The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant
US$149
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$149
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant average US$136 in the cheapest month (May) and US$150 in the most expensive month (October), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$143 |
| February | US$139 |
| March | US$141 |
| April | US$141 |
| May | US$136 |
| June | US$142 |
| July | US$139 |
| August | US$148 |
| September | US$149 |
| October | US$150 |
| November | US$143 |
| December | US$136 |
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Most expensive: October (~US$150)
Cheapest: May (~US$136)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Location
Located in Tarporley, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Delamere Forest and Chester Zoo. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chester City Walls and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from University of Chester.
What's nearby
Abbeywood Gardens(3 Miles)
Delamere Forest(3.6 Miles)
Go Ape! Delamere(3.7 Miles)
Wild Shore Delamere(4 Miles)
Little Budworth Country Park(4.4 Miles)
Vicars Cross Golf Club(4.5 Miles)
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre(5 Miles)
Manley Mere(5 Miles)
Cheshire Falconry(5.6 Miles)
Eaton Golf Club(5.6 Miles)
Crocky Trail(5.6 Miles)
Dulverton Avenue Park(5.9 Miles)
Oulton Park Circuit(5.9 Miles)
Vicars Cross Shopping Centre(6.3 Miles)
Queens Road Park(6.6 Miles)
John Lennon Airport (LPL)(29.1 Miles)
Chester (CEG-Hawarden)(14.6 Miles)
Manchester Airport (MAN)(27.9 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Garden
Luggage storage
Parking (Self) (free)
Front Desk (limited hours)
Outdoor Furniture
Location
Chester Road, Chester, Kelsall, Tarporley, England, United Kingdom
Abbeywood Gardens (3 Miles)
Delamere Forest (3.6 Miles)
Go Ape! Delamere (3.7 Miles)
Wild Shore Delamere (4 Miles)
Little Budworth Country Park (4.4 Miles)
Vicars Cross Golf Club (4.5 Miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 335 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
100%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant as a welcoming pub hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms, consistently friendly staff, tasty meals, and easy parking, with many appreciating its quiet setting and convenient access to Chester and Oulton Park.
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What guests think
Travellers describe The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant as a welcoming pub hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms, consistently friendly staff, tasty meals, and easy parking, with many appreciating its quiet setting and convenient access to Chester and Oulton Park.
Some mention the cozy pub setting, from open fires and snug corners to pleasant garden areas. Cleanliness is usually excellent, though a few guests found toilets not checked properly. There were isolated complaints about a poor dinner, a broken early breakfast promise, a chilly room in November, or noise from other guests. Overall, a characterful pub stay with attentive hosts awaits.
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Facilities
A welcoming on site pub/bar and easy parking are highlighted; some mention pleasant garden areas and outdoor seating.
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10
Michael
23 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
10
Elisabeth
13 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
10
James
27 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
8
Steve
25 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
10
Violet
13 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
10
Guy
5 Feb 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
10
Pat
21 May 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
We stayed only 1 x night and couldn't be happier. The room was very comfortable and appointed. Dinner was delicious with a good choice on the menu, and there was a really nice atmosphere in the pub, which had outside dining available too. The owners were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
We stayed only 1 x night and couldn't be happier. The room was very comfortable and appointed. Dinner was delicious with a good choice on the menu, and there was a really nice atmosphere in the pub, which had outside dining available too. The owners were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
10
Michael
19 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
10
Jason
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
10
Tracey
23 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently described as spotless and well kept. A few guests reported toilets not being checked properly.
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10
Michael
23 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
10
martin
6 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Excellent all round. Staff very professional and friendly. Easy comprehansive check in. Clean and comfortable. Excellent food.
Excellent all round. Staff very professional and friendly. Easy comprehansive check in. Clean and comfortable. Excellent food.
10
James
27 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
10
Paul
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent weekend, the hosts were amazing all staff were very friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Couldn’t fault anything. Definitely highly recommend!!
Excellent weekend, the hosts were amazing all staff were very friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Couldn’t fault anything. Definitely highly recommend!!
10
Ian
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
A friendly welcome, Room was spotless, well decorated with a very comfortable bed. Great meal in a lovely pub environment served by attentive staff. If I could give it 6 stars out of 5 I would. Can't wait for an excuse to go again
A friendly welcome, Room was spotless, well decorated with a very comfortable bed. Great meal in a lovely pub environment served by attentive staff. If I could give it 6 stars out of 5 I would. Can't wait for an excuse to go again
10
Dennis
17 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The room was spotless and warm. Good facilities and an excellent restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very welcoming and we had a lovely stay.
The room was spotless and warm. Good facilities and an excellent restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very welcoming and we had a lovely stay.
