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Royal Oak Appleby

4.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, steps from Eden Valley

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Front of property
Lounge
Premier Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Premier Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
The Royal Oak Appleby offers a comfy base near Yorkshire Dales National Park with practical amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax in the garden or on the terrace. In-room WiFi, free parking, luggage storage, and meeting facilities complete the experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Cottage | Living area | 30-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, England, CA16 6UN

What's nearby

  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Appleby Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whinfell Forest - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 20 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Ullswater - 28 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Appleby Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandford Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Oak Appleby

Upscale inn near Yorkshire Dales National Park
At Royal Oak Appleby, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Appleby Inn Appleby in Westmorland
Royal Oak Appleby Inn
Royal Oak Appleby Appleby in Westmorland
Royal Oak Appleby Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland
Royal Oak Appleby Appleby-in-Westmorland
Royal Oak Appleby Inn
Royal Oak Appleby Appleby-in-Westmorland
Royal Oak Appleby Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Oak Appleby pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Oak Appleby?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Oak Appleby?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Oak Appleby?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Oak Appleby located?

Situated in Appleby-in-Westmorland, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Appleby Castle and Eden Valley. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. Appleby Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Royal Oak Appleby Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with super rooms, great bar and good food. We will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, food was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable,comfortable bed, excellent food and very obliging staff would definitely stay again thoroughly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Nice clean and well-kept room Very friendly and welcoming staff Excellent specials menu for dinner and food well presented Huge comfortable bed in a decent sized room Complimentary biscuits and chocolates A couple of parking spaces available on site, with additional roadside parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak

Clean, comfortable room with very comfortable bed. Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

We had a great stay and would highly recommend! Will book again if walking in this area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice character and pleasant restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Very comfy with attentive staff. Food was high quality too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable country inn.

Comfortable country inn,excellent hosts and staff with an amazing breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place but not really suitable for tall people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Warm welcome, pub great, beer in good condition, food lovely. VERY dog friendly with a goody bag, bowls etc in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet, cozy pub with rooms. Lovely location 3 mins drive from centre of Appleby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quality

Great stay. Good food, friendly and helpful staff, excellent accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great place to stay. Even though we didn’t have a dog, our room went out on to the pub garden and would be ideal for those taking their dog away with them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the stay. Person who booked us in was friendly. Room was really nice al
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay in the family room - clean and very comfortable. Staff were all so helpful and friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice B&B

Lovely B&B with the pub restaurant downstairs so it was easy to relax in the one place after a day out walking. And a nice breakfast in the morning. Staff were very friendly and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value stopover

Lovely little hotel and pub for an overnight. Service and food great. Room could have been better decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilf and Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for one night as traveling to Scotland from England. We had a tasty meal there too. Our bedroom with en-suite was superb. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly and helpful staff. Only two minor things to be aware of: limited choice of food on the menue at 8pm on Sunday after a busy day, and noise from the outside bar terrace although it did stop by 11.30pm as promised. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property meals were very good and staff excellent. The only negatives are a bit of tlc needed in some areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little Gem

Little Gem - Excellent hotel, clean, well decorated. Professional and attentive staff. We were offered a substantial menu, our selections were served hot and time had been taken setting out the food on the plate. Very dog friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good

This is a delightful gem and a young couple from South Africa have made this traditional inn a really comfortable place to stay. Highly recommended
Double doors to ensuite
Plenty of wardrobe space
Quirky window seat looking towards village church
Reading lights at bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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