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The Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Riverside hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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The Royal Oak, steps from Catbells Lakeland Walk and Derwentwater, is perfect for outdoor adventures. Guests enjoy a hearty English breakfast and can relax in the garden or dine at two restaurants, where attentive staff earn high praise.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Twin Room

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

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Single Room

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

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Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

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Individually decorated
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Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Living area

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 495 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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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

  • ‪Skye Farm Tea Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Langstrath Country Inn - ‬18 min walk

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

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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 at the property

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. 103 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 132 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

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

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

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

Lovely hotel, with superbe scenery

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

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

Angela

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

Lovely Country Hotel

Had a lovely one night stay, room was a decent size and modern, very comfy bed and pillows. Staff excellent. Good hearty breakfast made to order. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great hotel

Fantastic weekend. Great hotel with a nice blend of old & modern. Very clean inside & out. Great views & location. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well appointed room and good breakfast but there is still some renovation work in progress
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gillian

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

Power cut

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A change to have a hotel with no TV s . Definitely good fir people looking for peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Good value - and dry boots guaranteed!

Nice compact but recently refurbished hotel with simple stylish rooms and very comfortable beds. Good breakfast and nice touch of complementary scones and drinks in the afternoon. the drying room is something to behold. note the standard double room we were in had no TV - so make your own entertainment!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Oak was AMAZING! The staff was excellent, kind, courteous. Food was amazing. The only problem was I went to the wrong hotel - the one in the heart of Keswick instead of this one in Rosthwaite. That delayed our arrival into late in the night, but, again, the staff was kind enough to stay up for us to arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the room we rented and loved our friendly wait staff. The shower in one of the small, communal bathrooms must have been clogged because it barely drained, causing almost immediate filling up of the base and water spilling over onto the floor where I set my change of clothes. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

KRZYSZTOF

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

Share bathroom not advertised on Hotels.com

Didn't expect a room with bunked beds and shared bathroom. Stayed only for 1 nights so was fine, but for longer could be inconvenience. Decent breakfast, although not a fan of FEB, so cant comment on that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family room which was excellent. All of the staff were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast had a good choice and high quality ingredients and products. And the afternoon scones and jam were delicious! Highly recommended and we’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, lovely room, lovely staff, lovely breakfast. Lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great local food. Good wine choice. Spotless comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

Lovely hotel

Amazing hotel! Friendly staff, breakfast was perfect and loads to choose from. Nice location to get around different places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Lovely stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jayne

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

5 night break with dog

5 night stay with dog
Stayed 5 nights 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

Amy

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

Definitely recommend a stay at the Royal Oak.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025