The Cow and Calf Vintage Inn, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley, LS29 8BT, United Kingdom
#6 of 29 hotels in Ilkley
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1280 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: 1 January 2024
R
United KingdomParking was a little difficult it has a large car park but it does get busy lots of walkers about , there was plenty of space later in the evening
Meals were great and room was comfortable we went on a Sunday so I would advise to book a table in advance
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Mark
United KingdomRoom had noisy aircon outside from the kitchen but not too bad with window closed
Location is excellent for walking and for nearby Ilkley which you can walk to in 30-40 mins either down the road or across the moor and through the park
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Deborah
United Kingdomnothing
Rooms were very comfortable ,clean and modern breakfast was amazing Staff very welcoming and helpful
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Carol
United KingdomWe have stayed here twice now and love the location up on the moors which means you can walk straight from the front door without needing the car. We enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the bar and restaurant. The meals are good and reasonably priced
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
O'brien
United KingdomBedroom 1 was fine for our short stay but would have liked another easy chair and a side table if we’d been staying longer.
Dining room is beautifully decorated with lovely open fire at breakfast. Breakfast delicious. We loved the bacon and maple syrup pancakes. Friendly staff. Super clean bedroom and good desk space. Nice large TV. Beautiful lighting and good number of sockets and USBs. The whole building was lovely and warm :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Jason
United KingdomN/A
Always a pleasure to stay at The Cow and Calf
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Helen
United KingdomClean hotel, very friendly & helpful staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Sharon
United Kingdomwould have been nice to have a fruit and yoghurt option at breakfast
lovely situation and very helpful staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Faye
United KingdomBeautiful setting, inviting and comfortable. Lovely room and bathroom, so clean. Great toiletries. Excellent breakfast by the open fire!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Ruth
United KingdomNothing really
Location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Rhiannon
United KingdomBreakfast is average, but optional so not an issue.
Beautiful surroundings and lovely staff. The rooms are basic, but they are comfortable and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Sue
CanadaCrowded dining room one evening resulted in slower service and maybe not quite-as-excellent meals. Easily avoided by dining a bit earlier of later.
Received a warm welcome and such care from staff who located a 3-prong plug (I had forgotten to pack) and tailored meals to be gluten-free. I highly recommend the Cow and Calf. Phenomenal view of the moor and rock formation.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Thompson
United KingdomDrinks at the bar were expensive. Location was remote, so we didn't fee l confident driving back there in the dark.
Nice breakfast. Decent room. Handy location for Ilkley Moor.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Julie
United KingdomNothing.
Couldn't fault anything - it was warm, comfortable, clean & with an excellent breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Brighid
United KingdomNothing
All the above
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Colin
United KingdomCan be a bit of a draft when the wind is blowing strongly.
Great location and great views - despite wind and rain. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Good sized bedroom.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Gill
United KingdomNot enough vegan choices on the menu
Very friendly staff and warm reception
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Michael
United KingdomBreakfast was expensive
Everything
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Julie
United KingdomSome communal areas stairs etc a little less than 100% clean
We thought location nearer main town but not a problem
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Schickedanz
United StatesWould have loved an elevator but managed the two flights of stairs.
The rooms were comfortable and had all the necessaries. Inn was so charming and full of lively, happy guests! We had breakfast served in the dining room and it was a classic and delicious British breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Adrijana
United KingdomPerfect location. Perfect escape from busy lifestyle.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Debbie
United KingdomDogs welcome in the bar but not in room. We chose a basic room and to have our dog in there would have been perfect. There was nothing a dog could ruin. Disappointing amount of storage… only one small draw at foot height. No bedside draws …. Just a small table. Wardrobe/hanging area very modern…. That was great but I front of the full length mirror. Once your clothes hung up, mirror not accessible.
Unusually positioned in the thick of Ilkley Moors. Fantastic views. Lovely Sunday lunch. Plenty of parking. Nice sized bathroom with powerful shower. Very relaxed atmosphere in bar area. Great deals ‘on the app’ for discounted food. Comfy bed and pillows.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Andy
United Kingdomquite busy
warm and welcoming and great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Katherine
United KingdomThe weather, but the hotel can’t do anything about that!
Room and bathroom, tea making in room, evening meal very good. Great location just by Cow and Calf rocks. Awful weather!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Carol
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in October 2023
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