The Royal Oak

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (71 reviews)
The Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5XB , Keswick , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Mountain biking on site
Free self parking
Free English breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Lovely location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Extra charges for sides
Power cut experience

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Spotlessly clean accommodations received positive feedback.
Service
9.8
Staff were described as friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.3
The hotel is located in a stunning area with beautiful scenery.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were reported to be spacious, modern, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.8
The facilities were improved under new ownership, contributing positively.
Value for Money
8.3
Some concerns on additional charges for food items impacted perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Great local food and breakfast with good quality ingredients.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall, guests had a lovely experience and planned to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:24

Property Description

Indulge in Nature's Beauty and Culinary Delights
Take in the picturesque views from the garden and enjoy dining at the hotel's two restaurants or unwinding at the bar/lounge. Start your day with a complimentary English breakfast and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Convenient and Cozy Accommodations
Relax in one of the individually decorated guestrooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities. Parking is hassle-free with free self-parking available onsite.

Explore the Pristine Surroundings
Situated in Keswick, The Royal Oak offers easy access to attractions like Lodore Falls and Catbells Lakeland Walk. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders and local adventures during your stay.

Ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at The Royal Oak? Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 71 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Thomas family
10
Pros:

Lovely spot, lovely room, lovely staff, lovely breakfast. Lovely.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Stephen
10
Pros:

Great local food. Good wine choice. Spotless comfortable room

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Ranya
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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Angela
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sheryl
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Amazing hotel! Friendly staff, breakfast was perfect and loads to choose from. Nice location to get around different places of interest

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Hannah
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

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.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Stephanie partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Fanny
10
Lovely hotel, with superbe scenery
Pros:

Lovely Hotel, out of way with great scenery. Staff is lovely and very welcoming and the food was great too!
Would have preferred a harder mattress but otherwise the room was super comfy and spacious. Would definitely go again.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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jayne
10
5 night break with dog
Pros:

5 night stay with dog

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Carolyn family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Amy
10
Definitely recommend a stay at the Royal Oak.
Pros:

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.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Gillian
6
Power cut
Pros:

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!

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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Richard
8
Pros:

The food was very nice, and it’s a handy spot to get the bus from

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Ian
10
Pros:

It was a really pleasant stay all staff was so lovely, everything was lovely and relaxing i would most definitely stay again, shame the weather let us down a bit but still had a great stay.
The only thing that was missing a mirror in the room to get ready hair etc.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Trevor
6
Pros:

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.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah partner
6
Pros:

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.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
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Katie
10
Pros:

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.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Kenna family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
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Gemma
10
Pros:

Beautiful place with a amazing location little man hidden gem

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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Lorraine
10
Dog friendly Hotel in an picturesque setting
Pros:

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.

2025-04-29 via Nuitee