Royal Oak Braithwaite

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Marston's Inns
8.7 (766 reviews)
Royal Oak, Braithwaite , Keswick , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Lovely atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food menu
No breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Multiple reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including dirty sheets and unemptied bins.
Service
9.15
Staff were often described as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
9.15
Guests appreciated the beautiful location and proximity for walking.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were generally noted as cozy and comfortable, although some had complaints about beds.
Amenities
8.65
Basic amenities were available, and overall the hotel provided what's needed for comfort.
Value for Money
8.85
Most guests felt the hotel offered good value for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Food received positive comments, although some noted the limited menu.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall, guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a strong satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay like no other at Royal Oak in Keswick. Indulge in our comfortable rooms, each designed with your relaxation in mind. Enjoy the serene garden views and unwind in our cozy atmosphere.

Exceptional Amenities
Take advantage of our free private parking and make exploring the area a breeze. Relax on the terrace with a drink from our bar or savor a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant. Stay connected with our complimentary WiFi and enjoy evening entertainment during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just 6.9 km from Derwentwater and within easy reach of Buttermere, our hotel is the perfect base for your Lake District adventures. With Askham Hall and World of Beatrix Potter nearby, there's always something exciting to explore. Book your stay at Royal Oak today for a memorable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 766 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Amy • couple • au
7
Pros:

Lovely pub with good food, parking first in best dressed, nice room, freshly renovated bathroom.

Cons:

Bed is too soft and bad for back, pretty noisy from the pub downstairs.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • couple • gb
8
thank you for a very nice two day break. Will recommend to family and friends.
Pros:

Food, staff and room all very good as was the location.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Sagar • extended_group • in
10
Pros:

It was a cosy place with friendly staff

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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andrew • couple • gb
8
Great for a short stay in the lake dsitrict
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff, vice room and good location

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great bar, good food, comfortable room

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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kennedy • couple • gb
9
Had a great couple of days exploring the area.
Pros:

Great location to explore the area. Room was very comfortable and clean. Staff were amazing and very helpful. Food in the pub was really nice too.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
10
Overall excellent,would stay again
Pros:

Clean, lovely staff, great shower, free parking, nice food, nice bar/pub

Cons:

Some of the outside sitting furniture I need of repair, update. More umbrellas as it was a super sunny day. No breakfast, although lovely cafe 250 yards away

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Lovely Hotel,Bar and Restaurant with polite staff and management
Pros:

The property is perfectly located in a quaint village just outside Keswick
The staff were polite and helpful and the food and drinks were excellent quality and reasonably priced
The rooms are clean, comfortable and well maintained
We will definitely be returning and would have no hesitation in recommending The Royal Oak

Cons:

Nothing couldn’t fault it

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Perfect location,
Helpful staff,
Great shower

Cons:

Small room right by road
One bed uncomfortable (lumpy mattress)
Intermittent drains,smell from bathroom

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Great location, stunning views
Pros:

Brilliant location, great for walking and stunning views. Very comfortable room with everything you need for a short stay. Nice and quiet after 11pm (see comment below).

Cons:

If you are on the first floor you can hear the customers in the pub below. Bar and food prices are quite expensive.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Billy • couple • gb
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
6
Nice room but shame that breakfast not included.
Pros:

The room was very spacious and comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast was not included, which seemed miserly when the room cost £125.00.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Ha • couple • au
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
6
They don't do breakfast
Pros:

Location , parking, nice pub.

Cons:

Booked via Booking.com
On their site it says breakfast provided
It isn't!!

No money back or vouchers for near by cafe offered

This needs to be better communicated to customers

As a result stay costly for what you get.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
5
The area was lovely and the room had a comfortable bed. Sadly, I would not stay again as bathroom was unkept and badly s
Pros:

The room looked nice and it was in a good location. Also, it had a comfortable bed.

Cons:

The shower head didn’t work due to not being cleaned. Overall the bathroom was not looked after. The towels were thin and hardly fit around the body and there was a lack of toiletries. The mini fridge could fit two small bottles of water which were not provided. The kettle leaked when it was poured and the duvet was clumpy. To top it off, the walls were really thin and our neighbours decided to have a good time in the early hours causing a constant banging on the wall! Sadly, not a good night sleep after an exhausting day.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • nz
9
Awesome pub accommodation and food
Pros:

Room was great- pub/ restaurant was great

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Merril • couple • gb
8
Good overnight stay
Pros:

Great location, good food

Cons:

Room really small, bed uncomfortable,
Door to outside broken, couldn’t get back into building until owner appeared…

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Xeorelle • family_with_children • gb
10
A very nice family stay! Brilliant location, very good customer service, facilities and accomodation were great.
Pros:

The property was in a perfect location for us! Surrounded by many trail routes, as well as a short drive to Derwent and Keswick. The property was very dog and family friendly, they were very accommodating with my 4 year old child. There were children’s toys/games to keep occupied in the bar/seated area. Live music on the weekend was great and food was amazing. Free parking was very convenient and accessible. Customer service was to a really high standard, staff were lovely and helpful. Thanks for a great stay, we will definitely return in the future ☺️

Cons:

There is nothing to criticise. We really enjoyed our stay and couldn’t find any faults.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee