Extremely helpful staff, always happy to see their guests. Would happily stay there again

The room was very clean and comfortable, it was ideal for a stop on our way home from northern Horthumberland. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. And the value for your money was excellent

A good option for a family visiting Durham University or, as we did, attending a graduation ceremony. Only a 20-minute drive from the centre of Durham, but cheaper than staying centrally in Durham. Friendly staff, good full English breakfast. We had a room that slept 4 people, which looked relatively recently renovated with ensuite shower and toilet. Shower was good.

Landlady of pub very helpful. Room clean. Very good value.

Quirky pub with very comfy rooms. Had a great night's sleep. Owners and staff were very friendly and we had a good craic at night! Excellent value for money. Thank you again.

Friendly place, door on our room didn’t lock. Clean room

A proper pub full of friendly locals. Breakfast is plentiful and well cooked. There’s a great choice of evening meals which are excellent and great value. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Spacious family room which worked really well for two humans and one pooch for a night. Room at the back of the pub which was really really quiet and peaceful overnight. Such a shame the double glazing has blown and the view out over the fields was obscured as it was lovely. Good sized hot shower. A few hooks on doors and towel rails would be the only thing to add to the space. Lovely original character features in the room. Very comfortable beds made for a good night's sleep for all 3! Great dog walks on the doorstep of this dog accomodating accommodation. Good breakfast with bacon, egg and mushrooms cooked to perfection! Would stay again and recommend to stay at this friendly establishment.

Great value for money in a nice location. The staff were very nice in particular the owner and the room was comfortable and fine. The full English breakfast was served very quickly and was lovely. This is a thriving pub and a true find.

Great people, great room, great food, the photos on hotels.com are old and the room is much nicer. There is no food Sunday evening but they let us order a takeout and eat in the pub which was really nice of them… would go again

Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Evening meal was exceptionally good!

Great crac at the bar. Food was great. Shower superb. A hidden gem this place

Comfortable stay, great food and great company! -The Texans

Food was excellent, hosts were amazing and welcoming.

One night stay, very comfortable and clean room. Kitchen was closed on evening of our stay but we were able to order in food. Nice breakfast.

Very friendly. Best bed and shower! Breakfast was great!

Excellent - friendly hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are clean and way above the star listing in terns of facilities. There is a pub below the accommodation but there is no issue with noise. The food is very good quality and plenty of ir. This pace is my ‘go to’ on business to the North East

A really nice friendly place to stay offering a warm welcome, very nice, spotlessly clean en suite comfortable rooms, at truly amazing prices, which include a fantastic breakfast. The inn also provides good wholesome food all day. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay to break your journey en route to Scotland.

Brilliant accomodation, brilliant staff and food to die for. Would recommend and stay here anytime.

Set in lovely countryside views, owners & staff all veey friendly & helpful, fabulous choice of breakfasts, meals available during evening also with a varied menu including gluten free. No hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak for any length of stay, wish we could have stayed for longer!!!!