"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,...

"Great room, evening meal and breakfast were really good and the staff were excellent. Really can’t fault them 👍"

"Another great stay, breakfast was a delight. "

"Service, cleanliness, food and building were excellent. The carpets were a little worn and the plumbing could be modernized, but those are quibbles."

"Everything sparkling clean and new. Loved everything apart from the so called water saving sinks which do not close. Can not see how it saves water when shaving "

"Beautiful setting, quiet and relaxing"