The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant
Location: Chester Road, Chester, Tarporley, England, CW6 0RR, Tarporley, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Escape to the serene surroundings of The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant, your perfect getaway in Tarporley.
Comfortable Accommodations
Experience tranquility in our 16 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, each featuring a plasma television and private bathrooms with luxurious rainfall showerheads.
Dining Delights
Savor exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant or indulge in quick bites at our cozy coffee shop. Wind down with a refreshing drink at our inviting bar/lounge.
Unmatched Connectivity
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel and enjoy the convenience of free self-parking for a hassle-free stay.
Discover the charm of rural living while being just minutes from popular attractions. Book your stay today for an unforgettable experience!
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor furniture
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Double or Twin Room (Wrenbury - Pet Friendly Room)
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
-
Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
-
Double Room (Tarporley..)
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
-
Double or Twin Room (Large)
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
-
Double Room (Eaton)
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
-
Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- Richard (10/5): - Our host was very welcoming. we’d had really good communication prior to coming and so the dietary needs of my daughters were well catered for. Breakfast was delicious with lovely thick Greek yogurt and fresh fruit and warm flaky croissants. Would definitely stay again.
- Kevin (10/5): - A highly recommended hotel, we loved our stay and will, hopefully, be back in the New Year.
- Andrew (10/5): - Lovely rooms
- STEWART (10/5): Really lovely - The room was lovely-much better than I’d expected. The staff were very friendly. We had an evening meal and although the menu range was quite limited, I still had trouble choosing and what you are eventually served with is high quality and presented really carefully. The only blot on the copybook was that my Mum, who I was sharing with, was the first to use the toilet and on lifting the lid was greeted by a bowl full of pungent waste. Other than that this was a lovely place to locate ourselves for access to Oulton Park
- Gerard (8/5): - Yes all good
- Anthony (10/5): - Nice spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staf
- Michael (10/5): - Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
- Jason (10/5): - Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
- Ian (10/5): - A friendly welcome, Room was spotless, well decorated with a very comfortable bed. Great meal in a lovely pub environment served by attentive staff. If I could give it 6 stars out of 5 I would. Can't wait for an excuse to go again
- Judith (10/5): - We stayed at The Royal Oak to celebrate our wedding
- Colin (10/5): Chester break - First class service. The owners and staff couldn’t have done more . The hotel rooms are lovely and the restaurant has good food. We loved this hotel and will definately go back.
- Michael (10/5): Lovely traditional gem - Lovely welcoming hotel/ pub. Definately will return
- Robert (8/5): Chester visit - We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
- Craig (10/5): - Fantastic hotel and restaurant, wonderful staff, quiet rooms, and great food. Would love to stay again.
- Beryl (10/5): - Very friendly and accommodating
- Alfred (10/5): Oulton Park gold cup event - Very welcoming. An excellent place when going to Oulton park race circuit.
- Paul (10/5): - Great hosts with fab breakfast
- Rod (10/5): - Really good food, friendly and helpful staff
- James (10/5): A great place to stay - A great welcome from Richard and his team. Clean room, comfortable bed and nice shower. Ate the both nights, food was great and the ale well looked after. Will definitely be back
- Paul (10/5): - Excellent weekend, the hosts were amazing all staff were very friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Couldn’t fault anything. Definitely highly recommend!!
- Michael (10/5): - An old, beautiful property. Lovely rooms right above a pub. Quiet and comfortable.
- David (10/5): Probaly the best hotel pup in the World - We had a great weekend, warm welcome, Room was beautiful, and service welcoming and superb. Loveley pub downstairs, the food was spectacular, and the wines. I can not recommend enough, we really hope to be back. Fabulous weekend, thankyou Royal Oak and Richard
- Sonya (10/5): - Loved the place. Staff are so friendly and make you feel at home. Beautiful big bedrooms with comfortable beds.
- Steve (8/5): A Royal stop over. - Easy to find, good parking facilities ad excellent host.
- Dean (8/5): - Hotel is ok , toilet hadn't been checked as there was excitement left in it ! The evening before we was Promised by one member of staff we could have breakfast early as us and others had to be off early to be told in the morning no cooked breakfast till later ! Don't promise if you can't deliver .
- Eileen (8/5): - The hotel was perfect for what we wanted ie: to have somewhere to stay near our son. Unfortunately the people in the next room were having a party until 1.30am and had the tv on until 2am. We could hear everything, conversations and the programme on the tv. We were unable to sleep. This is not the hotel’s fault but it did spoil our stay. We will stay again and hope other guests will be more considerate next time.
- martin (10/5): - Excellent all round. Staff very professional and friendly. Easy comprehansive check in. Clean and comfortable. Excellent food.
