The Royal Oak
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from 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
At The Royal Oak - Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Royal Oak - Inn in Loughborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. This inn is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of Nottingham and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.
What's nearby
University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus(3.8 miles)
Charnwood Museum(4.6 miles)
Donington Park Racing Circuit(4.6 miles)
Donington Grand Prix Collection(4.6 miles)
Loughborough Leisure Centre(4.7 miles)
John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum(4.9 miles)
Great Central Railway(5 miles)
Loughborough Town Hall(5 miles)
Loughborough University(5.4 miles)
Rushcliffe Golf Club(5.9 miles)
Jubilee Wood Country Park(6.2 miles)
Owl House Spa(6.3 miles)
Beacon Hill Country Park(7.1 miles)
Melbourne Parish Church(7.3 miles)
Melbourne Hall(7.3 miles)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)(3.3 miles)
Nottingham (NQT)(17.6 miles)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)(37.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Allergy-Free Room Available
Location
26 The Green, Long Whatton, England, United Kingdom
University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus (3.8 miles)
Charnwood Museum (4.6 miles)
Donington Park Racing Circuit (4.6 miles)
Donington Grand Prix Collection (4.6 miles)
Loughborough Leisure Centre (4.7 miles)
John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum (4.9 miles)
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 432 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews of The Royal Oak, guests consistently praise friendly staff, comfortable and often spacious rooms, and well‑regarded food—especially breakfast—while the quiet village setting near the M1 and airport makes it convenient for stopovers and local visits.
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What guests think
Across reviews of The Royal Oak, guests consistently praise friendly staff, comfortable and often spacious rooms, and well‑regarded food—especially breakfast—while the quiet village setting near the M1 and airport makes it convenient for stopovers and local visits.
Several reviewers report thin walls and noise from neighboring rooms or TVs, which affected sleep for some. Cleanliness is widely praised, though a few note maintenance issues, occasional room temperature concerns, or uneven check‑in communication. Overall, it suits short stays and road trips more than amenity‑heavy resort breaks.
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Facilities
Reviews frequently mention ample free parking, with many rooms opening directly to the car park. The pub/bar and dining areas are appreciated as relaxing spaces, and several rooms are in annex buildings.
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Susan
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
10
Kyla
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property. A large King size bed! Loved the kettle and teas and bottled water available. The pub was perfect for a drink and card games!
Excellent property. A large King size bed! Loved the kettle and teas and bottled water available. The pub was perfect for a drink and card games!
10
Chris
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unique individual rooms outside of the pub/restaurant. Lots of free parking. Amazing breakfast, hot and freshly cooked.
Unique individual rooms outside of the pub/restaurant. Lots of free parking. Amazing breakfast, hot and freshly cooked.
10
Joe
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovey spacious room, nicely furnished. The pub is wonderful inside with a great atmosphere. Amole parking & great food! Staff were all super friendly and very quick service. Would definitely stay here if working in the area again!
Lovey spacious room, nicely furnished. The pub is wonderful inside with a great atmosphere. Amole parking & great food! Staff were all super friendly and very quick service. Would definitely stay here if working in the area again!
10
Daren
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome from the all the staff upon arrival &”service for food, breakfast & dinner great quality, would recommend. Room was lovely with really clean bathroom parking also easy .
Warm welcome from the all the staff upon arrival &”service for food, breakfast & dinner great quality, would recommend. Room was lovely with really clean bathroom parking also easy .
10
Ian
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent venue and location. Room was in an annexe that was well maintained and had everything we needed. Food and service were top quality and would highly recommend.
Excellent venue and location. Room was in an annexe that was well maintained and had everything we needed. Food and service were top quality and would highly recommend.
10
Peter
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay. Each room has its own front door onto the car park. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped. The food and drink in the pub is really nice and the breakfast is brilliant. Will stay again if in the area.
Lovely place to stay. Each room has its own front door onto the car park. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped. The food and drink in the pub is really nice and the breakfast is brilliant. Will stay again if in the area.
