Nidderdale's Hidden Gem

This 18th century traditional Dales inn is situated in the village of Dacre, once the site of a Fountains Abbey grange and later owned by the Ingilby family. When the railway was operating, passengers alighted at Dacre station for Brimham Rocks and no doubt took refreshment at the inn.

Nowadays, the food and ambience of the Royal Oak still please travellers, be they holidaymakers, tourers or walkers. And, of course, it remains a popular venue for local folk too. The pub has a cosy bar, open fires, low timbered beams and a lounge area affording splendid views of lower Nidderdale.

One of its many interesting features are the numerous quotations and old sayings about food and drink that are painted on the beams and oak panelling. There is a separate 40-seat dining room with a woodburning fire.

During recent renovations a piece of Nidderdale history was discovered in this Dales Inn, a hundred miles from the nearest coast. A small plaque was found on the rear of the main door, stating that it was :- made by The Hughes Blockow Shipbreaking Company, Blyth, Northumberland, from Teak taken from RMS Armdale Castle.

At the rear of the Inn there is a large attractive garden with lovely views. Or sit on the sunny cobbled area and watch a game of Petanque (or boules). The Inn has its own piste - sets of boules may be borrowed.

The Royal Oak is a genuine Free House, without any form of brewery tie,
serving cask conditioned beers such as Daleside, Black Sheep, Tetley and Timothy Taylor's. It is featured in "The 2002 Good Beer Guide ", "The 2002 Good Pub Guide" , "AA Best Inns and Pubs 2002", "The Hidden Places of England" and "Historic Inns of England"

Accommodation is available in three well appointed en-suite rooms: one double and two twins. Prices are from £25 per head, Bed & Breakfast. Private Parties are also catered for.

For more information please use the contact details below.

The Royal Oak Inn, Oak Lane, Dacre Banks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 4EN
01423 780200 (+44 1423 780200)
steve@the-royaloak-dacre.co.uk
www.the-royaloak-dacre.co.uk