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Reviews of The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak Market Place, Settle, BD24 9ED, United Kingdom

#6 of 6 B&Bs and inns in Settle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 598 hotel reviews

5.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.2

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    5.2

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    5.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    4.0
    Over priced and in need of facelift
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was poorly decorated, and bathroom terrible. Broken boxing around pipes, and peeling paint. Message received before hand suggested breakfast would be at 8am. Arrived to find no food service was offered on an evening or for breakfast! Extremely expensive for one nights stay in sub standard accommodation.

    Great location in centre of Settle

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2024

    6.0
    Was the bed we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit tired, broken tiles in the bathroom, not the best impression. No teabags in the room when first arrived, so had to wait for a cup of tea, but not a big deal.

    Great location. Clean sheets and towels.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    4.0
    Pics are far from reality
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Is a dump

    Not much

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is in need of refurbishment. I rang to check that breakfast was included, the phone was answered by a woman who told me to f*** o** No meals have been available for months. I'm glad to see that meals have been removed from the booking details. After an evening at the theatre we thought we may have a drink on our return at 10.40. We found the bar closed and the building locked up.

    The building has great potential. Although the decor was well past it's best the bed was comfortable and clean and the towels were fluffy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    4.0
    Under new management, so I wish them all the best with this mammoth project
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paint peeling on the walls, particularly in the bathroom. Mould around the windows. Kitchen was out of order, so no food. Limited selection of drinks. Tables in the bar need a good clean (sticky)

    Superb location, with very comfortable beds.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    4.0
    I object strongly to booking.com taking £135 from my account in March and i would like a refund,
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was not very clean, the door of the shower was off the runners, only 1 towel each. The main disappointment was that we were lead to believe that breakfast was included and in fact at 8am the place was in darkness and closed.we had to pack up and go out for something to eat.

    The proprietor was apologetic for the poor service

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    5.0
    Needs a lot of money spending on it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needs major refurbishment, a beautiful building with great potential, current owners have neglected it.

    The manager was a great guy, friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    4.0
    All we got was a bed and a room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of knowledge that hotel was closing.

    No food available! Comfortable bed Location good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2024

    4.0
    Poor value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property felt a bit like a poorly maintained prison - peeling paint, general feeling of dilapidation. There was no kitchen and I was offered a refund for the lack of breakfast - however when I checked my credit card, I found that instead of a refund, I'd been charged again.

    The room was fairly clean and the property was well situated in the middle of Settle.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room and facilities were not good enough to warrant £115 per night. The bedside lamp was broken, dodgy electrics. The shower wasn't able to get enough pressure so was really noisy. Noisy in general both of and evening and then from 4.15am onwards. And an uncomfortable bed! Not great, we wouldn't return.

    Good location for local hikes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unable to use the shower as the cord had snapped

    Staff were very pleasant. Bed was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    4.0
    Clean but in dire need of upgrading
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We weren’t allowed to check in til 4pm and had to check out by 10am so paid £105 for 18hrs . Very outdated no breakfast needs a complete refurbish

    They let us get changed for a wedding

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    5.0
    Good stay considering
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Run down but could be so much better the scope is amazing with tlc and a few quid . The others hartshead and golden lion have all had proper facelifts. Water like warm

    The one member of staff was run off her feet but was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    5.0
    Cheap, more like an hostel, but great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water on the sink or bath. No milk for brews Shower temperamental

    Location was great, Very cheap to stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    4.0
    Excellent location but room needed a refurb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating not working and damp around windows.

    Bed and towels where clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    5.0
    It was a great location car park at the back they said in a email it was open until 2am closed at 11
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was paint flacking off the window and it was not very clean the bath towels where great nice and clean and large.

    Didn't see a breakfast room when we left at 10am it was all in darkness. the café next door was very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place looked as though it needed a good clean. In the room, though the bed was clean and comfy, Windows broken bath seals dirty, tv broken. Not good value for money at all

    Location was very good, bed was really comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    5.0
    Needs better maintenance and a lick of paint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower had no pressure, a dribble of water. Which after a long wet walk, (which I’m assuming a lot of the guests will be walkers) a good hot shower is essential. Paintwork peeling, general poor maintenance and care

    Location was perfect in centre and convenient with parking We only needed a bed for one night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    5.0
    Relatively comfortable and pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with a bit of TLC. Some redecoration and maintenance needed.

    Nice central location in Settle.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    5.0
    Very tired...needs major overhaul
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy bar below the room...very loud music till midnight. Paint peeling off the woodwork No food available Inc breakfast We were left with flea bites on our legs No one to check us out, we just let ourselves out of a back door Broken glass on the floor in the exit

    Location Comfy beds

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    4.0
    Overpriced for quality it gave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Double charged me, no breakfast even though stated it was available, room was in disrepair.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Advised on arrival no breakfast would be provided, dated rooms,

    Good location and parking is available

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    6.0
    Room for Improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast cancelled before I arrived and only offered a £6 refund. Over priced for the amenities on offer.

    Easy to find- located on main high street. Friendly staff Appears to be a pub more for The Locals rather than tourists.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    4.0
    very disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Kitchen was out of order and no food available. The room was in need of redecoration with paint and wallpaper peeling away. Dust balls on ledges.

    Stayed in December 2023

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