Royal Oak Hotel
$200
/ night
Avg. for September
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$200
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Royal Oak Hotel average $134 in December, the cheapest month, and $230 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $138 |
| February | $158 |
| March | $168 |
| April | $211 |
| May | $230 |
| June | $227 |
| July | $220 |
| August | $215 |
| September | $200 |
| October | $189 |
| November | $146 |
| December | $134 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Keswick, The Royal Oak is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Honister Slate Mine and Derwentwater. This hotel is within the vicinity of Catbells Lakeland Walk and Scafell Pike.
What's nearby
Bowder Stone(1.1 miles)
Honister Slate Mine(2.9 miles)
Derwentwater(3.1 miles)
Lodore Falls(3 miles)
Buttermere Lake(5.4 miles)
Hope Park(6 miles)
Moot Hall(6 miles)
Theatre By The Lake(6.1 miles)
The Puzzling Place(6.1 miles)
Friar's Crag(6.3 miles)
Derwent Pencil Museum(6.3 miles)
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery(6.6 miles)
Walla Crag(6.6 miles)
Crosthwaite Church(6.8 miles)
Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre(7 miles)
The nearest major airport is Manchester Airport (MAN)(130 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Cycling
Location
Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, Keswick, Allerdale District, England, United Kingdom
Bowder Stone (1.1 miles)
Honister Slate Mine (2.9 miles)
Derwentwater (3.1 miles)
Lodore Falls (3 miles)
Buttermere Lake (5.4 miles)
Hope Park (6 miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 530 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
53%
Family
15%
Group
24%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Royal Oak Hotel earns praise for its scenic setting near popular walks, friendly and welcoming staff, stylishly renovated and very clean rooms with comfortable beds, and consistently high-quality dining, with breakfasts and evening meals frequently highlighted as standouts.
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Royal Oak Hotel earns praise for its scenic setting near popular walks, friendly and welcoming staff, stylishly renovated and very clean rooms with comfortable beds, and consistently high-quality dining, with breakfasts and evening meals frequently highlighted as standouts.
Repeated minor downsides include some small rooms and no TVs, limited dinner menus with occasional extra charges or strict last-order cutoffs, and mixed feedback on pricing of drinks. The peaceful location is outside Keswick with bus links and walks from the door, and hikers appreciate the drying room, though a few guests noted accessibility challenges, rare housekeeping or maintenance lapses, and uneven handling of an unexpected power cut. Expect a comfortable, tranquil base for exploring the Lakes.
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Facilities
Hikers value the drying room, and there are cozy lounge and bar areas for relaxing after walks. Some mention recent refurbishments, and parking feedback varies from easy to busy.
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Jeni
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous hotel, rooms were well appointed... No TV was an added bonus! Lounge area was lovely to sit in the evening, playing one of the many boardgames. Restaurant was a little cramped (but this might have been due to the beautiful Christmas tree that was on display) but the food was incredible! We will definitely be back!
Gorgeous hotel, rooms were well appointed... No TV was an added bonus! Lounge area was lovely to sit in the evening, playing one of the many boardgames. Restaurant was a little cramped (but this might have been due to the beautiful Christmas tree that was on display) but the food was incredible! We will definitely be back!
10
Katie
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
10
Kristin
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
10
Kenna
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay at a beautiful property. Just off the Coast to Coast walk, this hotel was a perfect place to recover from a long walk. And the all-day tea/coffee and scones was a lifesaver. The rooms were nice and the food was delicious. Could not recommend more. They even had a place to fill up water bottles/bladders next to a gear drying room, which was a nice touch.
Amazing stay at a beautiful property. Just off the Coast to Coast walk, this hotel was a perfect place to recover from a long walk. And the all-day tea/coffee and scones was a lifesaver. The rooms were nice and the food was delicious. Could not recommend more. They even had a place to fill up water bottles/bladders next to a gear drying room, which was a nice touch.
10
Emma
Nov 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a fantastic few days staying at the Royal Oak. Our room was perfect - very clean with extremely comfortable beds, an amazing shower and a lovely view straight onto the river. Lots of walking straight from the door, handy drying room for wet kit and lovely cosy bar and lounge for an after walk drink and board game. Dinner was absolutely delicious with a choice of three options each night. Highly recommended - we will definitely return!
We had a fantastic few days staying at the Royal Oak. Our room was perfect - very clean with extremely comfortable beds, an amazing shower and a lovely view straight onto the river. Lots of walking straight from the door, handy drying room for wet kit and lovely cosy bar and lounge for an after walk drink and board game. Dinner was absolutely delicious with a choice of three options each night. Highly recommended - we will definitely return!
10
Amanda
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived here after a long wet day in the C2C. Really pleased to find a drying room, an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms with awesome showers. Highly recommend
We arrived here after a long wet day in the C2C. Really pleased to find a drying room, an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms with awesome showers. Highly recommend
10
WENDY
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely refurb. Quiet location. Good breakfast.
Lovely refurb. Quiet location. Good breakfast.
10
Carolyn
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
10
Narcissa
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was busy
Parking was busy
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Amy
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Royal Oak is in a stunning location and there has clearly been a lot of investment in upgrading the facilities and decor. This has resulted in very stylish, thoughtfully designed, high quality accommodation. The room & bathroom were gorgeous with good storage, a very comfortable bed and good quality fabrics, linen & towels. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. We very much enjoyed the evening meal and breakfast, both cooked well and with good quality ingredients. The indoor spaces are well laid out, the courtyard was cool and peaceful and the garden was sunny and well tended. The staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the chap who checked us in and worked in the evening (he has dark hair and a beard but we’re sorry we didn’t ask his name). We would definitely recommend a stay here and are already planning to return.
The Royal Oak is in a stunning location and there has clearly been a lot of investment in upgrading the facilities and decor. This has resulted in very stylish, thoughtfully designed, high quality accommodation. The room & bathroom were gorgeous with good storage, a very comfortable bed and good quality fabrics, linen & towels. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. We very much enjoyed the evening meal and breakfast, both cooked well and with good quality ingredients. The indoor spaces are well laid out, the courtyard was cool and peaceful and the garden was sunny and well tended. The staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the chap who checked us in and worked in the evening (he has dark hair and a beard but we’re sorry we didn’t ask his name). We would definitely recommend a stay here and are already planning to return.
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Cleanliness
Frequently described as very clean or spotless across rooms and shared areas. A few guests reported lapses such as a clogged shared shower or missed in-room replenishments.
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Shannon
May 26, 2023
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The Royal Oak is in a magical place - a beautiful valley with lovely walks. The room was large, pleasant, and very clean. The breakfasts and dinners were superb. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
The Royal Oak is in a magical place - a beautiful valley with lovely walks. The room was large, pleasant, and very clean. The breakfasts and dinners were superb. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Benjamin
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We appreciated the room we rented and loved our friendly wait staff. The shower in one of the small, communal bathrooms must have been clogged because it barely drained, causing almost immediate filling up of the base and water spilling over onto the floor where I set my change of clothes. Thanks
We appreciated the room we rented and loved our friendly wait staff. The shower in one of the small, communal bathrooms must have been clogged because it barely drained, causing almost immediate filling up of the base and water spilling over onto the floor where I set my change of clothes. Thanks
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Katie
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
10
Kristin
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
10
Kellie-Marie
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Woaw woaw woaw - from the staff to the food, this place is the perfect get away. The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in a Superior double and were right by the beautiful babbling brook (we kept the window open to listen to the stream). We arrived in the late afternoon on Sunday and decided to both have the 3 course for £35. We were blown away by the quality and the flavours that we decided to eat the following night at the hotel. (Despite planning to have dinner at Keswick) We especially love that the menu changes daily, a limited menu because the food is bought fresh on the day, the chef calls the local market and asks what’s available. We thought this was fantastic! We have never had such a wonderful experience with dinner. There is a stunning 5mile walk that sets off from the hotel (Castle Rigg) and we decided to use follow the hotel recommendations. Beautiful walk not disappointed. ONLY LET DOWN - the house keeping, the tea/coffees/biscuits were not topped up throughout our stay and no teaspoons. The dirty mugs were not taken away and no clean ones provided. So we had to wash everything in the sink.
