Nestled near Catbells Lakeland Walk and Derwentwater, The Royal Oak offers a tranquil retreat. Savor the English breakfast, unwind in the garden or at one of two restaurants with helpful staff who consistently receive top marks from previous guests.
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
Derwentwater - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
Theatre By The Lake - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
Catbells Lakeland Walk - 21 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 153 min drive
Penrith Station - 32 min drive
Aspatria Station - 33 min drive
Workington Station - 34 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
At The Royal Oak, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Mountain biking
Mountain climbing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Hosted evening meal costs GBP 38
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
The Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak Keswick
The Royal Oak Hotel Keswick
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Oak offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Oak does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Oak?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Oak?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Oak?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Royal Oak and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. The Royal Oak also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Oak?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around The Royal Oak like?
The Royal Oak is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Lodore Falls, which is 5 minutes away by car.
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The Royal Oak Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Food
Breakfast
Location
Walking
Bed
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as superb, excellent, and amazing with a wide range of options. (17 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Beautiful place with a amazing location little man hidden gem
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Lovely hotel
This was our second stay at the Royal Oak, such a lovely hotel and amazing scenery. Fully enjoyed the hospitality.
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Lovely stay would recommend
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
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.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
What a find!
Amazing! Staff wonderful, food incredible and an impressive wine list. Great value for money. We will definitely come back.
Russell
Russell, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
The property was lovely
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
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.
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
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
Kate
Kate, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
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.
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Had a wonderful stay here. Great location with beautiful views. Room was lovely and clean. Staff were great and food was excellent
molly
molly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
This was our favorite of half a dozen well rated hotels we stayed at on our two week trip!
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
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.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Calm, peaceful and excellent
Exceptional location, amazing bed, and a wonderful, welcoming service from all the staff. Evening meal was incredible. Breakfast was great, with a wide range of continental options to go with your cooked meal.
We are both veggies and ate/drank really well here. What a fantastic hotel
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Perfect Lakeland stay
We had a fantastic few days staying at the Royal Oak. Our room was perfect - very clean with extremely comfortable beds, an amazing shower and a lovely view straight onto the river. Lots of walking straight from the door, handy drying room for wet kit and lovely cosy bar and lounge for an after walk drink and board game. Dinner was absolutely delicious with a choice of three options each night. Highly recommended - we will definitely return!
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 15, 2025
The hotel was lovely in a beautiful location and breakfast was really good.
The guest WiFi did not work throughout the stay.
We were woken up at half 7 by music playing from the kitchen.
We mistook the check out time and had a member of staff knock on the door and be completely unprofessional with how he spoke to us. He spoke in an extremely condescending rude tone.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
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.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
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.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2024
Great place to stay would highly recommend
Great place to stay, stunning location near Scafell Pike & other mountains. Would definitely go back.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2024
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
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2024
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!
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2022
Great stay
Great hotel .looked after very well .very satisfied with all the service we had .
russell
russell, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2023
Helpful and friendly staff made our stay most welcoming.
A D
A D, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2023
Amazing place, beautiful scenery and beautiful accommodation. Breakfast superb!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2022
Fantastic hotel, great location!
Wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel. Recently refurbished with lovely rooms, great service and fabulous staff.