Hotel Royal Oak Hotel
Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, CA12 5XB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 101 reviews)
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Lovely old building with a nice shared drawing room. Waiting staff at meals were very efficient and quick.
United KingdomAn excellent stay: perfect for exploring the fells around Borrowdale. Comfortable bed, massive meals. A delightful four days.
United KingdomThere was a nice touch with fresh milk available in a cooler to top up your milk jug for tea in your room.
United KingdomNice location and they didn't try too hard to be fancy.
United KingdomFriendly staff. Delicious supper which was excellent value for money. Spotless spacious room.
FranceA lovely little place with some awesome history, and a great find was the old guest books hidden away in the reading lounge.
United KingdomThe staff went the extra mile on numerous occasions and we were genuinely impressed with their lovely attitude and kindness. The accomodation was simple but perfectly comfortable after a long day in the fells. Highly recommended!
United KingdomStaff were interested in our welfare . We were late returning from walking on Scafell Pike all day. The hotel called to ensure we were safe
United KingdomThe staff were great, very clean, great breakfast, good location
United KingdomNice small hotel with character and private off road parking. Lovely staff, and very convenient for walking.
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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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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish
Free parking available at the hotel
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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.
Closest landmarks *
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Cat Bells3.2 miles
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Derwentwater3.7 miles
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Buttermere4.9 miles
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Theatre by the Lake5 miles
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Scafell Pike5.8 miles
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Wastwater Lake6 miles
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Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park6.8 miles
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Whinlatter Forest Park6.9 miles
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Rydal Water8 miles
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Rydal Mount & Gardens8.4 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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Royal Oak Restaurant0 miles
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Riverside Bar Cafe/bar0 miles
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Booths, Keswick Supermarket7 miles
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Keswick Market7 miles
Natural beauty *
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Derwentwater Lake3 miles
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Scafell Pike Mountain4 miles
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Wasdale8.8 miles
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Grizedale Forest12 miles
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Coniston Water12.7 miles
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Lake Windermere13.7 miles
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World of Beatrix Potter14.3 miles
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Muncaster Castle14.9 miles
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Askham Hall16.9 miles
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Brougham Castle18.9 miles
What travellers love about this location
“Perfect location for hiking. Local pub is nearby. New renovated and clean bathroom. Comfortable beds.”
Sweden“Great location and staff were really friendly ”
United Kingdom“Nice location and they didn't try too hard to be fancy. ”
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Outdoors
- Garden
Pets
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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
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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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
- Smoke alarms
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Royal Oak Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Royal Oak Hotel
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Room options at Royal Oak Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Twin/Double
- Suite
- Family
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Royal Oak Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
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Royal Oak Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
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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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Check-in at Royal Oak Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Royal Oak Hotel has 0 restaurants:
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Guests staying at Royal Oak Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