10
STEWART
7 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
The room was lovely-much better than I’d expected. The staff were very friendly. We had an evening meal and although the menu range was quite limited, I still had trouble choosing and what you are eventually served with is high quality and presented really carefully. The only blot on the copybook was that my Mum, who I was sharing with, was the first to use the toilet and on lifting the lid was greeted by a bowl full of pungent waste. Other than that this was a lovely place to locate ourselves for access to Oulton Park
The room was lovely-much better than I’d expected. The staff were very friendly. We had an evening meal and although the menu range was quite limited, I still had trouble choosing and what you are eventually served with is high quality and presented really carefully. The only blot on the copybook was that my Mum, who I was sharing with, was the first to use the toilet and on lifting the lid was greeted by a bowl full of pungent waste. Other than that this was a lovely place to locate ourselves for access to Oulton Park
10
Jason
17 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
8
phil
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay albeit an overnight stop, food was great, not a big menu but was ok for us, room was immaculate and the beds were comfy ( soft side ) …. Shower was amazing !!! Staff were superb made us really welcome and nothing was too much trouble at all …. Would definitely stop again for an overnighter
Great stay albeit an overnight stop, food was great, not a big menu but was ok for us, room was immaculate and the beds were comfy ( soft side ) …. Shower was amazing !!! Staff were superb made us really welcome and nothing was too much trouble at all …. Would definitely stop again for an overnighter
8
Dean
22 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Hotel is ok , toilet hadn't been checked as there was excitement left in it ! The evening before we was Promised by one member of staff we could have breakfast early as us and others had to be off early to be told in the morning no cooked breakfast till later ! Don't promise if you can't deliver .
Hotel is ok , toilet hadn't been checked as there was excitement left in it ! The evening before we was Promised by one member of staff we could have breakfast early as us and others had to be off early to be told in the morning no cooked breakfast till later ! Don't promise if you can't deliver .
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and often quiet. There are occasional reports of noise from neighbouring guests and one comment about a chilly room.
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10
Sonya
10 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved the place. Staff are so friendly and make you feel at home. Beautiful big bedrooms with comfortable beds.
Loved the place. Staff are so friendly and make you feel at home. Beautiful big bedrooms with comfortable beds.
10
Anthony
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staf
Nice spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staf
10
Craig
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic hotel and restaurant, wonderful staff, quiet rooms, and great food. Would love to stay again.
Fantastic hotel and restaurant, wonderful staff, quiet rooms, and great food. Would love to stay again.
10
Mary
25 Nov 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Fab manager who couldn't do enough to help me feel at home. Amazing huge room. Cosy restaurant with great value tasty food. Great place to stay.
Fab manager who couldn't do enough to help me feel at home. Amazing huge room. Cosy restaurant with great value tasty food. Great place to stay.
10
Colin
19 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely big Rooms
Lovely big Rooms
10
Violet
13 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
8
Eileen
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was perfect for what we wanted ie: to have somewhere to stay near our son. Unfortunately the people in the next room were having a party until 1.30am and had the tv on until 2am. We could hear everything, conversations and the programme on the tv. We were unable to sleep. This is not the hotel’s fault but it did spoil our stay. We will stay again and hope other guests will be more considerate next time.
The hotel was perfect for what we wanted ie: to have somewhere to stay near our son. Unfortunately the people in the next room were having a party until 1.30am and had the tv on until 2am. We could hear everything, conversations and the programme on the tv. We were unable to sleep. This is not the hotel’s fault but it did spoil our stay. We will stay again and hope other guests will be more considerate next time.
10
Steven
23 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
10
Michael
19 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
10
Tracey
23 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with several mentions of attentive hosts and smooth check in. One review noted a broken promise about early breakfast.
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Colin
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First class service. The owners and staff couldn’t have done more . The hotel rooms are lovely and the restaurant has good food. We loved this hotel and will definately go back.
First class service. The owners and staff couldn’t have done more . The hotel rooms are lovely and the restaurant has good food. We loved this hotel and will definately go back.
10
Paul
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent weekend, the hosts were amazing all staff were very friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Couldn’t fault anything. Definitely highly recommend!!
Excellent weekend, the hosts were amazing all staff were very friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Couldn’t fault anything. Definitely highly recommend!!
10
Dennis
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was spotless and warm. Good facilities and an excellent restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very welcoming and we had a lovely stay.
The room was spotless and warm. Good facilities and an excellent restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very welcoming and we had a lovely stay.
8
Robert
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
10
Mary
25 Nov 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Fab manager who couldn't do enough to help me feel at home. Amazing huge room. Cosy restaurant with great value tasty food. Great place to stay.
Fab manager who couldn't do enough to help me feel at home. Amazing huge room. Cosy restaurant with great value tasty food. Great place to stay.
