Name: Royal Lodge
Address: Symonds Yat East, Goodrich, England, United Kingdom, Goodrich, Herefordshire, GB
Price range: US$86–US$194 per night
Rating: 8.17

What guests think

At Royal Lodge, travellers praise the spectacular riverside Symonds Yat setting and consistently friendly, welcoming staff, while several note dated decor, many stairs and no lift, spotty in-room Wi-Fi, and meals that can feel pricey.

Guests frequently highlight good breakfasts and enjoyable dinners, with dog-friendly touches appreciated by many. Rooms are often clean and comfortable with river views, though some report plumbing or shower quirks and firmer mattresses. Access and parking can involve a hill or narrow lanes, and a few reviews mention billing or refund delays. Expect a scenic, friendly stay with rustic comforts rather than modern polish.

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Facilities

Dog friendly throughout. No lift and many stairs; in-room Wi-Fi can be weak, and parking is nearby with some cost or access concerns.

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8

Anthony

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On the whole it was a good stay; there were only two issues we faced: 1) We had to pay £20 for our dog, which we were not told about until we arrived! 2) We thought the on-line information said we could take the dog into the dinning room/restaurant - but we found this was not permitted, hence we did not have an evening meal or a breakfast, because we would not leave our small dog alone in the room.

10

Colin

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Interesting rambling hotel built into the hillside, resulting in multiple steps up to the bedrooms. Excellent restaurant and friendly and helpful staff. Minor niggles on the plumbing & shower: the cold pipe appear to be bundled with the hot and produces tepid water unless run for a long time - not ideal in a heatwave. The soap dispensers are about head level that make them awkward to operate. A lower location would be better. No basket or shelf in the shower for flannel or own soap or shampoo.

10

Ashley

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is situated in a beautiful picturesque valley, beside the river. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, and the room, dog friendly option, was clean and tidy x

8

Teresa

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room with stunning views that was perfectly quiet. I note outdoor seating which was not in use because of season and weather and wonder if it would be noisier on a summer's evening! The room had good facilities - one super king and one single. It was clean apart from quite a few cobwebs. There is no lift at the property so despite being on crutches I had to negotiate a flight of stairs and other stairs. There are no ground floor rooms. It was a struggle. The decor is tired but the location is amazing. The staff were all lovely and nothing too much trouble. The food was good too. I booked with Expedia and my booking showed inclusive breakfast. The hotel does not do this with on line bookings. Whilst they honoured my booking as I had copied of the original, normally they would not and breakfast is additional £15.95. The car park is close but not immediately infront of hotel. As disabled person, I had to negotiate a steep hill up to front of hotel with luggage. It would be quite a push for a wheelchair user. Overall, a very pleasant stay and I would be happy to stay again.

8

Linda

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great. It is right by the river. It has a lovely garden area overlooking the river. It’s also the very end property, so you don’t feel boxed in. You can do a 5 mile circular walk right from the front door. The last part is on the hand pulled ferry. The only real problem was the hardness of the mattress on the bed and the fact that there was no lift. You had to lug your baggage up to your room. I think they could to with a bell boy to help you. Overall we had a good stay, but it could be better with a few changes.

8

debra

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly hotel. The dining room was a lovely space with a log burner and you could take your dog. We had an afternoon tea, evening meal and breakfast. All excellent meals. Wine a bit pricey though. We had a double aspect room overlooking the Wye - view beautiful especially with the autumn colours. The walks were literally outside the front door and Symonds Yat rock was directly behind us. Rained a bit but the hotel was a cosy warm sanctuary from the elements. Staff were all very pleasant. Would definitely go again.

10

Darren

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was excellent apart from wifi not working properly and the roads to the property was narrow and had pot holes but carparking was easy and the staff were excellent friendly

8

Ceri

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay at the Royal Lodge. Dinner was really good. Everything was dog friendly and even she was given a little meal. Felt the rooms could do with a little revamping but were clean and tidy.

10

Robert

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view and lovely room. Stairs were steep but worth the climb

10

Lesley

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel,helpful staff, beautiful location. Food was excellent. Hope to stay again. Only fault was non existent wi fi in room. Had to go to restaurant to connect. Probably our room is just too far away from router.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean in rooms and public areas, with only occasional minor issues like cobwebs noted.

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8

Bernadette

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was really good. We used to have dogs but sadly lost both of them last year, but what we could see with people with the dogs were well catered for. We did feel that even though very clean a bit of updating needed overall, the dining room was lovely(looked new).

