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The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Panoramic views of the snowy landscape are framed by a symmetrical window with six distinct panes.
Enter The Royal Oak, a historic pub offering ales and wines.
Classic dining area with wooden beams, chandelier, and framed artwork.
Experience the charm of a historic building with Gothic architectural elements, surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden with flowering plants and a neatly trimmed lawn.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, featuring a tufted headboard and crisp linens.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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Chester Road, Chester, Tarporley, England, CW6 0RR
  • Delamere Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chester Zoo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Tarporley..)

Relax in a serene bedroom with a tufted headboard, white linens, and classic furniture.

Double Room (Tarporley..)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Relax in comfort with a plush bed and ample pillows, accompanied by a convenient nightstand and window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)

Stunning views of the surrounding landscape from this cozy window perch.

Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Large)

Relax in a classic hotel room with a large bed, mirror, and elegant bedside table.

Double or Twin Room (Large)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room (Wrenbury - Pet Friendly Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Eaton)

Relax in this classic bedroom with a large tufted headboard bed, wooden nightstand, and comfortable chair.

Double Room (Eaton)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tarporley

At The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant, you'll be 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Delamere Forest and 13.1 km (8.2 mi) from Chester City Walls. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and luggage storage. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Tarporley hotel include Chester Zoo and University of Chester.

What's nearby

  • Delamere Forest - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Chester Zoo - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Chester City Walls - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Mouldsworth Station - 5 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Delamere Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Carriers Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

Victorian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Tarporley hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1822
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Hotel Tarporley
Royal Oak Tarporley
The Royal Oak And Restaurant
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Tarporley
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Tarporley

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Yep, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant has a free self car park.

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

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant on 9 Aug 2025 start from NZ$248.05, excluding 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.

What makes The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

No, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveller
Gem of a pub with great rooms, great food and owners that truly care
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stop over

Great stay albeit an overnight stop, food was great, not a big menu but was ok for us, room was immaculate and the beds were comfy ( soft side ) …. Shower was amazing !!! Staff were superb made us really welcome and nothing was too much trouble at all …. Would definitely stop again for an overnighter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old building, spacious rooms

Room was lovely, spacious , bathroom was spacious and clean. Shower was great. Building is really old so big high ceilings old windows etc . Would definitely stay again. We had breakfast which was great apart from our toast arrived some time after breakfast, seems a bit petty but they weren’t busy and a really simple fix, they also only brought white so I had to go and find someone for some brown. However, the breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful weekend

A lovely 2 night stay. The Royal Oak had everything we needed. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and airy. We appreciated the quiet room as we had early starts at the nearby Oulton Park race circuit. Lovely garden areas too and welcoming and helpful manager. We will make this our hotel of choice when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great trip

We had a great overnight stay staff went above and beyond they were really friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, rooms and service

Brilliant place: really friendly staff, generously sized room, excellent breakfast. They even accommodated us for an early breakfast on Saturday morning as we wanted to be off early. Would definitely book again. A place with a personal touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay and a hidden gem of a hotel!!

Absolutely amazing stay. Definitely one of the best hotels we have been to. The exterior hides an absolute gem of a hotel. Inside the restaurant was amazing and food was not only fantastic but ample in quantity. The bar and dining area was fabulous ... Especially the round table room which anyone staying must look at. We had intended to dine in Chester but after having lunch decided to have dinner there instead and was not disappointed. The breakfast again was out of this world and for less than a tenner each. just amazing!! Every single member of staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and had a fabulous night's sleep. We have stayed in numerous hotels and this has to be one of the best. We shall certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect evening

We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we arrived… we were escorted up to our room, which was lovely, then given all the information regarding restaurant and bar times. We went back down to the bar where we were given a very cosy little snug area! The bar staff and restaurant staff were just amazing! They made me and my partner feel like we were the only folk in the place despite it being busy! They’d got banter too, which is never a bad trait to have in a pub! Food was fantastic and I can say, hand on heart, the Bakewell pudding was the best dessert I’d had in my entire 52 years on this earth! Wholly recommend and will most definitely be returning! 10/10 for me and the Mrs ✅
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fab manager who couldn't do enough to help me feel at home. Amazing huge room. Cosy restaurant with great value tasty food. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

deborah, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No heat in November- very chilly in the room Dinner was not good- burger was inedible
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleri

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peter

Our stay was excellent, the room staff service and overall standards of the Royal Oak was top quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022