The Royal Oak
From
$83
/ night
Select dates to see prices and availability
From
$83
/ night
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Royal Oak, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This guesthouse is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm and 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve.
What's nearby
Hall Hill Farm(3.7 miles)
Diggerland(3.7 miles)
Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve(4.8 miles)
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club(6.1 miles)
Willow Maze(6.4 miles)
Mini Moos Adventure Farm(6.7 miles)
Durham University(6.9 miles)
Holmside Park(6.9 miles)
Oriental Museum(7 miles)
Jolly Drovers Maze(7.1 miles)
Crook Leisure Centre(7.1 miles)
Meadowfield Leisure Centre(7.3 miles)
Durham Botanic Garden(7.5 miles)
Waldridge Fell Country Park(7.6 miles)
North Pennines(7.6 miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(22.5 miles)
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(29 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Banquet Facilities
Location
1 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery, Cornsay, England, United Kingdom
Hall Hill Farm (3.7 miles)
Diggerland (3.7 miles)
Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve (4.8 miles)
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club (6.1 miles)
Willow Maze (6.4 miles)
Mini Moos Adventure Farm (6.7 miles)
Room options
3
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Double Or Twin Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
2
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
2
Standard Suite, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFireplace
1
Triple Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
and 3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Royal Oak
9.1
Superb
Based on 301 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
29%
Couple
40%
Family
29%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe The Royal Oak as a friendly, good-value rural inn with a welcoming pub atmosphere, consistently praised food, and a convenient location for Durham and attractions like Beamish and Tanfield Railway.
Facilities
Cleanliness
Rooms
Service
Location
Dining
Was this helpful?
What guests think
Travellers describe The Royal Oak as a friendly, good-value rural inn with a welcoming pub atmosphere, consistently praised food, and a convenient location for Durham and attractions like Beamish and Tanfield Railway.
Guests highlight warm, attentive service from the owners and staff. Rooms offer comfortable beds and powerful showers; some report quiet stays despite the pub, though one review mentions bar or road noise. Dinner is generally available on most evenings, but several reviews note no service on Sunday evenings and that takeaways are accommodated. Expect an easygoing country pub stay.
Facilities
Cleanliness
Rooms
Service
Location
Dining
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Facilities
On-site pub creates a lively, friendly atmosphere, and the inn is dog-friendly. Evening meals are served in the pub/restaurant.
Related guest reviews
8
Peter
Nov 20, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Nice, friendly pub in an interesting area with plenty to do. No real ale, which is a shame and means we probably wouldn't stay again. Also, a lot of single use plastic and not up to speed with sustainability.
Nice, friendly pub in an interesting area with plenty to do. No real ale, which is a shame and means we probably wouldn't stay again. Also, a lot of single use plastic and not up to speed with sustainability.
10
Simon
Jul 8, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Friendly owners and staff. Clean. Dog friendly. No extra pet charge. Good value. Nice breakfast. Recommended!
Friendly owners and staff. Clean. Dog friendly. No extra pet charge. Good value. Nice breakfast. Recommended!
8
Vicky
Aug 25, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay, staff friendly and welcoming, rooms clean. Only down side advertised as having a pool table which was the reasoning for booking as travelled with my 12 year old son. Thought it would be something we could do in the evening instead of just being in our room. Picture showed a pool table and in description but was not one and had not been for a few years.
Had a lovely stay, staff friendly and welcoming, rooms clean. Only down side advertised as having a pool table which was the reasoning for booking as travelled with my 12 year old son. Thought it would be something we could do in the evening instead of just being in our room. Picture showed a pool table and in description but was not one and had not been for a few years.
10
Patricia
Jul 9, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!
Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!
10
Anthony
Feb 28, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff, welcoming, friendly, helpful, good food, nothing a problem and dog friendly 👍👍👍
Excellent staff, welcoming, friendly, helpful, good food, nothing a problem and dog friendly 👍👍👍
8
Claire
May 8, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely authentic County Durham country stay. Walks into the woods and horses right opposite the pub. Warm welcome, nice people. The pub opens at 4pm so you can get a drink or sit outside if the weather is right. Reasonable prices on the drinks. All good. I would stay again. Thank you!
Lovely authentic County Durham country stay. Walks into the woods and horses right opposite the pub. Warm welcome, nice people. The pub opens at 4pm so you can get a drink or sit outside if the weather is right. Reasonable prices on the drinks. All good. I would stay again. Thank you!
10
NEIL
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
10
Jon
Mar 1, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Great little rural pub with nice restaurant working away and really enjoyed my overnight stay great meal sleep & breakfast and staff
Great little rural pub with nice restaurant working away and really enjoyed my overnight stay great meal sleep & breakfast and staff
10
paul
Oct 9, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place
Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place
10
JOHN
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are frequently described as very clean and well kept. One review noted a dirty en-suite door.
Related guest reviews
10
Christopher
Aug 24, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Fantastic pub/hotel. Room clean and spacious. Staff were all helpful. Bed comfortable. Full English breakfast was amazing. Lovely stay.
Fantastic pub/hotel. Room clean and spacious. Staff were all helpful. Bed comfortable. Full English breakfast was amazing. Lovely stay.
10
David
Jun 15, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
3rd time stopping here, nice clean rooms, great bar, superb home cooked foods, awesome breakfast which was allowed to be pre orderd for 7 30 which is always a bonus when u have a busy day. Will stay again.
3rd time stopping here, nice clean rooms, great bar, superb home cooked foods, awesome breakfast which was allowed to be pre orderd for 7 30 which is always a bonus when u have a busy day. Will stay again.
10
Simon
Jul 8, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Friendly owners and staff. Clean. Dog friendly. No extra pet charge. Good value. Nice breakfast. Recommended!
Friendly owners and staff. Clean. Dog friendly. No extra pet charge. Good value. Nice breakfast. Recommended!
10
Benjamin
Mar 20, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back in the future
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back in the future
8
Wendy
Sep 13, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
One night stay, very comfortable and clean room. Kitchen was closed on evening of our stay but we were able to order in food. Nice breakfast.
One night stay, very comfortable and clean room. Kitchen was closed on evening of our stay but we were able to order in food. Nice breakfast.
10
Bill
May 30, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely, friendly stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast excellent.
Lovely, friendly stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast excellent.
10
NEIL
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
8
Viv
Jun 21, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Food was good and our room was very good apart from the en-suite door which was very dirty both sides, it hasn’t been painted so all dirt soaks in. It needs a towel hook inside the en-suite. If that door was clean, our stay would have been perfect.
Food was good and our room was very good apart from the en-suite door which was very dirty both sides, it hasn’t been painted so all dirt soaks in. It needs a towel hook inside the en-suite. If that door was clean, our stay would have been perfect.
10
JOHN
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
10
X
Oct 31, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Rooms
Guests find rooms comfortable with good beds and powerful showers; some are spacious or newly refurbished. Most report quiet stays despite the pub, though one review mentions bar or road noise.
Related guest reviews
10
A M
Feb 20, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Comfortable stay in good family room with newly refurbished bathroom. Very friendly staff and good food in the evening and breakfast. Would happily return again.
Comfortable stay in good family room with newly refurbished bathroom. Very friendly staff and good food in the evening and breakfast. Would happily return again.
10
NEIL
Jun 24, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Husband & Wife landlords. Made me feel very welcome. Well kept bar, room was excellent and breakfast plentiful and set me up for the day. 100% would recommend and will stay again
Husband & Wife landlords. Made me feel very welcome. Well kept bar, room was excellent and breakfast plentiful and set me up for the day. 100% would recommend and will stay again
10
Alan
Apr 8, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
10
Lee
May 25, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Fantastic staff, fantastic food, clean, comfy and quiet room and a powerful, hot shower.
Fantastic staff, fantastic food, clean, comfy and quiet room and a powerful, hot shower.
8
Michaela
Aug 17, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Great rooms, reasonably priced.Excellent breakfast
Great rooms, reasonably priced.Excellent breakfast
10
Bill
May 30, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely, friendly stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast excellent.
Lovely, friendly stay. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast excellent.
10
NEIL
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
8
Maree
Aug 18, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Very friendly. Best bed and shower! Breakfast was great!
Very friendly. Best bed and shower! Breakfast was great!
10
Christopher
Mar 17, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Royal Oak. Food can be ordered in the evening until 8pm and the menu is extensive and good value. We received a friendly welcome at this family run inn. The full english breakfast was delicious and included in our room price which made it very good value. The bedroom was large with a fairly new ensuite shower and toilet. There are woods across the road where we walked our dog. 15 mins to Durham made it perfect for our needs. I am sure we will return. The parking is on the street outside the front.
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Royal Oak. Food can be ordered in the evening until 8pm and the menu is extensive and good value. We received a friendly welcome at this family run inn. The full english breakfast was delicious and included in our room price which made it very good value. The bedroom was large with a fairly new ensuite shower and toilet. There are woods across the road where we walked our dog. 15 mins to Durham made it perfect for our needs. I am sure we will return. The parking is on the street outside the front.
6
Guy
Jun 16, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Fab staff. Really friendly and proud or the job they do. Road noise and noise from the bar (until closing) were down sides.
Fab staff. Really friendly and proud or the job they do. Road noise and noise from the bar (until closing) were down sides.
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Service
Owners and staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with several comments that nothing was too much trouble. Check-in is easy and the hospitality feels personal.
Related guest reviews
10
NEIL
Jun 24, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Husband & Wife landlords. Made me feel very welcome. Well kept bar, room was excellent and breakfast plentiful and set me up for the day. 100% would recommend and will stay again
Husband & Wife landlords. Made me feel very welcome. Well kept bar, room was excellent and breakfast plentiful and set me up for the day. 100% would recommend and will stay again
10
Alan
Apr 8, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
10
Benjamin
Mar 20, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back in the future
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back in the future
10
Anna
Jun 29, 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
Came up to stay on my own as daughter graduating uni. Easy to find and was greeted warmly by staff. Sonia, Ian and Dylan were all so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing and lots to chose from in the evening. Breakfast was good and you could pick and chose what you wanted. Locals were friendly and chatty. Would Definitely stay again. The guests that I met were all friendly. Highly recommend, not expensive and good location if you don’t want to stay in Durham and explore surrounding area. Will be back!
Came up to stay on my own as daughter graduating uni. Easy to find and was greeted warmly by staff. Sonia, Ian and Dylan were all so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing and lots to chose from in the evening. Breakfast was good and you could pick and chose what you wanted. Locals were friendly and chatty. Would Definitely stay again. The guests that I met were all friendly. Highly recommend, not expensive and good location if you don’t want to stay in Durham and explore surrounding area. Will be back!
10
Andrew
May 25, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Welcome was warm and check in easy. Host waited up as I was late back in the evening. The bed was most comfortable ever and I had a great night sleep. Cooked breakfast was tasty, plenty and variety of options freely available.
Welcome was warm and check in easy. Host waited up as I was late back in the evening. The bed was most comfortable ever and I had a great night sleep. Cooked breakfast was tasty, plenty and variety of options freely available.
10
Martin
Aug 31, 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Very welcoming and friendly, well run pub, with basic but very clean accommodation. Already booked for 3 days again next year.
Very welcoming and friendly, well run pub, with basic but very clean accommodation. Already booked for 3 days again next year.
