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A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a stone fireplace. - Royal Oak Inn (Minehead)
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall. - Royal Oak Inn (Minehead)
A bar area with wooden paneling, a stool, and various bottles and decorations. - Royal Oak Inn (Minehead)
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a small garden area. - Royal Oak Inn (Minehead)
A traditional stone-built pub with multiple windows, some adorned with hanging flower baskets. - Royal Oak Inn (Minehead)
Located close to Dunkery Beacon, Royal Oak Inn provides free English breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Twin Room (Superking)

  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior King Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Minehead, Royal Oak Inn is in a national park. Don't miss out on a visit to Exmoor Zoo. Visit our Minehead travel guide
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Sparrow Lane, Minehead, England, TA24 7QP

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sunset over calm waters, rocky cliffs, and distant hills.
    Exmoor National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a lighthouse on a hill, and a castle-like structure.
    Ilfracombe Harbour
    49 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, green vegetation, and a clear blue sky.
    Woolacombe Beach
    55 min drive - 36.7 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo
    27 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
    35 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Umberleigh Station
    34 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    175 min drive

Restaurants

  • Exmoor Forest Inn
    11 min drive
  • Withypool Tea Room
    2 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    8 min drive
  • Bridge Cottage
    8 min drive
  • Boevey's Tea Room
    12 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 9 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 9 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Oak Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 9 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Oak Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Oak Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Royal Oak Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Dunkery Beacon and within 16 mi (25 km) of Dunster Castle and Exmoor Zoo. Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) away.

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

Royal Oak Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good food, lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic visit and really enjoyed our stay. The staff were really friendly and the hotel is in a great location for some fantastic walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star service with amazing food
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location was good, nestled in the moor in a small village, complete with shop, river and old bridge: very Devon! We wish that we could say that the pub food in our Inn was good; it wasn't. Overpriced, bland and in the case of the vegetables, undercooked even beyond a fashionable crunch. 'Raw' comes to mind. The pub public areas were shut at 9pm and the staff went home. We actually felt rather abandoned! In all, not a good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great pub, with great staff and run with a smile. Thanks. Brendan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome ,nice room(couple of cobwebs,but they appear from nowhere),nicebathroom,comfortable bed. This is a country pub not a holiday inn so ecpect uneven floors and wooden windows etc. Every effort was made to make us comfortable. The only down side of the weekend was a customers pair of dogs although friendly a little unwelcome sniffing around our legs and under the dinner table and perhaps the languish of one or two of the shall we say more boisterous locals was a little ripe, but weve all been there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great welcome, very friendly, lovely, comfy, spacious room. Mouth watering meals and great choice of drinks. Although we had a lovely Valentine meal, we were in the public bar, next to the bar which was a bit noisy, table in the restaurant would have been preferred for a bit more privacy. Still we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet inn in the heart of Exmoor.Super, friendly staff.Just beware of low beams, as over our bed, or you might hurt your head!! Go with relaxation and a slow pace in mind.Beautiful views all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Royal Oak Inn is situated in a lovely area. It was easy for us to park. On arrival which was somewhat late, there was no one to look after us. I got the attention of someone in the kitchen who alerted the manager. We were given our room key and on arrival in the room I noticed that there was quite a bit of hair in the sink and some in the bathtub as well. I mentioned it to the manager and when we returned to our room after dinner, which was delicious, the hair in the sink was gone. The bathtub was not 100% but it was better. Although I like a soft bed, these beds are so soft that they were uncomfortable. When we woke up my daughter was covered in bites and I had a couple as well. It seems that they were spider bites. I will say that the chef in the morning was wonderful and made us the most delicious breakfast and the manager was very sweet as well. It did not make up for the several days of extreme discomfort due to the bites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a difficult place to find, parking is hit and miss in their car park (on street parking available but narrow lanes) arrived at very busy time, so staff not as attentive, just handed key and had to ask where to go (then shown). Issues with tv, but staff came to sort out, but problem reoccurred (managed to sort out ourselves) Hot water in bathroom needs a warning sign as it was almost scalding and could be a danger to children. Didn't realise rooms above the bar, so noisy for a while, but finished at reasonable time. Breakfast was great, plenty of choice and very tasty, service was good too. Dont expect to much with the decor, as it is an old property. Cleanliness was certainly a priority. Overal happy with stay, the staff work really hard. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great trip. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cracking pub and guesthouse

Great pub, lovely room, friendly staff, tasty food, good choice of breakfast. Ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019