Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak is an attractive hotel and pub overlooking the green in the centre of the lovely village of Great Ayton. Originally a Coaching Inn it has all the historic old beams and decor you would expect and has a cosy charm. It also fits the bill as a modern day hotel and our double room was spacious and comfortable, and the en-suite is modern, nicely fitted out, and includes good quality toiletries and big, thick, fluffy towels. Breakfast is simple in terms of choice, which suited us perfectly, and after juice and grapefruit segments we enjoyed a substantial Full English which was top class in every respect. I have three simple requirements of a cooked breakfast, ie top quality ingredients; perfectly cooked and nicely presented - and that’s what you get here. The sausage and thick cut bacon were really good, and top marks must go to the black pudding which is as tasty as you could get. Everything else was spot on and when you consider that non-guests can have this for just over £12 it represents great value. Service was also very good, as it has been throughout our short stay, and we look forward to a return visit.

Lovely clean room, bathroom a good size, think we might have had the largest room. Bed was soft and comfy. Breakfast was delicious, cooked perfectly. Pub is in a good position in the village with walks from the doorstep and near great TI office. Pub meals are not overpriced.

breakfasts were good, rooms require updating, particularly the bathroom. Most staff were friendly and helpful, however, one of the staff shouldn’t be in the hospitality business. surly and rude! Overall would probably stay elsewhere if visiting again.

Brilliant stay

Excellent double room, spacious bathroom, nice firm bed and super breakfast - all good!

The service was slow in the bar, we waited 15minutes to order coffees. It seemed disjointed at the table, drinks had to be ordered from one person, but they weren’t allowed to take food orders. There was then a fair wait before someone took our food orders. The dining chair was smeared with food, resulting in us having to clean the seat / our hands, before we could eat. The bedroom carpet looked like it could do with a clean / freshen up, as could the shelves.