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The Royal at Dockray

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Penrith with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Mountain view
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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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The price is $66
includes taxes & fees
$55 per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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About the neighborhood

Map
Dockray, Cumbria, Penrith, England, CA11 0JY

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ullswater - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Derwentwater - 18 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 21 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Hellvellyn - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 51 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 110 min drive
  • Penrith Station - 20 min drive
  • Langwathby Station - 21 min drive
  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fellbites - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granny Dowbekins - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Royal at Dockray

The Royal at Dockray puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ullswater. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for GBP 1 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for GBP 1 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Royal Dockray Hotel Penrith
Royal Dockray Penrith
The Royal at Dockray Hotel
The Royal at Dockray Penrith
The Royal at Dockray Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal at Dockray offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal at Dockray does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal at Dockray?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal at Dockray?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal at Dockray?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Royal at Dockray and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal at Dockray?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Royal at Dockray like?
The Royal at Dockray is located a short 14-minute walk from Aira Force.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

D
Gillian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Unclean + bad service
Unfortunately this hotel has gone downhill. We’ve been returning to this hotel for years and up until this year we have been massively let down. Whilst this hotel is within one of the best locations within the Lake District, the hotel itself has a lot to improve on. As far as cleanliness goes I would struggle to find a clean piece of cutlery no matter how much I swapped my filthy ones. When we arrived there was stains on the sheets that they appeared to try and hide away, and when asked for it to be cleaned or replaced we was told they had no others. When our bedroom was serviced they had not replaced out mugs or spoons, nor had they refilled the tea and coffee. And when asking for more the management seemed rude, as if it was criminal we had asked for more, I think they require more training in attending to customers. Maintenance is no better my partner and I had to cover the holes within the shower head with our hands in order to shower. Most of the furniture is worn and dated and our TV remote was not working properly. Only a few buttons worked. When we spoke up about it they only replaced it within the remote from the room adjacent to us! That our partnering couple was staying in, leaving them with the broken remote. They also only provide single quilts in the double rooms. As far as the food goes it was quite pleasant, especially breakfast; one night we had the BBQ pork belly starter and the crackling was inedible, like plastic.
Sam, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vivienne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The village of Dockray, consists of a few farm buildings and The Royal on a very quiet road, in some beautiful countryside near the lake. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant. The rooms were great and roomy. A great loction from which to access the Lakes and coast.
David, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Gerard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Not for phone addicts!
As the title suggests, if you're addicted to your mobile phone then this is not for you as there was no reception! Not that this bothered me, although the poor television reception did! I think the hotel could be described as quaint as most old buildings are, the floor in our bedroom was on a definite slant but then who actually wants to spend time in their room? The food was as to be expected, plentiful, with the pie of the day a definite challenge to even us with a big appetite. Hotel appears to be ideal for those wanting a base for a rambling holiday in the area with the local beers on sale and large selection of gins perfect for post-activity refreshment.
Alan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

It was all excellent, especially the cooked breakfasts which really set us up for the day,
4-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

The only Hotel in Dockray provided a friendly environment. Room with ensuite was adequate and spacious. Breakfast cereals could be upgraded to include some decent muesli. The suggestion that guests pay £1 for an Internet code should be removed given the price of the rooms. On the whole a good place to stopover.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Friendly staff and management and the restaurant has some excellent food. Covid restrictions meant no housekeeping, which was a bit offputting.
4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

night stay
2 night stay a week after lockdown eased. Hotel needs updating, but rooms were clean. Bed comfy and shower was good. Food seemed expensive but portions were large and tasty. Breakfast was good choice of full breakfast, scrambled egg etc. Staff were friendly. My only gripe was wifi should be free for guests. Would stay again as it was great for walks which is what we wanted
stuart, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay ... The Royal is a great getaway and the staff are very pleasant, this is our second time staying and won’t be our last ....
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation
Lovely overnight stop, room was comfortable, large en-suite and good shower. Food was delicious we ate in the evening and breakfast. The evening meals were homemade, delicious and very generous portions. We had a great evenNing. Right on the doorstep of Ullswater
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Staff all great and friendly but room was very tired, comfy beds and nice shower but decor tired.
1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Hot room
Had the tiniest room above the entrance To the bar. Room had everything for our comfort Bathroom super( wonderful shower and Shampoo products. Because the room was so small it was Too hot. Even though we turned off the rsdiators. Perfect if it had been a very cold night. Only critic! Breakfast unbelievable.brilliant choice. Will be back! Loved it
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Silence and Oxygen
If you want to stay away from the busy, dirty, and bad city life few days you should see this place.
Pub
From the room
yasemin, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Royal
Had a pleasant stay, and the location is great. The staff were very helpful, and the room was ok, if a little dated. The surfaces were in need of a proper wipe, as there was a couple of sticky bits on then. Shower room was quite compact. All in all, not bad.
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked two separate rooms
Dorothy, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Good location, rooms need an update.
The hotel was placed in a good location, it allowed dogs which was a bonus. The rooms were a little tired however, worn out carpets, lifted floor in the bathroom etc. It's an old building, but the floor boards were very noisy. The food was mixed quality. The outdoor area was very nice, great for dogs, off the lead was fine (although they could get to the road quickly if allowed) We used this as a half way point for driving to scotland and it was fine.
Alastair, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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