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Welcome to The Royal Oak Hotel. A local, friendly pub in the heart of Helmsley with wholesome home made food and real ales. 5 Rooms available. Dog friendly bar and rooms.
We went for a drive out to Helmsley from Stockton on Tees, we only had food but it was amazing very friendly staff and the food was excellent! Would definitely recommend and be back again, didn't realise it had rooms and will probably look at staying overnight one time.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip:Very warm and friendly pub and great food and friendly staff!
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This was a spur of the moment booking, and we couldn’t be happier with this choice. Our dog friendly room was clean, warm and very comfortable. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. We ate there twice, the homemade pie was delicious, and even my husband, who has very strong views on Sunday lunch, had nothing but praise for their beef roast. We would heartily recommend the Royal Oak.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:The wood burner is a lovely place to sit on cold days.
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Food was okay maybe a little pricy for what it is. The barmaid was a star and so attentive but completely on her own for the whole time we were in the pub. Hope she doesn’t mind me saying this but a pregnant lady should not be left on her own all shift let alone be lifting heavy items! Management needs to have that sorted asap.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Excellent drink in a well decorated pub. The atmosphere in the pub was superb and the staff were very friendly and polite. We didn’t try the food, but other people’s food looked lovely. The garden is beautiful and the front of the pub looks very homely.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beer was off (Hobgoblin) - it tasted like vinegar. I am a regular Hobgoblin drinker so would know. Complained to 2 members of staff but both ignored me (they clearly didn't care) and continued to serve other customers (one of whom shared by disbelief at what was going on). After escalating my complaint, I was told that I was being rude, so we just left without ordering any food.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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My friend and I stayed one night before starting the Cleveland Way. Room very comfortable and nice soft towels and beds and pillows very comfortable. Very nice dinner and breakfast with friendly staff .
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We went into this nice looking pub early Saturday evening on 22nd July. There was one bar staff serving on the side we were at, who despite seeing us decided to serve everyone before us. When I finally said "Excuse me", I couldn't believe the attitude she showed us: glaring at us and being incredibly surly. There was also a clear bias from her and the other bar staff (when he arrived) to serve locals first, which although I kind of understand, it can be taken too far. It's a shame because the pub seemed alright, and I assume the positive reviewers were not served by this girl, who clearly requires some lessons in customer service.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We visit the Royal Oak every year when we are in the area. We always sit in the bar area as it is dog friendly. Welcomed by a lovely roaring fire (which the dog loves). A great cosy atmosphere in the bar with great service and great food! We will continue to return!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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I recently went to Helmsley for business and found wonderful accommodation hear at the Royal Oak and some excellent pub food would definitely recommend to anyone looking for accommodation in Helmsley.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Perfect location a lovely cosy warm friendly pub excellent choice of food on menu fab food lovely breakfast rooms are lovely very clean and everything provided what you may need lovely comfy bed and pillows are ohhh so soft i have been here a few tumes its lovely to be back room 1 overlooking quaint square very pretty i have met the management and like all the staff they too are very welcoming Thank you everyone for yet another perfect stay i will be back soon
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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S$169 - S$173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomEnglandYorkshireNorth YorkshireHelmsley
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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