Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery, 0.1 mi from Eden Valley, and 0.8 mi from Appleby Castle.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Royal Oak Appleby - Comfort in Appleby-in-Westmorland

Average nightly price at Royal Oak Appleby by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$98
February	$107
March	$107
April	$118
May	$134
June	$127
July	$133
August	$136
September	$126
October	$120
November	$104
December	$107

What guests think

At Royal Oak Appleby, guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, tasty meals, and comfortable, characterful rooms, with many appreciating the dog-friendly touches, cosy pub setting, and convenient location for stopovers or exploring Cumbria and the nearby Dales.

Several reviews note the building’s age shows in low beams or compact bathrooms, and a few rooms were cold on arrival or overnight until heating adjustments were made. Occasional drawbacks include minor maintenance or mould patches, limited breakfast items like fruit or yogurt on some mornings, and potential noise in front-facing or pub-adjacent rooms. It suits travellers who value character and warmth over modern perfection.

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Facilities

On-site pub and restaurant are frequently praised, with a good selection of drinks, and parking is generally easy outside or on the road. The inn is notably dog friendly with garden-access rooms and treats, though one guest wished for indoor bike storage.

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John

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay & dine. Staff friendly & helpful. Our dog was also very welcome & the doggy treat bag was a lovely touch. Will definitely come back

10

Gerard

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a great place to stay. Even though we didn’t have a dog, our room went out on to the pub garden and would be ideal for those taking their dog away with them.

10

Colin

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet, cozy pub with rooms. Lovely location 3 mins drive from centre of Appleby.

10

Stewart

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a lovely place. Very friendly and helpful staff. It actually felt quite posh. In a nice way. I would have preferred an indoor storage space for my bike. But it was secure where it was

10

Neil

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was excellent, spacious and comfortable. Parking on the road at the front wasn't an issue.

10

Michael

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable hotel , good facilities and a great included breakfast. Nice restaurant for an evening meal as well. Plenty of parking outside is a great bonus.

10

James

May 8, 2023

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This is a place that has worked out all the small details to make for a perfect stay. The dog friendly touches were super and the rooms were lovely. We had a garden view room which was terrific for our dog with a small garden off the patio doors in the room. The food was great and even has a dog menu and the service was exceptional - every member of staff was just a delight and couldn’t be more helpful - that’s the difference here - all genuinely interested in making your stay memorable

10

peter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel with super rooms, great bar and good food. We will stay there again.

8

Patrick

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely B&B with the pub restaurant downstairs so it was easy to relax in the one place after a day out walking. And a nice breakfast in the morning. Staff were very friendly and food was good.

10

Shona

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, beautiful & comfortable room with excellent bathroom & facilities. Dinner choice was very tempting, choice of beers & gins extensive and very welcome at end of a long days drive. All 3 ladies who looked after us were delightful and following a very peaceful & comfortable night we were pleased to see a very cheerful Naomi again at Breakfast. What a very hardworking team.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are commonly described as very clean or spotless. A few comments mention areas needing TLC or minor mould.

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8

Victoria

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great overnight stay in the family room - clean and very comfortable. Staff were all so helpful and friendly. Would recommend.

10

Carl

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property meals were very good and staff excellent. The only negatives are a bit of tlc needed in some areas.

10

Alice

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As described it’s a little old around the edges with some mould around the door frame in our bedroom. Having said that I’d definitely stay again. Very welcoming, comfortable, had our own door into the garden for our dog which was an absolute bonus and to top it all the food was delicious. Really pleased I found it.

10

Debra

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, food and wine. Spotlessly clean and huge rooms. Very enjoyable stay

10

Sharon

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very polite and helpful. The property was absolutely spotless. We went over New Years Eve and didnt have any problem booking tables for good tasty food. Menu had a great choice and the breakfast had a wide selection which was included in the price of the booking

8

Julie

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has friendly staff with a warm welcome, good food and is good value for money. It was convenient and comfortable. It’s an old building, so it’s not all modern and pristine, but it does have character and we feel that we had good value for what we paid. It was a very cold spell and our room was very chilly for a good few hours on arrival, but it did warm up and was warm and comfy all night. We sat by the cosy fire in the pub and relaxed. Everywhere in the hotel was clean, extra large bed was comfy and all our laundry items were clean and fresh. If you are looking for the pristine surroundings of a modern hotel, then you should pay double the price and consider going elsewhere. If you are happy with a friendly atmosphere, and a little dated, but very clean surroundings, we would recommend this hotel. I think that the price is very fair for the service, room and food that we received. Thank you to all for our comfy overnight stay.

