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The Royal Oak Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy hearty meals and refreshing drinks in a welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel right at home at this cozy inn

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The Royal Oak Inn, in the heart of a charming town, offers a warm welcome to all guests. Start your day with a traditional English breakfast, explore the garden, and relax with drinks at the bar in the evening. Enjoy free WiFi and self-parking for a convenient stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Glaisdale - Double - Pet Friendly Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glaisdale - Double - Pet Friendly Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bransdale - King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Farndale - Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Farndale - Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rosedale - - Double - Pet Friendly Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Westerdale - Double - Pet Friendly Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Westerdale - Double - Pet Friendly Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kirkdale - Twin | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kirkdale - Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Tripsdale - Superior Superking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tripsdale - Superior Superking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oak - Luxury KIng | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Oak - Luxury KIng

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cherry - Luxury King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cherry - Luxury King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Willow - Luxury King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Willow - Luxury King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Holly - Luxury King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holly - Luxury King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bilsdale - Superking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bilsdale - Superking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

York is home to The Royal Oak Inn. North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Helmsley Arts Centre and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and Yorkshire Lavender are also worth visiting. Visit our York travel guide
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Main Street, Gillamoor, North Yorkshire, York, England, YO62 7HX

What's nearby

  • Bleak but beautiful moorland approaching the lion inn at Blakey
    North York Moors National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
    York Minster
    43 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    48 min drive - 51.4 km
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway
    17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre
    33 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Malton Station
    26 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Black Swan
    4 min drive
  • The Feathers Hotel
    11 min drive
  • Lion Inn
    10 min drive
  • The Old School House Deli And Bakery
    4 min drive
  • Auntie Anne's
    11 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Royal Oak Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Secured bicycle storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Oak Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 2 2026 to February 8 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Parking area

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 15.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay plus GBP 15.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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York The Royal Oak Inn Inn
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Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak
Inn The Royal Oak Inn
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The Royal Oak Inn Inn York

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of GBP 15.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak Inn located?

Situated in York, this inn is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Ryedale Folk Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gillies Jones Glass and Rosedale Abbey. North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Oak Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely village pub with friendly, welcoming staff. Our room was very comfortable and spacious, food was good too. Would happily stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely village location, room was nice, bed comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

We’ll stay here again.

We had a lovely stay, room was clean and comfortable, dog friendly. Food was delicious and excellent friendly service. Situated just a short distance from the moors with lovely walks and stunning scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The best beautiful hotel the most friendly staff I will look forward to staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy perfect location for mt work visit and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent!

Very comfy rooms, lovely food, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Country Pub

Room was clean and tidy, food was excellent especially the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming traditional Pub with rooms. Excellent quality breakfast and traditional bar. Rooms a little dated but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rural retreat review : recommend in every way

Lovely rural retreat proper quaint country pub with good food and lovely room . Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff delightful. Food very good. Well stocked public bar. Well patronised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely find.

A lovely hotel/pub. The staff were very welcoming helpful, friendly and efficient. The chef produced some wonderful meals We've stayed in larger rooms but that didnt matter as there was everything you needed with the added bonus of being so lovely and warm as we chose to stay during the coldest few days of this year. York, Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors were all not far away. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped for an overnight stay at the Royal Oak. It was a really friendly and traditional pub serving lovely food and ales. Staff were incredibly friendly and warm. We had dinner in the restaurant and breakfast, both of which were delicious. The accommodation is situated in a small village location, very quiet but lovely. It was exactly what we wanted. If I have any complaints it was the bedrooms were a little on the cosy side, but adequate enough for the two of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely pub stay

A lovely stay at the Royal Oak for one night. Very friendly and attentive staff. They were more than happy to arrange late access to the property due to us having to return to the room late at night. Breakfast was excellent, with options for full English or kippers, plus plenty of toast, cereals, fruit, yoghurt. The car park is very small, and can't accommodate all vehicles, however there is ample parking on the road at the front of the property. The room was comfortable with clean linens. The shower water temperature was a bit hit and miss, but overall fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful country pub with a lovely room and excellent food and drink. My wife and i had a lovely stay there for her birthday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean, bed super comfortable, staff very helpful, food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service by all staff and a lovely meal & drinks in the bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and keen to make everything perfect. The room was great. The food was excellent. I had really great dinners and breakfast was delicious start to day. The locals clearly loved the Royal Oak which was another good sign! Such a great stay and only good things to say about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent base to explore the area.

Great room and first-class breakfast. Friendly and welcoming staff. A great location to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
WAY out of the way for York. Tiny one lane roads for 45 minutes to get there. Friendly staff. Rooms are like going into a museum for 1900 hotel room..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely village

A very warm welcome. Great food, good price too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely old pub offers good clean accommodation the food is excellent & nothing is too much trouble for the staff We would especially like to thank May for going the extra mile & giving us help in finding a garage that could do a quick car repair so that we were able to enjoy the rest of our holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room but a bit on the small side, excellent shower. Noisy in the evening untill closing time in the pub downstairs but then lovely and quiet. We didn't eat here in the evening as we were meeting people in Pickering but the food certainly looked good! Breakfast next morning was excellent with a great choice of continental style and the various cooked options. Parking in the car park is very limited but there is easy street parking at the front. It's a very quiet area so I had no worries about that. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Evening food a bit over priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Breakfast rubbish

Not bad , evening meal ok . Breakfast disappointing as sausages bacon and black pudding was very under cooked and inedible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024