10
Adrianus Antonius Maria
Sep 18, 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Both the building and the staff were friendly, helpful manager and lovely atmosphere helpt enormously to make our stay memorabel
Both the building and the staff were friendly, helpful manager and lovely atmosphere helpt enormously to make our stay memorabel
10
Erika
Jul 30, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
True english pub near Durham! The owners were lovely and helpful. Good food
True english pub near Durham! The owners were lovely and helpful. Good food
10
NEIL
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East
10
JOHN
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Location
Rural setting convenient for Durham and nearby attractions such as Beamish and Tanfield Railway, with woodland walks mentioned opposite. Suitable for exploring the North East or breaking a journey.
Related guest reviews
8
Peter
Nov 20, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Nice, friendly pub in an interesting area with plenty to do. No real ale, which is a shame and means we probably wouldn't stay again. Also, a lot of single use plastic and not up to speed with sustainability.
Nice, friendly pub in an interesting area with plenty to do. No real ale, which is a shame and means we probably wouldn't stay again. Also, a lot of single use plastic and not up to speed with sustainability.
8
John
Aug 18, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Staff were all very helpful and friendly. There was a good variety of reasonably priced food on the menu and drinks at the bar. Rooms were clean, the shower and hot water all worked well. Full English breakfast very good. Handy for visiting Durham, Newcastle, Beamish, Diggerland and Kynren.
Staff were all very helpful and friendly. There was a good variety of reasonably priced food on the menu and drinks at the bar. Rooms were clean, the shower and hot water all worked well. Full English breakfast very good. Handy for visiting Durham, Newcastle, Beamish, Diggerland and Kynren.
10
Patricia
Jul 9, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!
Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!
10
Alan
Apr 8, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
8
Claire
May 8, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely authentic County Durham country stay. Walks into the woods and horses right opposite the pub. Warm welcome, nice people. The pub opens at 4pm so you can get a drink or sit outside if the weather is right. Reasonable prices on the drinks. All good. I would stay again. Thank you!
Lovely authentic County Durham country stay. Walks into the woods and horses right opposite the pub. Warm welcome, nice people. The pub opens at 4pm so you can get a drink or sit outside if the weather is right. Reasonable prices on the drinks. All good. I would stay again. Thank you!
10
Anna
Jun 29, 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
Came up to stay on my own as daughter graduating uni. Easy to find and was greeted warmly by staff. Sonia, Ian and Dylan were all so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing and lots to chose from in the evening. Breakfast was good and you could pick and chose what you wanted. Locals were friendly and chatty. Would Definitely stay again. The guests that I met were all friendly. Highly recommend, not expensive and good location if you don’t want to stay in Durham and explore surrounding area. Will be back!
Came up to stay on my own as daughter graduating uni. Easy to find and was greeted warmly by staff. Sonia, Ian and Dylan were all so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing and lots to chose from in the evening. Breakfast was good and you could pick and chose what you wanted. Locals were friendly and chatty. Would Definitely stay again. The guests that I met were all friendly. Highly recommend, not expensive and good location if you don’t want to stay in Durham and explore surrounding area. Will be back!
10
Erika
Jul 30, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
True english pub near Durham! The owners were lovely and helpful. Good food
True english pub near Durham! The owners were lovely and helpful. Good food
10
Kathleen
May 29, 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed our stay very much.The pub is out in the country but very lively.Sonia,the landlady is a great cook;recommend the lamb chops and cooked breakfast is everything you would want.Comfy beds and airy room too.Recommended.Visit to Beamish museum nearby was great fun
We enjoyed our stay very much.The pub is out in the country but very lively.Sonia,the landlady is a great cook;recommend the lamb chops and cooked breakfast is everything you would want.Comfy beds and airy room too.Recommended.Visit to Beamish museum nearby was great fun
10
JOHN
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
10
Christopher
Mar 17, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Royal Oak. Food can be ordered in the evening until 8pm and the menu is extensive and good value. We received a friendly welcome at this family run inn. The full english breakfast was delicious and included in our room price which made it very good value. The bedroom was large with a fairly new ensuite shower and toilet. There are woods across the road where we walked our dog. 15 mins to Durham made it perfect for our needs. I am sure we will return. The parking is on the street outside the front.
