The Royal Oak, Yattendon

Hotels
9.1 (549 reviews)
The Royal Oak, The Square, Yattendon, Berkshire , Frilsham , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food and restaurant
Friendly, attentive staff (specific praise for Audrey)
Attractive village location and setting
Stylish, spacious rooms and well-equipped bathrooms
Good bar and breakfast options
Dog-friendly accommodations / private lodge with garden
Cons:
No air conditioning / rooms were hot during heatwave
Hot water delay reported once
Poor draught beer quality / beer lines need cleaning
Value concerns including a guest charged twice and perceived room cost issues
Minor maintenance/housekeeping issues (unkept rear garden, unemptied ashtray)
Occasional noise from nearby M4 motorway

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Generally praised (rooms described as gorgeous and bathrooms very large/well equipped). Minor issues reported such as an unemptied ashtray and a slightly unkept rear garden for one cottage stay.
Service
9.6
Consistently positive mentions: staff described as delightful, helpful and attentive; specific praise for named staff (Audrey) and repeated comments about great, friendly service.
Location
9.5
Strongly positive: picturesque village setting, easy access west of London, pleasant surroundings and described as a 'hidden gem' and great village location multiple times.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms repeatedly described as luxurious, stylish and spacious with excellent bathrooms; some comments about heat in rooms and suggestions that air conditioning would be welcome.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities overall (excellent bar, restaurant and breakfast included for many). Detractors include no air conditioning in hot weather, a hot water delay reported once and issues with beer lines/draught quality.
Value for Money
8.3
Mixed signals: some guests called it great value, but notable negative incidents (being charged twice, and a guest mentioning cost per room) lowered perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food/restaurant receives frequent high praise (exceptional food, fantastic restaurant and breakfast). Minor negatives: draught beer quality (Guinness/beer lines) and one comment about very hard butter at breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall very positive guest sentiment with many 'fantastic', 'great stay' and 'beautiful' comments; isolated service/value incidents and heat/no-AC issues tempered some experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:41

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation
Located just 17 km from Newbury Racecourse, The Royal Oak, Yattendon offers a luxurious 4-star stay in Frilsham. The property boasts a beautiful garden, a relaxing terrace, and a cozy bar for guests to unwind after a busy day of exploring.

Exquisite Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Royal Oak, Yattendon with a restaurant that serves a delightful mix of British and Japanese cuisine. For guests with dietary preferences, the hotel also offers vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan menu options, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for all.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a safety deposit box. Explore nearby attractions like Highclere Castle, LaplandUK, and Legoland Windsor, all within a short distance from the hotel.

Experience luxury and comfort at The Royal Oak, Yattendon. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that renovations are currently taking place in the garden and outside areas until 9 December 2018. Please contact the property for more information.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 549 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.1
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CraigBown • couple • gb
6
When you stay look forward to breakfast
Pros:

A little out of the way for our ultimate destination but well rewarded with a comfortable room and friendly and efficient staff, there is a good and vey popular , and quality resturant and we regretted we had not arrived a few hours earlier to enjoy it , but ours plans didn’t allow it, looking at the food diners had it made us envious , the breakfast the next morning made up for this , lovely choice, well prepared and cooked, and included in the room rate 😊 we visited the village store across the street which is a wonderful example of the best of village shops , worth visiting too.

Cons:

Parking is on the street or in front of the village shop or there is a village car park close by, we arrived after dark and it was busy ( it’s has a good and popular resturant) and for some reason there was no lighting ( an electrical fault orrgais) and the entrance doors not obvious , a small inconvenience

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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SG • family_with_children • gb
10
Well worth a visit
Pros:

From start to finish great service and a very high standard of food

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jan Kind • couple • au
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • us
10
Absolutely Fabulous all around
Pros:

The breakfast, lunch and dinner were all excellent. In fact everything was superb from beginning to end. Peter and staff did an excellent job- nothing for too much to make my stay comfortable and memorable. I have visited previously and hopefully would again. I would recommend this establishment to anyone! All Excellent!!

Cons:

Absolutely nothing - all is perfect as is

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
An excellent traditional country pub that I would happily stay at again.
Pros:

The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub in a picturesque village in Royal County of Berkshire.
I very much enjoyed my hearty Sunday dinner of roast lamb and roast vegitables. My room was spacious and comfortable and my breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs was excelent.
This is a very good place to stay if you are going to visit the Royal Berkshire Shooting Ground.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • de
8
beautiful old village, and the restaurant is wonderful
Pros:

food was fantastic and our room was quite big (I think the biggest available)

Cons:

rooms not easy to cool down (no ac, but we didn't expect this in an old building), but one of the windows didn't open properly so difficult to get a through-draught:( there was a fan provided though.

carpeted rooms, which I always dislike - laminate floors so much more hygenic.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Millington • couple • gb
9
Had a wonderful stay here with my gf and would definitely return
Pros:

In a lovely area and setting

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Food, bar area, restaurant & setting.

Cons:

Waited 20 miniutes for hot water for a morning shower - it has nothing to do with the age of the property as the narrative explained within the room documents - the HWS needs updating.
PS I work in the building services sector and live in an18th century property.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • solo_traveller • be
9
Alles top
Pros:

Mooi, gezellige kamer

Cons:

Niks

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • gb
9
Exceptional food and very good service.
Pros:

Character and charm soaked into this pub in a pretty village.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyn • couple • gb
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexey • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Если вам суета города не по душе как нам, то первое куда надо сбежать из Лондона это сюда! Максимальное наслаждение обстановкой! Отличный бар и ресторан. Шикарные номера. Прогулка по окрестностям просто вернет вам силы и эмоции! Супер место

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great place great staff great food . Clean your beer lines!
Pros:

Location decor food.

Cons:

Draught Beer was awful, particularly the Guinness

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were delightful and so helpful. The food was delicious. Very pleasant friendly atmosphere.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • gb
8
Great stay, great meal.
Pros:

All very good, bedroom was nice, it was extremely hot the day we visited and room had an electric fan but an air con unit would have been great. The restaurant was excellent you could eat inside or outside.

Cons:

The room 8 Cottage - the rear garden was a little unkept and the ashtray had not been emptied. But having the garden space was great. the front to the cottages could be improved with some potted plants next to the door.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
Lovely room lovely staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cost per room

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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hilary • couple • gb
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We stayed in the separate lodge on the ground floor with access to a secure garden which suited us well with a large dog
A lovely room with a very large well equipped bathroom
Good surroundings and an interesting village

Cons:

Some noise from the nearby M4 motorway can be heard in the village and the garden of our room.
It was very hot weather, and we would have benefitted from air conditioning

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee