Name: The Royal Oak
Address: 1 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.13

Guest reviews

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.

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8

Kerry

Apr 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious family room which worked really well for two humans and one pooch for a night. Room at the back of the pub which was really really quiet and peaceful overnight. Such a shame the double glazing has blown and the view out over the fields was obscured as it was lovely. Good sized hot shower. A few hooks on doors and towel rails would be the only thing to add to the space. Lovely original character features in the room. Very comfortable beds made for a good night's sleep for all 3! Great dog walks on the doorstep of this dog accomodating accommodation. Good breakfast with bacon, egg and mushrooms cooked to perfection! Would stay again and recommend to stay at this friendly establishment.

10

Stephen

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for money in a nice location. The staff were very nice in particular the owner and the room was comfortable and fine. The full English breakfast was served very quickly and was lovely. This is a thriving pub and a true find.

10

Ruth-ann

Nov 2, 2025

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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

10

X

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!

10

paul

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place

1 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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.

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)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self parking is available on-site.

Breakfast is available for a fee at The Royal Oak, but specific serving hours are not provided.

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.

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.

Children are allowed at The Royal Oak, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

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