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Hotel Royal Oak Hotel

Royal Oak Hotel

Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, CA12 5XB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 110 reviews)

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8.7
Fabulous
110 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Total

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    5.7

A warm and comfortable place to stay in a remote location. Large bedroom with a particularly comfortable bed.

Paul United Kingdom

The staff were very helpful and friendly. They coped very well with Covid restrictions and we felt very safe there. The food was homemade and delicious

Rosie United Kingdom

The food was lovely - very impressed with covid arrangements felt very safe. Our dogs were welcomed - staff very nice- would certainly return to visit- very relaxed and peaceful- wonderful rest!!

Janet United Kingdom

A lovely family run hotel with traditional values and home cooking. Felt very safe.

Lesley United Kingdom

Gréât location, free parking, no extra charge for a dog. Nice welcome, very clean.

Oliver United Kingdom

The level of accommodation was ideal for a father and son here for a day's fell walking. The hotel was only about a mile or two from our walk start (Honister slate mine). We liked the friendliness of the landlady and the courtesy and attention given to us by the waiter. Dining and sitting arrangements had been carefully worked out in line with Covid 19 requirements. The full English breakfast was fine (more toast and coffee if we had wanted) and the evening meal was to our liking. The room was quite adequate and the beds comfortable. Tea /coffee making facility was a nice touch.

Richard United Kingdom

Quiet beck side location with great staff in close proximity to Sca fell and other great mountain routes. Good value for money unlike many rip off merchants around. Felt very homely and nice. Thank you team.

Thomas Hong Kong

An excellent stay for location and value for money.

Yuri United Kingdom

Unique with a warm welcome, nothing was a problem and food was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

Norma United Kingdom

Lovely friendly staff, great food, great location and very comfortable accommodation

James United Kingdom

Staff

9.4
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8.7
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110 reviews
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  • “A warm and comfortable place to stay in a remote location. Large bedroom with a particularly comfortable bed.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were very helpful and friendly. They coped very well with Covid restrictions and we felt very safe there. The food was homemade and delicious”
    Rosie Rosie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The food was lovely - very impressed with covid arrangements felt very safe. Our dogs were welcomed - staff very nice- would certainly return to visit- very relaxed and peaceful- wonderful rest!!”
    Janet Janet United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A lovely family run hotel with traditional values and home cooking. Felt very safe.”
    Lesley Lesley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Gréât location, free parking, no extra charge for a dog. Nice welcome, very clean.”
    Oliver Oliver United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The level of accommodation was ideal for a father and son here for a day's fell walking. The hotel was only about a mile or two from our walk start (Honister slate mine).”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Quiet beck side location with great staff in close proximity to Sca fell and other great mountain routes. Good value for money unlike many rip off merchants around. Felt very homely and nice.”
    Thomas Thomas Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “An excellent stay for location and value for money.”
    Yuri Yuri United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Unique with a warm welcome, nothing was a problem and food was outstanding. Will definitely be back.”
    Norma Norma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely friendly staff, great food, great location and very comfortable accommodation”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom

With Keswick and Derwent Water within a 6 miles drive, the Royal Oak Hotel in Rosthwaite is a traditional Lake District hotel with free parking and Wi-Fi. Run by the same family since 1970, the Royal Oak dates back to the 18th century, and has a cosy bar and fireside lounge.

Each guest room includes an en suite or private shower, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities.

A freshly cooked full English breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel also serves 4-course evening meals and afternoon tea and scones by the fire. Packed lunches and flasks can also be provided for guests exploring the rugged local landscape.

Keswick attractions including the Theatre by the Lake, Pencil Museum and the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are all within a 15-minute drive. To the south, Ambleside, Windermere and Coniston are all 40-50 minutes from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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8.7
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  • Paul United Kingdom

    “A warm and comfortable place to stay in a remote location. Large bedroom with a particularly comfortable bed.”

  • Rosie United Kingdom

    “The staff were very helpful and friendly. They coped very well with Covid restrictions and we felt very safe there. The food was homemade and delicious”

  • Janet United Kingdom

    “The food was lovely - very impressed with covid arrangements felt very safe. Our dogs were welcomed - staff very nice- would certainly return to visit- very relaxed and peaceful- wonderful rest!!”

