Near the beautiful River Eden, in the ancient town of Appleby in Westmorland, this traditional 17th century coaching inn offers free Wi-Fi and en suite rooms. The Royal Oak Appleby is rated as a 4-star Silver Inn by VisitBritain, the tourist board of the United Kingdom. All of the rooms have high-quality beds and en suite shower rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV with free view channels. All rooms (excluding the Cottage) have free Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. There is also a charming 2-bedroom stone cottage ideal for families or groups of friends. The inn offers real cask ales and the very popular restaurant serves good quality pub food, made using the finest ingredients from local suppliers. The inn makes a great base from which to explore the Pennine Way, the Lake District or the Settle-Carlisle railway. Appleby Railway Station is just a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • FREE parking!

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly and efficient staff. Welcomed our dog and provided several thoughtful extras for her (eg water and food bowl in room, goodie dog bag with treats; ball, poo bags) Hearty food and a good number of locals in pub gave nice...
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, excellent food, I had a room on the back if the property which gave me a peaceful night's sleep. Overall, it was excellent value for money with breakfast included. The bed was comfy and the room overall was clean with tea and...
Kathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really cozy and so dog friendly! Great dog walks close by too. Great food in a cozy bar.
Wayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Mid point of my journey over 2 days. Excellent location Great room and accommodation - Dinner and Breakfast was fantastic. Price of room was amazing and a free upgrade to a Kingsize bed.
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely hotel with helpful staff. The room was great and breakfast was fab.
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quick and easy check in, friendly staff, good selection of food and drinks
Phl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything was clean and staff welcoming and friendly, evening food was delicious breakfast could have had another sausage but perfect start to the day . Will happily stay again thank u
Jkc13
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The second time I stayed here, the staff were great and the food and real ales was excellent. The bed was very comfortable and the room was cosy. Beautiful freshly cooked breakfast.
Long
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff could not do enough for you. Breakfast was lovely and food from the restaurant was fantastic value and quality
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cosy bar, friendly staff, comfortable room with character. Good breakfast.

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Royal Oak Appleby takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are advised to make a reservation.

Children are welcome in all areas.

As the Royal Oak is a 17th century building, we are unable to offer any facilities for guests with mobility issues.

Please inform Royal Oak Appleby in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.