10

Ashley

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is situated in a beautiful picturesque valley, beside the river. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, and the room, dog friendly option, was clean and tidy x

8

Teresa

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room with stunning views that was perfectly quiet. I note outdoor seating which was not in use because of season and weather and wonder if it would be noisier on a summer's evening! The room had good facilities - one super king and one single. It was clean apart from quite a few cobwebs. There is no lift at the property so despite being on crutches I had to negotiate a flight of stairs and other stairs. There are no ground floor rooms. It was a struggle. The decor is tired but the location is amazing. The staff were all lovely and nothing too much trouble. The food was good too. I booked with Expedia and my booking showed inclusive breakfast. The hotel does not do this with on line bookings. Whilst they honoured my booking as I had copied of the original, normally they would not and breakfast is additional £15.95. The car park is close but not immediately infront of hotel. As disabled person, I had to negotiate a steep hill up to front of hotel with luggage. It would be quite a push for a wheelchair user. Overall, a very pleasant stay and I would be happy to stay again.

6

Graham

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are friendly, professional and welcoming with a ready smile. Clearly there has been upgrades and investment in some areas of the Lodge, with a new light and airy dining area. However, the flat roof of the new dining area limited the 'river view' from our first floor room window where the view is now about half to two third flat roof. The Lodge is well situated to access all the beautiful walks and view points which is what drew us here. We were out walking for hours and the helpful map/leaflet in the Reception area was brilliant. The room we had was clean, spacious and deceptively warm which was welcome after a long walk. The shower and toilet were together in an 'en suite' with the hand basin outside in the room itself which felt a little odd and inconvenient. From an aesthetic perspective the PAT test stickers, whilst reassuring, could be placed out of sight on the lamps etc. and the anaglypta wallpaper felt dated. The sofa in the room offered little in support so we did not sit on it after the first try and unfortunately the bed was not to our comfort liking. To give the Lodge credit when we mentioned this they said they would have offered another room however were fully booked, so we left a day early. Breakfast was delicious! Good quality ingredients and lots of choice. We cannot recommend the combo continental and cooked option enough.

8

Emma

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot, exceptional beauty. Hotel cosy and very clean. Only thing is, parking should be in room price for people staying. Food options limited and pricy but expected for such a beautiful spot.

10

Victoria

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and in a nice location. Staff were friendly and helpful.

8

Aoife

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old hotel but friendly staff and clean rooms. Perfect for a hiking trip in symonds yat

8

Ceri

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay at the Royal Lodge. Dinner was really good. Everything was dog friendly and even she was given a little meal. Felt the rooms could do with a little revamping but were clean and tidy.

10

Michelle

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, lovely staff and food. A little dated but thoroughly enjoyed the stay and surrounding area.

8

Noam

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a bit old and in need of some modernization but this is reflected in the price. Otherwise, it is clean and maintained. The staff was very friendly and the location of course is a winner.

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Rooms

Many rooms offer river views and can be spacious and quiet, though decor is dated. Several mention shower or plumbing quirks, firmer mattresses, and weak in-room Wi-Fi; upper floors require stairs.

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10

Colin

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Interesting rambling hotel built into the hillside, resulting in multiple steps up to the bedrooms. Excellent restaurant and friendly and helpful staff. Minor niggles on the plumbing & shower: the cold pipe appear to be bundled with the hot and produces tepid water unless run for a long time - not ideal in a heatwave. The soap dispensers are about head level that make them awkward to operate. A lower location would be better. No basket or shelf in the shower for flannel or own soap or shampoo.

8

Teresa

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room with stunning views that was perfectly quiet. I note outdoor seating which was not in use because of season and weather and wonder if it would be noisier on a summer's evening! The room had good facilities - one super king and one single. It was clean apart from quite a few cobwebs. There is no lift at the property so despite being on crutches I had to negotiate a flight of stairs and other stairs. There are no ground floor rooms. It was a struggle. The decor is tired but the location is amazing. The staff were all lovely and nothing too much trouble. The food was good too. I booked with Expedia and my booking showed inclusive breakfast. The hotel does not do this with on line bookings. Whilst they honoured my booking as I had copied of the original, normally they would not and breakfast is additional £15.95. The car park is close but not immediately infront of hotel. As disabled person, I had to negotiate a steep hill up to front of hotel with luggage. It would be quite a push for a wheelchair user. Overall, a very pleasant stay and I would be happy to stay again.

6

D

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

typical small country hotel, nice staff, food was good. hotel itself is a little dated and tired, but for a night or two to explore the area, all that you need.

