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The Royal Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Ullswater in Penrith

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden table with a glass of beer, a cup of coffee, a wine glass, and a map.
A window with a view of a garden with picnic tables.
A white building with a sign reading 'The Old Inn' and picnic tables in the front yard.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Dockray, Ullswater, Dockray, England, CA11 0JY
  • Place, Aira Force
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gowbarrow Fall
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a remote control on the beds.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on each side.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a bunk bed.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Penrith

In Penrith .You'll find Aira Force and Gowbarrow Fall within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Ullswater is within 2 miles (3 km) and Rookin House Activity Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ullswater - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Derwentwater - 27 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 41 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 48 min drive - 35.7 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granny Dowbekin's Tearooms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal at Dockray - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near Ullswater in Penrith
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Royal Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 12 accommodations. Satellite television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 35.4 mi (58-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Sep 6, 2026 start from $130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Royal Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Penrith?

The Royal Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Dockray.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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