Woaw woaw woaw - from the staff to the food, this place is the perfect get away. The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in a Superior double and were right by the beautiful babbling brook (we kept the window open to listen to the stream). We arrived in the late afternoon on Sunday and decided to both have the 3 course for £35. We were blown away by the quality and the flavours that we decided to eat the following night at the hotel. (Despite planning to have dinner at Keswick) We especially love that the menu changes daily, a limited menu because the food is bought fresh on the day, the chef calls the local market and asks what’s available. We thought this was fantastic! We have never had such a wonderful experience with dinner. There is a stunning 5mile walk that sets off from the hotel (Castle Rigg) and we decided to use follow the hotel recommendations. Beautiful walk not disappointed. ONLY LET DOWN - the house keeping, the tea/coffees/biscuits were not topped up throughout our stay and no teaspoons. The dirty mugs were not taken away and no clean ones provided. So we had to wash everything in the sink.
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molly
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a wonderful stay here. Great location with beautiful views. Room was lovely and clean. Staff were great and food was excellent
Had a wonderful stay here. Great location with beautiful views. Room was lovely and clean. Staff were great and food was excellent
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Jayne
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel that allow dogs to stay.Rroom very spacious, warm and clean. Staff very friendly. Food very good, and plenty to choose from at breakfast. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for making us welcome.
Lovely hotel that allow dogs to stay.Rroom very spacious, warm and clean. Staff very friendly. Food very good, and plenty to choose from at breakfast. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for making us welcome.
10
Stephen
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great local food. Good wine choice. Spotless comfortable room
Great local food. Good wine choice. Spotless comfortable room
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Carolyn
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
10
Amy
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Royal Oak is in a stunning location and there has clearly been a lot of investment in upgrading the facilities and decor. This has resulted in very stylish, thoughtfully designed, high quality accommodation. The room & bathroom were gorgeous with good storage, a very comfortable bed and good quality fabrics, linen & towels. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. We very much enjoyed the evening meal and breakfast, both cooked well and with good quality ingredients. The indoor spaces are well laid out, the courtyard was cool and peaceful and the garden was sunny and well tended. The staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the chap who checked us in and worked in the evening (he has dark hair and a beard but we’re sorry we didn’t ask his name). We would definitely recommend a stay here and are already planning to return.
The Royal Oak is in a stunning location and there has clearly been a lot of investment in upgrading the facilities and decor. This has resulted in very stylish, thoughtfully designed, high quality accommodation. The room & bathroom were gorgeous with good storage, a very comfortable bed and good quality fabrics, linen & towels. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. We very much enjoyed the evening meal and breakfast, both cooked well and with good quality ingredients. The indoor spaces are well laid out, the courtyard was cool and peaceful and the garden was sunny and well tended. The staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the chap who checked us in and worked in the evening (he has dark hair and a beard but we’re sorry we didn’t ask his name). We would definitely recommend a stay here and are already planning to return.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable with modern rustic styling; many are spacious with strong showers and some have calming river views. Several reviews note smaller rooms and the absence of TVs, plus an occasional noise issue.
