The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.7 (1802 reviews)
The Cow and Calf Vintage Inn, Hangingstone Road , Ilkley , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
Golf course
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Scenic views
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy rooms
High prices for some services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Clean and comfortable as highlighted in various reviews.
Service
9.05
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and attentive.
Location
9.05
Hotel's location was described as iconic, ideal for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Some reviews mentioned rooms were small or had issues like noise and poor decor.
Amenities
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.55
Some pros for food and quality of stay offset by complaints about room rates.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Food generally received positive feedback, especially breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall experiences are positive with many recommending a return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 04:26

Property Description

Scenic Views and Cozy Accommodation
Located next to The Cow and Calf pub, our 19th-century lodge offers picturesque views of Wharfedale. The rooms are elegantly furnished with en suite bathrooms and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a comfortable stay surrounded by lush carpets and wooden furniture.

Convenient Amenities
Start your day with a hearty meal from our onsite restaurant. While breakfast is not included, you can purchase it daily. Additionally, each room is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities for your convenience.

Explore and Discover
Immerse yourself in the charm of Ilkley by visiting its shops or embarking on the 4-mile prehistory trail of Ilkley Moor. Don't forget to marvel at the iconic Cow and Calf rocks just a stone's throw away from the lodge.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and natural beauty? Book your stay at The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1802 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.75
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ROY couple gb
7
Value for money.
Cons:

Space between bed and desk area was somewhat limited.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller gb
6
No Yorkshire puddings, in Yorkshire!
Pros:

Nice breakfast, helpful staff.

Cons:

No Yorkshire puddings left for the Sunday roast. That'll be no Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire! Note to the chef: eggs, flour, water, beef fat ! I had to settle for fish and chips. No chunky chips left and a piece of fish that looked like it had been cooked about a week earlier. Our room was directly above the toilets and the hand dryer was going off every 30 seconds. Not very impressed.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Dixon solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast location and staff

Cons:

Cleanliness and condition of building very small. High small window in room could see.out of it.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
6
Ilkley Weekend
Pros:

The location is fantastic. Our room was small at the top of the building with no proper window, but bed and shower were good. Breakfast was good, but no cereal option, and the menu was headed 'Brunch' which was slightly odd. Clearly popular with hikers. Easy to get into Ilkley, which is a lovely town.

Cons:

The whole property was tired and needs a bit of tlc and money spent in updating decor and rooms. A lot of the chairs in the dining and bar areas were very uncomfortable. Slow at clearing glasses and wiping tables down. Still had Christmas decorations out in the dining room in August!

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sloan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Loved the location, it was a lovely Inn, staff were great

Cons:

I was in room 9 right at the top, the room didnt have any windows apart from velux skylights, not ideal but the room was nice, however the radiator although it was off as thevroom was very warm anyway, but the radiator kept making really loud noises all through the night around every 20 mins which kept me awake all night, so I had a terrible sleep

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Taylor couple gb
8
The room was clean and comfortable located in amongst some wonderful scenery
Pros:

Comfortable room.

Cons:

I did not realize that it would require a taxi to get up the hill.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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David couple es
9
Comfortable stay in a place of wondeful views
Pros:

Staff very helpful and cheerful. Room spacious and well kitted out. Food excellent

Cons:

There was no lift and three flights of stairs!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Santiago solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Outstanding welcome and best location ever for a beautiful hike in the timeless Ilkley Moor

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Graeme solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast very good although coffee could have been hotter.

Cons:

Toilet roll holder needs to be on the wall not nearly on the floor

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Vighnesh couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

Toilet didnt flush too well. Materess very firm. Obviously fine if you like a very hard materess though. Breakfast is nice.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Welcoming staff helped make our short stay to this beautiful part of Yorkshire.
Pros:

Great location, good food and very friendly staff.

Cons:

High window in bedroom

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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rosie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
1
Worst hotel I’ve stopped in for years
Cons:

Atrocious wi-fi. No fridge, phone or safety deposit box in the room. Bland food. Tables not cleared for over 2 hours. Loud music coming from the top floor from 11pm until after 1am - we left after 1 night of a paid for 3 night stay

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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linda solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was good views fantastic had a big room which was spotless bed was comfortable checkout not till 12.00 which is good

Cons:

Had to send evening meal back as everything on plate was cold but they replaced it chef needs to learn to fry eggs as I had 3 and all of them had hard yolks there is no fruit or cereal for breakfast and on website food menu is totally different to menu they have now there are no pasta dishes on menu now

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Clare Emma extended_group gb
8
Pros:

the room was clean, nice and suitable for working visits

Cons:

nothing, it was all lovely

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Colette extended_group gb
10
Relaxing break in shoppers paradise.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with amazing views from lounge and restaurant.
Stayed with an old school friend and we really enjoyed the hotel. Lovely room (we had the family room so we had a lot of space) we ate lunch, dinner and breakfast there. All excellent. Historical information on the walls of this lovely old building. I will be staying again.
Just a quick word about Ilkley, what an amazing town for shopping. I have never seen as many high-end shops in such a small town! Definitely worth a visit.

Cons:

Nothing! Can’t fault the hotel at all.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee