10/10 Exceptional
Simon
Oct 25, 2026Fantastic place to stay. Lovely warm welcome from the staff who are all super friendly and very helpful.
Excellent food in the bar in the evening, and a very welcome full English breakfast in the morning..
The Royal Hotel
Mountain hotel in Dockray with restaurant and bar/lounge
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The Royal Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ullswater. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
9.4
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
CA $133
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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Superior Twin Room, Garden View
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Standard Double Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Twin Room
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Family Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Family Room
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
Superior Double Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Dockray, Ullswater, Dockray, England, CA11 0JY
What's nearby
- Aira Force - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Ullswater - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
- Derwentwater - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
- Lodore Falls - 41 min drive - 35.4 km
- Lake Windermere - 48 min drive - 57.4 km
Getting around
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 103 min drive
- Langwathby Station - 19 min drive
- Penrith Station - 21 min drive
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
- Pooley Bridge Inn - 8 min drive
- The Kings Head - 17 min drive
- Horse and Farrier Inn - 10 min drive
- Crown Inn - 8 min drive
- Troutbeck Inn - 4 min drive
About this property
The Royal Hotel
- The Royal Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ullswater. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
At a glance
CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
10:30 a.m.
Hotel size
- 12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
- Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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The Royal Hotel Reviews
Exceptional
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, cooked to taste, and of high quality. (12 reviews)
- The restaurant served excellent food, with many reviewers praising the quality and presentation of their meals. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
10/10 Exceptional
Steve
Sep 26, 2026Nice hotel, lovely staff, ideally located for many Lake hikes. The food was fabulous, both breakfast and dinner. Would happily stay there again.
8/10 Very good
Emma
Sep 26, 2026A wonderful welcome. Fantastic breckfast and magical location.
10/10 Exceptional
Tim
Oct 17, 2026Excellent all round. Very dog friendly.
10/10 Exceptional
Fiona
Oct 17, 2026Really nice clean hotel. Lots of hot water, comfortable bed.
Windows that open, good home cooked food. helpful staff
10/10 Exceptional
Trevor
Jul 19, 2026A lovely dog friendly hotel with a great breakfast.
10/10 Exceptional
SANDRA MAE
Oct 18, 2026T’was a great experience stay. The room is nice and clean. I love the scent of the lemon grass shower gel. Staff are friendly and helpful. Best of all the food from breakfast ‘til dinner is great! We had a wonderful stay.
10/10 Exceptional
Laura
Oct 2, 2026It was a quick stop over trip as we were picking up things nearby so we booked late at night, arrived just before check in ended and had a large trailer with us. Staff were extremely helpful, helping us to park up safely, ensuring we had everything we needed etc. It was a comfy room, a lovely breakfast and a beautiful location. It was just a pity we had to be away early and couldn't stay and enjoy the location.
10/10 Exceptional
Callum
Aug 26, 2026Excellent pub and hotel, great location with direct bus links to Pooley Bridge and Glenridding. Very good breakfast. Service excellent. Very comfortable beds. Very dog friendly. Highly recommend.
10/10 Exceptional
Adelle
Sep 20, 2026A really nice stay in a great location for Aira Force, Ullswater & Keswick. It's an old building so a few creaking floorboards but all added to the lovely warm welcoming vibe. Beds super comfy, towels very plush and great Pure Lakes toiletries. The bar was buzzing with locals and visitors alike and the food was really good. We had a good night's sleep and woke to a lovely breakfast. We will definitely return
10/10 Exceptional
Barry
Aug 25, 2026This hotel is amazing. Well located, Great facilities. Super helpful and friendly staff. The restaurant was very good. We had an evening meal and enjoyed it immensely. The sleep was great. Breakfast was cooked to taste, and was exceptional for a hotel and included in the price. We will certainly return soon.
10/10 Exceptional
Catherine
Aug 27, 2026I really enjoyed staying here. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. They are very environmentally aware and encourage guests to be mindful as well.
I arrived too late for dinner but breakfast was tasty and I only stayed one night. There were families/folk enjoying the hammocks in the garden and an outdoor almost people sized game of chess.
8/10 Very good
FIONA
Jul 25, 2026Linen and towels very good quality and brilliant white.
The room was spotlessly clean and bed super comfortable.
Decor etc. needs some TLC.
10/10 Exceptional
John
Aug 8, 2026Great place to stay, Nice Hotel, Great Staff, Good food,Good beer
8/10 Very good
Hazel
Jul 29, 2026This was a last minute booking, we really enjoyed our stay. Food is excellent, staff are friendly & helpful. Hotel would benefit from some TLC & a little update. Stair carpet frayed, bedroom walls are ready for a coat of emulsion, but we would stay again.
10/10 Exceptional
Nigel
Oct 16, 2026Great stay excellent beer nice rooms great breakfast lovely family.
10/10 Exceptional
Peter
Oct 9, 2026Our 2nd stay recently at The Royal Hotel was again a wonderful experience.
The staff are fabulous, the bedrooms are beautiful and modern. The food is exceptional for a pub style setup with lovely specials. An area of outstanding natural beauty and a walker/hiker's dream!
6/10 Good
Roshan
Aug 27, 2026The hotel is situated in a lovely, peaceful area, and the staff were pleasant and adequate throughout our visit. The standout feature of our trip was definitely the food—every meal was truly wonderful and exceeded our expectations.
However, getting a restful night's sleep was difficult. We were placed on the first floor, and the sound insulation between floors was very poor. We could clearly hear footsteps, constant banging, and movements from the guests above us throughout the day and night.
If you plan to stay here, the setting and cuisine are well worth it, but I would strongly recommend requesting a room on a higher floor to avoid the overhead noise.
10/10 Exceptional
Carolyn
Jul 20, 2026What a lovely place to stay . Rooms are clean and comfortable,pub has well stocked bar and plenty choice on the menu if you're hungry. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was to die for . Will definitely be back
8/10 Very good
MICHAEL
Oct 13, 20266/10 Good
David
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