The Royal Oak

Hotels
8.3 (383 reviews)
1 Boston road , Heckington , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Good location
Cons:
Damp smell
No breakfast option
Heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Damp smell in the bathroom and cleanliness concerns noted in some reviews.
Service
8.91
Staff described as excellent, friendly, and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
8.45
Excellent location for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms range from comfortable to some needing attention (e.g., heating issues).
Amenities
7.93
Amenities noted include good coffee/tea facilities, although some rooms lacked heating.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value mentioned based on location and amenities, though breakfast was not included.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food praised as excellent with a great selection and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall a positive experience with a few minor hiccups; likely to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:26

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Heckington

Garden Oasis: Enjoy a serene stay surrounded by lush greenery at The Royal Oak.

Family-Friendly Fun: Keep the little ones entertained with our children's playground and dart games.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions like Somerton Castle and Belvoir Castle during your stay.

Book your stay at The Royal Oak now for a delightful experience in Heckington!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 383 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.41
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John • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

Good

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • gb
9
Value for money, excellent, friendly staff.
Pros:

All of the above, freindly staff and meals are excellent.

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
5
Average due to manager/ owners miserable attitude when tried to engage with her
Pros:

Staff were friendly
Guinness was good

Cons:

No breakfast inc with price - female maybe owner/ manager miserable - shower mouldy
Worth £65.00 tops

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Very comfortable bed in a cosy room. Restaurant/bar serving good food .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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shirley • couple • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Ant • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
10
Great location and lovely staff every time I have visited
Pros:

Very friendly staff and nice they remembered me from last visit
Very comfy bed and very clean and tidy

Cons:

If anything is supposed breakfast would be nice

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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T H • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
A good pitstop
Pros:

The beers and ales were excellent and evening meals were delicious, no breakfast available but there is a very good cafe just a 4 minute walk away .
Overall great food and drink, comfortable bed and clean room.

Cons:

The weather was to hot !

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
D
Dorothy • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Druce • couple • gb
6
Great pub
Pros:

Pub downstairs is excellent. Food was wonderful. Staff very efficient.

Cons:

The room smelt of drains.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
10
Completely suited our requirements
Pros:

Clean and warm. Close to relatives

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
Disappointing bar and meall prices much too high
Pros:

i was told i would get breakfast ut was refuse in the morning

Cons:

clean room

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
5
Well equipped room spoiled by lack of basic housekeeping
Pros:

It was well equipped

Cons:

It was quite grubby - paintwork , splashed doors ,
Hairs in bathroom.
‘Grey’ unironed pillow cases.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • couple • gb
10
Very good indeed
Pros:

Straightforward booking in process. Clean, warm and everything worked.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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sean • couple • gb
10
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee