"The Royal Oak has a wonderful location in a quiet village setting and visitors can expect a relaxing change of pace. The countryside around is spectacular for England and the people are without exception friendly and helpful. I'm perhaps biased because my family lived in Gt Ayton in the early 19th Century and although I was born in North Yorkshire today, as a visiting southerner it's very much my home ground. This was my third or fourth visit and I thoroughly recommend The Royal Oak to tourists,...
"Amazingly friendly welcome. Heading up to the room through a fog of cigarette smoke did not bode well, but, happily, the room was immaculate.
Service was second to none. Free parking in market square roght outside the hotel was a great bonus.
Will definitely return to The Leven. "
"Lovely hotel though a bit like a rabbit warren inside but a
great mix of old and new.
The best part is the staff - they are just SO friendly, helpful but very professional.
On our first evening, as we sat in the lounge, we were approached by an elderly gentleman who enquired how long we were staying and where we had come from etc.
We asked him how long had he been staying there and as he walked off he replied "98 years".
It turned out he was 98 year old Lord Gisborough!
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"Friendly and helpfull especially Paul, wonderful fool, excellent decor and atmosphere in the restaurant area. A beautiful setting with convenient public transport"
"The staff were so friendly and keen to make everything perfect. The room was great. The food was excellent. I had really great dinners and breakfast was delicious start to day. The locals clearly loved the Royal Oak which was another good sign! Such a great stay and only good things to say about it!"
"Very beautiful surroundings, the shepherd’s hut is well situated for travelling around the moors. The hut is perfect, very clean and well designed space. It had everything I needed and more "
"Fantastic place. Strongly recommend. Food was great. Service a bit slow, but it was a busy time and limited staff. Accommodations were lovely and one of the very best w stayed in on our Coast to Coast hike. "
"Absolutely stunning! We were in Awe just driving up to the hotel. Very clean with cozy beds. Wish we would have have time to stay and walk the grounds. "
"A lovely old country house with delightful and spacious gardens. Breakfasts were superb and the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The host and his staff were at all times friendly and attentive. We'd happily stay again."
