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The Royal Oak

A Historic Hotel in Spark Bridge, Cumbria


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Main Street
Spark Bridge
Cumbria
England
LA12 8BS

The Royal Oak , Spark Bridge

Accommodation Description:
Set in the Lake District National Park you will find the small village of Spark Bridge which is nestled in the Crake Valley. The Royal Oak Inn dates back to the 17th century and was initially built as a managers house for the local bobbin mill. The inn has a fantastic traditonal feel

The upper wood panelled fireside bar area offers a warm, homely welcome with its open fire, traditional ales and home cooked food its just the place to escape for the evening, after a day exploring the beautiful Lake District or stay and take advantage of our en-suite superior bedrooms, The Coniston, Hawkshead or The Ulswater. The Royal Oak has been awarded 4 Star rating for food safety performance from the Cumbria Food Liason Group which is part of the Enviromental health agency. Dinner reservations are recommended, please indicate at time of booking if you require a table reserving during your stay



From: £55.00

Accommodation Rating: 3*G Self assessed

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • Car parking available onsite
  • Restaurant
  • TV
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Iron And Board In Each Room
  • Pets Allowed
  • Bar
  • Breakfast to go
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Blawith, St John's Church - 2.4 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Lakeland Motor Museum - 3.2 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Hoad Monument - 3.7 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Stott Park Bobbin Mill - 4.7 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Fell Foot Park - 4.9 miles (Countryside) Heritage Rating

Swarthmoor Hall - 4.9 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Holker Hall - 5.7 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Graythwaite Hall Garden - 5.7 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse - 5.9 miles (Abbey) Heritage Rating

Cartmel Priory Church - 5.9 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating



  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Ulverston - 4.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Coniston - 7.8 miles away Heritage Rating

Grange - 8.1 miles away Heritage Rating

Windermere - 10.9 miles away Heritage Rating

Ambleside - 11.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Kendal - 13.2 miles away Heritage Rating

Grasmere - 13.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Rydal - 13.7 miles away Heritage Rating


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Directions:
Leave the M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 for Barrow in Furness. Follow for approx 20 miles then turn right onto the A5092 Workington road at the village of Greenodd. Follow the road for approx one and a half miles and you will see Spark Bridge signposted on your right. The road leads into the heart of the village and the Royal Oak can be seen from the main T junction.Railway:Ulverston 2.9 miles approxKirkby-in-Furness 5.0 miles approxCark in Cartmel 5.3 miles approxAttractions:The foot of Coniston Water 2.5 miles approxGrizedale Forest and GO APE 4 miles approxConiston Village 8 miles approxThe World Of Beatrix Potter 7.7 miles approxMarket Town Of Ulverston 5 miles approxLaurel and Hardy Museum 5 miles approx


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