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The Durham Ox

5.0 star property
A refined country retreat where guests can play tennis in charming gardens, then relax with a restaurant dinner after exploring nearby attractions

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The Durham Ox guesthouse combines luxury with comfort. Guests start their day with breakfast on the terrace, then enjoy a match on the tennis court. WiFi is available in public areas, and housekeeping ensures a worry-free stay while visitors explore the surrounding region.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Cottage, Private Bathroom (Ivy - Self Catering) | Exterior

Cottage, Private Bathroom (Ivy - Self Catering)

Highlights

Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Highlights

Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Blue)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Blue)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Super King Field )

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Super King Field )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite ( Super King - Lavender)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite ( Super King - Lavender)

Highlights

Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, Ensuite

Luxury Villa, Ensuite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Cabin, Ensuite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Westway, Crayke, York, England, YO61 4TE

What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Dutch House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Minster - 22 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Shambles - 22 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • University of York - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Olive Branch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fika Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Curious Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mended Drum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Durham Ox

Luxury guesthouse
At The Durham Ox, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services
Extra amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, satellite channels, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Durham Ox Inn
Durham Ox Inn York
Durham Ox York
Durham Ox Inn York
Durham Ox York
Inn The Durham Ox York
York The Durham Ox Inn
The Durham Ox York
Durham Ox Inn
Durham Ox
Inn The Durham Ox
The Durham Ox York
The Durham Ox Guesthouse
The Durham Ox Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is The Durham Ox pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Durham Ox?

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

What time is check-out at The Durham Ox?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Durham Ox located?

Situated in York, this luxury guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Dutch House and within 3 mi (5 km) of Easingwold Golf Club and Howardian Hills. Redwood Park Fishing Lakes and Byland Abbey are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Durham Ox Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect. Food outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size cottage for 6 people we had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

James

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

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

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

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

Jonathan

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

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic return

My husband proposed to me there & it was our 14th wedding anniversary celebration so it was so perfect we had the same room which is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant as always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

What a great place. Lovely food. Fabulous and friendly. Fantastic all round
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really is a fantastic spot to stay. Great views and lovely apartments. Only problem we had was not being told when our dinner reservation time was on arrival. Easily resolved by asking when we went down to the bar for a drink. Meal was out of this world as was breakfast. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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