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Royal Oak Inn

Property class: 3

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A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a stone fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a small garden area.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a stool, and various bottles and decorations.
A traditional stone-built pub with multiple windows, some adorned with hanging flower baskets.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Sparrow Lane, Minehead, England, TA24 7QP
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunster Castle
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room (Superking)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Twin Room (Superking)

  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior King Room

  • Mountain view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Minehead

Royal Oak Inn places you 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Dunkery Beacon. This 8-room, 3-star guesthouse has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dunster Castle - 34 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 35 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 50 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 55 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

  • Umberleigh Station - 34 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exmoor Forest Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Withypool Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
  • Exmoor Forest Inn
  • ‪Richard Benn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Royal Oak Inn

Guests of Royal Oak Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This guesthouse also has a fireplace in the lobby.
22-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 9 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 9 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn Minehead

Royal Oak Inn Guesthouse

Royal Oak Inn Guesthouse Minehead

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Royal Oak Inn?

Royal Oak Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Oak Inn?

As of Sep 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Oak Inn on Sep 18, 2026 start from $199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Royal Oak Inn?

This guesthouse is located in Minehead, close to Exmoor National Park, Tarr Steps, and Dunkery Beacon. You'll also find Caratacus Stone nearby.

Is parking available on site at Royal Oak Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. An electric car charging station and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Royal Oak Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, Royal Oak Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Oak Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Royal Oak Inn good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges.

Does Royal Oak Inn have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Royal Oak Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Oak Inn serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Royal Oak Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Royal Oak Inn for a fee of GBP 9 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Royal Oak Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Royal Oak Inn?

The closest major airport to Royal Oak Inn is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is about 24.1 mi away. Another top airport is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is around 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Oak Inn?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Royal Oak Inn.

Royal Oak Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good food, lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hossick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic visit and really enjoyed our stay. The staff were really friendly and the hotel is in a great location for some fantastic walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location was good, nestled in the moor in a small village, complete with shop, river and old bridge: very Devon! We wish that we could say that the pub food in our Inn was good; it wasn't. Overpriced, bland and in the case of the vegetables, undercooked even beyond a fashionable crunch. 'Raw' comes to mind. The pub public areas were shut at 9pm and the staff went home. We actually felt rather abandoned! In all, not a good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Amenities
Great trip. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star service with amazing food
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome ,nice room(couple of cobwebs,but they appear from nowhere),nicebathroom,comfortable bed. This is a country pub not a holiday inn so ecpect uneven floors and wooden windows etc. Every effort was made to make us comfortable. The only down side of the weekend was a customers pair of dogs although friendly a little unwelcome sniffing around our legs and under the dinner table and perhaps the languish of one or two of the shall we say more boisterous locals was a little ripe, but weve all been there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cracking pub and guesthouse

Great pub, lovely room, friendly staff, tasty food, good choice of breakfast. Ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Great pub, with great staff and run with a smile. Thanks. Brendan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great welcome, very friendly, lovely, comfy, spacious room. Mouth watering meals and great choice of drinks. Although we had a lovely Valentine meal, we were in the public bar, next to the bar which was a bit noisy, table in the restaurant would have been preferred for a bit more privacy. Still we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet inn in the heart of Exmoor.Super, friendly staff.Just beware of low beams, as over our bed, or you might hurt your head!! Go with relaxation and a slow pace in mind.Beautiful views all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Royal Oak Inn is situated in a lovely area. It was easy for us to park. On arrival which was somewhat late, there was no one to look after us. I got the attention of someone in the kitchen who alerted the manager. We were given our room key and on arrival in the room I noticed that there was quite a bit of hair in the sink and some in the bathtub as well. I mentioned it to the manager and when we returned to our room after dinner, which was delicious, the hair in the sink was gone. The bathtub was not 100% but it was better. Although I like a soft bed, these beds are so soft that they were uncomfortable. When we woke up my daughter was covered in bites and I had a couple as well. It seems that they were spider bites. I will say that the chef in the morning was wonderful and made us the most delicious breakfast and the manager was very sweet as well. It did not make up for the several days of extreme discomfort due to the bites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a difficult place to find, parking is hit and miss in their car park (on street parking available but narrow lanes) arrived at very busy time, so staff not as attentive, just handed key and had to ask where to go (then shown). Issues with tv, but staff came to sort out, but problem reoccurred (managed to sort out ourselves) Hot water in bathroom needs a warning sign as it was almost scalding and could be a danger to children. Didn't realise rooms above the bar, so noisy for a while, but finished at reasonable time. Breakfast was great, plenty of choice and very tasty, service was good too. Dont expect to much with the decor, as it is an old property. Cleanliness was certainly a priority. Overal happy with stay, the staff work really hard. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claire

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019