Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Rooms on the smaller side

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
The rooms were reported to be dirty and dusty.
Service
9.33
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
9.37
Location was appreciated; situated in the heart of Exmoor National Park.
Room Quality
7.32
Rooms were comfortable but on the smaller side, with a need for upgrading.
Amenities
8.85
Basic amenities were present; however, some improvements could be made.
Value for Money
8.31
Food was reasonable in quality, but not up to the a la carte standard.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast was excellent but evening meals were described as ordinary.
Overall Experience
8.83
Overall a very enjoyable stay despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:23

Property Description

Mountain Views and Free WiFi
Experience breathtaking mountain views from every room at The Royal Oak Inn, where you can stay connected with complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property.

Cozy and Well-Equipped Rooms
Relax in comfort in our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, plush bed linen, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located just 22 km from Dunster Castle and 33 km from Tiverton Castle, The Royal Oak Inn offers easy access to nearby attractions while providing a peaceful retreat in Withypool.

Book your stay at The Royal Oak Inn now to enjoy a memorable getaway filled with comfort and convenience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 10 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Tim • couple • gb
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location for our annual meeting.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Bethan • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
Would definitely go back
Pros:

Loved the location. Lovely comfortable bed, clean and tidy. Beautiful surroundings and staff very friendly. The breakfast was amazing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • fr
6
QUIRKY PUB BUT MISSES OUT ON FINER DETAILS
Pros:

Location is lovely - set in a little Exmoor village. The reception lady was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The bed was a bit soft and the evening meal was pretty ordinary. The older male staff member (? owner) was very non communicative to guests unless it seemed you met the being a local criteria.
The breakfast seemed a disjointed affair although the eggs and toast were adequate

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Harley • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very good breakfast!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
3
The diner and breakfast were good.
Pros:

Unfortunately landlady had been away and it had not been cleaned.

Cons:

Dirty room - was cleaned after we asked.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kirstyn • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing hotel and pub
Pros:

Cosy atmosphere with great facilities, comfy beds and a comprehensive guest book with tips for local activities / locations for walks etc. The food was amazing!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
1
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
A very enjoyable stay in a traditional Exmoor Inn
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful and the Inn had a cosy atmosphere with wood burning stoves. The food was of a very good standard, starting the day with a large and tasty Full English Breakfast, The evening menu had a good selection of traditional dishes and an excellent specials board.. The location in the heart of Exmoor National Park was delightful even with the inclement weather.

Cons:

The room was comfortable but on the smaller side with no chairs (though it had a very large bathroom), As we booked at short notice and only for a couple of nights, it wasn't a problem as we spent more time in the bar! Next time, if we are staying longer we will book a slightly larger room.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
6
2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ie
8
Great place to see Exmoor from. Really nice family run hotel
Pros:

Lovely village - nice pub with great food

Staff very friendly

Cons:

Nothing really

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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charles • couple • gb
8
2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Henrik • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location, friendliness

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
4
Dussapointing.
Pros:

Location was nice. Food was reasonable although not a la carte as stated on the menu.

Cons:

The rooms were dirty and dusty. Wallpaper was pealing off walls, cobwebs and old spectacles were behind radiators, carpets were filthy with what looked like snail trails along the edges.
At no point were we prompted during booking or via the hotels guest portal regarding taking our dog so we ended up in a lesser room (hotel listed as pet friendly with no mention of that being only certain rooms on booking.com) and were made to feel awkward about it.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
7
2025-08-19 • via Nuitee