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The Royal Oak

1 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, GB

9.1 guest rating· 654 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Family-Run Hotel Near Historic Durham

Traditional Restaurant and Cozy Bar

Indulge in classic home-cooked meals at the pub restaurant or savor light snacks and local ales in the bar. Enjoy entertainment with the games area featuring darts and a pool table.

Scenic Views and Modern Comfort

Relax in rooms with iPod docking stations, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Admire the picturesque County Durham countryside from your window. The bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Benefit from free Wi-Fi and private parking during your stay. Explore the vibrant cities of Newcastle and Gateshead within a short drive, or venture to the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park within an hour.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and countryside charm at The Royal Oak Hotel.

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Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 30 m² · Queen bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

This room with attached bathroom features a TV, an iPod docking station, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Family Room

Sleeps 5 · 27 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed, 2× Twin bed, Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

This room with attached bathroom features a TV, an iPod docking station, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone

This room with attached bathroom features a TV, an iPod docking station, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Standard Suite, Ensuite

Sleeps 4 · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Digital channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Room - Annex

Sleeps 3 · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone

The double room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Skiing
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
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  • Cycling
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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1 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.1654 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good value for moneyUncomfortable bedCleanliness issues
Cleanliness8.3
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.3

Would definitely stay there again

9.0

Our hosts were very friendly and very understanding about our late arrival. The beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.

We could have done with a hook on the bathroom door to put our towels on.

Verity · GB · 2026-07-23

Would not recommend or return

3.0

The people were lovely, just no clue how to run an "hotel"

Location was awful No food in the evening Felt like staying at Granny's house Breakfast served in a room full of clutter!

Paul · GB · 2026-07-21

Guest review

8.0

Very comfortable and friendly

Sally · GB · 2026-07-21

Spot on for what we needed. Great location and good value for money. Excellent breakfast. Really nice people running the

9.0

Location. Very rural. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was superb. Spot on. People very friendly and helpful. Good value for money.

A little bit of noise up from the pub in the evening into the room but then we knew it was accommodation above a pub so no complaints about that. Just the nature of the accommodation really.

Andrew · AE · 2026-07-21

I will use this hotel if I stay in that region again, great value for money and made to feel at home

9.0

The rooms were large, the owners and staff were very friendly and the food in the evening and the included breakfast were excellent. Prices were very reasonable.

There was nothing that I didn't like.

Martin · GB · 2026-07-20

Perfectly fine for the purpose

7.0

All was fine for the purpose

Nothing

Stuart · GB · 2026-07-19

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.