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The Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Experience a clean and simple retreat with a comfortable bed and functional amenities.
Enjoy a serene view of the surrounding countryside from this room, with a stone wall, grassy field, and a charming white house in the distance.
Enter through the hotel's glass door into a traditional stone building with a pitched roof.
Enjoy a peaceful moment with a furry friend by the window, surrounded by lush greenery.
Standing proudly in a rustic setting, this striking structure features a distinctive inscription and a unique design.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, wooden headboard, and a beautiful landscape painting.

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Relax in a cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a beautiful framed landscape painting.

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a dishwasher and dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, plaid chair, and desk area.

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional hotel room with a bed, wardrobe, and seating area, featuring a rustic design with exposed beams.

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Work and unwind in this well-appointed bedroom with a large bed, desk, and chair.

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in a stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, bedside lamps, and a beautiful landscape painting.

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a large window, comfortable seating area, and a cozy bed with a headboard.

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

Two single beds with white linens are positioned beside a large window with curtains, offering a view.

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room

Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and large window.

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Double Room

Relax in a serene room with a four-poster bed, adorned with white linens and a throw, and a comfortable nightstand with a lamp.

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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The Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5XB

What's nearby

  • Honister Slate Mine - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lodore Falls - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Buttermere Lake - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 21 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 32 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Theatre by the Lake - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Wainwright - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

Hotel near Honister Slate Mine
Located close to Catbells Lakeland Walk and Derwentwater, The Royal Oak provides free English breakfast, a garden and a bar. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 38; reservation required

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 38

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak Keswick
The Royal Oak Hotel Keswick

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Oak?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Honister Slate Mine and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Derwentwater.

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The Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was very nice, and it’s a handy spot to get the bus from
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with a amazing location little man hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

This was our second stay at the Royal Oak, such a lovely hotel and amazing scenery. Fully enjoyed the hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a find!

Amazing! Staff wonderful, food incredible and an impressive wine list. Great value for money. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dog friendly Hotel in an picturesque setting

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite of half a dozen well rated hotels we stayed at on our two week trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. Great location with beautiful views. Room was lovely and clean. Staff were great and food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I excellent hotel, stayed with my two small children. The family room was really nice, spacious and clean. The food was amazing, great selection at breakfast, the staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with a relaxed vibe. The staff are all very friendly and offer a great service. Not only were we looked after, but our dog was also made to feel like a guest. The food is also amazing. Quality breakfast and lovely evening meal. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay would highly recommend

Great place to stay, stunning location near Scafell Pike & other mountains. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

A D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful and friendly staff made our stay most welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel, great location!

Wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel. Recently refurbished with lovely rooms, great service and fabulous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, beautiful scenery and beautiful accommodation. Breakfast superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024