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.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
CA $115
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
A window with a view of a garden with picnic tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A window with a view of a garden with picnic tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A breakfast setting with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a glass of tea on a wooden table.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a remote control, and towels, a painting of a landscape on the wall, and two bedside lamps.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a painting, and a window.

Standard Double Room

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A breakfast setting with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a glass of tea on a wooden table.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a remote control on the beds.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a wooden wardrobe.
A breakfast table with various food items and a milk pitcher.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A breakfast setting with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a glass of tea on a wooden table.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on each side.
A bathroom sink with a hand soap bottle and a faucet.
A breakfast table with various food items and a milk pitcher.

Family Room

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
A breakfast setting with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a glass of tea on a wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a bunk bed.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a radiator.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
A window with a view of a garden with picnic tables.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp.
A neatly made bed with rolled towels in a hotel room.

Superior Double Room

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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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

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 103 min drive
  • Langwathby Station - 19 min drive
  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal at Dockray - ‬1 min walk

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

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?

The Royal Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is located a short 14-minute walk from Aira Force.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food, with many reviewers praising the quality and presentation of their meals. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, lovely staff, ideally located for many Lake hikes. The food was fabulous, both breakfast and dinner. Would happily stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

A wonderful welcome. Fantastic breckfast and magical location.
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10/10 Exceptional

It 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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent 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.
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10/10 Exceptional

A 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
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10/10 Exceptional

This 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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I 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.
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8/10 Very good

Linen and towels very good quality and brilliant white. The room was spotlessly clean and bed super comfortable. Decor etc. needs some TLC.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, Nice Hotel, Great Staff, Good food,Good beer
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8/10 Very good

This 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.
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6/10 Good

The 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.
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10/10 Exceptional

What 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
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6/10 Good