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Hannah
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay at The Royal Oak. Our room was gorgeous the beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed and more. I couldn’t recommend this place enough it had a lovely feel and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
We had a lovely stay at The Royal Oak. Our room was gorgeous the beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed and more. I couldn’t recommend this place enough it had a lovely feel and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
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Katie
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
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Kate
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved it here, very relaxing stay, lovely scones available on arrival and each afternoon, bed was comfy, shower was good. View from window onto River was beautiful. Liked that there was no TV in the room, more opportunity to relax. Also had an EV charger, was unable to get to it first night as someone else was parked in the space, but had access the following night so had enough charge to get home. Ate there 1 evening out of 2. Limited menu (still a good choice) very well cooked and presented. Would definitely recommend
Loved it here, very relaxing stay, lovely scones available on arrival and each afternoon, bed was comfy, shower was good. View from window onto River was beautiful. Liked that there was no TV in the room, more opportunity to relax. Also had an EV charger, was unable to get to it first night as someone else was parked in the space, but had access the following night so had enough charge to get home. Ate there 1 evening out of 2. Limited menu (still a good choice) very well cooked and presented. Would definitely recommend
10
Lorraine
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our first time at The Royal Oak Hotel. Staff were very friendly, and couldn’t have been more helpful. Our room was modern with a rustic yet country feel, comfortable, spacious, and clean. Food was delicious. We had breakfast each morning and dined in the restaurant on the night. Staff were helpful and attentive. The hotel is dog friendly, which was perfect as we have two Labs, which meant the could come with us.
This was our first time at The Royal Oak Hotel. Staff were very friendly, and couldn’t have been more helpful. Our room was modern with a rustic yet country feel, comfortable, spacious, and clean. Food was delicious. We had breakfast each morning and dined in the restaurant on the night. Staff were helpful and attentive. The hotel is dog friendly, which was perfect as we have two Labs, which meant the could come with us.
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Jonathan
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My room was spacious, comfortable and overlooked the stream, very peaceful and calming.
My room was spacious, comfortable and overlooked the stream, very peaceful and calming.
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Duncan
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great base for walking in the area, however 15-20 minute drive from Keswick. Can’t speak for all rooms but ours was small, with no TV. Bathroom could do with some shelves, however very good shower. Breakfast choice, quality and service was very good. £30 additional cost for a dog irrespective of length of stay is extreme
Great base for walking in the area, however 15-20 minute drive from Keswick. Can’t speak for all rooms but ours was small, with no TV. Bathroom could do with some shelves, however very good shower. Breakfast choice, quality and service was very good. £30 additional cost for a dog irrespective of length of stay is extreme
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Andrew
May 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was excellent. Breakfast was amazing. Only problem was that exhaust fan outside our room kept turning off and on all night and really disturbed my sleep.
Room was excellent. Breakfast was amazing. Only problem was that exhaust fan outside our room kept turning off and on all night and really disturbed my sleep.
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Angela
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay, room was a decent size and modern, very comfy bed and pillows. Staff excellent. Good hearty breakfast made to order. Would definitely recommend.
Had a lovely one night stay, room was a decent size and modern, very comfy bed and pillows. Staff excellent. Good hearty breakfast made to order. Would definitely recommend.
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Ranya
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay at the Royal Oak. High quality hotel and great service. We stayed in the spacious family suite which was very modern and comfortable. Thank you for a great stay and looking after our family.
Great stay at the Royal Oak. High quality hotel and great service. We stayed in the spacious family suite which was very modern and comfortable. Thank you for a great stay and looking after our family.
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Trevor
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The single room (no 7) was very small, with no chair or TV. Bed was comfortable, though. Should have been half the price, however, given the size.
The single room (no 7) was very small, with no chair or TV. Bed was comfortable, though. Should have been half the price, however, given the size.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with dog-friendly touches appreciated. Isolated complaints cite unhelpful responses to accessibility needs, an unsatisfactory power-cut refund, and an abrupt check-in interaction.
