Inns in Crayke

AA Pub of the Year 2007-2008 - The Publican Freehouse of The Year 2008 - Good Pub Guide 2009 Yorkshire Pub of the Year Yorkshire Life Tradional Pub of the Year 2009 - White Rose Award 2009 Pub of the Year The Durham Ox is situated in wonderful North Yorkshire countryside, close to the market town of Easingwold and 25 minutes from York city centre. Our rooms are renovated farm cottages, all comfortably furnished and very cosy; the larger cottage suites have a double and twin bedroom, Jacuzzi bathroom, comfortable sitting room and galley kitchen; the smaller are a junior cottage suite with double bedroom with seating area. Our new room has separate access from outside the pub, but is located within the main building. It is a very large, light and airy suite with views up the hill to Crayke Church and on the other side acros the Vale of York. It also has it's own terrace balcony. Guests are provided with L'Occitane products in both room types. Privacy and comfort are priorities within a personal, attentive and friendly environment. We are family owned and have a friendly smiling team of staff to look after your every need. We have a crackling log fire in our carved oak panelled bar which leads through to the restaurant. We are known for our award winning cuisine specialising in the finest local produce. Castle Howard is a short drive, as are the Abbeys of Byland and Rievaulx. We are also close to the beautiful seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough.(45 minutes) The picturesque market towns of Helmsley and Thirsk are about a 20 minute drive.