The Royal Oak Duddington

Felt this place is just hanging on by its fingertips. We didn’t see anyone else in the bar all evening and there were only two other diners. The food was fine and the one barman / waiter on duty was friendly and helpful. There was no breakfast available so we had to drive about three miles to the sister pub in another village, where the one staff member seemed surprised to see us. Our room was clean, if a bit tired. The landing and stairway looked like they hadn’t been hoovered for many weeks. Traffic noise all night from thundering main road a few yards away. We’ll probably stay somewhere else if in area again.

Single night stay, but will certainly revisit. Room small but clean and comfortable. All food excellent. All staff were brilliant. Friendly and helpful. Located on a busy road, but the village is a delight to explore. Recommend a walk to the village church. Only the second village we have visited that had no street lighting. Nothing to spoil the feel of an earlier age.