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The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Double or Twin Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
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Lobby
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Double or Twin Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
Travelers escape to the countryside at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant. Enjoy the sun-drenched terrace and garden for perfect relaxation. The restaurant serves daily breakfast, rooms include WiFi, and the staff is available 24/7—a highlight in guest reviews.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Tarporley..) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double Room (Tarporley..)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Large)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room (Wrenbury - Pet Friendly Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double Room (Eaton)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Chester Road, Chester, Tarporley, England, CW6 0RR

What's nearby

  • Delamere Forest - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 15 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mouldsworth Station - 5 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delamere Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fox And Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

Hotel near Delamere Forest
Consider a stay at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Cribs/infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Hotel Tarporley
Royal Oak Tarporley
The Royal Oak And Restaurant
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Tarporley
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Tarporley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Delamere Forest, Chester City Walls, and University of Chester. River Dee and Chester Racecourse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A highly recommended hotel, we loved our stay and will, hopefully, be back in the New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staf
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and restaurant, wonderful staff, quiet rooms, and great food. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts with fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good food, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at The Royal Oak to celebrate our wedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was very welcoming. we’d had really good communication prior to coming and so the dietary needs of my daughters were well catered for. Breakfast was delicious with lovely thick Greek yogurt and fresh fruit and warm flaky croissants. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. Staff are so friendly and make you feel at home. Beautiful big bedrooms with comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great place.

Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

A great place to stay

A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

A Royal stop over.

Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Probaly the best hotel pup in the World

We had a great weekend, warm welcome, Room was beautiful, and service welcoming and superb. Loveley pub downstairs, the food was spectacular, and the wines. I can not recommend enough, we really hope to be back. Fabulous weekend, thankyou Royal Oak and Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Excellent weekend, the hosts were amazing all staff were very friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Couldn’t fault anything. Definitely highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed only 1 x night and couldn't be happier. The room was very comfortable and appointed. Dinner was delicious with a good choice on the menu, and there was a really nice atmosphere in the pub, which had outside dining available too. The owners were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

phil

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

Excellent stop over

Great stay albeit an overnight stop, food was great, not a big menu but was ok for us, room was immaculate and the beds were comfy ( soft side ) …. Shower was amazing !!! Staff were superb made us really welcome and nothing was too much trouble at all …. Would definitely stop again for an overnighter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great staff, rooms and service

Brilliant place: really friendly staff, generously sized room, excellent breakfast. They even accommodated us for an early breakfast on Saturday morning as we wanted to be off early. Would definitely book again. A place with a personal touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fab manager who couldn't do enough to help me feel at home. Amazing huge room. Cosy restaurant with great value tasty food. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect for what we wanted ie: to have somewhere to stay near our son. Unfortunately the people in the next room were having a party until 1.30am and had the tv on until 2am. We could hear everything, conversations and the programme on the tv. We were unable to sleep. This is not the hotel’s fault but it did spoil our stay. We will stay again and hope other guests will be more considerate next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is ok , toilet hadn't been checked as there was excitement left in it ! The evening before we was Promised by one member of staff we could have breakfast early as us and others had to be off early to be told in the morning no cooked breakfast till later ! Don't promise if you can't deliver .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

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

Wonderful weekend

A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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