10
Ian
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay, great staff and lovely accomodation. The breakfast was superb and bar and dinning area really relaxing ! Would definitely stay again and would recommend without hesitation ! Many thanks
Excellent stay, great staff and lovely accomodation. The breakfast was superb and bar and dinning area really relaxing ! Would definitely stay again and would recommend without hesitation ! Many thanks
8
Charlotte
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, good breakfast, lovely decor, parking right outside the room, duvet too hot & not enough tea bag’s & a bit tight with the biscuits but other with that, would stay again
Great room, good breakfast, lovely decor, parking right outside the room, duvet too hot & not enough tea bag’s & a bit tight with the biscuits but other with that, would stay again
8
David
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
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Cleanliness
Most reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless. A few mention maintenance or odour issues, such as a cracked sink or bathroom smell.
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Katie
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed over for a wedding. Rooms were comfy and clean but lots of noise from the neighbours on either side woke us up quite early which was annoying as we were looking forward to Sunday lay in. We didnt have an evening meal but food looked lovely. Breakfast was really nice.
We stayed over for a wedding. Rooms were comfy and clean but lots of noise from the neighbours on either side woke us up quite early which was annoying as we were looking forward to Sunday lay in. We didnt have an evening meal but food looked lovely. Breakfast was really nice.
8
Anna-marie
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only normal coffee would of Liked to start my day with a cappuccino All the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was great for the cost, but small details let it down like crack in bathroom sink, missing lock on window
Only normal coffee would of Liked to start my day with a cappuccino All the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was great for the cost, but small details let it down like crack in bathroom sink, missing lock on window
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Jacqui
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
When we stayed at The Royal Oak, the pub was unfortunately closed for refurbishment, but we were called beforehand and told about this. The bedrooms are in separate buildings outside and ours was lovely! It was tastefully furnished and spotlessly clean. Dinner was served in the function room. We didn’t have dinner as we were out at a sports event, but if breakfast was anything to go by I’m sure it was good. Breakfast was delicious with a good choice of dishes and large portions. The three members of staff that we met, the man who helped with our TV, the lady who cleaned our room and the lady who worked at breakfast (sorry, no names) were all very friendly and helpful. Thank you all. We will definitely stay again next year!
When we stayed at The Royal Oak, the pub was unfortunately closed for refurbishment, but we were called beforehand and told about this. The bedrooms are in separate buildings outside and ours was lovely! It was tastefully furnished and spotlessly clean. Dinner was served in the function room. We didn’t have dinner as we were out at a sports event, but if breakfast was anything to go by I’m sure it was good. Breakfast was delicious with a good choice of dishes and large portions. The three members of staff that we met, the man who helped with our TV, the lady who cleaned our room and the lady who worked at breakfast (sorry, no names) were all very friendly and helpful. Thank you all. We will definitely stay again next year!
10
Daren
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome from the all the staff upon arrival &”service for food, breakfast & dinner great quality, would recommend. Room was lovely with really clean bathroom parking also easy .
Warm welcome from the all the staff upon arrival &”service for food, breakfast & dinner great quality, would recommend. Room was lovely with really clean bathroom parking also easy .
10
michael
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The accommodation was very good. To a high standard and the staff where great. The pub uts self was clean tidy and well set out. The staff again where great. A fantastic breakfast and eveni g meal that I had was very good. I would recommend this place.
The accommodation was very good. To a high standard and the staff where great. The pub uts self was clean tidy and well set out. The staff again where great. A fantastic breakfast and eveni g meal that I had was very good. I would recommend this place.
10
Anita
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only stopped for one night, plenty of room in the room, very clean and comfortable Staff very friendly, breakfast excellent
Only stopped for one night, plenty of room in the room, very clean and comfortable Staff very friendly, breakfast excellent
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Kevin
Apr 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed before, they have beautiful clean rooms well heated and comfy, restaurant and food is lovely, great breakfast too.
Stayed before, they have beautiful clean rooms well heated and comfy, restaurant and food is lovely, great breakfast too.
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Reid
Apr 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
If you are going to stay here please don’t be fooled by photos of the room you think you are booking. The photos for ’Room 1’ show a room with double aspect windows, that is most definitely not the case, I’m not sure which room it is of but it certainly isn’t Room 1 (or Room 2) The room details say that it has a King Size bed, this also is untrue, it is only a double. There is also an ever pervasive smell of sewage in the bathroom which, as you may imagine, did little to enhance the enjoyment of our stay. When we discovered the issue with the room, the member of staff who checked us in said that the manager would speak to us in the morning. That did not happen. The hotel has refused to communicate with Expedia, who we booked with, but have had the audacity to ask me for a review, so here it is - TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, DO NOT BOOK Having said that, the staff that we encountered were lovely.
