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Reviews of The Royal Oak Inn

Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EG, United Kingdom

#25 of 37 B&Bs and Inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

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Review score

Based on 1097 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, amazing hosts , food fab , Can't wait to stay again x great room x Thank you Jane and chloe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic pub and the room was very comfortable. Staff were very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything we did not like.

    Nice pub, great location and very friendly staff. The room we stayed in was the large double and it was very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Great spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didnt have enough time there

    Great staff and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Great stay and will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A nice friendly welcome when we arrived Sunday dinner was very nice and a great breakfast and The property is in a perfect location for everything you need to do

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    A good place to start/end the Dales WAy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The evening meal menu was very limited but we went out to eat.

    The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean reasonably comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Lovely inn in a super location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Friendly service and excellent selection of beer

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Well looked after
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Very friendly staff Well located for town centre VERY comfortable bed Great breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about the royal oak was great The best breakfast we've had and the staff were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable bed, excellent location & friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    It was our silver wedding anniversary & everything was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Staff were great, the room was comfy and the location was spot on. Good choice for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On the weekend. The breakfast between 8:30 and 9:30, the times were a bit restrictive, and the closing of the bar at 10. But I do understand that the staff were having to run a pub, deal with food and run the hotel side. So it wasn't a deal breaker

    The staff were really helpful and made the stay very relaxed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little small without a comfortable chair to sit on.

    Very clean and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    A most welcomed winter break in beautiful Bowness ,perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is my third visit which speaks for itself

    Breakfast was lovely and service excellent .full English perfect . Fabulous location and parking available for double room .Parked up and went to the local within a minutes walk .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Good facilities in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good, except for the rain haha.

    The staff, food and accommodation were all good. But the location made it even better.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small but comfortable. Bar closing at 10pm

    Ideal location for bars and restaurants. comfortable room, breakfast was excellent. Good range of beers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    I enjoyed every minute of my stay and would definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Ensuite Single Room (No parking available)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There really wasn't anything wrong with it. If I had to struggle to say something then it wasn't the most glamourous room I've stayed in but I didn't need or want it to be. It was perfectly sized for one or two people and had plenty of storage.

    I stayed three nights in the en-suite single room which was absolutely spotless and cozy even when the night got chilly. The breakfast was exceptional and the staff went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating. I would return without a moments hesitation. The location is in the centre of Bowness which is perfect if you want everything on your doorstep. Also the pinot grigio blush was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Overall an excellent place . Don’t miss it .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast times are from 0830-0930. Compared to most hotels it is very squeezed . Would be desirable if it is at least till 1000 if not 1030 am

    Location , staff , parking , Great choice of local ales and beers .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Great central location,lovely cosy rooms,great breakfast,very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Central location,home to home,staff very friendly,great breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely family pub located 2 minute walk from the lake. Surrounded by lots of pubs and restaurants. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by the gentleman who worked at the bed and breakfast. They supported us with parking our car for the overnight and then we paid our room, then was given the key for the day when we returned at check in time we did not need to wait or complete all the check in process then. This was impressive for us as we had a lot more flexibility. Room was pristine and very homely. Surprisingly quiet even though it’s above a pub however we heard no noise. In the morning we were greeted at breakfast, with cooked to order fresh breakfasts and some yogurts and cereals then we left to return home. Would be booking again when we next visit. Fabulous accommodation and business.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a bit tight but was accommodated ,everything else great.

    The location was great ,short walk down to lake ,bars and restaurants on door step,lovely Breackfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked this on the day on Monday 4th March, after making an umplanned trip to Bowness. We made a great choice. The Royal Oak is a lovely olde pub with character. The room (room 2) was big and spacey and welcoming. The bathroom had a bath and a shower. The bed was a super king size and so comfy and we also had a lovely view of some of the town, lake and mountains. We ate an evening meal in the pub, roast beef dinner which was excellent. Breakfast was also top notch. Staff were very welcoming. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too soft

    Clean and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyed staying here great locations and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and service was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful Location excellent- right in centre of town

    Stayed in February 2024

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