The Royal Oak

Hotels
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Independent
9.2 (71 reviews)
The Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5XB , Keswick , GB
+44 1946 451191

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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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Jason • family_with_children • gb
3
Pros:

Comfortable bed and location

Cons:

Not very clean, dirty cups in bathroom. Full of dust on top of surfaces, hairs in and on bed. Floor not being hoovered. Just lacking general cleanliness.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Cecily • extended_group • gb
8
It was great for wedding weekend.
Pros:

Breakfast good. Bed comfort. Shower powerful. Excellent location.

Cons:

Dinners. Windows that didn’t work properly. Aircon? Would have liked blinds or canopy at windows in dining and breakfast areas.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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vivienne • couple • gb
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel with very attentive and helpful staff.
Perfect setting for a nice stay in the lakes.
Loved the no TV policy

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Arjan • couple • nl
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Very friendly staff, quality food, nice general accomodation, spacious hotel room, quite surroundings

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfortable and enjoyable, slightly overpriced
Pros:

Very comfortable, friendly and obliging staff, excellent food

Cons:

Surprised there wasn’t a TV in the room

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sacha • solo_traveller • gb
2
Terrible. Paid for two nights and left after the first night.
Pros:

Located in a wonderful area.

Cons:

You can’t eat outside if the weather is good, they are not dog friendly although they advertise that they are. Not willing to make any changes to suit your needs.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
7
Ok ish
Pros:

Location and dog friendly

Cons:

No tv’s in room
Little choice on food menu for a veggie

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • au
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Melonie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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ETHEL • solo_traveller • gb
9
Royal Oak Hotel
Pros:

Every walker's need catered for
Food good.
Spotlessly clean.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Svea • couple • de
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Angus • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Had a lovely stay. The staff were welcoming and helpful from the start. Food was excellent, as were the facilities, and located in the perfect place to explore Borrowdale/Eastern Lakes.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mim • extended_group • gb
8
It could be so much better given the price you pay. The best part was the room. The lack of flexibility and friendliness
Pros:

The room was very comfortable, the food especially dinner was good.

Cons:

Lack of warmth, staff were efficient but not friendly. The disappointing part was no complimentary water in the room (temperatures during our stay were ridiculously high). No flexibility on dinner times (all seemed a bit rushed and crammed into a short window) and it was full of people doing the C2C and they wouldn’t flex on breakfast time so it was absolute chaos at 8:00am. They just didn’t seem to have any empathy or flexibility on anything - just no.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fab place in wonderful location
Pros:

Our room was very quiet with a good sized bathroom. There was ample storage space and the bed was very comfortable. Only disappointment was that although website says every room has a view..ours had a view of the road and a passageway to the little garden, so we had to keep the blinds down most of the time as any passers by could see in through the big window. The staff were excellent under the diligent & so helpful manager& all worked so hard and so efficiently ..I'd describe them as a well oiled machine! The service in every way was tip top, from the great breakfasts ( a terric range of choices, & hot/ cooked items done to order) to the superb evening meals. The little touches like afternoon tea were appreciated. The only concern that although we booked 2 nights, our room did not seem to have been serviced after our first night, tea/coffee etc not replenished and used very wet towels not replaced. But it was exceptionally hot & so maybe a weary oversight!

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • de
10
Toller Aufenthalt und perfekter Stop auf dem „Cumbria Way“.
Pros:

Sehr schönes geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Hotel. Super Frühstück.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee