Royal Oak Appleby

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Near the beautiful River Eden, in the ancient town of Appleby in Westmorland, this traditional 17th century coaching inn offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with attached bathroom. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • 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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Jeanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderfully run, traditional pub with decent accommodation. Despite, being ( understandably very busy, on Father's Day) the friendly staff managed to deliver excellent service, with delicious home cooked meals, delivered in good time. The salmon...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good and the menu for the evening meal was varied and good”
Thebooker
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff, lovely food with good options and presentation. I'm gf and there was plenty choice. Room was fabulous with newly refurbished shower room, lots of space and a comfy bed”
Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and efficient welcome,. Room was huge, quiet, very comfortable, well equipped - what more to say? We had dinner in the hotel which was excellent, as was the breakfast (good choices available). Parking a bonus; quiet despite being on main...”
Beverley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was good. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food and service was great. Breakfast was included, this also was excellent and included lovely coffee and cooked to order so very hot when it arrived. We met some friends in...”
Helen
Spain Spain
“The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Breakfast choice was very good and dinner was also good. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.”
Donald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy warm welcoming countryside pub' with a pub feel ' not a bar although food areas we welcoming also”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room above really old pub. Quiet and comfy. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“fab breakfast, had three evening meals, really good.”
Sheppard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great Location. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Stayed in Oak cottage. Very spacious. Bed and bath clean but the rest of the cottage needs updating and better cleaning rituals.”

Area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of Royal Oak Appleby

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

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

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