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Royal Oak. Food can be ordered in the evening until 8pm and the menu is extensive and good value. We received a friendly welcome at this family run inn. The full english breakfast was delicious and included in our room price which made it very good value. The bedroom was large with a fairly new ensuite shower and toilet. There are woods across the road where we walked our dog. 15 mins to Durham made it perfect for our needs. I am sure we will return. The parking is on the street outside the front.
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Dining
Food earns strong praise and breakfasts are frequently highlighted for quality and value. Several guests note no dinner service on Sunday evenings, with staff allowing takeaways to be eaten in the pub.
Related guest reviews
10
Christopher
Aug 24, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Fantastic pub/hotel. Room clean and spacious. Staff were all helpful. Bed comfortable. Full English breakfast was amazing. Lovely stay.
Fantastic pub/hotel. Room clean and spacious. Staff were all helpful. Bed comfortable. Full English breakfast was amazing. Lovely stay.
10
Patricia
Jul 9, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!
Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!
10
Alan
Apr 8, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
Exceptional hospitality. Staff were particularly friendly and attentive. Location suited us - not too far from Durham city centre, but particularly convenient for our visits to Beamish and Tanfield Railway. Room was clean and well-appointed. Food was amazing! Superb breakfast with good choice. Dinner menu was unbelievable (not available on Sunday evening. Highly recommended.
10
Mahesh
May 30, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay, clean, comfortable room, very friendly owners and staff. Food was gourmet standard. Will definitely book thisagain.
Excellent stay, clean, comfortable room, very friendly owners and staff. Food was gourmet standard. Will definitely book thisagain.
8
Wendy
Sep 13, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
One night stay, very comfortable and clean room. Kitchen was closed on evening of our stay but we were able to order in food. Nice breakfast.
One night stay, very comfortable and clean room. Kitchen was closed on evening of our stay but we were able to order in food. Nice breakfast.
10
Ruth-ann
Nov 2, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great people, great room, great food, the photos on hotels.com are old and the room is much nicer. There is no food Sunday evening but they let us order a takeout and eat in the pub which was really nice of them… would go again
Great people, great room, great food, the photos on hotels.com are old and the room is much nicer. There is no food Sunday evening but they let us order a takeout and eat in the pub which was really nice of them… would go again
10
Monique
Sep 13, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Food was excellent, hosts were amazing and welcoming.
Food was excellent, hosts were amazing and welcoming.
10
paul
Oct 9, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place
Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place
10
JOHN
Aug 4, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.
10
X
Oct 31, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!
Was this helpful?
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
8
Graham
3 weeks ago
·
Stayed 1 night
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and owner. Breakfast was good
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and owner. Breakfast was good
10
Nicola
3 weeks ago
·
Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights for a work trip and it had everything I needed. Food from the bar/restaurant downstairs was lovely the girls even brought it to my room for me. Bed was lovely and comfy i had 2 good nights sleep. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed for 2 nights for a work trip and it had everything I needed. Food from the bar/restaurant downstairs was lovely the girls even brought it to my room for me. Bed was lovely and comfy i had 2 good nights sleep. I would definitely recommend.
