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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Neville • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location and excellent service
Pros:

Everything about the hotel was excellent

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nikita • couple • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
8
Stunning View, Comfortable Accommodation, Convenience to Burley in Wharefdale & Ilkley Moor
Pros:

Our main reason for staying at The Cow & Calf was to visit family who live in Burley in Wharfedale. This proved very convenient and we also enjoyed the opportunity to walk on Ilkley Moor. The views are spectacular, come rain or shine!

With plenty of parking, we were warmly welcomed in the bright and traditional bar. Our room, right at the top was clean, comfortable and spacious - and nicely furnished. We had breakfast one morning; the menu offered good choice and was good.

We will return here - hopefully in better climes when we can take the footpath down to Burley.

Cons:

There was a strange drainage smell in the shower room on our arrival, but this did pass.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel in great location and friendly staff.
Pros:

Location, cleanliness and comfort.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Will re visit for sure
Pros:

Home from home. A lovely place to stay and also eat. Spent a week here whilst on a course close by and loved it.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
10
Beautiful location, friendly staff, great food and drinks. Nice clean cozy room
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • gb
10
One night stay in very comfortable room
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great staff
Pros:

Traditional

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
8
Good
Pros:

There was a lot of noise early morning by the bottle bins being emptied as it was a warm night our window was open.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
8
Only one night
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Poor quality toilet paper, bed was slightly too firm, tv not a smart tv

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
8
This is my first stay and I would definitely go again.
Pros:

The cooked brunch was very good.

Cons:

No cereals available.
Sauces a jams only available on request.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

unfortunately we didn't stay long enough to really make use of the food, functions and surroundings. we just slept and left early the next morning.. I would definitely return however as the surrounding moors looked ideal to walk through and the view was amazing+

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very good comfortable accommodation
Pros:

Lovely staff, excellent food, good accommodation

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, nice room.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee