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The Royal at Dockray

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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The Royal at Dockray

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Mountain view
Garden
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi
Bar (on property)
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Royal at Dockray

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • BarBarBar

Your area essentials

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Dockray, Cumbria, Penrith, England, CA11 0JY
  • Popular LocationAira Force14 min walk
  • Popular LocationUllswater2 min drive
  • Popular LocationHellvellyn26 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)109 min drive

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About the area

Penrith

A family-friendly stay in Penrith awaits you at The Royal at Dockray. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Aira Force and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Gowbarrow Fall. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Penrith hotel, attractions include Ullswater and Derwentwater.

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 14 min walk
  • Ullswater - 2 min drive
  • Derwentwater - 18 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 21 min drive
  • Hellvellyn - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 20 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • Horse & Farrier - 10 min drive
  • Travellers Rest Glenridding - 5 min drive
  • The Royal at Dockray - 1 min walk
  • Sun Inn - 8 min drive
  • Crown Inn - 8 min drive

About this property

The Royal at Dockray

Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly The Royal at Dockray. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Royal at Dockray offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Penrith hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 1 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 1 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 1 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 1 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
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 American Express.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Royal Dockray Hotel Penrith
Royal Dockray Penrith
The Royal at Dockray Hotel
The Royal at Dockray Penrith
The Royal at Dockray Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal at Dockray?

The Royal at Dockray offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Royal at Dockray?

Yep, The Royal at Dockray has a free self car park.

Does The Royal at Dockray serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal at Dockray?

No, The Royal at Dockray does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal at Dockray?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal at Dockray?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal at Dockray?

Furry friends are welcome at The Royal at Dockray, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Royal at Dockray Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unclean + bad service
Unfortunately this hotel has gone downhill. We’ve been returning to this hotel for years and up until this year we have been massively let down. Whilst this hotel is within one of the best locations within the Lake District, the hotel itself has a lot to improve on. As far as cleanliness goes I would struggle to find a clean piece of cutlery no matter how much I swapped my filthy ones. When we arrived there was stains on the sheets that they appeared to try and hide away, and when asked for it to be cleaned or replaced we was told they had no others. When our bedroom was serviced they had not replaced out mugs or spoons, nor had they refilled the tea and coffee. And when asking for more the management seemed rude, as if it was criminal we had asked for more, I think they require more training in attending to customers. Maintenance is no better my partner and I had to cover the holes within the shower head with our hands in order to shower. Most of the furniture is worn and dated and our TV remote was not working properly. Only a few buttons worked. When we spoke up about it they only replaced it within the remote from the room adjacent to us! That our partnering couple was staying in, leaving them with the broken remote. They also only provide single quilts in the double rooms. As far as the food goes it was quite pleasant, especially breakfast; one night we had the BBQ pork belly starter and the crackling was inedible, like plastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The village of Dockray, consists of a few farm buildings and The Royal on a very quiet road, in some beautiful countryside near the lake. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant. The rooms were great and roomy. A great loction from which to access the Lakes and coast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for phone addicts!
As the title suggests, if you're addicted to your mobile phone then this is not for you as there was no reception! Not that this bothered me, although the poor television reception did! I think the hotel could be described as quaint as most old buildings are, the floor in our bedroom was on a definite slant but then who actually wants to spend time in their room? The food was as to be expected, plentiful, with the pie of the day a definite challenge to even us with a big appetite. Hotel appears to be ideal for those wanting a base for a rambling holiday in the area with the local beers on sale and large selection of gins perfect for post-activity refreshment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all excellent, especially the cooked breakfasts which really set us up for the day,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only Hotel in Dockray provided a friendly environment. Room with ensuite was adequate and spacious. Breakfast cereals could be upgraded to include some decent muesli. The suggestion that guests pay £1 for an Internet code should be removed given the price of the rooms. On the whole a good place to stopover.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and management and the restaurant has some excellent food. Covid restrictions meant no housekeeping, which was a bit offputting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020