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The Durham Ox

Property class: 5 and above

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A wooden cabin with a glass door, a small pool, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin with a glass door, a small pool, and a patio area.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a table with a bottle and glasses, a wicker chair, a fireplace, and a coat hanging on the wall.
A traditional brick cottage with a white door, ivy, and purple flowers.
A rustic building with a wooden exterior, a stack of firewood, and various potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $200
$167 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Explore the area

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Westway, Crayke, York, England, YO61 4TE
  • Place, Howardian Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dutch House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (Large - Rose)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Blue)

A bedroom with a stone archway, a bed with patterned bedding, a chair, a desk with a mirror, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Blue)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Super King - Green )

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Super King Field )

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chandelier.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Super King Field )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite ( Super King - Lavender)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite ( Super King - Lavender)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Ensuite

A wooden building with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture, a hot tub, and a covered umbrella.

Luxury Villa, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Ensuite

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a towel.

Deluxe Cabin, Ensuite

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

With a stay at The Durham Ox in York, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Dutch House and Howardian Hills. .This luxury guesthouse is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from York Minster and 10.6 mi (17 km) from North York Moors National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Dutch House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Minster - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Shambles - 29 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 30 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 26 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Curious Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fika Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Branch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Byland Abbey Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Durham Ox

The Durham Ox offers 7 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
At The Durham Ox, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Durham Ox has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Durham Ox Inn York
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Inn The Durham Ox York
York The Durham Ox Inn
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Inn The Durham Ox
The Durham Ox York
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The Durham Ox Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this place and just stayed for our second time! Friendly staff, amazing food and cosy accommodation. Very quiet and picturesque. Highly recommend as a countryside getaway for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room and facilities, great lovely staff and amazing food m👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Great food, great room, great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Our first visit but certainly not our last. Pub delightful, room excellent, food exquisite. Staff friendly, helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, great food, quaint place & lovely staff. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Excellent rooms and Bar / Restaurant. Great steaks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

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Accommodation was fantastic, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful setting, amazing food, loved the separate dog house pub with its fire burner. Staff so friendly and couldn’t go enough to help you. A real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great night away , fantastic accommodation, food and service . North Yorkshire at its best .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were accommodating, kind and friendly. Rooms super. Views fantastic. Peaceful. Efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good size cottage for 6 people we had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was just perfect. Food outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Work tour

Excellent food, room with all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Stay

Lovely 2 night stay BB. Dinner was delicious and would live to come again if I didnt live so far away!! Super helpful about leaving a key, as we where a late check-in from a wedding at Hackness Grange
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely cottage

Very clean, very nicely fitted out
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional

Superb dining pub with rooms. Service excellent from Emily and the young barman who produced amazing cocktails with style and flair. Dinner was exceptional in quality and presentation as was breakfast. Another fantadtic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay at the Durham ox on sat 2nd nov. Lovely accommodation which was nice and relaxed and all staff so attentive. Food amazing also. Will definitely return and would definitely recommend. Just a lovely quiet place. Lisa.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Durham Ox

Excellent place. Brilliant staff. Amazing food. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed in the Pool Villa a few times and this time opted for the dog friendly pool cabin. Absolutely beautiful with own grounds, private parking and a huge hot tub. First class and hotel staff are attentive and caring and very professional. Love it all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025