The Royal Oak

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Independent
9.2 (71 reviews)
The Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5XB , Keswick , GB
017687-77214

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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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Julian • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Reed • couple • us
7
So, so.
Pros:

Courteous staff. Well kept.

Cons:

Incredibly small room. We could only open the bathroom door enough to squeeze in.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Hanne • couple • dk
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Ros • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good breakfasts and friendly staff.
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Room cleaning policy - not making beds or changing wet towels for 3 days - and policy not communicated to guests.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel with great food
Pros:

Beautiful decor. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Dinner and breakfast were lovely. Appreciated the complimentary tea and coffee. Drying room was a godsend given the weather

Cons:

High price for a small room without a view

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • couple • ch
10
Wunderbarer Aufenhalt, man fühlt sich auch als Wanderer absolut willkommen!
Pros:

Sehr schöne, authentische Unterkunft, sehr nettes Personal und wunderbares, schön angerichtetes und feines Abendessen. Auch Frühstück sehr leckeres mit frischen Zutaten.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
8
We chose this hotel for its location at the end of the Borrowdale valley
Pros:

Beautiful location with walls direct from front door. Excellent breakfast. Very willing staff.

Cons:

No TV. Dinner good was overly clever. Room servicing was erratic.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • gb
10
The quality of the decor, the very friendly and efficient staff, and particularly- the high quality of the food.
Pros:

The quality of the decor, the very friendly and efficient staff, and particularly- the high quality of the food.

Cons:

Nothing really - rooms were not massive but were thoughtfully designed

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ch
9
Tiptop
Pros:

Sehr schönes Zimmer —— sehr feines Nachtessen

Cons:

Das Frühstück war etwas chaotisch. Qualität gut, Atmosphäre eher wie in einem US Motel

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Fantastic location especially for walkers, warm comfortable, good food, and if you have wet walking gear they have a dry
Pros:

Location good, food excellent, staff good, and rooms very nice.

Cons:

I wanted a clean hand towel change, so in the morning I left it in the shower and the bath towel and shower mat on the towel rail, but on return in the evening the hand towel was still in the shower wet and not changed.
Also the tea bags used were not replenished, and there was no complementary water in the room which seems the normal nowadays. Only little things which didn’t spoil our stay, but could easily have been done.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • solo_traveller • us
10
High praise for Royal Oak Hotel
Pros:

The bathroom had lots of hot water and great water pressure for showers and tubs. They served us scones in the afternoon and tea and coffee was always available in the dining area. The rooms were very comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful.

Cons:

The dinner was way too expensive and they didn't have any smaller or less expensive dinner options.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The place was luxury beyond expectations. I had no idea upon booking how nice clean and upmarket it would be. The staff were exceptional and the food was high quality

Cons:

I loved everything, the price was just a touch high for one night stay

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Annika • couple • de
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect hotel in the Lake District
Pros:

Second stay here and the welcome is always warm. The room was clean and very comfortable. The food was excellent, and the packed lunch was delicious after a tough mornings hiking. Lovely place to stay in the Lake District.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • gb
10
Fantastic hotel with fabulous food and super helpful staff.
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee