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The Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Durham with a restaurant and a bar

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Durham Castle - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Board Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Flass Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

Property highlights
The Royal Oak provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), karaoke, and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is The Royal Oak pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Oak?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak?

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

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak located?

Situated in Durham, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hall Hill Farm, Diggerland, and Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Mini Moos Adventure Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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