The Cow and Calf Vintage Inn, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley, LS29 8BT, United Kingdom
#7 of 30 hotels in Ilkley
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1271 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Angelie
United KingdomThe staff are very friendly and accommodating, the location and facilities are also great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jackie
United KingdomNothing! For our next visit we would like to ask for rooms lower down as we were on the top floor but it was very hot at night and so we cdn’t sleep very well.
We have stayed at the Cow and Calf previously when visiting close friends in Ilkley. Beautiful location and a really lovely hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Carole
United KingdomStair wells are a bit dark, could be better lit.
Absolutely stunning location! Beautiful views all around. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Love the idea of the doggie treat jar and water, a perfect touch for the fur babies! Very comfortable beds, clean, warm room, check in was quick and easy, even allowed to check in early as we arrived earlier than expected. Shower was perfect, complimentary soap and shampoo smells great. Daily housekeeping a bonus. Plenty of tea, coffee, milk, sugar and sweeteners left in the room for us. Enjoyed the walk down to, up and around the rocks. Perfect walking base, so many walks from the door.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Johnkett
United KingdomComfortable rooms, great food. Lovely location with great views.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Dawn
United KingdomLovely hotel. Staff welcoming. Great food and comfy beds
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Dawn
United KingdomStaff friendly and welcoming. Lovely rooms. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Quiet. Tea and coffee facilities in the room Breakfast included and was excellent choice. Well cooked and tasty, especially veggie breakfast. Beetroot hash delicious. We also had an evening meal. Lovely food, and as a vegetarian, I found a great choice. Creme brulee was is fantastic. Would highly recommend both the food and hotel stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomMinor points...bathroom sink cracked No Cereal, Yoghurt or fruit at breakfast.
Fab stay, great room clean and cosy.Excellent Service. Excellent food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mr
United KingdomWe were not happy that on the Sunday when we had pre booked a table we had to wait 25 minutes before it became available and had to ask for them to look and see if it was ready.
We had breakfast and evening meals on two nights. Enjoyed all the meals.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Peggy
Belgiumthe room was very cold, we had to ask for heaters
nice hotel, restaurant and pub, in lovely location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Tim
United KingdomNothing.
The accommodation was excellent. Quiet and peaceful with no noise from the bar/restaurant downstairs. The food was also very good especially breakfast. Best of all was the location near the Ilkley moor.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Mackintosh
United KingdomVery handy for the moors
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Maryam
VietnamIt felt cold in my room.
The location is stunning! Clean, bright peaceful room! The mattress was very comfortable! There is parking available.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing.
Comfortable, clean, lovely staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Piers
United KingdomA couple more tea bags and some semi skimmed milk would have added to our enjoyment. I should have asked if there was a lift! Luckily my husband managed the stairs ok. But we can see there really isn’t space for a lift.
Great position. Room was very comfortable, nice bathroom. Shower a tad old fashioned! The notice about shower safety mat isn’t evident until one is actually in the shower. Delicious breakfast with lots of choice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jonathan
New ZealandCorridors narrow
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
David
United KingdomBed mattress a little too firm for our tastes but that would be out only negative. Breakfast wasn’t as amazing as the stay was but for money it was still great value.
Superb location. Lovely pub, well maintained. Lovely room decoration and great bathroom. Great staff. Superb value!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomSlightly over-elaborate menus - I’d have preferred simpler more local home cooking.
Outstanding location, views, garden
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Jill
United KingdomRooms, staff, food, area
It's a regular overnight stay because of the staff and the cleanliness of the whole place
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Jill
United KingdomThe room. Friendly place and staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
David
United KingdomExpensive for a midweek break
Excellent room,lovely breakfast and Fabulous location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomNeeds a fridge in the room
Location perfect for our walks
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Rosalyn
United KingdomGlorious views of the Cow and Calf rocks and Ilkley moor.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Shirley
United KingdomUnfriendly reception
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Amanda
United KingdomCheck - kept waiting but when he turned explanation about check was good
Location brilliant and the breakfast was fabulous
Stayed in March 2024
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