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The Royal Oak

Property class: 4

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A brick building with outdoor seating and umbrellas labeled "The Royal Oak." - The Royal Oak (Thatcham)
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a tree in the center. - The Royal Oak (Thatcham)
A brick building with a sign reading "The Royal Oak." There are outdoor tables and umbrellas, and a signpost with directions to Hermitage, Newbury, and Pangbourne Reading. - The Royal Oak (Thatcham)
A bar area with a copper distillation still, shelves of liquor bottles, and multiple beer taps. - The Royal Oak (Thatcham)
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table with food and drinks, and a blue vase lamp. - The Royal Oak (Thatcham)
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Royal Oak. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with floral curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a blue wall, and a door leading to a balcony.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thatcham is home to The Royal Oak. West Berkshire Museum and Watermill Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Living Rainforest and Newbury Showground. Bucklebury Farm Park and Beale Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Yattendon travel guide
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The Square, Yattendon, Thatcham, England, RG18 0UF

What's nearby

  • A large green field with standing stones and a road.
    North Wessex Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A football stadium with blue seats and a large advertisement for MADELEJKI.
    Madejski Stadium
    13 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • A riverside walkway with a bridge, cafes, and a modern building with a glass facade.
    Oracle
    18 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Shinfield Studios
    14 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • University of Reading
    18 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station
    11 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greggs
    10 min drive
  • The Miller of Mansfield
    12 min drive
  • Bull Inn
    11 min drive
  • Ye Olde Red Lion
    9 min drive
  • Coppa Club, Streatley
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per stay

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Oak allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak located?

Situated in Thatcham, this inn is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from The Living Rainforest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Basildon Park and Newbury Showground. Bucklebury Farm Park and Downe House School are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Oak Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Nice property and unbelievable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A really great stay, many thanks. Excellent food (dinner and breakfast) and friendly staff, in a lovely village setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room and excellent breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A nice comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great, private terrace was an absolute bonus. Breakfast was great too. Loved everything about my stay - wish I could come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely spot. Well appointed rooms, helpful staff and excellent food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay, although just the one night, i will stay here again. Room was comfortable with nice quality bedding and furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was one of the prettiest places we've ever stayed in. Breakfast was delicious and personalised, wonderfully renovated pub and hotel rooms. Staff were really friendly and great pub to enjoy a drink or eat in. Comfortable, quiet and extremely relaxing with added bonus of bath and sash windows which opened to look out at the front of the property. PERFECT!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ground floor room was lovely and had a little garden that you could sit in and it was quiet. No flannels or box of tissues or glasses for toothbrushes Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very nice and served at your table. No pastries or croissants though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

I have stayed here a few times for work and have always had a really nice stay. Rooms are spacious but really cosy with lots of nice finishing touches. The food is excellent and all the staff are super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a lovely property in the countryside. Staff was friendly and property gorgeous. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and dinner

Really lovely stay at the Royal Oak. Staff were lovely. Room was great. We also had dinner in the restaurant which was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful rooms. Quaint area. Great restaurant on premises. Terrific location if touring High Clere Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I plan to stay at The Royal Oak again in the near future. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was spotless, and the bed was very comfortable. I had hoped to explore the area, but the rain—and the fact that I had forgotten my coat—made that difficult. On arrival, we were offered a table for the evening, even though the restaurant was popular with locals and quite busy. Dinner was excellent, and I would especially recommend the honey-roast ham. Breakfast also offered a wide selection of high-quality options. I would happily recommend The Royal Oak for both accommodation and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t fault it

Spacious, clean and modern room. Great service throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great for coeliacs

We chose this hotel based on reviews praising the gluten free food and we were not disappointed. The food is excellent and the choice for coeliacs is great. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does not have a spa. This is listed incorrectly, sadly booked to tie in with a massage but was informed the listing was incorrect. Food, Staff and rooms were great apart form this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous Place to Stay

This is a beautiful place to stay in a charming village. I have a fabulous room (9) with stunning bathroom. Breakfast was excellent and the staff could not have been nicer. All in all a superb stay. I wish I could give it a six rating
Delicious Breakfast
Lovely terrace off the dining room
Dining room
Charming Building
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Welcoming, helpful, kind staff. Rooms could use better lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

A little overpriced for what it is. Mostly friendly and helpful staff. Basic attention to details is lacking. Needs some serious maintenance and refurb in bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot. Lovely staff. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place well maintained and the staff were excellent will go there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff really fired and helpful. Restaurant is very good with excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Gastro Pub and hotel. Clean comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026