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The Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Durham guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Interior
Exterior
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The Royal Oak, where warm hospitality and lively entertainment come together. Enjoy a hearty meal at the restaurant, unwind with karaoke or cycling activities, and stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. With bike rentals available and a front-desk safe for added convenience, this guesthouse has left guests praising the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
The current price is $84
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

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Standard Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Commercial Street, Durham, England, DH7 9BN

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Durham Castle - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 48 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 64 min drive
  • Durham Station - 18 min drive
  • Riding Mill Station - 24 min drive
  • Stocksfield Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Board Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Green Billy Row - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broom House Farm - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

At The Royal Oak, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Royal Oak Durham
Royal Oak Inn Durham
Royal Oak Inn Durham
Royal Oak Durham
Inn The Royal Oak Durham
Durham The Royal Oak Inn
The Royal Oak Durham
Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak
Inn The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak Durham
The Royal Oak Guesthouse
The Royal Oak Guesthouse Durham

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Royal Oak?

Yes, pets are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Oak?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Royal Oak and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Royal Oak also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Oak?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Pub
Location
Value
Family friendly
Bed
Countryside
Room

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as tasty, plentiful, and excellent with a good variety of options. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

3rd time stopping here, nice clean rooms, great bar, superb home cooked foods, awesome breakfast which was allowed to be pre orderd for 7 30 which is always a bonus when u have a busy day. Will stay again.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place for an overnight stay. Friendly staff upon coming, lots of drinks choices and food was delicious.
Daman, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good clean room and comfortable bed. Good food in the evening in the restaurant and breakfast in the morning.
ANDREW, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Husband & Wife landlords. Made me feel very welcome. Well kept bar, room was excellent and breakfast plentiful and set me up for the day. 100% would recommend and will stay again
NEIL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming efficient staff, comfortable room and bed, excellent, well presented food. Will definitely stay there again.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value

Friendly staff good food excellent breakfast comfortable
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great food
Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfectly adequate for one night near family. Good breakfast
Clive, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Food was good and our room was very good apart from the en-suite door which was very dirty both sides, it hasn’t been painted so all dirt soaks in. It needs a towel hook inside the en-suite. If that door was clean, our stay would have been perfect.
Viv, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Both the building and the staff were friendly, helpful manager and lovely atmosphere helpt enormously to make our stay memorabel
Adrianus Antonius Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and friendly, well run pub, with basic but very clean accommodation. Already booked for 3 days again next year.
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Fantastic place to stay, nothing was to much to please the 2 of us. One of the best stays ever
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

County Durham Country Stay - Would stay again

Lovely authentic County Durham country stay. Walks into the woods and horses right opposite the pub. Warm welcome, nice people. The pub opens at 4pm so you can get a drink or sit outside if the weather is right. Reasonable prices on the drinks. All good. I would stay again. Thank you!
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb value for money.

We have stayed before and were really pleased that this stay was just as good. We couldn't fault anything, from the well thought out comfy room to the great breakfast and really friendly and helpful owners and staff. The Royal Oak is seriously good value for money. We will be back!
Lynda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely B&B stay

Comfortable stay in good family room with newly refurbished bathroom. Very friendly staff and good food in the evening and breakfast. Would happily return again.
A M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, welcoming, friendly, helpful, good food, nothing a problem and dog friendly 👍👍👍
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and patrons were incredibly helpful and nice. For a nice getaway in the country side you can’t go wrong!
Jakob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Home from home fab food and THEE comfiest bed I've ever slept in. Fantastic owners and staff who really just seem like your parents and siblings .. warm family feel with exceptional options on the menu definitely something for everyone and portions are definitely fit for a king or queen ... Will defo stay again
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great people, great place, great price. Made me feel very welcome, Thank you very much
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ten out of ten.

Fantastic staff, fantastic food, clean, comfy and quiet room and a powerful, hot shower.
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, good value, dog friendly

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Royal Oak. Food can be ordered in the evening until 8pm and the menu is extensive and good value. We received a friendly welcome at this family run inn. The full english breakfast was delicious and included in our room price which made it very good value. The bedroom was large with a fairly new ensuite shower and toilet. There are woods across the road where we walked our dog. 15 mins to Durham made it perfect for our needs. I am sure we will return. The parking is on the street outside the front.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Full marks!

Friendly owners and staff. Clean. Dog friendly. No extra pet charge. Good value. Nice breakfast. Recommended!
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very friendly
Roger, 2-night trip