Royal Oak Appleby

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

Near the beautiful River Eden, in the ancient town of Appleby in Westmorland, this traditional 17th century coaching inn offers free Wi-Fi and en suite rooms. The Royal Oak Appleby is rated as a 4-star Silver Inn by VisitBritain, the tourist board of the United Kingdom. All of the rooms have high-quality beds and en suite shower rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV with free view channels. All rooms (excluding the Cottage) have free Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. There is also a charming 2-bedroom stone cottage ideal for families or groups of friends. The inn offers real cask ales and the very popular restaurant serves good quality pub food, made using the finest ingredients from local suppliers. The inn makes a great base from which to explore the Pennine Way, the Lake District or the Settle-Carlisle railway. Appleby Railway Station is just a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • FREE parking!

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marcio
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very accommodating for my two pets. Facilities for them was fantastic. Even a bag o goodies and pet breakfast was offered”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, nice room, super breakfast, what else could you ask for.”
Roland
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“excellent room very comfortable bed.Evening meal and breakfast excellent .Even the dog was well catered for.2 bowls and welcome treat bag. Sausages for breakfast. garden at back to exercise him.Staff very friendly and helpful.Lovely country inn...”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was comfortable for our one night stay. Well located off M6 for enroute stop for Scotland. Breakfast was cooked to order & served with a smile. We didn’t have dinner.”
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A delightful 17th Century building which has been developed in keeping with its age and the modern requirements of society today. In addition the kitchen provides excellent food. All staff were pleasant, helpful and friendly.”
Bridget
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room, helpful and friendly staff and great food.”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and a spacious room with a large comfy bed.”
Becky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was comfortable, and the breakfast was outstanding. The staff were absolutely lovely—friendly and very accommodating. It wasn’t an issue at all that we returned late from a wedding, which we really appreciated”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very nice stay with great atmosphere and excellent food/drink. The owners really understand how to make guests feel welcome.”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was so comfortable, clean and the food was excellent”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are advised to make a reservation.

Children are welcome in all areas.

As the Royal Oak is a 17th century building, we are unable to offer any facilities for guests with mobility issues.

Please inform Royal Oak Appleby 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.