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Martin
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Advertised as Keswick, but it was a 15-20 minute drive away. "Mountain view" room, but could just about see the tip of a hill through the buildings. Breakfast room was small and chaotic. Quite grumpy and abrupt reception staff.... stated she left a voicemail message about dinner booking which was a lie as I dont have voicemail set up on phone. If youre expecting a television in the room; youll be disappointed. Overall disappointed
Advertised as Keswick, but it was a 15-20 minute drive away. "Mountain view" room, but could just about see the tip of a hill through the buildings. Breakfast room was small and chaotic. Quite grumpy and abrupt reception staff.... stated she left a voicemail message about dinner booking which was a lie as I dont have voicemail set up on phone. If youre expecting a television in the room; youll be disappointed. Overall disappointed
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Marion
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very attentive staff. Super dog friendly. complimentary tea and coffee, delicious food. Great location . very smart spotless room .
Very attentive staff. Super dog friendly. complimentary tea and coffee, delicious food. Great location . very smart spotless room .
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Lorraine
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our first time at The Royal Oak Hotel. Staff were very friendly, and couldn’t have been more helpful. Our room was modern with a rustic yet country feel, comfortable, spacious, and clean. Food was delicious. We had breakfast each morning and dined in the restaurant on the night. Staff were helpful and attentive. The hotel is dog friendly, which was perfect as we have two Labs, which meant the could come with us.
This was our first time at The Royal Oak Hotel. Staff were very friendly, and couldn’t have been more helpful. Our room was modern with a rustic yet country feel, comfortable, spacious, and clean. Food was delicious. We had breakfast each morning and dined in the restaurant on the night. Staff were helpful and attentive. The hotel is dog friendly, which was perfect as we have two Labs, which meant the could come with us.
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Sarah
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place was lovely, very clean and the breakfast was superb. But both me and my partner are in wheelchairs part time, I could not get hold of the hotel to say we would be using our chairs that weekend and would need downstairs accommodation. On arrival, before official check in time, I said do you have any downstairs rooms as we have our wheelchairs. I was told no, you are on the first floor, “It’s just one flight, it’s a weekend so we are fully booked”. No apology, we spent the weekend having to carefully go upstairs with one hand rail on the stairs. This has deteriorated my partners condition. Unfortunately it’s unlikely we will stay there again due to this.
Place was lovely, very clean and the breakfast was superb. But both me and my partner are in wheelchairs part time, I could not get hold of the hotel to say we would be using our chairs that weekend and would need downstairs accommodation. On arrival, before official check in time, I said do you have any downstairs rooms as we have our wheelchairs. I was told no, you are on the first floor, “It’s just one flight, it’s a weekend so we are fully booked”. No apology, we spent the weekend having to carefully go upstairs with one hand rail on the stairs. This has deteriorated my partners condition. Unfortunately it’s unlikely we will stay there again due to this.
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Debra
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved the hotel. The staff were all amazing and super friendly, they made us and our dog very, very welcome, we would 100% return again.
Absolutely loved the hotel. The staff were all amazing and super friendly, they made us and our dog very, very welcome, we would 100% return again.
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Stephanie
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great little find in a perfect, beautiful location. The staff are so friendly and helpful - we really wished we were staying longer and plan to come back shortly. The food (we had an evening meal and breakfast) was outstanding and such good value. We can't wait to return.
This is a great little find in a perfect, beautiful location. The staff are so friendly and helpful - we really wished we were staying longer and plan to come back shortly. The food (we had an evening meal and breakfast) was outstanding and such good value. We can't wait to return.
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Alex
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room with a powerful shower. Food was excellent. I’d stay again. The allowed me to change my booking very late but it was very difficult to do via Expedia who also charged me £30.
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room with a powerful shower. Food was excellent. I’d stay again. The allowed me to change my booking very late but it was very difficult to do via Expedia who also charged me £30.
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Gillian
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The service was lovely on the Friday eve we had a meal which was £70 which went on a tab but sadly after I’d walked Scarfell pike the hotel had a power cut so we couldn’t get showered eat warm food etc so I went home early. The hotel gave us £75 refund which wasn’t great as that was the cost of meal really so we got £5 off the second nights stay which isn’t great!
The service was lovely on the Friday eve we had a meal which was £70 which went on a tab but sadly after I’d walked Scarfell pike the hotel had a power cut so we couldn’t get showered eat warm food etc so I went home early. The hotel gave us £75 refund which wasn’t great as that was the cost of meal really so we got £5 off the second nights stay which isn’t great!
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Russell
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing! Staff wonderful, food incredible and an impressive wine list. Great value for money. We will definitely come back.
Amazing! Staff wonderful, food incredible and an impressive wine list. Great value for money. We will definitely come back.
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Carolyn
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
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Location
Scenic, peaceful base with walks from the door and access to peaks; it sits outside Keswick, with a bus stop nearby. Some were disappointed it is a 15–20 minute drive from Keswick.
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Shannon
May 26, 2023
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The Royal Oak is in a magical place - a beautiful valley with lovely walks. The room was large, pleasant, and very clean. The breakfasts and dinners were superb. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
The Royal Oak is in a magical place - a beautiful valley with lovely walks. The room was large, pleasant, and very clean. The breakfasts and dinners were superb. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Gemma
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful place with a amazing location little man hidden gem
Beautiful place with a amazing location little man hidden gem
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Richard
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The food was very nice, and it’s a handy spot to get the bus from
The food was very nice, and it’s a handy spot to get the bus from
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Martin
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Advertised as Keswick, but it was a 15-20 minute drive away. "Mountain view" room, but could just about see the tip of a hill through the buildings. Breakfast room was small and chaotic. Quite grumpy and abrupt reception staff.... stated she left a voicemail message about dinner booking which was a lie as I dont have voicemail set up on phone. If youre expecting a television in the room; youll be disappointed. Overall disappointed
Advertised as Keswick, but it was a 15-20 minute drive away. "Mountain view" room, but could just about see the tip of a hill through the buildings. Breakfast room was small and chaotic. Quite grumpy and abrupt reception staff.... stated she left a voicemail message about dinner booking which was a lie as I dont have voicemail set up on phone. If youre expecting a television in the room; youll be disappointed. Overall disappointed
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Andrew
Feb 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice B&B, close to Scafell which was perfect for travelling there and back in a short time after a long hike. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Really nice B&B, close to Scafell which was perfect for travelling there and back in a short time after a long hike. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
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Sam
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional location, amazing bed, and a wonderful, welcoming service from all the staff. Evening meal was incredible. Breakfast was great, with a wide range of continental options to go with your cooked meal. We are both veggies and ate/drank really well here. What a fantastic hotel
Exceptional location, amazing bed, and a wonderful, welcoming service from all the staff. Evening meal was incredible. Breakfast was great, with a wide range of continental options to go with your cooked meal. We are both veggies and ate/drank really well here. What a fantastic hotel
10
Robert
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place to stay in the Lakes District just outside of Keswick.Friendly staff with a great breakfast range and limited but superb dinner Very popular with hikers as well situated too many lovely walking tracks
Lovely place to stay in the Lakes District just outside of Keswick.Friendly staff with a great breakfast range and limited but superb dinner Very popular with hikers as well situated too many lovely walking tracks
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Michael
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The perfect hotel for a stay in the Lake District! Location is peaceful with fantastic surrounding scenery, and is a very short drive away from Keswick, Scafell Pike and Great Gable to name a few, with Ambleside and Windermere reachable within 45 mins to an hour. The hotel itself was both modern and rustic with what seemed a recent renovation. Food was excellent and the rooms were large and immaculate! Couldnt fault the hotel and would definitely recommend to others!
The perfect hotel for a stay in the Lake District! Location is peaceful with fantastic surrounding scenery, and is a very short drive away from Keswick, Scafell Pike and Great Gable to name a few, with Ambleside and Windermere reachable within 45 mins to an hour. The hotel itself was both modern and rustic with what seemed a recent renovation. Food was excellent and the rooms were large and immaculate! Couldnt fault the hotel and would definitely recommend to others!