If you are going to stay here please don’t be fooled by photos of the room you think you are booking. The photos for ’Room 1’ show a room with double aspect windows, that is most definitely not the case, I’m not sure which room it is of but it certainly isn’t Room 1 (or Room 2) The room details say that it has a King Size bed, this also is untrue, it is only a double. There is also an ever pervasive smell of sewage in the bathroom which, as you may imagine, did little to enhance the enjoyment of our stay. When we discovered the issue with the room, the member of staff who checked us in said that the manager would speak to us in the morning. That did not happen. The hotel has refused to communicate with Expedia, who we booked with, but have had the audacity to ask me for a review, so here it is - TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, DO NOT BOOK Having said that, the staff that we encountered were lovely.
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Derek
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Relaxing stay after a long drive, room very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good with a great choice, staff very professional and friendly.
Relaxing stay after a long drive, room very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good with a great choice, staff very professional and friendly.
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David
Apr 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff helpfulness excellent and cleanliness of room very good. We will be back.
Staff helpfulness excellent and cleanliness of room very good. We will be back.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with comfy beds and seating areas; several are ground-floor with parking outside. Multiple reviews report thin walls and noise from neighbours or TVs, plus occasional temperature or Wi‑Fi issues.
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Katie
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed over for a wedding. Rooms were comfy and clean but lots of noise from the neighbours on either side woke us up quite early which was annoying as we were looking forward to Sunday lay in. We didnt have an evening meal but food looked lovely. Breakfast was really nice.
We stayed over for a wedding. Rooms were comfy and clean but lots of noise from the neighbours on either side woke us up quite early which was annoying as we were looking forward to Sunday lay in. We didnt have an evening meal but food looked lovely. Breakfast was really nice.
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david
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub, great food, especially the vegan fish and chips. The room are really nicely furnished and comfortable. The downside for me was that you can clearly hear the people in the next room which kept me awake until 1am and again at 5am, this is not great when you have business meetings the following day, they really need to do something about the sound insulation. I wouldn't go out of my way to stay here again.
Nice pub, great food, especially the vegan fish and chips. The room are really nicely furnished and comfortable. The downside for me was that you can clearly hear the people in the next room which kept me awake until 1am and again at 5am, this is not great when you have business meetings the following day, they really need to do something about the sound insulation. I wouldn't go out of my way to stay here again.
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Anne
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious comfortable room. Lovely feather duvet. Pillows a little soft but that's personal preference. Good shower. Easy parking. Gastropub food. Great breakfast options. Friendly staff.
Spacious comfortable room. Lovely feather duvet. Pillows a little soft but that's personal preference. Good shower. Easy parking. Gastropub food. Great breakfast options. Friendly staff.
10
Paul
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff friendly, professional. Room excellent. Did have an issue with the connection of the wi-fi but this was sorted out.
Staff friendly, professional. Room excellent. Did have an issue with the connection of the wi-fi but this was sorted out.
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Amber
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and functional. Rooms a little hot and walls very thin so tv noise carrried through until late night. Staff lacked a warm welcome
Clean and functional. Rooms a little hot and walls very thin so tv noise carrried through until late night. Staff lacked a warm welcome
10
Martin
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Consistently good, rooms are sized well. Staff are great and food is excellent.
Consistently good, rooms are sized well. Staff are great and food is excellent.
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David
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room on ground floor with parking outside so easy to move luggage. Food of a good standard.
Spacious room on ground floor with parking outside so easy to move luggage. Food of a good standard.
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alison
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyable stay in one of the pub's rooms at the back of the property. Nice big room with settee and two chairs, much better than having to sit on the bed. Tea and coffee, fridge and bottled water are nice extra touches provided for when you get back from a day exploring. Shower good, water hot plus soft towels ( much appreciated!) and very quiet location in a small village with a handy village store in walking distance. Great overall stay.