6

Graham

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are friendly, professional and welcoming with a ready smile. Clearly there has been upgrades and investment in some areas of the Lodge, with a new light and airy dining area. However, the flat roof of the new dining area limited the 'river view' from our first floor room window where the view is now about half to two third flat roof. The Lodge is well situated to access all the beautiful walks and view points which is what drew us here. We were out walking for hours and the helpful map/leaflet in the Reception area was brilliant. The room we had was clean, spacious and deceptively warm which was welcome after a long walk. The shower and toilet were together in an 'en suite' with the hand basin outside in the room itself which felt a little odd and inconvenient. From an aesthetic perspective the PAT test stickers, whilst reassuring, could be placed out of sight on the lamps etc. and the anaglypta wallpaper felt dated. The sofa in the room offered little in support so we did not sit on it after the first try and unfortunately the bed was not to our comfort liking. To give the Lodge credit when we mentioned this they said they would have offered another room however were fully booked, so we left a day early. Breakfast was delicious! Good quality ingredients and lots of choice. We cannot recommend the combo continental and cooked option enough.

6

Vicki

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick check in process. Our room was a family triple room on the top floor. Room ok, 1 double and 1 single bed. Limited plug sockets (had to keep swapping and changing from kettle to hairdryer etc) and could do with an extension lead so can use hairdryer infront of mirror! Shower very low down in height (im only 5' 6 and needed to bend down to fit underneath it). Stair way down smelt of cigarette smoke. Breakfast not included in price and very expensive

8

Stephen

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, staff, and food at a very good price. Being super picky the shower & taps didn't work too well, and the TV remote only worked when 2' from the TV. But thoroughly enjoyed my stay - thanks.

8

KarenCraig

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet, undisturbed sleep. Lovely views of the river from room no.19. Nice big bath. Nice and warm throughout the hotel. Mattress a bit firm for my liking

8

Noam

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a bit old and in need of some modernization but this is reflected in the price. Otherwise, it is clean and maintained. The staff was very friendly and the location of course is a winner.

10

Robert

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view and lovely room. Stairs were steep but worth the climb

10

Lesley

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel,helpful staff, beautiful location. Food was excellent. Hope to stay again. Only fault was non existent wi fi in room. Had to go to restaurant to connect. Probably our room is just too far away from router.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check in. A few guests report billing/refund problems or unexpected pet fees.

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10

Keith

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location with outstanding views. Amazing breakfasts to see you through the day and very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you and made us feel very special.

10

Colin

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Interesting rambling hotel built into the hillside, resulting in multiple steps up to the bedrooms. Excellent restaurant and friendly and helpful staff. Minor niggles on the plumbing & shower: the cold pipe appear to be bundled with the hot and produces tepid water unless run for a long time - not ideal in a heatwave. The soap dispensers are about head level that make them awkward to operate. A lower location would be better. No basket or shelf in the shower for flannel or own soap or shampoo.

10

Sue

13 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful place friendly staff staff went out of their way to help room good value good food quality will stay again for sure

10

Darren

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Top staff Didier was a legend tbh all the staff were professional and happy

6

Vicki

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick check in process. Our room was a family triple room on the top floor. Room ok, 1 double and 1 single bed. Limited plug sockets (had to keep swapping and changing from kettle to hairdryer etc) and could do with an extension lead so can use hairdryer infront of mirror! Shower very low down in height (im only 5' 6 and needed to bend down to fit underneath it). Stair way down smelt of cigarette smoke. Breakfast not included in price and very expensive

8

Debra

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was absolutely wonderful and the room we stayed it was lovely. We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very helpful.

2

Steven

17 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The stay was ok but the hotel charged me twice and couldn’t rectify the transaction I had to open a dispute through my credit card. If you haven’t got the time to chase them if they make the same mistake I would avoid this hotel

10

Peter

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly, helpful. Made welcome,

10

Lesley

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel,helpful staff, beautiful location. Food was excellent. Hope to stay again. Only fault was non existent wi fi in room. Had to go to restaurant to connect. Probably our room is just too far away from router.

6

David

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful scenery but I'm still waiting for the refund you agreed. I stayed 2 nights but a third was taken from my account and I was told it would take 4 to 5 days to refund. It's now10 days and no sign.

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Location

Beautiful riverside spot at Symonds Yat with walks and activities right from the door. Access involves narrow lanes and, from the car park, a hill to the entrance.

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10

Keith

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location with outstanding views. Amazing breakfasts to see you through the day and very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you and made us feel very special.

8

Linda

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great. It is right by the river. It has a lovely garden area overlooking the river. It’s also the very end property, so you don’t feel boxed in. You can do a 5 mile circular walk right from the front door. The last part is on the hand pulled ferry. The only real problem was the hardness of the mattress on the bed and the fact that there was no lift. You had to lug your baggage up to your room. I think they could to with a bell boy to help you. Overall we had a good stay, but it could be better with a few changes.

8

Debra

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was absolutely wonderful and the room we stayed it was lovely. We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very helpful.

