The Royal Oak

Great accomodation at fantastic prices Good size room well decorated and spotlessly clean. Comfortable double bed. Refreshments, hairdryer, iron facilities in room. Good large size TV. Good views Staff/owner and locals all very welcoming Very busy restaurant at night good selection of food and drinks. Book early to avoid the rush. Large full freshly cooked English Breakfast or continental included in price. Beautiful. Very dog friendly venue. Slept like a log. Thank you so very much Highly recommend a visit.

The room was very clean and comfy. Only problem was we couldn't open the window! Beds were superb. Doggies were well received - there's even a dog menu at the restaurant (not sure what it includes as our dogs had their own food). We ate at the restaurant, pub food, all very good. Wifi was good and much needed as we were reluctant to use the post-Brexit roaming (expensive!). No noise at all through the night. We had breakfast the next morning, which was great even if we didn't take the cooked British breakfast option. There is a lovely park and forest across the road, perfect to walk dogs before and after dinner, and also before getting on the road again.

The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. We also ate there during the evening. The choice on the menu was great as were the meals! The bedroom was a fabulous size and the bathroom looked newly renovated, but get those towel hooks up Ian 😁. The staff were amazing and very helpful as were the hosts. We'd definitely return if we are in the area.

This is a lovely wee pub with rooms We found some areas to be a little dated but this REALLY does not take away from the value of the rooms and how fantastic the hosts were The bed was comfortable. The shower good. And the breakfast very reasonable. If you get a chance have an evening meal as they are extremely reasonably priced with generous portions The Royal Oak was ideal for our stay - a short drive from Kynren and the Beamish museum There looks like some lovely walks nearby, however we did not get time to have a wander (on this occasion) It's not a 5 star hotel. But honestly, who cares? I never use the spa/pool in those places anyway Very comfy, very reasonable (including reasonable bar prices) & 100% recommend Will definitely use again (eg visiting the area, stop off on way up to Scotland etc)

I stayed there pre pandemic and the landlord and landlady Mr and Mrs Truby recognised me. Enjoyed a couple of drinks with them and other guests, They like to chat to guests at the bar which is really friendly. I stayed there to visit Beamish Museum and Tanfield Railway, about half hours drive. A MUST VISIT Nearby Lanchester has a decent fish and chip shop but also a good Italian restaurant Ravello. But there are good home cooked evening meals at the Royal Oak and a good breakfast. There is a country park opposite the pub. Nice for walks . Except when it rains