Located on a quiet street in a picturesque Lancashire village, the hotel may seem rather unassuming.
However, The Royal At Heysham is the perfect reason to visit this seaside village, where guests can enjoy its comfortable rooms, beautiful seaside location and delicious food.
The inn began operating in the 16th century as a grain store before being transformed into a pub a century later.
The Royal At Heysham has been restored as part of a multi-million pound investment
Guests enjoy comfortable rooms, many of which have retained original features.
Today, it has been restored as part of a multi-million pound investment by Daniel Thwaites, providing 11 bedrooms, many of which have retained unique and original features.
Guests are immediately greeted by friendly staff as soon as they enter.
The rooms, all with en-suite facilities, offer White Company toiletries to make anyone feel luxurious, as well as homely touches; biscuits and jars of chilled milk for making tea and coffee.
The extensive coastline between Heysham and Morecambe is just a couple of hundred metres from the front door.
The walk is flat, with playgrounds and shops along the way for the younger members of the family who may need a stop.
And no visit to the area would be complete without a visit to the Eric Morecambe statue on the town’s famous seafront.
Unveiled by the Queen in 1999, it shows the comedian in one of his trademark poses, with a pair of binoculars around his neck, and still draws crowds!
Hikers can also take a ferry from Heysham to the Isle of Man to explore.
And at the end of a long day, guests can enjoy award-winning food at The Royal at Heysham, where menus have been crafted to include locally sourced ingredients.
Hearty meals include beer-battered fish, thick-cut chips with mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce, and vegetarian options include roasted pumpkin and bell pepper gnocchi with sage cream sauce.
No visit to the area would be complete without a visit to the Eric Morecambe statue.
And with chocolate brownie served with Chantilly cream and tiramisu, there are plenty of options for dessert.
In the morning, guests can enjoy a continental selection of cereals, yoghurt and fruit and plan their day while perusing the menu of cooked options including full breakfast, with vegetarian option, eggs Benedict, oak smoked salmon and scrambled eggs.
For a weekend break away from home, to enjoy the sea views or local culture, Heysham offers something for everyone and The Royal is the ideal base for a getaway.
