Is The Royal Oak dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Royal Oak's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

How many dogs can I bring to The Royal Oak?

The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.

Is there a charge for dogs at The Royal Oak?

There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.

Can I eat with my dog at The Royal Oak?

The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.

Can I leave my dog in the room at The Royal Oak?

The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.

Are there dog walks near The Royal Oak?

The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Win Green and the Ox Drove Circular (4.9 miles).

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The Royal Oak

Name: The Royal Oak
Address: The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe, Wiltshire, SP3 5PA, Ansty, Wiltshire, SP3 5PA, GB

Ansty, Wiltshire

Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.

An inn since 1852 in the village of Swallowcliffe in the Nadder Valley, with dog friendly rooms named after local beauty spots and lovely walks on the doorstep.

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The Royal Oak has been an inn since 1852, tucked away in the Nadder Valley in a little dell in the village of Swallowcliffe, and it reopened in 2015 after a renovation that put quality craftsmanship and local suppliers at the heart of every decision. Out of the front door is where the walking starts at this dog friendly inn, with lovely walks right on its doorstep.

All of the rooms are dog friendly, and each is named after a local area of outstanding natural beauty, from Nadder, after one of Salisbury's five rivers, to Win Green, a hill on the chalk downs. Inside, expect large comfortable beds made up with crisp Egyptian cotton sheets and soft goose down duvets, en-suite bathrooms or showers, and fresh coffee and tea in the room. On the number of dogs allowed, and on leaving one behind while you go out, the inn's pages don't state its rules, so raise both when you book.

The chefs cook menus that change often, built on local producers, farmers and suppliers, so the dishes on the sample menus may well have moved on by the time you arrive. The Royal Oak doesn't mention if dogs are allowed in the bar or at dinner, so check that before booking a table.

The building mixes old and new, with thick beams and stone fireplaces beside a modern conservatory framed in green oak that overlooks the garden, and one chimney stack bears the date 1705. Old Wardour Castle is four miles away, and Win Green and the Ox Drove Circular, which Wildpack lists as a walk for you and the dog 4.9 miles from the inn, shares its name with the Win Green room.

Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.

At a Glance: Dogs

Rooms for dogs: All rooms
Dogs per room: The hotel doesn't say
Size or breed limits: The hotel doesn't say
Dog fee: There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
Left alone in the room: The hotel doesn't say
In the bar: The hotel doesn't say
In the lounge: The hotel doesn't say
Eating with your dog: The hotel doesn't say
In the grounds: The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras: The hotel doesn't say
Walks from the door: Yes
Nearest dog friendly beach: None within 20 miles

Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.

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Children: Children welcome

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Royal Oak dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Royal Oak's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Royal Oak?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Royal Oak?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Royal Oak?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Royal Oak?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Royal Oak?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Win Green and the Ox Drove Circular (4.9 miles).

The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe, Wiltshire, SP3 5PA

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What’s Nearby?

Attraction1.9 mi away

Old Wardour Castle

Wiltshire

A unique six sided tower house beside a lake, with landscaped grounds, woodland walks and a Gothic grotto, and English Heritage simply say dogs are allowed.

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