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Nestled peacefully among 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 bedrooms with private bathrooms and Freeview TV. Royal Hotel has a large restaurant and a bar that boasts a fine selection of wines, locally produced Real Ales and malt whiskeys.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Dockray
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful mountain view! We ate dinner and breakfast there and the food was delicious! The staff was gracious and helpful. Will definitely stay here when we're back in the area!
  • Bethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location in a lovely country pub hotel. Loved being able to access so many walks, and all the staff were great. It was lovely to have our dog welcomed so much too. We ate in the pub restaurant both evenings, as the food was good and made...
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was in a lovely quiet location close to Glenridding, Pooley Bridge and Ullswater. We had been before only to eat and booked this time as it was so convenient.

Managed by The Royal Hotel

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,226 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Royal Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Game room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • 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
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Check-In Information:

If you are due to arrive later than 9:30 p.m., 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.

FAQs about Royal Hotel

  • Royal Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Royal Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Royal Hotel

  • Guests staying at Royal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Royal Hotel is 150 feet from the center of Dockray. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Royal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Royal Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Check-in at Royal Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.