The Royal Hotel, Dockray

The Royal Hotel, Dockray 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.

🎄 100 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 🎄We know, we know… it’s only September. But apparently the elves at The Royal have other ide...
16/09/2026

🎄 100 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 🎄

We know, we know… it’s only September. But apparently the elves at The Royal have other ideas. 🧝✨

They’re already busy behind the scenes putting the finishing touches to our plans for Christmas, Twixmas and New Year, and we’ll be revealing everything very soon.

Think comfort food, cosy stays, celebrations, a little Twixmas escape and, of course, plenty of festive cheer. 🥂🎅

So while you might not have your paper hat or festive headband on just yet… our elves most definitely have.

Watch this space. 🎁👀

Come for the landscape. Stay for the stories. 🏰There’s much more to the Lake District than mountains and lakes.Discover ...
15/09/2026

Come for the landscape. Stay for the stories. 🏰

There’s much more to the Lake District than mountains and lakes.

Discover ancient stone circles, castles, historic houses, Roman heritage and the landscapes associated with Beatrix Potter and Alfred Wainwright.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourites in the latest Royal blog https://tinyurl.com/yt92wapn

Explore Cumbria’s stories, then head back to Dockray for dinner and a drink.



Image courtesy of visitlakedistrict.com

14/09/2026

Big delivery incoming…

This pretty much sums up why we love where we are. 🥾Step outside The Royal and you’ve got some of the most beautiful wal...
13/09/2026

This pretty much sums up why we love where we are. 🥾

Step outside The Royal and you’ve got some of the most beautiful walking country in the Lake District, with Aira Force, Gowbarrow and Ullswater right on our doorstep.

Then come back, take the boots off, have something good to eat and let us look after you.

Thank you Chris for the lovely review, and particularly for “one of the best walks from a pub ever.” We might have to borrow that one! 😊

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Meet Milly 👋 proof that sometimes you just have to ask!Back in February 2025, Millie was looking for her first job. She ...
12/09/2026

Meet Milly 👋 proof that sometimes you just have to ask!

Back in February 2025, Millie was looking for her first job. She messaged several local pubs asking if they had anything available. Ali replied, and the rest, as they say, is history. ❤️

Now 16, Milly says one of the things she loves most about working at The Royal is meeting new people and chatting to our guests. The job has taught her new skills and made her more comfortable interacting with people from all walks of life.

This year she’s heading back to study her A-levels, but her longer-term ambition may involve sailing and teaching abroad⛵️

Something tells us all those conversations with visitors from around the world might come in rather handy!

We’re very pleased Ali replied to that message. 😊

The best family Sunday lunches are the ones where somebody else does the washing up.Alongside our Royal Roasts, we've go...
10/09/2026

The best family Sunday lunches are the ones where somebody else does the washing up.

Alongside our Royal Roasts, we've got smaller portions for little appetites, plus children's favourites and little desserts.

You just need to get everybody to the table.

We'll do the rest.

Sunday lunch 12–2.30pm. Bookings advisable.

September...that funny in-between month. Not quite summer. Not quite autumn.☀️🍂One minute you're sitting outside wonderi...
07/09/2026

September...that funny in-between month. Not quite summer. Not quite autumn.☀️🍂

One minute you're sitting outside wondering if summer might hang around a little longer.

The next, you're looking at the menu thinking a homemade pie and gravy sounds like an excellent idea.

Luckily, we've got both moods covered.

From baked Scottish salmon, stuffed Portobello mushroom and pulled Helvellyn lamb, to beer-battered cod, the Royal Burger and homemade pie of the day.

Come hungry. Decide when you get here.

📍 The Royal, Dockray | 1.5 miles from Ullswater

This Sunday (6th Sept) sees competitors take on one of the UK’s most iconic triathlons – and they’ll be coming right pas...
04/09/2026

This Sunday (6th Sept) sees competitors take on one of the UK’s most iconic triathlons – and they’ll be coming right past the Royal Dockray Hotel at around 8.30–9am!

Even more exciting for us, our very own Jo – Ali’s wife – is taking part! 🙌

The Helvellyn Triathlon is certainly not for the faint-hearted: a 1-mile swim in Ullswater, before climbing through Matterdale End and passing through Troutbeck and Threlkeld, 38-mile bike ride over Kirkstone Pass and 9-mile fell run to the summit of Helvellyn. What a challenge!

So, if you’re nearby, please come along, grab some breakfast and help us make plenty of noise as Jo and the other competitors pass through Dockray.

🥓 Bacon sarnies & coffee: 8.30–9.30am
☕ Coffee & cake: available all morning
👏 Cheering and encouragement: compulsory!

And once all that spectating has worked up an appetite, we’ll be serving Sunday lunch until 2.30pm – the perfect excuse to make a day of it.

Good luck Jo – and to everyone taking part. We’ll be cheering you all on! ❤️

💛🚴 10 MONTHS TO GO! 🚴💛The Royal has turned Tour de France yellow as we start the countdown to one of the biggest sportin...
03/09/2026

💛🚴 10 MONTHS TO GO! 🚴💛

The Royal has turned Tour de France yellow as we start the countdown to one of the biggest sporting events ever to come to Cumbria!

On 3 July 2027, the Tour de France will set off from Keswick, bringing the eyes of the cycling world to our very special corner of the Lake District.

We’re already getting excited about the atmosphere and buzz it’s going to bring to the area, and with just 10 months to go, the countdown is officially ON! 💛

🏨 Planning to come and experience it for yourself? Don’t leave your accommodation until the last minute! If you’d like to stay with us at The Royal, we’d recommend getting booked in early as it’s going to be a very busy weekend across the Lakes.

Who’s planning to be here? 🚴💛

🍻 SAVE THE DATE – WE’RE BACK FOR 2027! 🍻After a fantastic event at our inaugural beer festival in June, we’re delighted ...
01/09/2026

🍻 SAVE THE DATE – WE’RE BACK FOR 2027! 🍻

After a fantastic event at our inaugural beer festival in June, we’re delighted to announce that our second Charity Beer Festival will take place on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th June 2027! 🎉

Expect great beer, brilliant company and plenty of fun – all while raising money for fantastic local causes. ❤️

📅 18 & 19 June 2027
🍺 Charity Beer Festival

Get the dates in your diary and watch this space!

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Dockray, Ullswater
Penrith
CA110JY

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+441768482356

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