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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.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, style (modern yet country). Staff attentive, excellent food. Dog friendly
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was clean,the staff were friendly and helpful,the room was spotless,the bed was comfy.
  • Burton
    Australia Australia
    fantastic place to stay, friendly service, great room and food was excellent. Best breakfast to set you on your way..highly recommend.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful pub with rooms and restaurant quality food.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, very comfy bed, shower very good and friendly staff. Just what I needed after 20 mile walk.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location with lovely views. Friendly, efficient staff. Food was good with nice menu choices. Easy parking although the hotel is popular so the car park gets busy.
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, food was good hotel was clean , staff helpful and friendly
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A comfortable and clean hotel with all staff very friendly and engaging. The food was of a good quality and came came with good sized portions. The hotel is well placed to explore the hills around Ullswater or Blencathra.
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable, unpretentious and reasonably priced hotel in stunningly beautiful location near Ullswater. Great breakfasts. Perfect for hiking Helvellyn and High Street (from Patterdale). Friendly and helpful staff. Will be back.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice old pub with log fires and upstairs rooms nicely updated. Lovely garden and easy access to lots of walks locally.

Managed by The Royal Hotel

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,298 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

The Royal at Dockray is a family run Traditional Country Hotel offering the best of Cumbrian Hospitality. The resident owners present a friendly and efficient team, who provide a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay.

Neighbourhood information

The Royal at Dockray is conveniently situated for touring and visiting the Lake District,being only 10 miles from the market town of Penrith with it’s shops, museum and markets.

Languages spoken

English,Polish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Royal Hotel
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Royal Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Games room

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Polish

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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.

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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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