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The Royal Oak

Durham, Durham

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/518 Dec 2025

Stephen • Solo Trip

Great value for money in a nice location. The staff were very nice in particular the owner and the room was comfortable and fine. The full English breakfast was served very quickly and was lovely. This is a thriving pub and a true find.

5.0/52 Nov 2025

Ruth-ann • Family Trip

Great people, great room, great food, the photos on hotels.com are old and the room is much nicer. There is no food Sunday evening but they let us order a takeout and eat in the pub which was really nice of them… would go again

5.0/531 Oct 2025

X • Family Trip

Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!

5.0/59 Oct 2025

paul • Trip with Friends

Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place

5.0/530 Sep 2025

Monique

Comfortable stay, great food and great company! -The Texans

5.0/513 Sep 2025

Monique • Family Trip

Food was excellent, hosts were amazing and welcoming.

5.0/54 Aug 2025

NEIL • Family Trip

Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East

5.0/54 Aug 2025

JOHN • Solo Trip

A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.

5.0/516 Jul 2025

Adrian

Brilliant accomodation, brilliant staff and food to die for. Would recommend and stay here anytime.

5.0/59 Jul 2025

Patricia

Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!

5.0/524 Jun 2025

NEIL

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

5.0/515 Jun 2025

David

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.

5.0/530 May 2025

Mahesh

Excellent stay, clean, comfortable room, very friendly owners and staff. Food was gourmet standard. Will definitely book thisagain.

5.0/530 May 2025

Bill • Family Trip

Lovely, friendly stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast excellent.

5.0/58 Apr 2025

Alan • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/517 Mar 2025

Christopher • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/513 Mar 2025

Jeremy • Solo Trip

Beautiful lovely property, only quibble was a short wait to check in, reasonable though as was busy.

5.0/59 Feb 2025

Andrew • Family Trip

Friendly staff good food excellent breakfast comfortable

5.0/53 Feb 2025

Lynda • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/57 Nov 2024

Linda • Couple Trip

Welcoming efficient staff, comfortable room and bed, excellent, well presented food. Will definitely stay there again.

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Karaoke

Picnic Area

Cycling/Mountain Biking

Pool Table

Billiards

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Parking (Free)

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No Elevators

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1 Commercial Street, Durham, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in12:00 PM-10:30 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

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About The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak Location
With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Diggerland and Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve. This guesthouse is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Brancepeth Castle Golf Club.

The Royal Oak Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

The Royal Oak Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.

Restaurant and Cafe
At The Royal Oak, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - Wed, 19 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children