10
Mark
3 weeks ago
·
Stayed 2 nights
What a little gem of a place. All the staff went above and beyond. Very friendly, warmly welcoming both to us and the dog giving regular treats! Good honest home good food. Great portions and value for money! Would definitely recommend
What a little gem of a place. All the staff went above and beyond. Very friendly, warmly welcoming both to us and the dog giving regular treats! Good honest home good food. Great portions and value for money! Would definitely recommend
10
Robert Colin
Sep 15, 2026
·
Stayed 1 night
Nice friendly pub. Room very comfortable and bed excellent. Breakfast great. Tremendous value. Will stay there again
Nice friendly pub. Room very comfortable and bed excellent. Breakfast great. Tremendous value. Will stay there again
10
Christina
Aug 23, 2026
·
Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff. Lovely spacious room which was very clean. Would stay here again although definitely a car is essential I feel
Very helpful staff. Lovely spacious room which was very clean. Would stay here again although definitely a car is essential I feel
Property Policies
Check-in instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 22:00
Before 10:00
Good to know
Additional policies and info about this property.
FAQs about The Royal Oak
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?
Breakfast is available for a fee at The Royal Oak, but specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?
The Royal Oak is situated in Durham, within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. It is also close to Hall Hill Farm (3.7 miles), Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve (4.8 miles), and several other attractions.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at The Royal Oak, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
Have a question?
Instant AI responses are based on hotel information
Prices for upcoming dates
October 2026
Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
November 2026
Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cheaper
Pricier
Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-20: 89.59323798046876USD
- 2026-10-21: 83.7286040737915USD
- 2026-10-22: 83.29861014770508USD
- 2026-10-23: 89.24850597644043USD
- 2026-10-24: 82.09119988415527USD
- 2026-10-25: 83.28861108599854USD
- 2026-10-26: 83.28861108599854USD
- 2026-10-27: 89.18851160620117USD
- 2026-10-28: 89.71849614935303USD
- 2026-10-29: 89.71849614935303USD
- 2026-10-30: 83.7286040737915USD
- 2026-10-31: 89.71849614935303USD
- 2026-11-01: 89.52754577301026USD
- 2026-11-02: 83.7286040737915USD
- 2026-11-03: 83.7286040737915USD
- 2026-11-04: 83.7286040737915USD
- 2026-11-05: 83.7286040737915USD
- 2026-11-06: 89.71849614935303USD
- 2026-11-07: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-08: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-09: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-10: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-11: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-12: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-13: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-14: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-15: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-16: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-17: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-18: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-19: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-20: 84.074835508667USD
- 2026-11-21: 89.77849908776855USD
- 2026-11-22: NO DATA
- 2026-11-23: 92.20878517303467USD
- 2026-11-24: 87.19606789648438USD
- 2026-11-25: 83.42406538464355USD
- 2026-11-26: 91.79847234783936USD
- 2026-11-27: 83.51538500732423USD
- 2026-11-28: 102.2325489317627USD
- 2026-11-29: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-11-30: 82.53528846020508USD
- 2026-12-01: 83.37153389593506USD
- 2026-12-02: 83.51538500732423USD
- 2026-12-03: 83.78859844403077USD
- 2026-12-04: 99.78833099188233USD
- 2026-12-05: 93.63380997747804USD
- 2026-12-06: 93.57694299157716USD
- 2026-12-07: 83.38579990942384USD
- 2026-12-08: 91.90496621069336USD
- 2026-12-09: 91.90496621069336USD
- 2026-12-10: 92.98620151049805USD
- 2026-12-11: 91.79847234783936USD
- 2026-12-12: 91.91929220141601USD
- 2026-12-13: 92.87844812573242USD
- 2026-12-14: 91.90496621069336USD
- 2026-12-15: 83.18556163000488USD
- 2026-12-16: 93.22421687908935USD
- 2026-12-17: 83.12654403186035USD
- 2026-12-18: 85.59616661437988USD
- 2026-12-19: 85.59616661437988USD
- 2026-12-20: 83.12654403186035USD
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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
Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Banquet Facilities
Services
Business Center
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Self Laundry
Activities
Garden
Cycling
Fishing
Horse Riding
Playground
Hiking
Outdoor Furniture
Terrace
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Picnic Area/Tables
Packed Lunches
Breakfast in the Room
Family Room
Parking
Parking
Free Parking
Internet
Free Wi-Fi