The best flower shop in Baildon…read more No more needed to say

My favourite shop in Baildon, and a breath of fresh air for this small Yorkshire town just outside…read morethe clutches of Bradford city and happily nestled on the edges of Baildon and Ilkley moor, proper countryside. This shop is a treasure trove of wonder It started off less than a year ago in tiny premises just big enough to hold the sweet smelling array of floral blooms they specialised in. But around the edges were original and exciting selections of cards, gifts and things for the home. In August 2008 they extended into the shop next door and suddenly seemed to have room to breathe and shine brightly, a glistening gem contrasting gloriously with Baildon's rough Yorkshire stone buildings. They now have an even more impressive selection of cut flowers and plants, gifts, wrapping paper, cards, jewellry, baby things, bowls and more. The prices are very reasonable. The flowers seem pricey compared to supermarkets, but they're nicer and the service is 100% better and don't forget that flowers are a loss-leader for the big supermarkets, meaning they sell them at a loss to get you in the store, pushing local businesses out of the market - support local businesses! And the wonderful smell that hits you when you just walk past the shop so beautiful, floral, gorgeous. I think two women run the shop and they are both very friendly and happy! They obviously love what they do, they always have big beaming smiles and the shop is often still open at 6-6:30pm, they say they forget to close up because the day just flies by. It's the kind of shop that gives you a warm feeling inside, maybe that's a girl-thing?! I bought my Mum a lovely plant for Mother's day from here

Really friendly florists. They are so helpful. Whenever I go in the staff seem to be laughing and…read morehaving fun together which is really nice to see. The prices are fair too and good quality products.

This is a beautiful little florists in the heart of Ilkley. From the mere outside you can tell the…read morekind of love and care taken with their displays and craft, with beautifully lit little trees snipped into lollypop type shapes, which immediately reminded me of visiting Disney Land Paris, where they had fairly tale square and round shaped trees, which I in particular found to be very exciting! Inside it is somewhat like a sort of beautifully scented meditation room, with some lovely water features splishing away in the corner. The lady who served me was very friendly and helped me to choose a lovely bunch of flowers as a gift for a friend, who was very pleased - I'm told they lasted over two weeks, which is quite good value for money! As a lovely alternative to supermarket flowers, which are hit and miss at best, try Amity Rose if you're in Ilkley Town!

Amity Rose is essentially a florists with lavish and decadent extras thrown in. Two bay trees stand…read moreoutside, framing the doorway and the window display was very attractive with a large 'distressed' mirror and bird cages surrounded by plants and flowers. Inside, I particularly liked the bold decoration that would bring a subtle effect to a home or garden - like the large stones with small indents just big enough to fit a tea light in. Even though it was a small shop everything was quite grand. There was a vase nearly as tall as me filled with lemons! I fantasied about one day having a house suitable for any of this but if you're looking for some extras for your home maybe take a look here for something a bit different.

A wonderful florists, has been in Farsley for years, as long as I can remember and I'm 32 now! It…read morelooks lovely from the outside and is lovely on the inside too. I had my wedding flowers made here (nearly 10 years ago) and have bought all of my house plants and bouquets from them ever since. Really friendly staff, good prices and a big choice of flowers and plants.

It always gets around to those times of the year, be it Valentine's, a special birthday, an…read moreanniversary, where flowers say it best. It might be a more predictable choice of celebratory gift but if you are like me, there is nothing quite like a fresh, beautifully arranged exotic bunch. And for that kind of reaction, Tranmere Flowers is certainly the one. It might not have a little chocolate shop attached to it like Academy Flowers nearby, but take one look at the exotic rain forest like array of leaves and petals inside and you'll know it's worth a look! They certainly seem to have that added extra choice on virtually all options, from pot plants to bunches on display. They are also on Interflora, which I'm sure you may know, means delivery is a certified easy option! As well as a vast amount of floral arrangements they also have gift items, such as teddy bears, and lovely staff to give you a hand choosing should you need some advice. I'm not saying it's definitely the best choice in Otley, but you won't regret it if you end up here.