10

Colette

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stunning location and friendly staff

10

Darren

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was excellent apart from wifi not working properly and the roads to the property was narrow and had pot holes but carparking was easy and the staff were excellent friendly

10

Chris

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The setting is amazing! Lovely walks straight from the door of the hotel.

8

David

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A pleasant stay in an old hotel situated near the River Wye in Symonds Yat. Lovely walks very close to the hotel and some water sports hire a few minutes walk from the hotel.

8

Noam

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a bit old and in need of some modernization but this is reflected in the price. Otherwise, it is clean and maintained. The staff was very friendly and the location of course is a winner.

10

Annette

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay. Very good food and value for money. Lovely views of the river. We will be returning.

8

Paul

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning scenery

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Dining

Breakfasts and dinners are widely praised for quality, with many satisfied. Some found menus limited or prices high, and a few were disappointed.

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10

Keith

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location with outstanding views. Amazing breakfasts to see you through the day and very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you and made us feel very special.

8

Bernadette

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was really good. We used to have dogs but sadly lost both of them last year, but what we could see with people with the dogs were well catered for. We did feel that even though very clean a bit of updating needed overall, the dining room was lovely(looked new).

10

Colin

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Interesting rambling hotel built into the hillside, resulting in multiple steps up to the bedrooms. Excellent restaurant and friendly and helpful staff. Minor niggles on the plumbing & shower: the cold pipe appear to be bundled with the hot and produces tepid water unless run for a long time - not ideal in a heatwave. The soap dispensers are about head level that make them awkward to operate. A lower location would be better. No basket or shelf in the shower for flannel or own soap or shampoo.

6

Graham

16 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

The staff are friendly, professional and welcoming with a ready smile. Clearly there has been upgrades and investment in some areas of the Lodge, with a new light and airy dining area. However, the flat roof of the new dining area limited the 'river view' from our first floor room window where the view is now about half to two third flat roof. The Lodge is well situated to access all the beautiful walks and view points which is what drew us here. We were out walking for hours and the helpful map/leaflet in the Reception area was brilliant. The room we had was clean, spacious and deceptively warm which was welcome after a long walk. The shower and toilet were together in an 'en suite' with the hand basin outside in the room itself which felt a little odd and inconvenient. From an aesthetic perspective the PAT test stickers, whilst reassuring, could be placed out of sight on the lamps etc. and the anaglypta wallpaper felt dated. The sofa in the room offered little in support so we did not sit on it after the first try and unfortunately the bed was not to our comfort liking. To give the Lodge credit when we mentioned this they said they would have offered another room however were fully booked, so we left a day early. Breakfast was delicious! Good quality ingredients and lots of choice. We cannot recommend the combo continental and cooked option enough.

8

Emma

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot, exceptional beauty. Hotel cosy and very clean. Only thing is, parking should be in room price for people staying. Food options limited and pricy but expected for such a beautiful spot.

4

Jayne

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was excellent. Beautiful scenery and very quiet. Staff are pleasant and very helpful. However, we were very disappointed with the accommodation. We noticed after arrival that the property website stresses that it is not a 4 star hotel but a lodge. I assume this is because other guests have been similarly disappointed by the supposedly 4 star accommodation. This accommodation is not 4 star by any standard! The property is very dated and in need of refurbishment. Food also was not great and quite pricey.

8

Ceri

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay at the Royal Lodge. Dinner was really good. Everything was dog friendly and even she was given a little meal. Felt the rooms could do with a little revamping but were clean and tidy.

10

Lesley

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel,helpful staff, beautiful location. Food was excellent. Hope to stay again. Only fault was non existent wi fi in room. Had to go to restaurant to connect. Probably our room is just too far away from router.

10

Annette

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay. Very good food and value for money. Lovely views of the river. We will be returning.

10

Brian

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was excellent and the setting/views delightful.

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Month	Average price
February	US$81
March	US$78
April	US$94
May	US$101
June	US$95
July	US$99
August	US$108
September	US$99
October	US$90
November	US$79
December	US$76

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $98	9 $98	10 $98	11 $185	12 $194
13 $102	14 $98	15	16 $102	17	18 $98	19 $139
20 $97	21 $98	22	23	24	25 $98	26 $139
27 $98	28 $98	29 $98	30 $113

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $86	2 $115	3 $139
4 $86	5	6 $86	7 $86	8 $100	9 $127	10
11 $86	12 $86	13 $86	14 $86	15 $86	16 $102	17 $112
18 $86	19 $86	20 $86	21 $86	22 $86	23 $92	24 $112
25 $86	26 $86	27 $86	28 $86	29 $86	30	31

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