Royal Oak Cornsay Colliery in County Durham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Enjoyed a three night stay in one of the Old Colliery Stables, which is part of the Royal Oak pub next door. Accommodation was basic but clean and comfortable and offered very good value for money. Microwave, fridge and crockery provided if you want self catering but we took advantage of the very tasty food next door in the Royal Oak which was great value including the full English breakfast we booked in advance for just £5pp per day. Service very good, staff were very friendly and helpful.

Not really very good as it was cold and the ‘coal house’ style annex accommodation was rather cold (although the proprietor brought in an electric fire). Could be because we’ve rather old- 78 and 87 at the time) Meals in the pub good as was the open fire and the atmosphere was very welcoming.

This was the first time on visiting The service was excellent and the food was so good , portions were quite large , it was just perfect, was so good we are planning to go again this evening before we all go home . Highly recommend

A great place to stay. Landlady and Landlord were welcoming and fun . Friendly atmosphere and good food at a sensible price. The nature reserve opposite was an unexpected bonus with a pleasant woodland walk. I am assured there will be Campari next time🤣

Food is absolutely amazing. Steaks, currys, lasagne etc etc etc. Definitely a hidden gem. Food and wine so reasonable, definitely worth a visit.

We've just returned from a lovely two night stay. We were given a warm welcome by Sonia on arrival. Our room was very cosy with a king size bed, which was extremely comfortable, and a lovely modern ensuite shower room. The view from the window was lovely. We found the room got a little hot but there was a fan provided which we made use of. We ate in the restaurant twice and would highly recommend the fish and chips, best we've had in a while. We were travelling with our dog, who was made very welcome in all areas despite being a bit grumpy! The locals were very friendly and the pub was in a good location for exploring County Durham's beautiful coast and countryside. Would definitely go back, thank you!

We had a three night stay with our dog in December 2023. The restaurant and bar is very welcoming with both good quality and good value food with a warming log fire.The breakfasts could be improved with better heating, better coffee, larger cooked breakfast portions and low fat speeds as well as butter. The accommodation in The Stables is rather small but would be well set-up for self catering for hardy well covered guests , but many a Youth Hostel is warmer and has better showers , more insulation and warmer bedding. The hosts did provide a supplementary electric fire and explained that the heating system is stressed in Winter. We think that cyclists and walkers would find this good in season; Septuagenarians and Octogenarians in Winter need to come with extra insulation!.

We decided to have a b and b in the rural setting of western Durham. The Royal Oak is an old, traditional pub and grub establishment, well worth a stay for anyone liking the rural / walking environs. The food was very tasty and of generous portions, and some good owld ales ensured a nice stay. On this particular occasion, there was a turn on singing. The hosts, Sonia and Ian would compliment any establishment and have been at the Royal Oak for many years. The breakfast sent us away well satisfied. Good stay, enjoyed.

Really friendly pub, staff were very friendly and helpful, the rooms were warm clean and comfortable, and for the price we paid we were more than happy, breakfast was very good, evening meals were really nice and good value, despite the flooding and terrible rain, we had little trouble getting to Beamish museum or Durham, would definitely stay again.

We were staying nearby for the night so called in on a Saturday night for food on the off chance. What a find! This is such a friendly & welcoming pub, if we didn’t live so far away I’d say we’d definitely be back. Food was excellent….proper hearty pub grub, nothing fancy but tasty & fantastic value. Drinks were equally good value & we were impressed by the choice of wines they had too. 100% give this place a go if you’re nearby.

We went just overnight and walked into the public bar, the people there were so friendly and the landlady took us up to our room. It was lovely very fresh and very clean. We had a few drinks in the bar and had our evening meal. It was lovely and generous portions. We slept sound on a very comfortable bed and would definitely visit again.

Superb value for money. Might describe it as cheap and cheerful or rough and ready. Warm welcome from Sonia. Decent breakfast. Nice atmosphere in bar and good pub grub. Friendly locals. You won't get a better deal for a weekend in Durham or Bishop Auckland. Dog friendly.

Stayed as a family of four Really warm welcome, comfortable, cosy and clean room. Great breakfast the next morning! Will definitely be back!

We stayed in the converted stable block, three small but well-equipped rooms next to the pub. Hospitality from Sonia and her husband was great, and the breakfast was not only good, but excellent value. The room was cosy and comfortable, with fridge, microwave and tea/coffee and the other bits you'd expect. The shower was very good, and we had a couple of good nights at The Royal Oak. Very well placed for access to the Roman Wall, Durham City, and Art galleries in Bishop Auckland. We go 'Up North' a couple times each year, and The Royal Oak will be out first option from now.

