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✓ Newly refurbished Standard and Superior rooms in historic Victorian townhouse
🏖️ 1.52 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
London
The Royal Forest
London
📍 4 Ranger's Road, London, E4 7QH
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.3 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.5 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Ricardalovesmonuments (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Historic 19th-century pub with rooms restored with character
- Minutes from the Visitor Centre and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
- South-facing terrace and peaceful library on site
- Dog-friendly rooms and menu for four-legged guests
- Seasonal à la carte menu and legendary Sunday roasts
The Royal Forest is a historic gastro pub with rooms set in the heart of Epping Forest, London, combining 19th-century character with modern comforts. On site you'll find a cosy bar, elegant dining spaces, a sunlit south-facing terrace, and a peaceful library, alongside a seasonal menu, Sunday roasts, and even a dog menu for four-legged guests. Rooms range from Snug to Luxe, including an accessible option. The operator highlights its proximity to Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and the Visitor Centre, both just minutes away, plus Connaught Water and Copped Hall nearby. Chingford station is just 0.3 miles away, making this a convenient and characterful base for exploring the ancient woodland and surrounding historic sites.
How far to…
- Epping Forest
- 0.0 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
- 0.1 miles
- Connaught Water
- 0.7 miles
- Station
- 0.4 miles
- Copped Hall
- 5.5 miles
Practical details
- Check-in
- from 3pm
- Check-out
- by 11am
- Pets
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Parking available, must register vehicle
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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