The Royal Oak of Luxborough, Somerset

Royal Oak of Luxborough Dunster

Royal Oak of Luxborough, Luxborough, Dunster, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, TA23 0SH

"A Rural Inn of immense character and charm offering a wide selection of Real Ales, an even wider selection of food and fine wines. The Inn's accommodation is also tastefully decorated and furnished. The Royal Oak is family owned and run and has been extensively refurbished to provide a delightful and relaxing base for visitors to Exmoor"

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Luxborough, Nr Dunster, Exmoor National Park, Somerset TA23 0SH
Telephone: 01984 640319

"exceeding your expectations"
Royal Oak at Luxborough, 11K

A Rural Inn of immense character and charm offering a wide selection of RealAles, an even wider selection of food and fine wines. The Inn's accommodation is also tastefully decorated andfurnished. The Royal Oak is family owned and run and has been extensively refurbished to provide a delightful andrelaxing base for visitors to Exmoor.

Good Pub Guide Inn of the Year 2002
"Venerable country pub within Exmoor National Park, where exemplary country cooking is served. Venison casserole, or home-made game pie (packed with local wildlife). Fish on Fridays could be scallops in cream and dillsauce".

From the "Good Beer Guide" (CAMRA), "Beer, Bed and Breakfast" (CAMRA), "The Good Pub Guide" - AlisdairAird and Egon Ronay's MLC Guide - "Pubs" ...
"The Royal Oak is a truly rustic rural inn, set deep in the folds of the Brendon Hills within the beautiful ExmoorNational Park". "No piped music, no fruit machines, no posh fixtures and fittings have intruded in the bars". "Theseveral rooms have flagstoned or cobbled floors, low beams, old kitchen tables and hardly a pair of matching chairs"and outside "a charming garden". "Besides uncontrived charm, there are a couple of other good reasons for a visithere. Firstly, the splended choice of well-kept real ales", and secondly "good honest food" served in "a buoyant atmosphere". "An extensive menu ranges widely, from baguettes & wraps", "good home-made soup withbig hunks of bread and non-packet butter" to "substantial main dishes like steak and ale pie with tender, lean meatin a rich gravy" "There's always a vegetarian dish" and a children's menu. Steaks and fish and a good many othersauced dishes appear on the additional evening menu.

Accommodation

Bedroom accommodation at the Royal Oak is quiet, comfortable
and has been furnished in quality country style.

The rooms have been thoughtfully located above the quiet dining rooms
for the comfort of guests who may wish to have an occasional early night
and are graded to suit all preferences.

(Some rooms have twin beds)
Standard Double Bedroomwith ensuite bathroom
Superior Double Bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Master Bedroomwith ensuite bathroom

The Dining Rooms and Bars

The Royal Oak is pleased to offer an extensive menu of home cooked fresh food prepared by our imaginative Head Chef Tim Sandy. In addition to a wide variety of traditional fare we offer a selection of Fresh Fishand Game specialities which vary from day to day.To accompany your meal choose from our extensive wine list or our selection of real ales, and what better way to endyour meal than with your choice from our wide range of single malts.Good food deserves a good setting and we have created dining areas with entirely different ambiences to suit your mood.

The Dining Room

A traditional country inn setting which allows you to enjoy the atmosphere from the adjacent bar whilst dining.

The Green Room

Intimate, quiet and comfortable. The ideal setting for those cosy candlelit dinners.

The Red Room

Spacious with a unique atmosphere and a decidedly sporting theme. Perfect for those special family and small party occasions.For those who just want a quick snack or prefer to soak up the atmosphere whilst eating, there are dining areasthroughout the bars and in the secluded garden.

An "ideal" base for exploring the beautiful ExmoorNational Park.
There are many interesting and varied walks directly from the village with a network of bridle paths and footpaths winding through beautiful woods and hills with breathtaking views across the valley. From behind the Royal Oak youcan walk through the edge of Slowley Wood to the top of Monkton Hill to enjoy a panoramic view across Rodhuish Common, the coastal villages to the Bristol Channel and, on a clear day, the coast of South Wales is clearly visible.

A ten minute drive North takes you to Roadwater village, the start of the historic mineral railway line which carriedore from the mines on the Brendon hills to the channel port of Watchet. Although the tracks were removed many years ago, the route provides wonderful walking through heavily wooded countryside up the famous Brendon incline toRalieghs Cross. A similar drive South turning right on to the B3224 above Luxborough leads to Kennisham Hill where there is ample car parking and access to miles of well maintained footpaths set in forested countryside.

The keen angler will find excellent fishing waters within easy reach of the Royal Oak.