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The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

3.5 star property

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Lobby
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.
Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Chester Road, Chester, Tarporley, England, CW6 0RR
  • Place, Abbeywood Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Shore Delamere
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Delamere Forest
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Tarporley..) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double Room (Tarporley..)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Large)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (Wrenbury - Pet Friendly Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a cushion.

Double Room (Eaton)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tarporley

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Delamere Forest and Chester Zoo. This 16-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Abbeywood Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Wild Shore Delamere - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Vicars Cross Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Delamere Forest - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Manley Mere - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mouldsworth Station - 5 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delamere Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Swan Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

Guests staying at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find plasma TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

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Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

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 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Hotel Tarporley
Royal Oak Tarporley
The Royal Oak And Restaurant
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Tarporley
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Tarporley

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

This hotel is located in Tarporley, close to Delamere Forest, Wild Shore Delamere, and Oulton Park Circuit. You'll also find Abbeywood Gardens and Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant on Jul 3, 2026 start from $146, 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.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant include a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

The closest major airport to The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is 29.1 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is located 14.6 mi away (37-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant.

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 248 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely pub. Great bar staff. Great hosts. Lovely continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A highly recommended hotel, we loved our stay and will, hopefully, be back in the New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts with fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and restaurant, wonderful staff, quiet rooms, and great food. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good food, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and facilities were excellent. Nice shower. Pub was well decorated, felt relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very nice and warm cosy and quiet very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and warm. Good facilities and an excellent restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very welcoming and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staf
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend (especially if you have a dog)! Honestly one of the best hotels I have stayed in. Set in a stunning location and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. The pub atmosphere and food was amazing. Highly welcoming to our dog 🐾 Pet friendly room was large, clean and shower fantastic. WORTH EVERY PENNY! 😍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely big Rooms
Lovely Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great place.

Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted on arrival the hotel was really busy they had live music on and the place was full but the owner gave us a quick tour and assisted us with our luggage to our rooms the rooms were lovely clean and inviting everything we needed was provided shampoo bodywash nice soft towels hairdryer they brought us fresh milk in a small flask so we coukd make tea or coffee beds were comfortable in the morning we came downstairs to a wonderful continental breakfast with lots of fresh fruit fresh croissants and toast again excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Chester visit

We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at The Royal Oak to celebrate our wedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. Staff are so friendly and make you feel at home. Beautiful big bedrooms with comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Gem of a pub with great rooms, great food and owners that truly care
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

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

A Royal stop over.

Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

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

Great trip

We had a great overnight stay staff went above and beyond they were really friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was an amazing find. The rooms were very spacious beautiful decorated and very warm. Staff were all really helpful and friendly. We ate in the restaurant on the evening and the meal was delicious. Loved the decor of the bar/restaurant and the open fires and candles created a very homely feel. Reasonably priced too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

A great place to stay

A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025