Name: Royal Oak
Address: Higher Town, Malborough, Malborough, Malborough, TQ7 3RL, United Kingdom
Rating: 7

Smoke-free property

No elevators

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Historic Salcombe

Plymouth Airport

Royal Oak

Malborough

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canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

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golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

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ocean-front

ocean-view

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park-view

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partial-sea-view

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pool-view

river-view

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sea-view

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with-view

annex

basement

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

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Avoid. Went for a drink with family. The Owners dog rules the pub. 
Piles of clutter in front of our table. 
Would have eaten but smell of cigarette smoke emanating from out the back put us off. Smelled of smoke when I got home !
Locals pub but could do with some updating and a good clean. 

Strange place. Unwelcoming

Amazing! Proper pub! 

Bar maid was outstanding and made our last night in Salcombe! 

Food very good value family of 6 not one complaint! 

Bar maid was attentive nothing was to much hassle 

Perfect evening thank you! 

Great garden and good selection of drinks

Made our final night in salcombe!

The Royal Oak is brilliant. This is a proper, proper independent pub, kitchen and bed & breakfast. It remains how rustic, traditional pubs used to look. There’s not many like this left anymore - This place is genuine. 

I’m so glad I chose to stay here instead of booking a boring, strict and expensive Air B&B. This place has way more character and is so humbly priced.

My room upstairs was newly fresh, clean, immaculate. The food was top notch too. Having worked in kitchens myself, I knew a lot of care had been put into it. 

The staff were incredibly considerate and kind to folks beyond their call of duty. They might not know how grand they’re treating you because to them, it’s just a shrug of the shoulders. Tim, the landlord and his staff are really cool folks.

The Royal Oak sometimes have great live music on certain days too, so ask them when that’s happening or when it isn’t. 

If you ever find yourself in Salcombe, or anywhere in Devon for that matter - Drink, eat and stay here. 

I can’t praise this gaff enough. 

Best choice in Salcombe…

I stayed at Tim's pub for one night while walking the South West Coastal Path. I can say confidently that this was one of the best stops I've had while passing from place to place. Tim himself is very down to Earth (and hilarious!) The food was all well cooked, clean and tasty. The room I stayed in was clean and charmingly quirky and the bar service and atmosphere was some of the best I've ever had: this place creates a friendly, quirky and charming atmosphere; everyone is welcome here! If you're looking for a 5 star hotel: this isn't it, this place has character and charm instead. Thanks, Tim and the bar team! Best wishes, Will. (With the MASSIVE rucksack!)

Authentic English Pub with lots of character!

This is our second time staying with Tim-  when you first meet him you think hmm he’s a bit grumpy- actually he is lovely and very caring  - the rooms upstairs are always immaculate and the moment you walk up
The stairs you get a clean laundry smell . 
His breakfasts are to die for and we look forward to returning next year again! 
And as for the review about the dog- the dog is lovely but a very old little man and sometimes they have accidents! 

The lady who now works with Tim is absolutely lovely , so polite , welcoming and really made a fuss of our little girl.

Second time here

Never ever encountered a more disgusting establishment purporting to be a Pub. Nothing short horrible.  The owners dog messed in front of us , inside the pub for god sake! The owner was rude and obnoxious. Food inedible and drink not much better. GO ELSEWHERE FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH!!!

GO ELSEWHERE!

If you are expecting this to be a top notch, first class establishment, then you might be disappointed.   If you book this because you need a B&B in the area and understand its the cheapest by some margin, then you will find its a fine place to stay.  Friendly, nice breakfast, convenient and  cheap.  I would stay again.

In life you get what you pay for

To start with, the pictures used to advertise are many many years out of date.
 The pub is dirty, with piles and piles of stuff everywhere. We declined breakfast as didn't feel that it would be clean enough to eat there as well as the host being unsure what time it may be available.
Dispite checking in online at 4, the host, when finally contacted informed us he wouldn't open for at least another half hour, leaving us waiting in the car outside. 
I also feel that the 'art' hung particularly in the bedrooms was inappropriate and vulgar as it depicted naked women in various poses, none artistic, not great for a family room to say the least. 
The bed sheets were frayed, curtains sun bleeched and the remote unspeakable, good job the T.V didn't work anyway! 
The only thing that can be said that is positive is that the shower was hot. 
After discovering the pub for what it was, we spent hours trying to find somewhere else to stay but unfortunately as it was Easter weekend everywhere was booked up. Had it not been for disappointing our children we would have travelled home and not stayed for our Easter break.

Just awful

Having already visited last year, we knew exactly what to expect and we weren’t disappointed. 

Clean rooms with everything you need and breakfast included too - you’ll not find better value for money in the area. 

Tim who runs The Royal Oak is superb. He can come across really miserable but he is actually one of the nicest and most genuine people we’ve met. What you see is what you get and he’s actually a big softie who is very outgoing. 

A massive thank you to everyone at the Royal Oak. Tim Cerys and the locals - see you again soon.

Fantastic - Incredible Value for Money and Lovely People. Definitely Recommend - Thanks Tim & Cerys!

We parked in the village car park which is a short walk across the road. Very pleased with our room which had a beautiful mirror and everything you need.  The shower worked well and there was plenty of hot water.  We ate in the bar and all the food was good, whether cooked by Tim or the chef.  We tried the fish and chips, burger and steak along with a few drinks.  We especially enjoyed our full English in the pretty courtyard.  As reported by other reviewers there is a quirky collection of art and photos from Tim's time in the music business.  Sadly there is currently no live music but I can imagine there would be a brilliant atmosphere. Do not be put off by the slightly unwelcoming exterior, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return.

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