10
Jenni
20 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great overnight stay staff went above and beyond they were really friendly and kind.
We had a great overnight stay staff went above and beyond they were really friendly and kind.
10
Guy
5 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
10
Charles
20 Feb 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay. Definitely one of the best hotels we have been to. The exterior hides an absolute gem of a hotel. Inside the restaurant was amazing and food was not only fantastic but ample in quantity. The bar and dining area was fabulous ... Especially the round table room which anyone staying must look at. We had intended to dine in Chester but after having lunch decided to have dinner there instead and was not disappointed. The breakfast again was out of this world and for less than a tenner each. just amazing!! Every single member of staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and had a fabulous night's sleep. We have stayed in numerous hotels and this has to be one of the best. We shall certainly return.
Absolutely amazing stay. Definitely one of the best hotels we have been to. The exterior hides an absolute gem of a hotel. Inside the restaurant was amazing and food was not only fantastic but ample in quantity. The bar and dining area was fabulous ... Especially the round table room which anyone staying must look at. We had intended to dine in Chester but after having lunch decided to have dinner there instead and was not disappointed. The breakfast again was out of this world and for less than a tenner each. just amazing!! Every single member of staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and had a fabulous night's sleep. We have stayed in numerous hotels and this has to be one of the best. We shall certainly return.
8
Dean
22 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Hotel is ok , toilet hadn't been checked as there was excitement left in it ! The evening before we was Promised by one member of staff we could have breakfast early as us and others had to be off early to be told in the morning no cooked breakfast till later ! Don't promise if you can't deliver .
Hotel is ok , toilet hadn't been checked as there was excitement left in it ! The evening before we was Promised by one member of staff we could have breakfast early as us and others had to be off early to be told in the morning no cooked breakfast till later ! Don't promise if you can't deliver .
10
Tracey
23 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
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Location
Convenient for Oulton Park and trips into Chester, and easy to find. Several reviews also mention a quiet setting.
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Elisabeth
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
8
Steve
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
8
Robert
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
10
Alfred
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very welcoming. An excellent place when going to Oulton park race circuit.
Very welcoming. An excellent place when going to Oulton park race circuit.
10
Violet
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
10
Steven
23 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
10
STEWART
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was lovely-much better than I’d expected. The staff were very friendly. We had an evening meal and although the menu range was quite limited, I still had trouble choosing and what you are eventually served with is high quality and presented really carefully. The only blot on the copybook was that my Mum, who I was sharing with, was the first to use the toilet and on lifting the lid was greeted by a bowl full of pungent waste. Other than that this was a lovely place to locate ourselves for access to Oulton Park
The room was lovely-much better than I’d expected. The staff were very friendly. We had an evening meal and although the menu range was quite limited, I still had trouble choosing and what you are eventually served with is high quality and presented really carefully. The only blot on the copybook was that my Mum, who I was sharing with, was the first to use the toilet and on lifting the lid was greeted by a bowl full of pungent waste. Other than that this was a lovely place to locate ourselves for access to Oulton Park
10
Michael
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
10
Mike
26 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
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Dining
Food is consistently praised for quality and taste, with excellent breakfasts and enjoyable pub meals, though several note a limited menu. One review reported a poor dinner.
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Rod
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really good food, friendly and helpful staff
Really good food, friendly and helpful staff
10
martin
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent all round. Staff very professional and friendly. Easy comprehansive check in. Clean and comfortable. Excellent food.
Excellent all round. Staff very professional and friendly. Easy comprehansive check in. Clean and comfortable. Excellent food.
10
Ian
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A friendly welcome, Room was spotless, well decorated with a very comfortable bed. Great meal in a lovely pub environment served by attentive staff. If I could give it 6 stars out of 5 I would. Can't wait for an excuse to go again
A friendly welcome, Room was spotless, well decorated with a very comfortable bed. Great meal in a lovely pub environment served by attentive staff. If I could give it 6 stars out of 5 I would. Can't wait for an excuse to go again
8
Robert
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
10
Guy
5 Feb 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
10
Charles
20 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay. Definitely one of the best hotels we have been to. The exterior hides an absolute gem of a hotel. Inside the restaurant was amazing and food was not only fantastic but ample in quantity. The bar and dining area was fabulous ... Especially the round table room which anyone staying must look at. We had intended to dine in Chester but after having lunch decided to have dinner there instead and was not disappointed. The breakfast again was out of this world and for less than a tenner each. just amazing!! Every single member of staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and had a fabulous night's sleep. We have stayed in numerous hotels and this has to be one of the best. We shall certainly return.
