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About this property
Nestled peacefully amongst the Eastern Lakeland Fells and located on many of the best-loved Lakeland walks, this charming country retreat is ideal for a peaceful break in Dockray. Run by a charismatic and friendly family, the hotel provides a relaxed, informal but efficient service, well suited to the Lakeland way of life. The Helvellyn and High Street mountain ranges are right on the doorstep, which makes The Royal Hotel an ideal and comfortable base for walkers. The facilities include 10 en suite bedrooms with Freeview TV. Royal Hotel has a large restaurant and a bar that boasts a fine selection of wines, locally produced Real Ales and malt whiskies.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Catherine0991
United Kingdom“The Royal Hotel is in the perfect spot for anyone looking for a relaxing stay in the wilds of the lake district - 5 minute drive from lake Ullswater for a swim and surrounded by beautiful mountains and fells for walking and exploring. The staff...” - Marie
Australia“convenience of being able to dine at the same place where we stayed.” - June United Kingdom“Close to Aira Force, National Trust site and their car parks. Breakfast and evening meal very good quality and choice.”
Bryan United Kingdom“Staff were first class. The location for walks were excellent. And extremely dogs friendly.”- Katharine United Kingdom“Amazing staff very welcoming and attentive, nice atmosphere, big rooms and modern bathroom and first class breakfast. Bar area was very relaxing with a fire and ambience. Food was really good with homemade chips and fresh ingredients and great...”
- Rosemary United Kingdom“Lovely hotel, great staff, very comfortable bed and room, good menu and delicious food with huge helpings. Great location for Aira Force and Gowbarrow for our climb.”
- Jacqueline United Kingdom“This hotel was a wonderful find. Lovely quiet location with lovely views. Staff were friendly and inviting. Bar and restaurant were warm and welcoming. Food was exceptional”
Mirabella United Kingdom“I would highly recommend the Royal Hotel in Dockray to anyone visiting the area. The location is peaceful and ideal for walks around Ullswater and very close to Aira Falls. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a family room for 3 adults and...”- Fraser United Kingdom“Very peaceful quiet location. Great staff, food good, great value for money.”
- Penelope United Kingdom“Having said the hotel was quite isolated, this also meant it was very peaceful which was great. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful. We ate at the hotel each night and all the food was delicious as was breakfast. I would...”
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Property information
Neighbourhood information
Languages spoken
English,PolishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- The Royal Hotel
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • 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.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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
Check-In Information:
If you are due to arrive later than 21:30, please contact reception in advance in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. You can contact reception by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.
Disabled Facilities:
Please note that the hotel does not have disabled access to bedrooms.
Due to its unique geographical location, the hotel is free from mobile signal: ideal for a quiet break.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
