The Durham Ox

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Historic Charm: The Durham Ox in Crayke offers a 5-star inn experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden or lake views, and modern amenities such as air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all needs. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus. Convenient Location: Located 14 mi from York Minster and 34 mi from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the inn provides easy access to attractions like Flamingo Land Theme Park and Ripley Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Howard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good breakfast. Room had slightly odd dimensions. Bathroom small but adequate. A slightly separate area with the sofa in - but you can't see the TV from that area.”
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Durham Ox. The lady that met us when we arrived was really pleasant, she seemed to be there all the time. The room was impressive, much bigger than we expected, very comfortable and lots of space. The...”
Margarita
Bermuda Bermuda
“Beautiful room and just generally a stunning location!!”
Nicolia
United States United States
“Although it looks like a rustic cabin on the outside, the interior was modern. My kids loved the hot tub which was warm and ready on arrival. The tall privacy fence was great and the feel of our own backyard. Beds, bedding and towels were high...”
Lyn
France France
“Very tastefully decorated room. Super comfortable bed with good pillows & luxurious bedding. Good sized room & large bathroom with big towels & a kettle with a good choice of tea & coffee. Lots of space to put things & store belongings.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice Friendly Staff, Nice facilities, Nice Food. Great stay all round”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food and restaurant - superb. The local fish, meat and produce are always of the best. The wine list good and not expensive. Staff are friendly and efficient, which adds hugely to the pleasure of ones stay. The accommodation is quirky, but...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was very good ie fresh & tasty. Location was lovely (we actually stayed at the Ox after a family funeral so location not necessarily relevant!) Staff were pleasant without being intrusive.”
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful accommodation, very clean and the facilities overall were great. Everything had been thought of including information about the local area. Could not have asked for more. Great breakfast as well. Staff very attentive, courteous and...”
Mandi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was quiet and peaceful , we were tucked away very private”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Durham Ox

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Durham Ox takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

please note that £20 will be charged per stay if you have dogs

Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Pool Villa and Executive Suite

FAQs about The Durham Ox