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Royal Oak

Property class: 3
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Kingsbridge inn

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A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.
A building with a sign reading "Royal Oak" and a plaque indicating it is a licensed premises.
A room with a patterned sofa, a shower curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.
A room with a window, a vase with flowers, and a radiator.
A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a potted plant.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Higher Town, Kingsbridge, England, TQ7 3RL
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackpool Sands
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a radiator below the window.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a potted plant.

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A close-up of a sofa with a textured fabric and a cushion.

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kingsbridge

In Kingsbridge .You'll find English Channel and North Sands within 2 miles (3 km) of this inn. Sea N Shore and Snapes Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dartmoor National Park - 33 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Blackpool Sands - 37 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Paignton Beach - 54 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 58 min drive - 30.2 miles

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Tap House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Oak

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Kingsbridge inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kingsbridge inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Oak offers 3 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Oak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Oak.

How close is Royal Oak to the beach?

This inn is 2 mi (10-min drive) from North Sands and 2 mi (8-min drive) from South Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Oak offer free breakfast?

Royal Oak does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Oak?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Oak?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does Royal Oak have a pool?

Royal Oak does not have a pool.

Does Royal Oak have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Oak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Royal Oak to downtown Kingsbridge?

Royal Oak is 0.1 mi away from Malborough.

Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 100 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcin

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly landlord, helped with booking taxi for our trip, good breakfast, happy atmosphere in the pub life music in the evening. Spacious room with big beds lots of storage and clean bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Has everything you need. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs attention!!

Property needs to be cleaner in all areas….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scenic rambling.

I had a 4 night break to explore the countryside in South Devon and Malborough is close enough to the sea to be able to walk there without needing a car which I wanted and it is near a bus stop so you can go by train which I did. You can see some of the more out of the way places by foot which are not commercialised and there are plenty of footpaths and lanes to get around. there are a lot of options for walking and day trips.I had a single room which was economical with a newly refurbished bathroom. There was some traffic noise as I had a bedroom in the front.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The business is no longer a going concern, no staff, fire risks, lack of lighting in public areas, on-line advertising is totally misleading (outdated). One has to feel for the poor Landlord trying in vain to keep going.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting Tip! Don’t stay!!

So disgusting we had to walk out, and leave. The photos must be from years ago and under different ownership. The hotel is dated and in a terrible state. Creepy statues, ornaments, and junk-shop items swamp every room. The bed linen smelt damp, like a wet dishcloth, so I couldn’t sleep in the bed. Junk and clutter line the hallways, and it was filthy. I think it is so mis-sold it should be removed from this site as it left me without a hotel at a busy period, and have to cut my trip short. On top of that, the manager was hostile with us for leaving, and we faced one of their regular ‘drinkers’ follow us out and huff and puff at us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The landlord was wonderful and willing to go the extra mile for his guests. The room was very comfortable and cosy, complete with a desk and chair. I didn't have a problem with the room's artwork depicting the female form, but I can see why this might not be to everyone's taste! The shower looked modern and worked really well, but no shower gel or shampoo was provided. The one thing that really bugged me was the dodgy Cloud wifi, which was both unsecure and unreliable. Worked ok in the pub but kept dropping out in the room. And I couldn't get it to work at all on my Samsung phone. Although you can park on the road outside, I don't recommend this as the road is quite narrow and frequently used by wide heavy farm machinery. Fortunately there is a free car park by the village hall, less than a 2 minute walk away. Windows were single-glazed so didn't keep the noise out, but the road outside is pretty quiet (apart from said machinery) so it's not really a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tim and his dog Mowgli were the best hosts! Tim is lovely and nothing was too much of a hassle for him. The rooms are pretty basic but clean, cosy and have a kettle and coffee/tea, etc. I'd recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor

michael

Liked: Staff & service

Royal Oak

the room was clean the hotel in general was run down decor/artwork was very quirky and different,host/owner was pleasant, polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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2/10 Terrible

sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very bery dated and is nothing like the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water to start with, 1 very used bath towel for the whole stay, no hangers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay at the royal oak pub

Tim was a lovely helpful chap, nice large room with comfortable bed. Additional towels & loo roll would be useful. The place had a lively bar with pool table. Location was ideal for travelling around area to some lovely nearby beaches etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Della

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So discusting could not stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room itself was clean with all the expected facilities, it was also big. However, the areas outside the room stairs and corridor leave a lot to be desired. This is a lively pub so don't expect a quite night before the pub closes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal Oak.

Very good accommodation. Friendly staff.would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab.

Great host. Great pub. Great food. Great stay. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one night stay in this traditional pub. The room was nice and clean and comfortable. Good breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, nice breakfast, not sure yet if we have paid twice, will let you know.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

PierreMundell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pub is very old school and unique and full of character to the land lords taste. Room neat and tidy, but some work needed on the entrance to the sleeping quarters. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vlada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tim is the most welcoming and funniest b&b owners you will ever meet. We really enjoyed our stay. And location is great! 2 miles away from Salcombe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

anne

good budget stay

Arrived at 4pm and had to knock on the window to get entry, Good welcome and room okay. All facilities okay but milk cartons were off. Evening meal quite good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for!

I had read the reviews of this place and, looking at the pictures thought I was stopping in a small, local "gastro pub". On arrival, the young lady was most helpful, as was the owner the next day. The one thing I failed to notice on the web site was the "dog friendly" bit. There is an aroma all around the place, even in the room I stopped in. The room was small and cluttered. It backed on to the beer garden as well, which meant it was noisy until the pub closed. Breakfast was ok. The web site indicates that it was recently refurbished, but there was no sign of this. Some of the images on the web-site are also "stock images". The pub is generally tired looking and in need of some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Host, Great value

Fantastic host, decent room and cracking value. Close to salcombe which is stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting home

Return ’home’ after years away. Tim is a fine host, room was cosy and clean. Eclectic collection of art pieces might not suit everyone but fine for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

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