Situated in Derby, 34 km from Calke Abbey and 17 km from Derby Cathedral, Durham Ox Ilkeston features a restaurant and free WiFi. University of Derby is 19 km from the accommodation, while Derby Central Library is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham, 81 km from Durham Ox Ilkeston, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The Durham Ox is a Family owned local restaurant with accommodation. Nestled between Nottingham & Derby, in the heart of Ilkeston, Derbyshire. A warm welcome awaits you checking in to our charming (room only) guest house. Our rooms are all double en-suite rooms located on the second floor above our bar & restaurant. Comftable & cosy rooms with quaint decor. Breakfast is not something we currently offer, however we are fortunate to recommend fabulous breakfast venues on our doorstep. The Durham Ox Bar & Restaurant is open Thursday - Sunday. We pride ourselves on offering top quality food in a relaxed warm environment. We retain a great local reputation creating a very busy/popular dining destination - dinner bookings are essential.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice big room with ensuite and small fridge with tea and coffee facilities
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable and clean, staff are wonderful kind and friendly we love staying here! Food is outstanding
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Restaurant is amazing best food I've had for along time
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Durham Ox

Company review score: 9Based on 218 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Durham Ox is a Family owned local restaurant with accommodation. Nestled between Nottingham & Derby, in the heart of Ilkeston, Derbyshire. A warm welcome awaits you checking in to our charming (room only) guest house. Our rooms are all double en-suite rooms located on the second floor above our bar & restaurant. Comftable & cosy rooms with quaint decor. Breakfast is not something we currently offer, however we are fortunate to recommend fabulous breakfast venues on our doorstep. The Durham Ox Bar & Restaurant is CLOSED Monday - Wednesday. We pride ourselves on offering top quality food in a relaxed warm environment. We retain a great local reputation creating a very busy/popular dining destination - dinner bookings are essential. We look forward hopefully welcoming you soon.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Durham Ox Ilkeston
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Durham Ox Ilkeston takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about RON 289. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Durham Ox Ilkeston accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the restaurant and bar are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 18:00 and on Sundays from 12:00 - 19:00.

Guests can enjoy a self-serve breakfast with pastries, cereal, hot and cold drinks and fruit.

Please inform Durham Ox Ilkeston in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Durham Ox Ilkeston

  • Durham Ox Ilkeston offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Durham Ox Ilkeston is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Durham Ox Ilkeston include:

      • Double

    • The prices at Durham Ox Ilkeston may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Durham Ox Ilkeston is 7.5 miles from the centre of Derby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.