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The Royal Oak Inn - Lostwithiel

The Royal Oak Inn Duke Street
Lostwithiel PL22 0AG

The Royal Oak is first mentioned on a 1881 Ordnance Survey map of Lostwithiel. Samuel Sampson had been a wine spirit and ale retailer resident at Kingdon House (the main part of today s Royal Oak) since at least 1871 so it is not known exactly when or why the name was changed. Before this time records are scarce but we know that in the 1860s the building we now know as the Royal Oak was run as a school and was known as Kingdon House Academy. John and Jane Stephens opened the Academy in 1857 having previously run a similar establishment in Hillyar House. Nine male pupils between the ages of nine and 13 were under the tutelage of John Stephens and boarded at the Academy. The school must have flourished as in 1865 the business expanded and moved to Norway House. ln January of this year Ann Tumser John and Jane s great granddaughter who lives in California paid a short visit to Lostwithiel. Ann has done much research about her ancestors and the town and comes back regularly. br / br / br / br / The dining area complete with woodburner is linked to the bar and there s a secluded area ideal for meetings and functions for up to 20 people. br / br / br / br / Andy Gibbin uses fresh local ingredients whenever he can with daily special dishes always on offer. Cornwall is a wonderful area for fresh produce with the coast and its fish and shellfish close by and meat and game coming from the county s extensive farming community. br / br / br / br / As well as a range of starters main and desserts we also serve light lunches sandwiches and salads..

Directions to The Royal Oak Inn Lostwithiel

From within CornwallLostwithiel is on the A390 between St Austell and Liskeard and 5 miles south of the A30 at Bodmin. From outside CornwallTo reach Cornwall take the M5 south from Bristol to Exeter. From Exeter there are two routes to Lostwithiel which are both about 70 miles - via the A38 or the A30 - but journey times can vary due to weather conditions and traffic. In particular the A30 can have queues at the height of summer. Check before you travel for the best option. A38 via Plymouth Take the A38 west towards Liskeard then the A390 signposted to St Austell. Within 6 miles you will enter Lostwithiel from the east. A30 via Okehampton Take the A30 west towards Okehampton then the exit signposted to Bodmin Lostwithiel and the A38. Follow signs to the A38 to Plymouth which will take you over the A30. At the next roundabout take the third exit signposted to Lanhydrock. Carry straight on until the next mini-roundabout then turn left. Follow this road through Trebyan Maudlin and Sweetshouse until you reach a T-junction. Turn left and you will enter Lostwithiel from the west. Once in Lostwithiel head West on North Street (B 3268) towards Monmouth Lane continue into Duke Street.