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The Royal Oak

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A brick building with outdoor seating and umbrellas labeled "The Royal Oak."
A brick building with a sign reading "The Royal Oak." There are outdoor tables and umbrellas, and a signpost with directions to Hermitage, Newbury, and Pangbourne Reading.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table with food and drinks, and a blue vase lamp.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a tree in the center.
A bar area with a copper distillation still, shelves of liquor bottles, and multiple beer taps.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $167
$139 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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The Square, Yattendon, Thatcham, England, RG18 0UF
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Madejski Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Reading
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with floral curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a blue wall, and a door leading to a balcony.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Yattendon

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Thatcham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of River Thames and The Living Rainforest. .This spa inn is 16.1 mi (26 km) from Highclere Castle and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Basildon Park.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 13 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Oracle - 18 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • University of Reading - 18 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Windsor Castle - 40 min drive - 38.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 11 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Miller of Mansfield - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coppa Club, Streatley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bull Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak offers 10 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Thatcham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the inn's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
At The Royal Oak, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
The Royal Oak has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn Thatcham

Royal Oak Thatcham

The Royal Oak Inn

The Royal Oak Thatcham

The Royal Oak Inn Thatcham

The Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and excellent breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Gastro Pub and hotel. Clean comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abu Sadat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, although just the one night, i will stay here again. Room was comfortable with nice quality bedding and furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely spot. Well appointed rooms, helpful staff and excellent food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We treated ourselves to a night here and got a really good room rate including an excellent breakfast. The room was comfortable and clean and well equipped. All the staff were super helpful. We also had dinner on arrival and the fixed menu deal was brilliant value. Would definitely come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel with great food

Nice room, excellent food and lovely countryside location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good experience Helpful staff Good cooking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faultless but spoiled by the ridiculous price of lime & soda £4.50
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I plan to stay at The Royal Oak again in the near future. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was spotless, and the bed was very comfortable. I had hoped to explore the area, but the rain—and the fact that I had forgotten my coat—made that difficult. On arrival, we were offered a table for the evening, even though the restaurant was popular with locals and quite busy. Dinner was excellent, and I would especially recommend the honey-roast ham. Breakfast also offered a wide selection of high-quality options. I would happily recommend The Royal Oak for both accommodation and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and restaurant in a quiet location

Great room, nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Service was excellent and the food at the pub was brilliant. Staying there again next week!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

I have stayed here a few times for work and have always had a really nice stay. Rooms are spacious but really cosy with lots of nice finishing touches. The food is excellent and all the staff are super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely property in the countryside. Staff was friendly and property gorgeous. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and dinner

Really lovely stay at the Royal Oak. Staff were lovely. Room was great. We also had dinner in the restaurant which was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms. Quaint area. Great restaurant on premises. Terrific location if touring High Clere Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does not have a spa. This is listed incorrectly, sadly booked to tie in with a massage but was informed the listing was incorrect. Food, Staff and rooms were great apart form this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t fault it

Spacious, clean and modern room. Great service throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem

Stunning hotel in beautifully quaint village
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and service

Arrived late and welcomed with smile, food superb along with service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for coeliacs

We chose this hotel based on reviews praising the gluten free food and we were not disappointed. The food is excellent and the choice for coeliacs is great. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous Place to Stay

This is a beautiful place to stay in a charming village. I have a fabulous room (9) with stunning bathroom. Breakfast was excellent and the staff could not have been nicer. All in all a superb stay. I wish I could give it a six rating
Delicious Breakfast
Lovely terrace off the dining room
Dining room
Charming Building
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous Place to Stay

This is a beautiful place to stay in a charming village. I have a fabulous room (9) with stunning bathroom. Breakfast was excellent and the staff could not have been nicer. All in all a superb stay. I wish I could give it a six rating
Delicious Breakfast
Lovely terrace off the dining room
Dining room
Charming Building
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great find.