The Royal Oak

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+8 photos
Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Royal Oak in Durham offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and modern amenities including free WiFi, TV, and work desks. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar, relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, and utilise the outdoor play area and children's playground. Free private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 37 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near Beamish Museum (15 km), Lumley Castle (19 km), and other attractions. Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent food, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE private parking!

Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super friendly staff, nice atmosphere, clean big room.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good size room, comfy bed and plenty of plugs for charging phones. Shower excellent. Nice pub downstairs that serves excellent beers and very good pub grub at reasonable prices.I was out early in morning so landlady made me a packed lunch up which...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean comfortable accommodation Friendly helpful owner Good breakfast Had everything I needed No negatives Recommended”
Aaron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. The burger was awesome! Price, location and hosts where brilliant!”
Tristan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolute value for money. Very clean. Very comfortable. Staff were great. Food is unreal.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very large, clean and had everything I needed. Breakfast was spot on. Staff very friendly.”
Warburton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed at the Royal Oak Inn for one night with my dog. I didn't expect much from reading previous reviews. But I was delighted by my stay. Struggling to fault it - clean, comfy bed, little noise, friendly staff, lots of little extras (e.g....”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, lovely clean room, comfy beds and excellent breakfast. Great value.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice room & bathroom. Friendly & efficient staff. Good evening meal. Very friendly pub.”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly owners. Excellent breakfast and extensive evening meals menu. Excellent value for money and well cooked food.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.