The Royal Oak

Hotels
8.3 (408 reviews)
1 Boston road , Heckington , GB

Free

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Luggage storage
Bar
Golf course
Children's playground
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 408 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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Mark • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • gb
7
Overnight stay
Pros:

Local pub with nice food in village location. Rooms in good order, plenty of parking. Staff very pleasant.
All decor in restaurant/bar tastefully done.

Cons:

Thought pillows a bit uncomfortable, in the rear room you can hear chillers cutting in during the night.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
A very pleasant place to stay with friendly and efficient staff.
Pros:

The food was excellent. The staff were polite and extremely efficient.

Cons:

There was no breakfast, which we knew at the time of booking, but it would be nice to be able to have breakfast at the establishment.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
9
Great pub with just 3 rooms. Great food but doesn’t do breakfast
Pros:

Good location & lovely rooms

Cons:

Doesn’t do breakfast

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • couple • gb
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant and would stay again
Pros:

The location was good, room comfortable and bathroom provisions and tea and coffee facilities well stocked. We purchased an evening meal which was ver good

Cons:

It would have been nice to have been able to have a breakfast

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Mildinhall • couple • gb
10
Pleasantly surprised as ita away from the main road (A17)
Pros:

Hadn/a sunday roast. Large helpings, very tasty

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • couple • gb
8
we enjoyed our overnight stay
Pros:

booking is room only, but have previously enjoyed good food in the evening.
the location, rooms and parking is very good in a quiet and pleasant village.

Cons:

the bathroom light which was operated by a sensor stayed on for 20 minutes after use which seemed a long time (room 2 )

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Close to family that we were visiting

Cons:

No breakfast available

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Karrie • couple • gb
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
1
Walked out, didn’t stay
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Filthy carpet on the stairs. Very creased duvet. We didn’t stay and walked out. Would nit recommend staying there.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay for what we needed.
Pros:

Convenient location for our needs. Small but perfectly functional bedroom. Fan in the room and all windows could open. Good shower. No breakfast but that didn’t bother ourselves, there are cafes nearby. Nice village.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

A busy local pub, lovely staff and the food was superb. The room was clean and really good value for money😃

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Loverly room very comfortable bed

Cons:

Towels a bit coarse

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee