with home delivery. Check them out. 

https://www.thegrowlingshrew.com/shop

Skipton Micro Pub

A small niche pub with a warm welcome in the town centre

https://earlydoorspub.co.uk

So much to choose from, so have a look on the link below at what Skipton has on offer 

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g209940-zfg11776-Skipton_North_Yorkshire_England.html 

Read more about the many Breweries in Yorkshire 

https://www.yorkshire.com/inspiration/food-and-drink/taste-of-yorkshire/breweries

 

THE GREAT OUTDOORS  

Our enviable location gives guests access to the Yorkshire Dales, Bronte Country, Wainwrights walks,  miles of local walks and large, private gardens with lawns, terraces, outside seating, BBQ facilities, and views for miles around. Enjoy the Yorkshire air and the scenery 

LOCAL WALKS 

Here are some links which take you on walks which depart from the Healthy Home Retreat: 

PRESTIGE GO KARTING 

Go Karting is a great day out for anyone, Stags, Hens, team building and corporate events, birthday treats.  Prestige is the best in the north west and is located in the town of Colne, 20 minutes drive away. They offer practice sessions followed by a Grand Prix. 

RAVEN ADVENTURE

A fun ropes course where you zip through the tree canopy in Aireville Park,a lovely woodland in Skipton.

LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE 4×4 OFF-ROAD 

This is an amazing treat for those who love driving! Plenty of packages to choose from for a cracking experience full of excitement your own Instructor. Land Rover have a base on the beautiful 3,000-acre Broughton Estate in some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. They give you the chance to experience the latest technology in their brand new fleet of vehicles.

Yellison Farm Barns, Broughton Hall Estate. 9 minute drive away, just 2 miles out of Skipton 

 

GOLF 

Plenty of fresh air and exercise! Bring your clubs and enjoy a round of golf 

For non-members at a weekend or during the week  

pay and play 

https://eastmortongolf.co.uk/ 

https://www.marsdenparkgolfclub.com/ 

Members Clubs for Sundays Only 

https://www.skiptongolfclub.co.uk/ 

https://brackenghyllgolfclub.co.uk/ 

https://www.bingleystivesgc.com/ 

https://www.whitehills.golf/

You are also close to the Leeds to Liverpool Canal, historical Worth Valley Railway, and Bolton Abbey,  and many other Yorkshire attractions,  just send us an email for more information