Enjoyable stay in one of the pub's rooms at the back of the property. Nice big room with settee and two chairs, much better than having to sit on the bed. Tea and coffee, fridge and bottled water are nice extra touches provided for when you get back from a day exploring. Shower good, water hot plus soft towels ( much appreciated!) and very quiet location in a small village with a handy village store in walking distance. Great overall stay.
8
Charlotte
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, good breakfast, lovely decor, parking right outside the room, duvet too hot & not enough tea bag’s & a bit tight with the biscuits but other with that, would stay again
Great room, good breakfast, lovely decor, parking right outside the room, duvet too hot & not enough tea bag’s & a bit tight with the biscuits but other with that, would stay again
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David
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, professional and attentive, with quick check‑ins and issues resolved promptly. A few guests mention a cooler welcome or communication lapses at check‑in and management follow‑up.
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Deborah
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a find! Lovely room with plenty of space, two armchairs and a full length mirror. Quiet location. Pub food was great and the staff were very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay
What a find! Lovely room with plenty of space, two armchairs and a full length mirror. Quiet location. Pub food was great and the staff were very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay
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Jason
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was quick and friendly. The room was better than expected. Very comfortable, spacious and warm.
Check-in was quick and friendly. The room was better than expected. Very comfortable, spacious and warm.
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Michael
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Its always a pleasent and comfortable stay at The Royal oak Long Whatton. The breakfast is the best I have had anywhere and I have stayed in a lot of places. The staff are always polite and friendly. Nice work.
Its always a pleasent and comfortable stay at The Royal oak Long Whatton. The breakfast is the best I have had anywhere and I have stayed in a lot of places. The staff are always polite and friendly. Nice work.
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Thomas
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very attentive. They made good the missing towrls and tea. The restaurant is very good.
The staff were very attentive. They made good the missing towrls and tea. The restaurant is very good.
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Ian
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy, quick check-in. Very nice room with all of the essentials. Good food - excellent breakfast.
Easy, quick check-in. Very nice room with all of the essentials. Good food - excellent breakfast.
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Amber
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and functional. Rooms a little hot and walls very thin so tv noise carrried through until late night. Staff lacked a warm welcome
Clean and functional. Rooms a little hot and walls very thin so tv noise carrried through until late night. Staff lacked a warm welcome
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Reid
Apr 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
If you are going to stay here please don’t be fooled by photos of the room you think you are booking. The photos for ’Room 1’ show a room with double aspect windows, that is most definitely not the case, I’m not sure which room it is of but it certainly isn’t Room 1 (or Room 2) The room details say that it has a King Size bed, this also is untrue, it is only a double. There is also an ever pervasive smell of sewage in the bathroom which, as you may imagine, did little to enhance the enjoyment of our stay. When we discovered the issue with the room, the member of staff who checked us in said that the manager would speak to us in the morning. That did not happen. The hotel has refused to communicate with Expedia, who we booked with, but have had the audacity to ask me for a review, so here it is - TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, DO NOT BOOK Having said that, the staff that we encountered were lovely.
If you are going to stay here please don’t be fooled by photos of the room you think you are booking. The photos for ’Room 1’ show a room with double aspect windows, that is most definitely not the case, I’m not sure which room it is of but it certainly isn’t Room 1 (or Room 2) The room details say that it has a King Size bed, this also is untrue, it is only a double. There is also an ever pervasive smell of sewage in the bathroom which, as you may imagine, did little to enhance the enjoyment of our stay. When we discovered the issue with the room, the member of staff who checked us in said that the manager would speak to us in the morning. That did not happen. The hotel has refused to communicate with Expedia, who we booked with, but have had the audacity to ask me for a review, so here it is - TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, DO NOT BOOK Having said that, the staff that we encountered were lovely.
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Nicholas
Dec 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great accommodation, quality breakfast, no information offered about accommodation on check in, just handed key.
Great accommodation, quality breakfast, no information offered about accommodation on check in, just handed key.
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Derek
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Relaxing stay after a long drive, room very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good with a great choice, staff very professional and friendly.
Relaxing stay after a long drive, room very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good with a great choice, staff very professional and friendly.
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Lewis
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff
Excellent staff
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Location
Quiet village setting convenient for the M1, airport and road trips, and easy to find. Many see it as ideal for stopovers or local visits.
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Susan
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
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Csabai
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stopped at the hotel to attend an open day at a local university, would defiantly stop again.
