The Royal Hotel, Dockray

Name: The Royal Hotel, Dockray
Address: Dockray, Ullswater, Penrith, CA110JY, GB
Telephone: +441768482356
Price range: $
Rating: 4.9

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Expect a warm welcome to our family run Lakeland Inn, with bar, restaurant and delightful bedrooms.
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The Royal at Dockray is a family run Traditional Country Hotel offering the best of Cumbrian Hospitality. The Hotel nestles peacefully amongst the Lake District Fells and is situated about one mile from the shores of Ullswater and Aira Force. The Helvellyn and High Street Mountain rangers are right on the doorstep which makes the Royal Hotel an ideal and comfortablebase for walkers. Our renowned restaurant serves a range of traditional Cumbrian dishes alongside many more innovative and modern choices. All our food is freshly prepared to the highest standards by our Head Chef, using only fresh, locally produced ingredients. Whether it be 6 people or 40 people we can accommodate you, we will endeavour to cater for your individual requirements. Our Accommodation consists of 10 unique and comfortable en-suite bedrooms with many of them blessed with magnificent views of the surrounding hills. We offer single, double and twin rooms and also family rooms. All our rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and televisions.

04/11/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Sunday Night Community Quiz. It was a great night, packed with the greatest quiz brains in the area. There were some easy questions, some tough questions, and some wacky questions - a huge thanks to Quizmaster Nick!

Congratulations to the winners, a team called The Famous Five, who fought a close battle to narrowly take victory, and generously donated their prize money to Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

03/11/2026

🥧 Tonight's the night… TUESDAY PIE NIGHT IS BACK - delicious pies served from 5.30pm-8pm.

02/11/2026

📅 Save the Date – Ullswater Breakfast Talk

Transport is an important issue for those living, working and visiting the Ullswater Valley. Michael Firth, Chair of SITU, will be discussing the challenges we face and how SITU is working to address them.

It's a great opportunity to hear more about local transport issues, join the conversation and perhaps bring along a few questions of your own.

🍳 Breakfast buns – bacon, sausage, egg or vegetarian options, with tea and coffee available.

For enquiries, please contact 07554 206562.

01/11/2026

🍂 Our special seasonal offer – dinner, bed & breakfast from just £140 per night for two!

Got family or friends coming? Our autumn/winter offer includes:

☕ Coffee & cake on arrival
🍽️ Dinner each evening*
🛏️ A comfortable night's stay
🍳 Full Cumbrian breakfast

And with a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026 under our belt, they'll certainly be in good hands!

👉 https://tinyurl.com/323vurmc

📅 1 Nov – 4 Mar (subject to availability, excludes 23 Dec – 2 Jan). Minimum 2 nights. *£27 per person towards dinner each evening.

Some images courtesy of: visitlakes.com

31/10/2026

DON'T FORGET - our Community Pub Quiz - tomorrow (Sunday 1st Nov) at 7pm!

Everyone welcome - and the winner takes it all!

30/10/2026

🎄 A little Christmas magic in the Lakes!

It's only 8 weeks until Christmas Day! Twinkling lights, Christmas markets, ice skating beside Ullswater and plenty of festive fun - there's lots happening on our doorstep before the big day.

Whether you're planning a family day out or fancy making a weekend of it, we've rounded up some of the best things to see and do this festive season.

✨ Have a read of our latest blog for a little Christmas inspiration👉 https://tinyurl.com/3sut4w5w

Some images courtesy of and Discover Carlisle

28/10/2026

It's the “above and beyond” that means the world to us. 💛

We can talk about our location, our food and everything there is to see and do around Ullswater, but ultimately, The Royal is all about the people.

So when someone takes the time to say our team made them feel this welcome, it really does make our day.

Thank you Sarah. We'll make sure the team sees this one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

26/10/2026

🍽️ Well, last weekend was a Sunday and a half!

The kitchen was flat out, the Yorkshire puds were flying and there wasn't much room left at the inn (or the pub, for that matter!)

We're not complaining. A busy pub full of people enjoying good food is exactly how we like it. So, a little heads-up if you're thinking of joining us this Sunday probably best to give us a ring and book a table as booking ahead means we can have your table ready and waiting for you.

📞 017684 82356

See you Sunday. We'll get the gravy on! 😋

23/10/2026

A great opportunity this weekend to see and learn a little about the amazing work done by Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

Pop into their base in Patterdale, see behind the scenes, talk to the volunteers, and please donate generously ❤️

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Base Open Day this Saturday 24th October, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Come down, meet the team, tour the base and see the equipment.

Its going to be a stormy weekend, not one to be out in the fells, so come see us at our base instead. . . .

23/10/2026

DON'T FORGET - Community Pub Quiz - Sunday 1 November, 7pm

Round up your friends and family, get your thinking caps on and join us at The Royal for our Community Pub Quiz.

👥 Teams of up to 4
🎟 Nominal entry fee
🏆 Winner gets the prize pot
🍻 Local b**rs at the bar
🌭 And our special Royal Cumberland Hot Dog is available too (alongside our usual menu/specials)

Everyone’s welcome - just bring your competitive streak.

Address

Dockray, Ullswater
Penrith
CA110JY

Telephone

+441768482356

Website

http://royaldockray.co.uk/

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