About this property

Situated 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 centre. The M1 motorway can be reached in 5 minutes, and both historical Nottingham and lively Derby are a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • 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.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a nice meal in the restaurant Breakfast was good Nice surroundings Staff were very attentive Room was nice size and well decorated
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent and with very good & friendly service. Ideal as base for one or two nights. We were at a wedding nearby.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything excellent for us . Very helpful and pleasant staff, good location for us on our way from Newcastle to London, nice, well equipped rooms, easy convenient parking and good food in the restaurant
  • Marian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very Spacious room and bathroom with large shower. Comfortable king size bed. Fridge for cooling drinks and Fan provided, appreciated as it was very warm weather. Parking outside own front door. Generous good quality tea/coffee making in room....
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accessories a fan, heater fridge and the sweetest mini iron board and they provided an extra top sheet to use instead of a duvet as it was exceptionally warm.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They had taken advantage of their flooding disaster to completely update all their facilities . Result - first class
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, room size, restaurant and price was very competitive
  • Graeme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are so helpful and want to make your stay as pleasant as they can. Nothing is too much to ask and they always have a smile for all the guests. The Royal Oak is in a lovely location and a brilliant place to stay.
  • Garry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast great, dinner great. Room wonderful. Have stayed twice before always excellent.
  • Hazell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    First time staying at the Royal Oak we stayed in room 5. I found everything from beginning to end of the stay amazing. Helpful staff, food amazing (well done chef) and cleanliness outstanding. Looking forwarad to next year to stay again

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Royal Oak
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:30 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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