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The Royal at Dockray

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi
Lobby
Hallway
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
The Royal at Dockray welcomes families with its restaurant serving breakfast and dinner options. Parents can relax in the garden or on the terrace while children have their own space to play in the playground or arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

About the neighborhood

Penrith is home to The Royal at Dockray. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lodore Falls. Traveling with kids? Consider Rookin House Activity Centre, or check out an event or a game at Newlands Adventure Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Dockray, Cumbria, Penrith, England, CA11 0JY

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Aira Force - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 16 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Derwentwater - 21 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 25 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 20 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Living Space - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Royal at Dockray

Family-friendly hotel near Ullswater
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Royal at Dockray. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal at Dockray boast comforts such as safes and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 1 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 1 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 1 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 1 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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

Property is also known as

Royal Dockray Hotel Penrith
Royal Dockray Penrith
The Royal at Dockray Hotel
The Royal at Dockray Penrith
The Royal at Dockray Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal at Dockray pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Royal at Dockray?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal at Dockray?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal at Dockray?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Royal at Dockray located?

This family-friendly Penrith hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aira Force and Gowbarrow Fall. Rookin House Activity Centre and Ullswater are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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