The Durham Ox

The Durham Ox is a traditional 300-year old pub, family owned for the last twelve years. We are situated in the historic village of Crayke, North Yorkshire, with breath-taking views over the vale of York on three sides, and a charming view up the hill to the medieval Church. Crayke is less than 25 minutes from York City Centre and in the heart of Herriot Country. We are well placed for visits to Castle Howard, the walled gardens at Scampston, Nunnington Hall, Byland Abbey and other stately homes and historic sites.

The Durham Ox is complete offers comfortable surroundings without recourse to trendy fixtures and fittings. In the bar area the original flag stones are still on the floor and on the walls oak panels fitted by the local woodcarver as well as a bar that bears his name still take pride of place. With a roaring fire alight in the inglenook fireplace in winter and an outside balcony for summer dining the pub oozes atmosphere.

The four cottages are converted farm buildings, and offer accommodation for up to 12 guests. The two Junior cottages offer a double room with en suite facilities, seating area, tea and coffee making facilities and L’Occitane products. In addition the Large Cottages are spread over two floors with two large bedrooms, one double and one twin, Jacuzzi bathroom, relaxed sitting room and a gallery kitchen. The Studio suite is located above the pub and offers spacious luxury accommodation for two adults with 600sq feet of space, a super king bed, en suite bathroom, sofas, flat screen television, kitchen and honesty bar.

With three different dining areas within the pub, families and couples are catered for simultaneously. A private dining area and sitting room for parties up to sixteen offers a comfortable yet smart additional dining option.

The Durham Ox embraces the principle of good food in relaxed surroundings and we have always endeavoured to use the freshest and best of ingredients, bought locally.