  • Lesley United Kingdom

    “A lovely family run hotel with traditional values and home cooking. Felt very safe.”

  • Oliver United Kingdom

    “Gréât location, free parking, no extra charge for a dog. Nice welcome, very clean. ”

  • Richard United Kingdom

    “The level of accommodation was ideal for a father and son here for a day's fell walking. The hotel was only about a mile or two from our walk start (Honister slate mine). We liked the friendliness of the landlady and the courtesy and attention given to us by the waiter. Dining and sitting arrangements had been carefully worked out in line with Covid 19 requirements. The full English breakfast was fine (more toast and coffee if we had wanted) and the evening meal was to our liking. The room was quite adequate and the beds comfortable. Tea /coffee making facility was a nice touch.” Read more

  • Thomas Hong Kong

    “Quiet beck side location with great staff in close proximity to Sca fell and other great mountain routes. Good value for money unlike many rip off merchants around. Felt very homely and nice. Thank you team. ”

  • Yuri United Kingdom

    “An excellent stay for location and value for money. ”

  • Norma United Kingdom

    “Unique with a warm welcome, nothing was a problem and food was outstanding. Will definitely be back.”

  • James United Kingdom

    “Lovely friendly staff, great food, great location and very comfortable accommodation”

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  • Hi, really interested, but wondering why it would be £105 more to bring our 6 yo in the same room?

    We charge 50% for children aged between 5 and 18


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    provided all are clean, quiet and well behaved - yes


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  • Hi can you please confirm the check in time thanks

    Anytime between 1pm and 10pm but before 6.30pm if you are dining with us.. Thanks Nuala


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  • Do you have vegetarian options for dinner?

    Yes we do.


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  • please can you cater for dairy free ? for people with dairy intolerance?

    Yes we can proved we know in advance


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  • Can an owner keep his dog overnight in his (owner) room?

    Certainly


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    Sorry no - just Visa & Barclaycard


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    We only serve meals in the dining room and unfortunately do not allow dogs in there.


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  • Hi, really interested, but wondering why it would be £105 more to bring our 6 yo in the same room?

    We charge 50% for children aged between 5 and 18


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  • Will you accept 3 dogs?

    provided all are clean, quiet and well behaved - yes


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  • Hi can you please confirm the check in time thanks

    Anytime between 1pm and 10pm but before 6.30pm if you are dining with us.. Thanks Nuala


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  • Do you have vegetarian options for dinner?

    Yes we do.


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  • please can you cater for dairy free ? for people with dairy intolerance?

    Yes we can proved we know in advance


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  • Can an owner keep his dog overnight in his (owner) room?

    Certainly


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  • Do you take amex?

    Sorry no - just Visa & Barclaycard


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  • I see that pets are allowed. Are they allowed in the bar and restaurant?

    We only serve meals in the dining room and unfortunately do not allow dogs in there.


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An inside look at Royal Oak Hotel

Traditional Cumberland Longhouse, once a farm & miner's tavern serving the needs of tired walkers since William Wordsworth shared a cot with a scotch pedlar! A mountain style hostelry, more catered chalet than boutique hotel.

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Cat Bells
    3.2 miles
  • Derwentwater
    3.7 miles
  • Buttermere
    4.9 miles
  • Theatre by the Lake
    5 miles
  • Scafell Pike
    5.8 miles
  • Wastwater Lake
    6 miles
  • Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park
    6.8 miles
  • Whinlatter Forest Park
    6.9 miles
  • Rydal Water
    8 miles
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
    8.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Royal Oak
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Riverside Bar
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Top attractions
  • Wasdale
    8.8 miles
  • Grizedale Forest
    12 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Derwentwater
    3 miles
  • Mountain Scafell Pike
    4 miles
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  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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FAQs about Royal Oak Hotel

  • Royal Oak Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • Room options at Royal Oak Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Check-in at Royal Oak Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Royal Oak Hotel is 50 yards from the centre of Rosthwaite.

  • Guests staying at Royal Oak Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Yes, Royal Oak Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Royal Oak Hotel (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking

  • The prices at Royal Oak Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 5.7
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