The Durham Ox

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite
Cottage, Private Bathroom (Ivy  - Self Catering)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Westway, Crayke, York, England, YO61 4TE
  • Howardian Hills
    4 min drive
  • Redwood Park Fishing Lakes
    8 min drive
  • Castle Howard
    22 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    71 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite ( Super King - Lavender)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, Private Bathroom (Ivy - Self Catering)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (Large - Rose)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Villa, Ensuite

  • 180 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Blue)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cabin, Ensuite

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Super King - Green )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Super King Field )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Durham Ox

Luxury guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and an outdoor tennis court are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, concierge services and wedding services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Durham Ox offers 7 accommodations with free toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Durham Ox, you're just a quick walk from The Dutch House. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • 9 minutes on foot from The Dutch House and a 4-minute drive from Howardian Hills
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Durham Ox. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star York guest house is smoke free.

The Durham Ox has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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The Durham Ox Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, the food is pricey but excellent . Rooms spacious and very well appointed. Breakfast lovely, good quality local produce. Staff were all friendly and lovely. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
Amazing experience from beginning to end. Will definitely be returning.
Surf & Turf sharing platter
Misty morning birw
Full Yorkshire
Eggs Benedict
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great food, great room, great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great food, quaint place & lovely staff. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Work tour
Excellent food, room with all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place
An amazing place to stop. Easy access to the beautiful Howardian Hills or York. Great place to stop. Brilliant accommodation, great hospitality and fantastic food and beer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodation was fantastic, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional experience at every level
Outstanding experience. Professional staff, great atmosphere and excellent food. The Ox has a fantastic ambience and is a credit to the owners and their team.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night away , fantastic accommodation, food and service . North Yorkshire at its best .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Excellent rooms and Bar / Restaurant. Great steaks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breezy day
Vey good with great views and nice food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Durham Ox
Excellent place. Brilliant staff. Amazing food. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good but could be much better !
Lovely looking pub from the outside. Some nice staff Nice atmosphere but…… Food was average Rooms were average Drinks prices were massively inflated We drove 8 miles down the road to the Forresters Arms where the food and service was far superior and prices were much more palatable 👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021