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About this property
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed or 3 single beds | ||
1 large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed or 1 single bed and 1 double bed and 1 futon bed | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed or 2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Brian
United Kingdom“Lovely staff, nice room, super breakfast, what else could you ask for.”
Roland
United Kingdom“excellent room very comfortable bed.Evening meal and breakfast excellent .Even the dog was well catered for.2 bowls and welcome treat bag. Sausages for breakfast. garden at back to exercise him.Staff very friendly and helpful.Lovely country inn...”- Pamela
United Kingdom“Room was comfortable for our one night stay. Well located off M6 for enroute stop for Scotland. Breakfast was cooked to order & served with a smile. We didn’t have dinner.” - Jenny
United Kingdom“A delightful 17th Century building which has been developed in keeping with its age and the modern requirements of society today. In addition the kitchen provides excellent food. All staff were pleasant, helpful and friendly.” - Bridget
United Kingdom“Very comfortable room, helpful and friendly staff and great food.” - Elaine
United Kingdom“Friendly staff and a spacious room with a large comfy bed.” - Becky
United Kingdom“The room was comfortable, and the breakfast was outstanding. The staff were absolutely lovely—friendly and very accommodating. It wasn’t an issue at all that we returned late from a wedding, which we really appreciated” - Jeremy
United Kingdom“A very nice stay with great atmosphere and excellent food/drink. The owners really understand how to make guests feel welcome.” - Graham
United Kingdom“It was so comfortable, clean and the food was excellent” - Bruce
United Kingdom“Very old and quirky inn, we had great room up in the eaves, watch your head though🤣.food great and good choice of drinks in bar”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.