I stopped at the hotel to attend an open day at a local university, would defiantly stop again.
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David
Dec 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, perfect for an overnight stop.
Great stay, perfect for an overnight stop.
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Michael
Jul 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is easy to find. Simple check in. Rooms are spacious with everything you need. Good wifi connection. Good choice of meals and very tasty and sensibly priced. Whole experience excellent would recommend highly
Hotel is easy to find. Simple check in. Rooms are spacious with everything you need. Good wifi connection. Good choice of meals and very tasty and sensibly priced. Whole experience excellent would recommend highly
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Claire
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, comfy room and good service
Great location, comfy room and good service
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Ian
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little pub and the food in the restaurant was great. The rooms however, have paper thin walls. The guest in the room next to ours left the TV on all night and it was like it was in our room. Even the sound of a spoon in a cup being stirred could be heard. It was a nice place and the location suited us, but it was a sleepless night and so we wouldn’t stay again.
Lovely little pub and the food in the restaurant was great. The rooms however, have paper thin walls. The guest in the room next to ours left the TV on all night and it was like it was in our room. Even the sound of a spoon in a cup being stirred could be heard. It was a nice place and the location suited us, but it was a sleepless night and so we wouldn’t stay again.
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Ian
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent venue and location. Room was in an annexe that was well maintained and had everything we needed. Food and service were top quality and would highly recommend.
Excellent venue and location. Room was in an annexe that was well maintained and had everything we needed. Food and service were top quality and would highly recommend.
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Martine
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was good but the food at dinner was disappointing. It was so refined to the point that it lacked any flavour. Plus we think it was expensive. We would stay again but not eat there. It’s in a great location.
It was good but the food at dinner was disappointing. It was so refined to the point that it lacked any flavour. Plus we think it was expensive. We would stay again but not eat there. It’s in a great location.
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Jane
May 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A wonderful place to stay. Friendly staff. Perfect location. The bed was amazingly comfortable. Everything you could want. The breakfast was excellent with a very good choice. We have already made another booking which says it all!!!
A wonderful place to stay. Friendly staff. Perfect location. The bed was amazingly comfortable. Everything you could want. The breakfast was excellent with a very good choice. We have already made another booking which says it all!!!
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alison
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyable stay in one of the pub's rooms at the back of the property. Nice big room with settee and two chairs, much better than having to sit on the bed. Tea and coffee, fridge and bottled water are nice extra touches provided for when you get back from a day exploring. Shower good, water hot plus soft towels ( much appreciated!) and very quiet location in a small village with a handy village store in walking distance. Great overall stay.
Enjoyable stay in one of the pub's rooms at the back of the property. Nice big room with settee and two chairs, much better than having to sit on the bed. Tea and coffee, fridge and bottled water are nice extra touches provided for when you get back from a day exploring. Shower good, water hot plus soft towels ( much appreciated!) and very quiet location in a small village with a handy village store in walking distance. Great overall stay.
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Dining
Food, especially breakfast, is widely praised for quality and choice. There are occasional criticisms of dinner flavor or an overcooked breakfast item.
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Katie
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed over for a wedding. Rooms were comfy and clean but lots of noise from the neighbours on either side woke us up quite early which was annoying as we were looking forward to Sunday lay in. We didnt have an evening meal but food looked lovely. Breakfast was really nice.
We stayed over for a wedding. Rooms were comfy and clean but lots of noise from the neighbours on either side woke us up quite early which was annoying as we were looking forward to Sunday lay in. We didnt have an evening meal but food looked lovely. Breakfast was really nice.
10
Susan
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
10
MATTHEW
Mar 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Food is amazing in the restaurant
Food is amazing in the restaurant
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Anne
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious comfortable room. Lovely feather duvet. Pillows a little soft but that's personal preference. Good shower. Easy parking. Gastropub food. Great breakfast options. Friendly staff.
Spacious comfortable room. Lovely feather duvet. Pillows a little soft but that's personal preference. Good shower. Easy parking. Gastropub food. Great breakfast options. Friendly staff.
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David
Mar 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really fantastic property. Friendly staff. Room was lovely, very spacious and nicely fitted out. Food in the pub was excellent.
Really fantastic property. Friendly staff. Room was lovely, very spacious and nicely fitted out. Food in the pub was excellent.