Fantastic stay here,great pub with great staff and food,very dog friendly with some nice walks close by.The pub is well situated for touring the area or for a stop off if travelling further north.The Royal Oak is a proper pub unlike so many others these days so I recommend a stay here!

Absolutely lovely bed our stay in the stables. We had everything in a cozy room. Perfect & thank you girls for the help with the TV 🤣 Coming back soon.. perfect x

Stayed here for one night only, as soon as we arrived theough the entrance we were welcomed and shown straight to our room. Our room was lovey, en-suite was gorgeous and immaculately clean, with lovely fluffy towels that smelly amazing in our wardrobe for us to use. Bar meal was excellent, beautiful food and cheap. We had the full English breakfast the following morning and it was gorgeous! Our little dog also enjoyed his stay as well….. Thank you, we will deffo be back .

Stayed at the Royal Oak for 1 night only. Clean chalet room very comfortable and the breakfast was very good.we dined in the evening with some friends and as it was grill night we had 2 steaks ,Lamb chops and a gammon all well cooked and very cheap £8.95 each .Friendly pub and hostess and staff couldn’t do enough for you £30 each B+B we will be back

Stopped here for work in Durham. Far better then staying in Durham itself. Cheaper and no issues with parking. Amazing countryside on the doorstep. Walked many miles from this place. So much modern history and landscape to explore Loved the food ! Good no frills home cooking and breakfast was spot on. Nice service at the bar and the owners are friendly and very knowledgeable. County durham is a hidden gem and this is a perfect base for a few days.

Stayed for 3 nights. Very friendly staff and the rooms were very clean and tidy. The breakfast that was included was good but nothing fancy. The food you had at night (not included in the price of the hotel) was brilliant and very well priced....

Stayed for 4 nights and made sure we came back each night for food as it was so good and of great value. Portions are generally quite big, tasty and of good quality. Could find no problems with Steak Pie and Chips, Mince and dumplings,...

I was meant to stay for 11 weeks, but due to my property coming through early it was only 1 week. Will 5 big dogs I was made to feel very welcome...nothing was too much trouble. Both Sonia and her husband were very kind and...

We had an overnight stay. Room was very good, staff were very welcoming. We had an evening meal, both of us chose the fillet steak which was cooked exactly how we requested. Very reasonable, would definitely return.

very comfortable,welcoming and great food. Would definitely recommend. If I was in the area again would be happy to stay again. Run by a very professional and friendly team.

During the lock down the Royal Oak has increased it's take away service while the hotel and bar are closed. We had fish, chips and mushy peas on Good Friday. We had a generous portion of fish for all of us and they were cooked...

We come regular on a weekend. the sunday dinner is very nice id say best around local to us. Never disappoints. Lovely atmosphere and great service . Also bar staff very welcoming and friendly. Great for family's also

Excellent value meals all home cooked with plenty of choice of drinks both alcoholic and non. An excellent selection of gins all at good prices. Staff are very friendly, especially landlady Sonia. Nothing is too much trouble for them at all. Steak pie cannot be...

Good basic menu for a village pub. Home cooked chips are great. Quite popular with the locals. Plenty of choice with the beers and gins and reasonable prices, also serve a very nice Sauvingnon Blanc from New Zealand

We ate here one weeknight evening and were able to take advantage of the good-value Early Bird prices. There was a good choice of dishes on offer, with plenty of vegetarian and fish dishes. We could not have been made to feel more welcome in...

Thursday night steak night, can't be beaten. special dietary requirements catered for without any hassle.

Could not ask for more great family run pub.Warmest of welcome, rooms with everything needed. Food both delicious and great value. Breakfast spot on. Top value for money and last but not least being county Durham the folk are champion.

We came for a girls weekend trip to see Durham and the surrounding area. Received a really warm welcome, Sonia and the team were great. Helped us with our questions for the area and always provided a smile. Great pub, with super friendly people, thank...

I was attending a wedding nearby and I found this place to stay on booking.com. The staff couldn’t do enough for you, very friendly, helpful and approachable. The drinks were very reasonably priced and they had a wide range of choice. The room price came...

Country pub feel with hotel rooms and pub food. Friendly owners and staff. Fish and chips great and Sunday dinner is lovely.

Really nice Sunday lunch. Portions are generous and the food is tasty. There's nothing fancy, just good home cooking. The pub has a really nice feel to it and the staff are friendly and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend it fr food r drinks.

We visited this lovely, friendly pub as the place we were staying was within walking distance. Lovely landlady, friendly atmosphere, great selection of drinks (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic) & super food, again a very good selection & at a very reasonable price. Will definitely visit again when next in the area.