Absolutely amazing stay. Definitely one of the best hotels we have been to. The exterior hides an absolute gem of a hotel. Inside the restaurant was amazing and food was not only fantastic but ample in quantity. The bar and dining area was fabulous ... Especially the round table room which anyone staying must look at. We had intended to dine in Chester but after having lunch decided to have dinner there instead and was not disappointed. The breakfast again was out of this world and for less than a tenner each. just amazing!! Every single member of staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and had a fabulous night's sleep. We have stayed in numerous hotels and this has to be one of the best. We shall certainly return.
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deborah
25 Nov 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
No heat in November- very chilly in the room Dinner was not good- burger was inedible
No heat in November- very chilly in the room Dinner was not good- burger was inedible
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Jason
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
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phil
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay albeit an overnight stop, food was great, not a big menu but was ok for us, room was immaculate and the beds were comfy ( soft side ) …. Shower was amazing !!! Staff were superb made us really welcome and nothing was too much trouble at all …. Would definitely stop again for an overnighter
Great stay albeit an overnight stop, food was great, not a big menu but was ok for us, room was immaculate and the beds were comfy ( soft side ) …. Shower was amazing !!! Staff were superb made us really welcome and nothing was too much trouble at all …. Would definitely stop again for an overnighter
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Tracey
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
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Frederick
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were great. Nice room and the food was excellent.
The staff were great. Nice room and the food was excellent.
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Rebecca
28 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Love this place for weekends away.
Love this place for weekends away.
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Brian
21 May 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Really nice breakfast bar breakfast with a good choice. Very spacious rooms and staff and management were more than helpful. Lovely evening meal. Easy parking. A great 3 night stay.
Really nice breakfast bar breakfast with a good choice. Very spacious rooms and staff and management were more than helpful. Lovely evening meal. Easy parking. A great 3 night stay.
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John
14 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was straight forward, and we were shown to our room. Room was clean and ready for us. After showering and getting changed , we went to the bar for a beer. Good choice of beers , and the bar staff were very friendly. Enjoyed our food there too. Breakfast was lovely , and we left feeling refreshed and well fed. We were walking the Sandstone Trail , so it was an ideal stop over for us. Highly recommended
Check in was straight forward, and we were shown to our room. Room was clean and ready for us. After showering and getting changed , we went to the bar for a beer. Good choice of beers , and the bar staff were very friendly. Enjoyed our food there too. Breakfast was lovely , and we left feeling refreshed and well fed. We were walking the Sandstone Trail , so it was an ideal stop over for us. Highly recommended
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Renata
12 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Car park secure Staff attentive and nothing too much trouble! A lovely building with character
Car park secure Staff attentive and nothing too much trouble! A lovely building with character
FAQs about The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not detailed.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in Tarporley, within a 15-minute drive of Delamere Forest and Chester Zoo, and approximately 8.2 miles from Chester City Walls and University of Chester.
What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 10.00 per night. Advance request is recommended for cribs.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
- 2026-09-06: 141.99689560394287USD
- 2026-09-07: 142.5617436706543USD
- 2026-09-08: 144.2322928817749USD
- 2026-09-09: 142.56355126953125USD
- 2026-09-10: 144.2298207244873USD
- 2026-09-11: 140.90582360534668USD
- 2026-09-12: 142.48492957916258USD
- 2026-09-13: 142.110030027771USD
- 2026-09-14: 146.81003520965575USD
- 2026-09-15: 145.2100355194092USD
- 2026-09-16: 145.2100355194092USD
- 2026-09-17: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-18: 146.09003490600585USD
- 2026-09-19: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-20: 146.09003490600585USD
- 2026-09-21: 145.2100355194092USD
- 2026-09-22: 144.62003170166017USD
- 2026-09-23: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-24: 145.2100355194092USD
- 2026-09-25: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-26: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-27: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-28: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-29: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-09-30: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-10-01: 141.98617406158448USD
- 2026-10-02: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-10-03: 148.6870582885742USD
- 2026-10-04: 145.0600313949585USD
- 2026-10-05: 145.7400341430664USD
- 2026-10-06: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-07: 145.7400341430664USD
- 2026-10-08: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-09: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-10: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-11: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-12: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-13: 145.7400341430664USD
- 2026-10-14: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-15: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-16: 147.2200323059082USD
- 2026-10-17: 158.9900351776123USD
- 2026-10-18: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-19: 145.7400341430664USD
- 2026-10-20: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-21: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-22: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-23: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-24: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-25: 145.7400341430664USD
- 2026-10-26: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-27: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-28: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-29: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-30: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-10-31: 145.7400341430664USD
- 2026-11-01: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-11-02: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-11-03: 147.96004910888672USD
- 2026-11-04: 145.73247589874268USD
- 2026-11-05: 148.63542653045653USD
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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; cash is not accepted
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Free wi-fi
Garden
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Outdoor Furniture
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Smoke-Free Property
Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Garden
Outdoor Furniture
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Front Desk (limited hours)
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Free wi-fi