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Martine
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was good but the food at dinner was disappointing. It was so refined to the point that it lacked any flavour. Plus we think it was expensive. We would stay again but not eat there. It’s in a great location.
It was good but the food at dinner was disappointing. It was so refined to the point that it lacked any flavour. Plus we think it was expensive. We would stay again but not eat there. It’s in a great location.
10
Anita
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only stopped for one night, plenty of room in the room, very clean and comfortable Staff very friendly, breakfast excellent
Only stopped for one night, plenty of room in the room, very clean and comfortable Staff very friendly, breakfast excellent
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michael
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was only an over night wedding stay, the only real complaint would be the breakfast, bacon was inedible otherwise a great stay
It was only an over night wedding stay, the only real complaint would be the breakfast, bacon was inedible otherwise a great stay
10
Martin
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Consistently good, rooms are sized well. Staff are great and food is excellent.
Consistently good, rooms are sized well. Staff are great and food is excellent.
10
Ian
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay, great staff and lovely accomodation. The breakfast was superb and bar and dinning area really relaxing ! Would definitely stay again and would recommend without hesitation ! Many thanks
Excellent stay, great staff and lovely accomodation. The breakfast was superb and bar and dinning area really relaxing ! Would definitely stay again and would recommend without hesitation ! Many thanks
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Clare
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay here. Lovely room, great food and great staff. Would thoroughly recommend
We had a great stay here. Lovely room, great food and great staff. Would thoroughly recommend
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Chloe
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice accommodation. Highly recommend.
Very nice accommodation. Highly recommend.
10
Tina
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet location, room very clean and comfortable, quality of food in the restaurant is really good, with excellent service and a nice outdoor seating area available for this warm weather!! . One thing to note is the bar and restaurant closed at 6pm on the Sunday, which caught us by surprise , there is a co-op in the nearby village where snacks can be purchased, if needed
Quiet location, room very clean and comfortable, quality of food in the restaurant is really good, with excellent service and a nice outdoor seating area available for this warm weather!! . One thing to note is the bar and restaurant closed at 6pm on the Sunday, which caught us by surprise , there is a co-op in the nearby village where snacks can be purchased, if needed
10
Ger
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great wee hotel in a gorgeous location. The food was fantastic and service was excellent.
Great wee hotel in a gorgeous location. The food was fantastic and service was excellent.
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Phil
Jun 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay. Very clean spacious room with parking available opposite so not far to move your stuff from car to room. The pub does a lovely full English cooked fresh to order. I did have an evening meal which was a bit pricey (Steak & chips) but again couldn't fault it, was lush. Staff were friendly, would easily stay here again.
Lovely place to stay. Very clean spacious room with parking available opposite so not far to move your stuff from car to room. The pub does a lovely full English cooked fresh to order. I did have an evening meal which was a bit pricey (Steak & chips) but again couldn't fault it, was lush. Staff were friendly, would easily stay here again.
FAQs about The Royal Oak
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 10:00 PM should contact the property in advance.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus, approximately 4.6 miles from Donington Grand Prix Collection.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
Are extra beds or cribs available?
Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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- 2026-10-13: 167.89575585632323USD
- 2026-10-14: 156.90537746887208USD
- 2026-10-15: 156.90537746887208USD
- 2026-10-16: 167.3513318847656USD
- 2026-10-17: 171.24321631774902USD
- 2026-10-18: 128.12160713043212USD
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- 2026-10-20: 156.90537746887208USD
- 2026-10-21: 156.90537746887208USD
- 2026-10-22: 179.1900944000244USD
- 2026-10-23: 167.3513318847656USD
- 2026-10-24: 167.3513318847656USD
- 2026-10-25: 128.12160713043212USD
- 2026-10-26: 156.90537746887208USD
- 2026-10-27: 160.55403352355958USD
- 2026-10-28: 180.2911524963379USD
- 2026-10-29: 156.90537746887208USD
- 2026-10-30: 167.3513318847656USD
- 2026-10-31: 187.13610412597657USD
- 2026-11-01: 128.12160713043212USD
- 2026-11-02: 179.1900944000244USD
- 2026-11-03: 183.83177793579102USD
- 2026-11-04: 179.1900944000244USD
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in is available.
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