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The Durham Ox

(500 Guest Reviews)

Guest Ratings

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Review Summary

  • Rooms 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Friendliness 4.8
  • Cleanliness 4.8
  • Facilities 4.6
  • Service 4.8
  • Location 4.7
  • Breakfast 4.7

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The Durham Ox Information

Description

The Durham Ox is a traditional 300-year old pub, family owned for the last 20 years. We are situated in the historic village of Crayke, North Yorkshire, with breath-taking views over the vale of York and a charming view up the hill to the medieval Church. Crayke is 25 minutes from York City Centre and in the heart of Herriot Country. The bar area has an original flag stoned floor and oak panels on the walls, as well as the bar fitted by the local woodcarver that bears his name and still takes pride of place. With several roaring fires alight in winter and an outside balcony & courtyard for summer dining the pub oozes atmosphere. Five of the bedrooms are converted farm buildings. Blue & Green offer a double room with en suite shower room, seating area, tea and coffee making facilities and L'Occitane toiletries. In addition Rose our Large Cottage Suite is spread over two floors with two bedrooms, one super king double and one twin, en suite bathroom and separate shower, relaxed sitting room and a galley kitchen. Lavender & Field bedrooms both with super king size beds and bathrooms that have a bath and separate shower. The Studio Suite is located above the pub and offers spacious luxury accommodation with 600sq feet of space, a super king bed, en suite bathroom, sofas, flat screen television, kitchen and honesty bar. If you like the idea of being slightly more independent, yet only a stone's throw from The Durham Ox, Ivy Cottage is an ideal option for you, with 3 bedrooms it sleeps 6 guests. For Private Parties & Dining; (Contact us to see what we are able to offer due to Covid guidelines) Our private dining area and sitting room for parties up to sixteen offers a comfortable yet smart additional dining option. The Ox Barn offers a fantastic venue for events up to a 100 guests. We are happy to create bespoke events in the Barn, including weddings and conference facilities. The Durham Ox embraces the principle of good food in relaxed surroundings.

Michael and his family bought The Ox from the receivers in 1999. Since then Michael and Sasha have painstakingly renovated and extended the pub to include accommodation, private dining and more dining areas within the pub while all the time retaining the fabulous features and atmosphere of this iconic village inn. If you're looking for your typical English village pub...then we suggest you look no further! Both Michael and Sasha have worked in hospitality for over 20 years each and their love and passion for the industry shows through and the many national and local awards they've won over the years bear testament to their, and their team's professionalism. Eat, drink or sleep or do all three...it's up to you...but you'll certainly be welcomed into The Ox no matter what...and we love dogs too...why wouldn't you when you're in our beautiful countryside. We appreciate people like different things, so if you want to give us a call or email we're always happy to talk through the different rooms....they're quirky and all slightly different...but with comfort at the heart of them. If you want to know our favourite table...we have a few...but again let us know what you like?

Facilities

  • Baggage store
  • Bar
  • Books, DVD, games
  • Free WiFi internet
  • Porter / concierge service
  • Restaurant
  • Weddings & private parties
  • WiFi internet

Parking

  • On-site parking
  • Free parking

Children's Facilities

  • Children's menu
  • Highchairs

Business Facilities

  • Fax machine
  • Meeting rooms
  • Photocopying
  • Printing

Dining

  • Continental breakfast
  • Cooked breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Activities and Experiences

  • Animal watching
  • Bird watching
  • Bowling alley
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Dancing
  • Fine dining
  • Fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Golf - driving range
  • Horse racing
  • Horse riding
  • Mountain biking
  • Art galleries & museums
  • Nightclubs
  • Shopping
  • Antiques & fairs
  • Squash court
  • Tennis court - outdoor
  • Theatre
  • Walking

Policies

  • Check in
    15:00 21:00
  • Check out
    11:00
  • Child Policy
    Children welcome
  • Smoking Policy
    No smoking
  • Pets
    Dogs welcome
  • Parties Allowed
    Parties not allowed
Booking Terms and Conditions

Accessibility

The Durham Ox is accessible via a ramp walkway with handrail to the rear of the pub. The car park is gravel and on the same level as the walkway. The Ox Barn has full disabled access and toilets.

Directions

  • Road from York (16.0 miles)
    York City Centre (16 miles) is a 25 minute drive away. From York take the A19 towards Thirsk, turning off through Easingwold Market place and straight up towards Crayke. Once in Crayke, take the first left up the hill and you will see the pub on the right. Nearest airports are Teeside or Leeds. We are 90 minutes from Manchester. The nearest railway station is York. Car Hire available at station: Europcar 01904 656161 Hertz Rent a Car 01904 612586

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