- Pat (10/5): - We stayed only 1 x night and couldn't be happier. The room was very comfortable and appointed. Dinner was delicious with a good choice on the menu, and there was a really nice atmosphere in the pub, which had outside dining available too. The owners were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
- Alexandra (10/5): - Lovely property with excellent staff. Food also very good. Charming. would recommend
- Emma (10/5): - Gem of a pub with great rooms, great food and owners that truly care
- phil (8/5): 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
- Mike (10/5): Great place. - Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
- Elisabeth (10/5): - Lovely country pub. Very welcoming. Delicious food. Value for money.Comfortable room. Quiet. Would recommend .
- Verified traveler (10/5): 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.
- Violet (10/5): 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.
- Jenni (10/5): Great trip - We had a great overnight stay staff went above and beyond they were really friendly and kind.
- Verified traveler (10/5): 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.
- Steven (10/5): - Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
- Charles (10/5): 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.
- Guy (10/5): 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 ✅
- Mary (10/5): - 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.
- deborah (6/5): - No heat in November- very chilly in the room Dinner was not good- burger was inedible
- Samuel (10/5): - S
- Peter (10/5): Peter - Our stay was excellent, the room staff service and overall standards of the Royal Oak was top quality.
- Mary (10/5): - Staff very helpful and friendly
- Muhammad (10/5): - Very friendly staff.
- Paul (10/5): Great place to stay - Everything was great, good food, excellent service, friendly and helpful host and great room. One suggestion.. too much nighttime light in the bedroom from emergency exit sign and outside security light both ver bright and on all night.
- Gregg (10/5): - What an amazing place! Friendly staff, clean rooms, food awesome and spotlessly clean everywhere in the hotel. Will definitely be going back 😊
- Howard (10/5): A gem of a hotel - Excellent location, staff, food, service - could bot have been better
- Katharina (10/5): - The staff were absolutely fantastic, and made the stay thoroughly enjoyable. The rooms were comfy and had a lovely cosy feel. The restaurant downstairs served home made foods which meant we didn’t have to wander far to eat after our night out. All in all it was a lovely stay and I would come here again.
- Julie (10/5): Fantastic stay - highly recommend - We had a fantastic experience at the Royal Oak. The rooms were spacious and spotless, the food was fantastic and the staff were outstanding. Highly recommended.
- Janine (10/5): Little Gem of a find - Well worth a visit - friendly staff, excellent food, clean and comfy rooms
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great hotel. Friendly staff
- Peter (8/5): Another stay at The Royal Oak - Another stay at Royal Oak, only people staying there that night due Covid i assume. However, we were put in the front room which had a light on outside ALL night!!! Black out curtains need to be fitted as it looked like daylight all night
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We frequently have to travel and stay in hotels through our work so our standards are high. This was a great stay. Booked really last minute for 1 night to allow a visit to a family member. In advance of the stay, reception was very responsive when I had a query. When we arrived we were checked in quickly and escorted up to our room. The room was large, bright and well decorated. The bathroom was modern. Breakfast the next morning was very good. Overall an excellent stay!
- Paul (10/5): - Excellent stay, and very happy with the Covid precautions they have in place
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely rural setting near to Chester and North Wales
- Michael (10/5): Great food, clean bed and hot shower ... spot on! - A lovely overnight stay. Food was excellent, thank you
- Frogbelly (10/5): - Very comfortable, excellent food, staff were exceptional and a credit to the business
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff were excellent and the property was lovely the food was outstanding would definitely go back again (no dislikes at all ) 10-10
- Lee (10/5): Lovely place, high standards, great value. - Lovely place, lots of character and high standards throughout. Nice large room at the front of the building with the old glass and led windows, well maintained, coffee, tea hot chocolate and biscuits in the room, the evening meal and breakfast was excellent, nice menu choice, cooked and presented perfectly, staff very polite and professional, great service, very nice stay. Great value for money stay, we’ll stay again if passing.
- Nigel (10/5): Excellent - Second time stayed here - Staff friendly rooms are clean and Large and the food is excellent- Highly recommend we stopped after a day in Chester
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely hotel really good breakfast good range of gins
- Mark (8/5): Well worth a visit - Excellent Hotel / Pub Staff extremely friendly and helpful
- Anne (10/5): - A very welcoming and helpful staff and a lovely meal. Would definitely stay again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely small hotel, very welcoming exceelent food and comfortable room
- Verified traveler (10/5): Reliable - Always a pleasant stay.