10

Chris

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On both of our stays, staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was immaculately presented and very comfortable. The breakfast and evening meals were excellent and good value too. Really cant wish for anything more!

10

Brian

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Little Gem - Excellent hotel, clean, well decorated. Professional and attentive staff. We were offered a substantial menu, our selections were served hot and time had been taken setting out the food on the plate. Very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

10

Anthonius

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely one nights stay, ideal stop over on the way to Scotland. Had a lovely walk into the village. Lovely room and kept very clean

10

Hannah

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasant surprise to find this lovely inn on Expedia. Excellent value for money. Comfortable, clean room and en-suite. Lovely food and excellent menu. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this little gem.

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with historic character. Some guests reported cold temperatures at times, low beams or compact layouts for taller people, and occasional noise in front-facing or pub-adjacent rooms.

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Lesley

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place but not really suitable for tall people

6

Paul

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is good and being a listed building limits the owner on what he can di with respect to windows . Therefore the road noise at the front of the building was an issue for us. The booking company we used Expedia did not inform the owner of our choice of a garden facing room so they spoilt our stay. The staff were excellent and we would stay again

8

David

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice stay, the low beams a bit of a pain as I am 6’2”. Great staff and lovely food.

8

Mandy

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely stay,breakfast was lovely,room was lovely,bathroom stunning but what let it down was it was cold at night and in morning,no heating on to warm up your room,such a shame

10

Neil

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was excellent, spacious and comfortable. Parking on the road at the front wasn't an issue.

10

Emma-Louise

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room with very comfy bed and excellent home cooked breakfast! Staff were amazing even little things like showing us to our room rather than just giving instructions! We will be staying again 🙂

10

Sandra

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay Location beautiful With lots of nearby walks. Very very friendly owners and staff. Room very comfortable and beautifully decorated Can’t fault it and will be back.

8

AS

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was so good and the food was of high quality very tasty. Our room was ok at first cold but warmed up soon I asked. The bathroom was odd but tight for space so I felt the room was quite small for two people but honestly the staff made up for the lack of comfort.

10

M E

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely big room with all the facilities we could have wished for, including a mini fridge and in room safe. Lovely evening meal and a fantastic breakfast. Would definitely book again.

10

Shell

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a really lovely overnight stay here on our way back from the Highlands. The food was great and although Room 1 wasn't particularly quiet, the noise from the pub didn't continue too late and I had ear plugs which helped me sleep too so I'd recommend doing the same. The staff there were all really lovely and we felt very welcome. The breakfast was great, the room was full of character and we'd definitely stay there again!

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Service

Service is consistently welcoming, friendly, and attentive, with staff going out of their way to help and small thoughtful touches. Several guests highlight efficient check-ins, being shown to rooms, and accommodating pet needs.

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Karen

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The best hotel staff so helpful. Julia and Sarah stood out to us

10

Emma-Louise

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room with very comfy bed and excellent home cooked breakfast! Staff were amazing even little things like showing us to our room rather than just giving instructions! We will be staying again 🙂

10

Nicol

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed, nice room, good meal and reasonable prices. Staff are lovely

10

Sharon

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very polite and helpful. The property was absolutely spotless. We went over New Years Eve and didnt have any problem booking tables for good tasty food. Menu had a great choice and the breakfast had a wide selection which was included in the price of the booking

10

John

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We could not fault our one night stay, the welcome on arival, the comfort of the room, the evening meal and breakfast, the friendliness of the staff were all first class. Our dog was really spoilt with attention and a bag of treats including a ball. A wonderful place to break a journey between north and south.

10

Chris

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On both of our stays, staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was immaculately presented and very comfortable. The breakfast and evening meals were excellent and good value too. Really cant wish for anything more!

