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Open from 12pm everyday, serving delicious home cooked food, 7 en suite bed and breakfast rooms, real ales and great wine. Our Coach House Suite is suited for any occasion, from Weddings and Christenings to Party’s, Conferences and Dining. We have a lovely beer garden with relaxing walks along the river dove. Alton tower, other family attractions and also quant lovely little towns and villages only a stones throw away.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, British
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Great place to stay if going to The Polar Express experience is only 15 minutes away . Freshly cooked bar food, warm bedrooms comfortable and clean . Very friendly staff and gorgeous cooked breakfast. Decor a little tired in places but did not matter one...bit as the value for money, cleanliness and comfort by far outweighed that. The communication from the team since booking was also very helpful. A definite recommendation from me and would return if in the area for a drink and a meal Thankyou to all The Wright family Dec 23More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great Food Great Staff. Had great meal but be warned, the portions are huge. It was very busy but the staff did a great job. The lady who was running it was brilliant.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 26 October 2023

Stayed here during Alton Towers Scarefest & would be back in a flash! Staff were so friendly and super accommodating. The family room was perfect, there were 5 of us in (2 adults/3 kids) and still didn’t feel cramped which was great. Literally everything you...could need (hot drinks selection, biscuits, shower gels shampoo) and even a bath which was amazing after a long day! We had a meal at night… portions were huge and food was delicious and well priced. Breakfast was amazing and they even offered to send up bacon butties for the two lazy teenagers who slept through breakfast. 100% recommend thanks for an amazing stay’More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023

Stayed here for three nights - an enjoyable experience. Our room was bright, quiet and spacious. Breakfasts are perfect for the hungry traveller, especially the Full English. Dinners are reasonable priced. Plenty of atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

Food is lovely waitress was fine,bin four times this year. Three of the four were horrible. some female customers spoil it every time. Have to much drink and start swearing and shouting. Not just among them self’s Can hear them all over the pub. We...were there for my husbands 71 birthday. Just made you feel very uncomfortable. Don’t think will be going again.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023

Staying in the area. Food was lovely. Service very friendly. Great Sunday dinner. Only downside, no spare seats inside if you only wanted a drink and the weather is too bad to sit outside. Definitely recommend.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Highly recommended, excellent pub-grub for dinner and a great breakfast. Staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. Rooms clean and functional. Will be back.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

We visited with our two (very) young children. We hadn’t booked but the staff fitted us in with an agreement it would be a quick visit (which absolutely suited us). The staff were friendly, the bar/restaurant was warm and welcoming and the food was great....The menu looked to be mainly pub classics but the portions were plentiful and everything was tasty. Reasonable prices too and good beer. Even though we went on an early Tuesday evening I’d definitely recommend booking as it’s understandably very popularMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Just called in as heading back home . Ordered two starters and ended up with them as main meals. We offered to pay the difference but this was not accepted, as we did not want to waste anything as both meals looked so appetising. Absolutely...lovely food and the service was fab. Chips are home cooked and everything was hot. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

We stopped here for 2 nights while we visited alton towers themepark and water park it's a lovely place nice food and nice people will definitely stay here again cheers

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023

Booked two king rooms at the Royal oak for an overnight stay , nice clean rooms , lovely breakfast , we asked for an early check in as we were attending a family wedding ,which wasn't a problem. would highly recommend.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

Lovely garden for the children to play in for a start but then the food .... Not one compliant from the 5 of us! I work in hospitality and i can always find a problem, but this meal was lovely!!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

We stayed for a week as we were going to Alton Towers for a few days, it was a great base as it was only 15 minutes away. We enjoyed the full English breakfast every morning, it was delicious and the staff were very friendly...and welcoming. The room was comfortable but a bit tired looking. Would definitely stay again though!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

We were staying local and used this restaurant on both evenings we were around. We liked it so much we returned again. Thursday night is burger night with a drink £13. Huge portions!! I had vegan burger with Brie and cranberry and my husband had...blue and black which is Burger, black pudding and Stilton. Don’t forget chips, salad and coleslaw. The Friday was fish and chips for 2 for £21. I’m sure we had a whole tin of mushy peas each. Lovely atmosphere but very busy. You must book.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

Two night stay July 2023 whilst visiting Alton Tower. Lovely stay, excellent food and friendly staff.

Date of visit: July 2023
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