About The Royal Oak
Nestled into one of Durham's hidden valleys, rooms at The Royal Oak offer idyllic country views as well as modern comforts.
The double, twin, and family en suite rooms feature an iPod docking station, TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Children and pets are welcome at The Royal Oak, with no additional charge for the family dog and an outdoor play area on the grounds. Free private parking is available on site.
The restaurant on site offers a continental and full English breakfast, as well as a dinner menu. The bar features real local ales and wines, a light menu, and a games area with darts and a pool table.
Guests can reach historic Durham in 20 minutes, with Beamish Museum, Hall Hill Farm, and Diggerland also nearby. The Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park are within an hour’s drive.
Positive Reviews
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Expect a warm welcome.
Hosts Sonia and Ian are well known for their excellent hospitality, with more than one set of first-time guests remarking that they were made to feel as welcome as "old friends" upon stepping through the door. They are pleased to share their knowledge of
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Hearty full English breakfast.
Several guests who enjoyed the full English breakfast commented that the portions were so generous and delicious they had to skip lunch!
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Clean rooms with a view.
Guests frequently describe the rooms as clean, the showers nice and hot, the beds comfortable, and the views of the countryside lovely and restful. The Royal Oak is a three star hotel, so the accommodations are appropriately homey, and the walls may be du