10/10 Exceptional
Simon
25 Oct 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 a short five-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 Wi-Fi
- Bar
£97
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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Superior Twin Room, Garden View
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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
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10.0Exceptional
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- 1 bedroom
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- 1 Double Bed
Standard Twin Room
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
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- 2 Single Beds
Family Room
10.0Exceptional
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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Family Room
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
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- 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Trundle 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 a short five-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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
- Free uncovered on-site 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
26 Sept 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
26 Sept 2026A wonderful welcome. Fantastic breckfast and magical location.
10/10 Exceptional
Tim
17 Oct 2026Excellent all round. Very dog friendly.
10/10 Exceptional
Fiona
17 Oct 2026Really nice clean hotel. Lots of hot water, comfortable bed.
Windows that open, good home cooked food. helpful staff
10/10 Exceptional
Trevor
19 Jul 2026A lovely dog friendly hotel with a great breakfast.
10/10 Exceptional
SANDRA MAE
18 Oct 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
2 Oct 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
26 Aug 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
20 Sept 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
25 Aug 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
27 Aug 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
25 Jul 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
8 Aug 2026Great place to stay, Nice Hotel, Great Staff, Good food,Good beer
8/10 Very good
Hazel
29 Jul 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
16 Oct 2026Great stay excellent beer nice rooms great breakfast lovely family.
10/10 Exceptional
Peter
9 Oct 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
27 Aug 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
20 Jul 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
13 Oct 20266/10 Good
David
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