The Royal Oak

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(433 Ratings)

Inn in Lanchester

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this inn

Just a 20-minute drive from historic Durham, The Royal Oak is a family-run hotel offering a traditional restaurant, a bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel has wonderful views of the County Durham countryside.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lanchester

Nearby attractions

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

Available Rooms

1 Queen or 2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk or 1 Bunk • 290 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Royal Oak

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(433 Ratings)

Inn in Lanchester

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lanchester

Nearby attractions

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

Available Rooms

1 Queen or 2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk or 1 Bunk • 290 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(433 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Enjoyable and great fun.

The food was fabulous, the landlady, landlord and staff were super friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Wonderful vibe.

Nothing - everything was perfect. Best place I have stayed in for ages.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Happy home

So glad I found this place we were all happy there great breakfast parked car wright out side just across the road there’s a park and path way for a walk close to beamish half hour from sea ham it was just home a happy place to be x

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Very good

friendly welcoming staff. Breakfast adequate for my requirements.

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Overnight stop over en route to Scotland

Although the weather was appalling outside, the welcome from the staff at the Royal Oak was warm. Our rooms were roomy, the beds comfy and showers hot. We had an evening meal which was very good and well priced as was the breakfast. All in all a good start to our first day of our touring Scotland holiday. Very good value for money.

The only thing for me was the bedside light not being bright enough for me to read comfortably - rotten eyesight - and the headboard banged the wall everytime I turned over - good job I am old and not frisky!!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The royal oak is exceptional value for money food is fantastic, staff are brilliant couldn't do enough for you. This is our second visit and will be returning.

N/a

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Friendly, excellent value and great food

The staff were so helpful and friendly The food was great and certainly value for money Room very clean

For the price we really couldn't say anything negative as everything exceeded expectations

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Surpassed my expectations, great stay and will book again

Lovely room, comfy bed, excellent shower, fabulous breakfast options, wonderful service, very friendly staff, perfect stay

All better than expected

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Great value, great room and friendly.

Great room, clean and modern. Can’t fault it. Ideal location for what I needed and at a great price.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The staff were helpful and friendly. Good value for money. Very nice countryside hotel, pub and eatery. Well recommended.

There is nothing to dislike.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

A real gem.

The Royal Oak is a real gem. We booked at short notice and didn't expect a lot given the low price but it really exceeded expectations. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the pub itself is a lovely traditional one with real fires and comfortable seating. We had a delicious dinner and enjoyed good ales and wines. Breakfast was excellent too, with a great selection of hot and cold food, served quickly and with a smile. The room has been recently refurbished, the bathroom in particular being really up to date. We didn't expect nice extras like complimentary toiletries and bottled water but there they were. Thanks you, we'd love to stay here again.

Nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

It was a good stopping off point

Friendly staff who found a safe place for our bikes. Rooms were basic but ok . Breakfast was very nice and it was good to have the dog with us at all times. Evening meal in the pub was adequate but would have preferred a vegetarian option.

Having to walk through the pub with all our belongings.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Very good would definitely stay again

Very friendly staff

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Cleanliness. Good facilities, eg new bathroom etc.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

very good

friendly staff. helpful

the nights were too warm for a duvet. it would have been nice if a sheet was also available.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Don't be fooled by the outside

We stayed at the Royal Oak on our way up to play golf at Slaley Hall, from the outside it looks nothing but Sonia the host is a lovely lady, the food was delicious and the bedroom was clean and the bed so comfortable.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2022

A Great Stay

Lovely friendly pub (both staff and locals!) Excellent value for money and an attentive landlady who we felt would fall over backwards to make sure we had a good stay! The room was warm without being stuffy and had everything we needed. The breakfast was very good with plenty of choice as was the evening meal we had there.

On a personal note I found the bed too spongy (but I do have back problems) otherwise I would have scored it 10 - my husband said it was fine.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Very good value for money Good breakfast

Nice welcome. Good atmosphere. Dog friendly.

No complaints. Even the other guests were nice. Bad weather but great views.

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Pleasant

Friendly staff

Lack of a cask ale and the chicken curry seemed to lack any spice or heat

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Pleasant stay in a lovely country pub

The staff, in particular the owner, were fantastic and very accommodating. Clean rooms. Nice views out the windows. Tasty breakfast.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Amazing staff Amazing locals Amazing meal and love this place. I stay at a lot of places and this place is really welcoming and friendly. It's clean and quiet I'm a very light sleeper and i slept great its also very warm on a cold winter night.

Any dont have any issues this place was great.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

cracking stay

good sleep and great food

nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Friendly, relaxed, comfortable

All three were good; also a very friendly pub atmosphere

The location near an old colliery could perhaps have been better (it was dark and raining so I couldn't really see) - but what can you do?

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

We would stay here again

Very central for touring the area....staff very pleasant....

Lack of towel rail in the bathroom seems a small thing but it would have been very useful as would a shelf to put your toiletries on....

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Superb

Location was far from my request near Durham

Hospitality excellent

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

I enjoyed being back in my native land.

Breakfast was good. The room was comfortable. The locals in the bar were very hospitable. Altogether I had a good time.

Unfortunately dinner was not available due to a funeral so it had to be a takeaway which was a bit disappointing but quite understandable in the circumstances.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

very good, will stay there again

staff very helpful and friendly. good food and service

nothing springs to mind

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Great

Friendly and welcoming staff. Superb breakfast. Comfortable and spacious room .

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Exceptional

Food was awesome

3.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Good

Location. Ambience

Steep stairs. Slippy floor in shower.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Lanchester?

The average price for a rental in Lanchester is R 1,899 per night. This rental is R 295 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Royal Oak. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Royal Oak pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Royal Oak?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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The Royal Oak

Inn in Lanchester

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Lanchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Royal Oak

Inn in Lanchester

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Lanchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Lanchester?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Royal Oak pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Royal Oak?

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