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The Royal Oak Inn

Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 937 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Fabulous
937 reviews

excellent location , spotlessly clean, staff couldn’t do enough for you xx

Patrick United Kingdom

Friendly staff. Room was clean. Good shower and comfy bed. The breakfast and coffee were both very nice.

Christine United Kingdom

The host was very friendly we arrived early and he let us park and moved his car for us. . Very nice man, nothing was too much trouble .Room was a bit small but had everything you needed in it and good views. Location brilliant near to everything. Breakfast was lovely and served fresh. Service was brilliant . Would definitely recommend staying here.

Tracy United Kingdom

Our third stay. Always clean, lovely and warm, welcoming. Evening meal food is excellent (especially the lasagne!). Breakfast beautifully cooked. Music and candles give the dining area a lovely ambiance

Terrie United Kingdom

Everything! Food was great, room was luxurious with a lovely view overlooking Bowness and the lake and mountains!

Jodie United Kingdom

the room was excellent, very clean and the bed was so comfortable and I would love to take it home

Christine United Kingdom

Lovely gem right in the centre of Bowness, spotless rooms, comfy large bed, breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful, would definitely go again had a lovely stay.

Dj United Kingdom

Excellent staff...very clean room..excellent location will definitely be staying here again

Deborah United Kingdom

location is great and has a very nice homely feel, all staff where very friendly and polite. the owner put something in the room for my wife’s birthday which was a great touch/surprise. we have stayed here before and would definitely recommend.

Stewart United Kingdom

Nice clean well run bed n breakfast with great staff

Robert United Kingdom
8.7
Fabulous
937 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “excellent location , spotlessly clean, staff couldn’t do enough for you xx”
    Patrick Patrick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff. Room was clean. Good shower and comfy bed. The breakfast and coffee were both very nice.”
    Christine Christine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The host was very friendly we arrived early and he let us park and moved his car for us. .”
    Tracy Tracy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Our third stay. Always clean, lovely and warm, welcoming. Evening meal food is excellent (especially the lasagne!). Breakfast beautifully cooked.”
    Terrie Terrie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything! Food was great, room was luxurious with a lovely view overlooking Bowness and the lake and mountains!”
    Jodie Jodie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the room was excellent, very clean and the bed was so comfortable and I would love to take it home”
    Christine Christine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely gem right in the centre of Bowness, spotless rooms, comfy large bed, breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful, would definitely go again had a lovely stay.”
    Dj Dj United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent staff...very clean room..excellent location will definitely be staying here again”
    Deborah Deborah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location is great and has a very nice homely feel, all staff where very friendly and polite. the owner put something in the room for my wife’s birthday which was a great touch/surprise.”
    Stewart Stewart United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice clean well run bed n breakfast with great staff”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 7.4
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere

Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Royal Oak Inn offers a traditional Inn, which has been family run since 1995.

The Royal Oak Inn offers cosy rooms above the public bar with free Wi-Fi, TV, radio alarm clock and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms are en-suite and some have a separate bathroom.

Guests can enjoy The Royal Oak’s renowned full English breakfast and discounted offers on bar meals. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce,. The property also offers vegan, vegetarian and a gluten-free options.

Bowness Bay Pier offers steamship cruises across Lake Windermere. Home to The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness features traditional craft and gift shops, within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. Free private parking is available on site and Windermere Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.

This is our guests' favourite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

The Royal Oak Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 26 Feb 2013.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patrick
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “excellent location , spotlessly clean, staff couldn’t do enough for you xx”
  • Christine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly staff. Room was clean. Good shower and comfy bed. The breakfast and coffee were both very nice.”
  • Tracy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The host was very friendly we arrived early and he let us park and moved his car for us. . Very nice man, nothing was too much trouble .Room was a bit small but had everything you needed in it and good views. Location brilliant near to everything....”
  • Terrie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Our third stay. Always clean, lovely and warm, welcoming. Evening meal food is excellent (especially the lasagne!). Breakfast beautifully cooked. Music and candles give the dining area a lovely ambiance”
  • Jodie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything! Food was great, room was luxurious with a lovely view overlooking Bowness and the lake and mountains!”
  • Christine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the room was excellent, very clean and the bed was so comfortable and I would love to take it home”
  • Dj
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely gem right in the centre of Bowness, spotless rooms, comfy large bed, breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful, would definitely go again had a lovely stay.”
  • Deborah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent staff...very clean room..excellent location will definitely be staying here again”
  • Stewart
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “location is great and has a very nice homely feel, all staff where very friendly and polite. the owner put something in the room for my wife’s birthday which was a great touch/surprise. we have stayed here before and would definitely recommend.”
  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Nice clean well run bed n breakfast with great staff”
Property questions and answers
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  • Free parking?
    Yes we have 'FREE' parking and enough for all rooms. Sometimes we have to block a couple of cars in, but we always mange the car parking and sort with..
    Answered on 20 November 2019
  • Are there any problems in the rooms with noise from the bar ?
    No not at all. We tend to close around 10.30pm (unless It's bank holiday).
    Answered on 20 November 2019
  • Hi there, we at looking for 2 nights stay 19 to 21 July double room please we have a small dog. Do you any room available please. Kind regards alison
    Good morning, thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately we are fully booked on those dates, also we do not allow dogs in the guest rooms. Sorry. Kind ..
    Answered on 24 May 2021
  • Is there any chance of booking a lake view room ?
    We always try our very best :-)
    Answered on 9 September 2021
  • Hi. Can you provide off street parking for two motorbikes?
    Yes we can :-)
    Answered on 22 September 2020
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Facilities of The Royal Oak Inn
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Polish
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

15:00 - 20:00

Check-out

08:00 - 10:30

Cancellation/
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

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

The bar is open daily from 12:00-21:00.

Please note that the parking is small and cars may be tight next to each other.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Royal Oak Inn

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

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

  • Check-in at The Royal Oak Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • The Royal Oak Inn is 200 yards from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere.

    • Room options at The Royal Oak Inn include:

      • Double
      • Single