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Duncan
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great base for walking in the area, however 15-20 minute drive from Keswick. Can’t speak for all rooms but ours was small, with no TV. Bathroom could do with some shelves, however very good shower. Breakfast choice, quality and service was very good. £30 additional cost for a dog irrespective of length of stay is extreme
Great base for walking in the area, however 15-20 minute drive from Keswick. Can’t speak for all rooms but ours was small, with no TV. Bathroom could do with some shelves, however very good shower. Breakfast choice, quality and service was very good. £30 additional cost for a dog irrespective of length of stay is extreme
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Carolyn
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
Loved all the produce was local and excellent quality including toiletries. The food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel has been beautifully renovated recently and was spotless. Excellent location for so many fantastic walks, including Scafell Pike.
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Dining
Breakfast consistently earns high marks for quality and choice, and many enjoyed tasty dinners featuring local produce. Notes of a limited menu, extra charges for sides, strict ordering times, and some criticism of drink pricing appear in a few reviews.
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Katie
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
This hotel has a very special atmosphere which somehow makes you instantly relax. The hotel team are extremely helpful and the food is some of the best we have ever tasted. The bedrooms are small but that is the only slight downside. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the mattresses are very comfortable. Breakfast is 10/10. Parking is easy. The location is perfect. We can't wait to return.
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Angela
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived back from our hike a few minutes after last food order - we were disappointed that we couldn't even have a sandwich - but had a lovely meal in the welcoming pub next door!! Apart from that our stay was really great.
We arrived back from our hike a few minutes after last food order - we were disappointed that we couldn't even have a sandwich - but had a lovely meal in the welcoming pub next door!! Apart from that our stay was really great.
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Kristin
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
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Sam
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional location, amazing bed, and a wonderful, welcoming service from all the staff. Evening meal was incredible. Breakfast was great, with a wide range of continental options to go with your cooked meal. We are both veggies and ate/drank really well here. What a fantastic hotel
Exceptional location, amazing bed, and a wonderful, welcoming service from all the staff. Evening meal was incredible. Breakfast was great, with a wide range of continental options to go with your cooked meal. We are both veggies and ate/drank really well here. What a fantastic hotel
10
Kellie-Marie
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Woaw woaw woaw - from the staff to the food, this place is the perfect get away. The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in a Superior double and were right by the beautiful babbling brook (we kept the window open to listen to the stream). We arrived in the late afternoon on Sunday and decided to both have the 3 course for £35. We were blown away by the quality and the flavours that we decided to eat the following night at the hotel. (Despite planning to have dinner at Keswick) We especially love that the menu changes daily, a limited menu because the food is bought fresh on the day, the chef calls the local market and asks what’s available. We thought this was fantastic! We have never had such a wonderful experience with dinner. There is a stunning 5mile walk that sets off from the hotel (Castle Rigg) and we decided to use follow the hotel recommendations. Beautiful walk not disappointed. ONLY LET DOWN - the house keeping, the tea/coffees/biscuits were not topped up throughout our stay and no teaspoons. The dirty mugs were not taken away and no clean ones provided. So we had to wash everything in the sink.
Woaw woaw woaw - from the staff to the food, this place is the perfect get away. The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in a Superior double and were right by the beautiful babbling brook (we kept the window open to listen to the stream). We arrived in the late afternoon on Sunday and decided to both have the 3 course for £35. We were blown away by the quality and the flavours that we decided to eat the following night at the hotel. (Despite planning to have dinner at Keswick) We especially love that the menu changes daily, a limited menu because the food is bought fresh on the day, the chef calls the local market and asks what’s available. We thought this was fantastic! We have never had such a wonderful experience with dinner. There is a stunning 5mile walk that sets off from the hotel (Castle Rigg) and we decided to use follow the hotel recommendations. Beautiful walk not disappointed. ONLY LET DOWN - the house keeping, the tea/coffees/biscuits were not topped up throughout our stay and no teaspoons. The dirty mugs were not taken away and no clean ones provided. So we had to wash everything in the sink.
