Royal Oak Appleby Hotel - Appleby-in-Westmorland
Overview
4-star Silver Inn in a 17th-century coaching inn near the Lake District
Amenities & Entertainment
The Royal Oak Appleby offers live music and live sport events in its bar, along with darts and a golf course nearby. Guests can join pub crawls or relax in the shared lounge and TV area. The inn provides free parking, luggage storage, and a designated smoking area.
Rooms & Accommodations
The inn has en suite rooms with high-quality beds, and a 2-bedroom stone cottage suitable for families or groups. Some superior rooms offer direct access to a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with freeview channels, and the townhouse provides a fully equipped kitchen.
Dining & Local Ales
The on-site restaurant serves pub food made with local ingredients, including meats from local butchers. Guests can choose from award-winning cask ales from Bowness Brewery and a specials board that changes regularly. The inn also offers kids' meals, special diet menus, and a coffee house on site.
Location & Nearby Activities
Royal Oak Appleby Hotel sits near the River Eden and is a 5-minute drive from Appleby Railway Station on the Settle-Carlisle railway. The inn provides a base for the Pennine Way, Yorkshire Dales National Park entrance, and Brough Castle. Guests can walk to Appleby Castle or explore the Lake District within a short drive.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
The Royal Oak Inn Appleby welcomes dogs with bespoke pet amenities including a garden for dog access and a dog menu with sausages and scrambled egg. Each room receives a dog goody bag with treats, a ball, and poo bags. Pet bowls are provided, and dogs are allowed in the lounge dining area.
- Rating: 4-star Silver Inn by VisitBritain
- Rooms: 2-bedroom stone cottage with kitchen
- Dining: Award-winning cask ales from Bowness Brewery
- Pet Policy: Dog menu, garden access, and goody bag
- Location: 5 min from Appleby Railway Station
- Activities: Live music, darts, golf course, pub crawls
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Darts
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Royal Oak Appleby Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 94 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 62.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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