In the heart of Horfield, The Crafty Cow offers a charming retreat with a garden and playground for kids to burn off energy. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or connect to WiFi in public areas.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
University of Bristol - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 37 min drive
Montpelier Station - 6 min drive
Patchway Station - 7 min drive
Stapleton Road Station - 7 min drive
Restaurants
The Crafty Cow - 1 min walk
M&M Kebab & Pizza - 12 min walk
Favourite Grill - 13 min walk
Inn on the Green - 3 min walk
The Wellington - 7 min walk
About this property
The Crafty Cow
When you stay at The Crafty Cow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, University of Bristol and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Duke York Hotel Bristol
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Duke York Inn Bristol
Crafty Cow Inn Bristol
Crafty Cow Inn
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Inn The Crafty Cow Bristol
Bristol The Crafty Cow Inn
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The Duke of York
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Crafty Cow?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Crafty Cow?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crafty Cow?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Crafty Cow and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. The Crafty Cow also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Crafty Cow?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Crafty Cow like?
The Crafty Cow is in Horfield, a short 12-minute walk from Southmead Hospital.
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The Crafty Cow Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Free parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Great one night stay, staff at Crafty Cow superb, room was great; bar served great food and choice of beers!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2025
Pleasant enough
The bathroom was shared and along the corridor - just as well we weren'f shy as we had only towels to wear!
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2025
Parking isn’t great but other than that, a lovely venue
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Avoid pub quiz night!
Pleasant, spacious room, friendly staff on arrival, however no parking available so had to park on the road outside. It was pub quiz night and my room was directly above the bar, so it was very noisy (suggest avoiding Tuesdays or arriving in time to get a parking space and joining in the quiz!). Other than this a pleasant stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
Would use again.
Would stay again. Good evening food and great entertainment.
Staff are decent people.
Heads up, no breakie in the morning.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Great place with great food and service! We were really pleasantly surprised, it’s a little oasis hidden from the busy road. The beer garden is fab!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
A friendly place to stay
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
martin
martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Staff were friendly, rooms were clean and we enjoyed a lay in as checkout want till 11.00am
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Fab on a busy Pride weekend!
Really friendly at check in and throughout. Free parking a bonus. Room was great for what we needed with good facilities. Loved the fact there was a bar downstairs - very convenient for a nightcap. Not noisy at all. Room very hot (weather was extreme) and only one window to open but there was a fan. Would definitely stay again when in the area,
Beverly
Beverly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2024
A good place to stay .
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Highly recommended
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Easy access to the city centre, good parking and lovely staff
Yuktee
Yuktee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2024
Comfortable family friendly
Nice family pub. It can be a bit noisy during pub open hours but my family were very comfortable and had a great nights sleep. The bar below sells nice selection of beers and the play area kept our daughter busy so we could relax.
Jamie Paul
Jamie Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2023
Nice rooms,lovely pub and staff
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2024
FA Cup stopover
Ideal stopover location for football at the Memorial Ground....and the beer was good!
I
I, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2024
Staff were excellent. The pub is lovely. Accommodation very basic, little bit dated and dirty.
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Great room and food
Easy to find and park. No parking charge
Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room
Food in the bar was very good, service fast
Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
Tracy J
Tracy J, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2023
Most comfortable bed ever
Friendly hosts, very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, with all amenities you could need
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Everyone very friendly and helpful. Hotel is situated near the hospital which was great as we didn’t have to rush to get there in the morning. Would definitely stay again, beer garden very well thought out.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2023
The room sheets and towels were spotlessly clean thank you
Bridget
Bridget, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 13, 2023
Great 1nighter
Great for what I needed!
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2024
Suitable to get your head down, reasonable rate. Clean and friendly.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2024
happy punters
--> remembering this is 2 star hotel... It included:
--> free overnight parking which is worth a lot in Bristol
--> lovely staff
--> fabulous sized bed
--> really impressed and will certainly return
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2023
Easy check in process with helpful staff. Room was a good size and relatively well equipped with a good sized bed, 42"TV and an en-suite with a hot shower. The attached pub had a good range of drinks and food.
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Great beer garden and food
This place is a pub with rooms and my feeling is that the rooms are generally rented by working men on short stays. Not couples in their 70s like me and my husband. For example there was a clothes rail but no coat hangers. And no hair dryer but plenty of USB points. The bed was large and very comfortable. The main plus of the Crafty Cow was the staff. They were all lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. Especially the brilliant Graham who did source me a hairdryer. I’m a smoker so the large beer garden with a covered area was a big plus. The food was fabulous and on a Friday evening it was very busy. They don’t do breakfast but there are various choices about 15 minutes walk away. Also a shop 5 minutes away. We stayed there because it was near friends we were visiting and would definitely stay there again if in the area. Another plus is that residents get 10% off all food and drink purchased there. What’s not to like!