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Joanne
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous hotel, very cosy, amazing food and the most welcoming, lovely owners/staff. Great selection of gluten free food and gluten free beers on tap.
Gorgeous hotel, very cosy, amazing food and the most welcoming, lovely owners/staff. Great selection of gluten free food and gluten free beers on tap.
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Stephanie
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great little find in a perfect, beautiful location. The staff are so friendly and helpful - we really wished we were staying longer and plan to come back shortly. The food (we had an evening meal and breakfast) was outstanding and such good value. We can't wait to return.
This is a great little find in a perfect, beautiful location. The staff are so friendly and helpful - we really wished we were staying longer and plan to come back shortly. The food (we had an evening meal and breakfast) was outstanding and such good value. We can't wait to return.
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Angela
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The new owners have retained the character and comfort of the Royal Oak but have improved the facilities. The food was nice but I don’t understand why veg and potatoes are charged extra.
The new owners have retained the character and comfort of the Royal Oak but have improved the facilities. The food was nice but I don’t understand why veg and potatoes are charged extra.
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Ian
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I like the hotel , but found it lacking in a number of areas. The thing that disappointed me the most was the restaurant and bar. The food was extremely limited and was trying to be somthing it wasnt. I found the beer selection limited and the wine way over priced
I like the hotel , but found it lacking in a number of areas. The thing that disappointed me the most was the restaurant and bar. The food was extremely limited and was trying to be somthing it wasnt. I found the beer selection limited and the wine way over priced
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Russell
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing! Staff wonderful, food incredible and an impressive wine list. Great value for money. We will definitely come back.
Amazing! Staff wonderful, food incredible and an impressive wine list. Great value for money. We will definitely come back.
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James
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel quiet and in an amazing place
Great hotel quiet and in an amazing place
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Ruby
May 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
What a beautiful property! The rooms are spacious and lovely with comfy beds, we slept with the window open to hear the babbling brook that runs along next door. The meals were delicious, the staff friendly and helpful and the bar has a nice selection. Highly recommend this lovely hotel in a beautiful spot!
What a beautiful property! The rooms are spacious and lovely with comfy beds, we slept with the window open to hear the babbling brook that runs along next door. The meals were delicious, the staff friendly and helpful and the bar has a nice selection. Highly recommend this lovely hotel in a beautiful spot!
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Esther
May 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely clean room modern but with character. Very quiet.nice food. Evening meal was ok and breakfast was freshly cooked. Would stay again.
Lovely clean room modern but with character. Very quiet.nice food. Evening meal was ok and breakfast was freshly cooked. Would stay again.
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Kirsty
Feb 11, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovley room with comfortable bed and amazing shower. Staff were friendly and attentive at all times
Lovley room with comfortable bed and amazing shower. Staff were friendly and attentive at all times
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Jeni
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous hotel, rooms were well appointed... No TV was an added bonus! Lounge area was lovely to sit in the evening, playing one of the many boardgames. Restaurant was a little cramped (but this might have been due to the beautiful Christmas tree that was on display) but the food was incredible! We will definitely be back!
Gorgeous hotel, rooms were well appointed... No TV was an added bonus! Lounge area was lovely to sit in the evening, playing one of the many boardgames. Restaurant was a little cramped (but this might have been due to the beautiful Christmas tree that was on display) but the food was incredible! We will definitely be back!
FAQs about Royal Oak Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, and it includes designated spaces for electric cars.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Keswick, on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Honister Slate Mine and Derwentwater. Other nearby attractions include Bowder Stone (1.8 km), Watendlath Tarn (1.9 km), and Scafell Pike.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Hosted evening meal: GBP 43
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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