Lovely old character inn with really nice recently refurnished accommodation. We stayed for one night and booked a room (Willow) which was in the property next door to the pub. Really spacious and clean and finished to a high standard. Ate in the pub and food was excellent and staff really nice. Breakfast was very nice too, we had a cooked breakfast that you pre-order the night before. Good value and good location.

Nothing at all that we didn’t like but a couple of comments: The shower in the room was superb but it could have been a bit hotter. Having moved the dial past the ‘click point’ to increase the heat, it never got to a point where you were having a hot shower. Didn’t understand why the cutlery at breakfast was roughly scrunched and wrapped in a paper napkin? Everything else was presented so nicely and this was just odd and scruffy. Just leave a folded napkin with the cutlery presented on it or next to it.

A characterful, historic pub in a tranquil village. Welcoming and well presented room with a superb view out into fields and beyond. Comfy bed and excellent ensuite. Evening meal was really good. Nice to be able to take a pint back to my room ! All-in-all was a pleasureable stay and would be happy to stop by again

Breakfast was decent enough albeit I feel didn't quite live up to the standards of the evening meal - others may beg to differ. The bar and seating area does look a bit tired, although at the same time, perhaps a bit unfair to say this given the age and character of the property

From arriving, the staff were fantastic, the room, although small had more than everything we needed, and was very comfortable anything else , just ask and they oblige, we ate in the dining room and the food was amazing, well worth the trip! breakfast was excellent as well, we were given a form to complete for what we wanted for breakfast, plenty of choice and all locally sourced.

Although they have a car park, if your driving, it is very small, 3 car spaces, but there is plenty of parking on the street outside the pub

The food was excellent, proper Yorkshire portions! The room was clean and comfortable. Best bit was sitting next to the open fire of an evening with a drink - utter contentment.

Rooms are a little tired, but are clean and comfortable. I understand that they are refurbishing the rooms this year. Don't let it put you off.

The location was really nice and quiet with great food and staff. Very friendly and helpful. Good parking situation too. Early check in was good too.

Not a lot! We think the room would’ve benefited from blinds over curtains to make it a bit darker. Also the bed was a bit soft for us, but personal preference.

We liked the attention to detail, the generosity and the welcome. We felt that the Royal Oak really wanted to look after us. There was plenty of tea and coffee on the hospitality tray...and biscuits and water. There were toiletries in the bathroom. The shower was powerful and hot. The breakfast was excellent...generous portions and good quality. Dinner was also excellent...plenty of fresh veg served with the meal. The location is gorgeous..we went for an 8 mile circular walk from the village before dinner.

It was all good.

The staff were amazing and very friendly. The room was much bigger than I expected and the food was delicious! There's ample countryside around to explore, especially the Yorkshire Moores close by. It's also an hours drive from both York and Whitby.

The Royal Oak is clearly the hub of the village as when we arrived the bar was buzzing with locals- always a good sign! Staff were fabulously helpful and friendly and both dinner and breakfast were absolutely superb. Room was clean and comfortable and had everything you needed.

The shower was a little on the small side and the walls a little 'thin' but this did not dampen our stay in such a lovely part of the world!

Our 2nd time staying here. Lovely quiet little village. Excellent location for various walks & gorgeous scenery.

The hotel is lovely. Very comfortable & clean. Food is superb & breakfast more than enough to set you up for the day. Lovely friendly staff too. Definitely one of our favourites.

It was a lovely old fashioned ‘proper’ pub out in lovely countryside. One of our party is vegan and she had a choice for all courses. There were vegan options at breakfast too including milk and butter alternatives. Very relaxed and friendly.

Our only grievance was the showers were a bit weak, possibly influenced by how much water was being drawn off in other places.