- Deborah (10/5): Child free time - Me & my husband stayed here last night. Lovely spacious room. Had our evening meal there too. We are Vegans and the food was delicious. The lady serving us was so friendly and couldn’t do enough to make our stay enjoyable. Will definitely go back
- Rosie (10/5): - Superb from start to finish. Wonderfully freshly prepared food and served at a lovely hot temperature. We’ve stayed in many hotels around the world and no one compares to the friendly, attentive and welcoming staff of the Royal Oak in Kelsall. Our room was spacious, clean and and tastefully furnished. Would love to stay again, but also happy to travel the distance for either lunch or dinner.
- joseph (10/5): Excellent for walking - Very good hotel friendly service
- Peter (8/5): Very good service, food/breakfast excellent!!! - Booked hotel to visit family who live in Kelsall, yes hotel is in Kelsall and not Tarporley as the Hotel.com website states. Very nice pub/hotel, the breakfast is excellent, food in the restaurant is very good. Although a pub the bar doesn't stay open late. In fact the last Holiday Inn Express had a bar that stayed open later!!!!! Staff excellent, friendly and great service, always happy to help Room 204 very low ceilings and being over 6ft had to duck a few times as it is up in the roof space and the rafters are too low.. Would i stay again, Yes but not in the same room and ill find a pub to drink in
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent food, lovely staff with fantastic customer service. I can't recommend this property highly enough.
- Guy (10/5): - Lovely hotel, great size room and bathroom, well appointed and very well presented throughout. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Food and drink (especially breakfast) were all superb. Would definitely recommend!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Good quality food .nice refurb. Near chester and delamere forest
- Anthony (4/5): - It is shown as being in Tarporley and it is 5 miles distant Hotel was being redecorated so dinner was not available Room OK
- D J (10/5): Just about right. - Room was a great size and well furnished for our needs. Separate bath and shower for all your needs. Good selection of tea and coffee options. Breakfast selection was varied and covered a variety of dietary needs.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a nice room which was clean. The restaurant served good food.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great atmosphere and food. Staff friendly and attentive.
- Karen (8/5): Overnight ssy - Lovely greeting on arrival, enjoyed the beer garden. Comfy bed, huge room. Breakfast was good, all staff very welcoming and helpful. Great value.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great value hotel! The staff were all friendly and very helpful. Initially the room was a double, but I wanted singles. Within an hour all was sorted! Also I requested a 6am breakfast more in hope than expectation, but that too was no problem. Will definitely use again if up north :-)
- Cathie (10/5): Absolutely Beautiful Inn - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you! The Inn was spotless and the staff was friendly and efficient. You have a beautiful property!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Royal Oak - Lovely well equipped rooms with friendly staff and excellent service
- Drew (8/5): - Pro - very good room Con - breakfast choices restricted - no orange juice or muesli or croissants available - perhaps we were too late.
- Ian (10/5): Fabulous Royal Oak - Simply a great place to stay Food drink service and rooms are of the highest standard and quality. I will be returning .
- Linda (10/5): Nothing to much trouble - Good experience very friendly and helpful staff nothing to much trouble, would recommend and hopefully return.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff were brilliant throughout our stay, the rooms were big and spacious, when we arrived we had booked 2 twin rooms but the rooms were double beds but that was quickly sorted out, the beds were separated to make 2 single beds straight away.
- Ruth (10/5): - Lovely place to stay with very helpful friendly staff
- Helen (8/5): Great location and atmosphere - It was a great venue but they just needed a thicker cover over the join of the 2 single beds
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely big rooms good service relaxing place to stay
- Janet (8/5): Very pleasant weekend - Staff very friendly and approachable food was excellent would definitely return when visiting area
- Mark (8/5): Weekend in Kelsall - Relaxed stay in a historic village landmark
- John Simon (8/5): looking for good breakfast it not here - Good standard room food at night was very good but the full breakfast was not good poor standard produce and kept warm so it was dried up left most of it so different from the meal at the evening do you think it was because I paid for the meal and the breakfast was in the room cost would not stay here again I like a good quality breakfast
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Much better than expected. Lovely spacious country pub hotel in quiet village location with fine cuisine and reasonably priced. Easy access and good parking.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice atmosphere, quirky decor, friendly staff cozy .
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice hotel rooms and good pub. Breakfast is nice and the area is very quite on an evening.
- Dominic (10/5): Very good hotel near Chester - Excellent hotel. Excellent food. Lovely location
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff made us feel very welcome and cared for. The restaurant is well laid out and the service was excellent. Our stay made our visit to Chester.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Staff very good , tv arial not the best but was too late to sort, did my breakfast early as i needed to be out very early.
- Musiclover (10/5): - Excellent staff, nice big comfortable room. Clean. Quiet. Good food in the restaurant.
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