10

Brian

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Little Gem - Excellent hotel, clean, well decorated. Professional and attentive staff. We were offered a substantial menu, our selections were served hot and time had been taken setting out the food on the plate. Very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

10

Shona

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, beautiful & comfortable room with excellent bathroom & facilities. Dinner choice was very tempting, choice of beers & gins extensive and very welcome at end of a long days drive. All 3 ladies who looked after us were delightful and following a very peaceful & comfortable night we were pleased to see a very cheerful Naomi again at Breakfast. What a very hardworking team.

10

Sandra

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay Location beautiful With lots of nearby walks. Very very friendly owners and staff. Room very comfortable and beautifully decorated Can’t fault it and will be back.

10

Hannah

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasant surprise to find this lovely inn on Expedia. Excellent value for money. Comfortable, clean room and en-suite. Lovely food and excellent menu. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this little gem.

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Location

Convenient base near Appleby, with short walks into the village and easy access for trips around Cumbria, the Dales, and toward Scotland. Scenic surroundings suit walkers and stopovers.

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Wendy

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A really lovely room in a great location. The breakfast was very good. Would definitely stay again.

10

Colin

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet, cozy pub with rooms. Lovely location 3 mins drive from centre of Appleby.

8

Richard

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the more unique centuries old properties. Town was interesting and historical. Good location for visiting upper Dales and not far from Lake District.

10

Wilf and Lynn

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed there for one night as traveling to Scotland from England. We had a tasty meal there too. Our bedroom with en-suite was superb. The staff were very friendly

10

William

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second stay at this excellent hotel situated perfectly for travelling around Cumbria . Room was comfortable and staff very attentive . Breakfast was very good and overall a hotel to keep in mind if in this area .

10

Debra

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, food and wine. Spotlessly clean and huge rooms. Very enjoyable stay

10

Anthonius

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely one nights stay, ideal stop over on the way to Scotland. Had a lovely walk into the village. Lovely room and kept very clean

8

Shirley

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had an evening meal and overnight stay for hubby's birthday. Good food, friendly staff and welcoming for doggy. A good atmosphere and interaction with other guests who we discovered are regulars. A short pleasant walk into the village, though we arrived in the evening so it was very quiet.

10

Sandra

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay Location beautiful With lots of nearby walks. Very very friendly owners and staff. Room very comfortable and beautifully decorated Can’t fault it and will be back.

10

Shell

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a really lovely overnight stay here on our way back from the Highlands. The food was great and although Room 1 wasn't particularly quiet, the noise from the pub didn't continue too late and I had ear plugs which helped me sleep too so I'd recommend doing the same. The staff there were all really lovely and we felt very welcome. The breakfast was great, the room was full of character and we'd definitely stay there again!

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Dining

Breakfasts and dinners are widely praised for quality and choice. Minor drawbacks noted include one disappointing meal and limited fruit or yogurt at breakfast on some days.

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Karen

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were disappointed with the food but the welcome was very hearty. It is such an old building with lots of history…

10

Kenneth

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely place to stay! The staff were excellent and the food here is wonderful. I'll be back!

10

James

May 8, 2023

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This is a place that has worked out all the small details to make for a perfect stay. The dog friendly touches were super and the rooms were lovely. We had a garden view room which was terrific for our dog with a small garden off the patio doors in the room. The food was great and even has a dog menu and the service was exceptional - every member of staff was just a delight and couldn’t be more helpful - that’s the difference here - all genuinely interested in making your stay memorable

10

peter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel with super rooms, great bar and good food. We will stay there again.

10

Chris

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and excellent food

10

Shona

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, beautiful & comfortable room with excellent bathroom & facilities. Dinner choice was very tempting, choice of beers & gins extensive and very welcome at end of a long days drive. All 3 ladies who looked after us were delightful and following a very peaceful & comfortable night we were pleased to see a very cheerful Naomi again at Breakfast. What a very hardworking team.

10

Brian

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed before still very good although I think it has changed ownership. Only disappointment, there was no fruit or yogurt at breakfast although the cooked breakfast was excellent (plenty of choice)

10

Hannah

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasant surprise to find this lovely inn on Expedia. Excellent value for money. Comfortable, clean room and en-suite. Lovely food and excellent menu. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this little gem.

10

Heidi

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So special!! Dinner and breakfast top rated.

10

M E

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely big room with all the facilities we could have wished for, including a mini fridge and in room safe. Lovely evening meal and a fantastic breakfast. Would definitely book again.

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