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. Each of the rooms at The Royal Oak has an iPod docking station, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms feature a hairdryer, and all rooms have scenic views. Guests can enjoy classic home-cooked meals in the pub restaurant. The bar offers a range of light snacks, real local ales and fine wines, and there is also a games area with darts and a pool table. With free private parking, The Royal Oak Hotel is within a 35-minute drive of lively Newcastle and Gateshead. The Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park are both within an hour’s drive.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The couple who run this are excellent hosts; friendly, can't do enough for you. It's a great pub and all the locals are friendly too. This is our 4th, maybe 5th stay, so it's our go to place when in the area. Great food and very reasonable...
  • Donald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dinner was home cooked tasty .Breakfast also home cooked good quality fresh food.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent owner who couldn’t do enough for me and my family, very helpful and welcoming. Accommodation very clean. Breakfast exceptional and plenty of choice.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Royal Oak
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Royal Oak takes special requests - add in the next step!

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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 - 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.

FAQs about The Royal Oak

  • The Royal Oak offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at The Royal Oak include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Yes, The Royal Oak is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Royal Oak is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Royal Oak is 2.7 miles from the centre of Lanchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Royal Oak may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.