Located in picturesque Long Whatton, The Royal Oak is 10 minutes’ drive from East Midlands Airport. With spacious rooms and cooked breakfasts, there is also a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The individual rooms at Royal Oak each have a private modern bathroom with free luxury toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a work desk. Ironing facilities are also available. Royal Oak has a traditional pub, offering a range of beverages, snacks and real ales. The award-winning restaurant features exposed beams, and serves a varied menu using fresh, local produce. Cooked breakfasts are also available daily. Set in Leicestershire countryside, The Royal Oak Hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Loughborough city center. The M1 motorway can be reached in 5 minutes, and both historical Nottingham and lively Derby are a 20-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Loughborough
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gilly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent as was dinner. The room was very good and perfect as it was all on one floor.
  • Michelle
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The room ticked all my boxes for when I travel - spacious, well heated, lots of power points, dressing table, large mirror, wardrobe with lots of shelf and hanging space, coffee/tea making facilities, glass water bottles... The restaurant on site...
  • Angus
    United States of America United States of America
    The people were superb. We stayed the night of the recent UK heatwave - temp on arrival +/- 100 degrees. We had previously asked about air-conditioned rooms - not available, but the restaurant has A/C. Fans were provided in the room, windows...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Royal Oak
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Royal Oak
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £17.50 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £17.50 per child, per night

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted The Royal Oak accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about The Royal Oak

    • The Royal Oak offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Royal Oak is 3.7 miles from the center of Loughborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The Royal Oak has 1 restaurant:

        • The Royal Oak

      • Check-in at The Royal Oak is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

      • Room options at The Royal Oak include:

        • Twin/Double
        • Double

      • The prices at The Royal Oak may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.