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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 1006 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
1,006 reviews

Awesome quaint hotel. Exceptional customer service. Great food too! We can’t wait to go back ❤️

Teresa United States of America

The hotel is so friendly and comfortable.Nothing too much trouble. It had been a long time since we visited The Royal Oak and the Lakes. So fabulous to be back .Excellent breakfast and room. Lovely welcoming staff.

Sharon United Kingdom

Room was very good as was the breakfast. All very freindly staff with parking and right in the center of Bowness. Loved it and wouls recomend to anyone

Daniel United Kingdom

Loved the location .Room ready earlier than expected. Breakfast really good. Nice coffee

Dianne United Kingdom

Breakfast excellent, staff friendly but not intrusive

Justin United Kingdom

Happy polite staff. Gorgeous food . Lovely atmosphere

Diane United Kingdom

The location: it was very close to the lake and cruise starting point.

Reesha United Kingdom

Breakfast fab, a little black pudding would be a nice addition. Great

Neil United Kingdom

We booked a room with a shared bathroom, but got given a room with a private bathroom, which was great. The location was exceptional - 5min walk to Lake Windermere. The bed was comfy. The breakfast was so nice, you get a full English. The staff were all very friendly. All in all, a very well thought-out establishment.

Wade United Kingdom

Fantastic breakfast. Room 2 excellent. Food staff and location excellent. Great place to stay. Enjoyed it as always. Angie is a wonderful host. Thanks for a great 3 nights. Will be back soon

Gary United Kingdom
8.8
Excellent
1,006 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Awesome quaint hotel. Exceptional customer service. Great food too! We can’t wait to go back ❤️”
    Teresa Teresa United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is so friendly and comfortable.Nothing too much trouble. It had been a long time since we visited The Royal Oak and the Lakes. So fabulous to be back .Excellent breakfast and room.”
    Sharon Sharon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was very good as was the breakfast. All very freindly staff with parking and right in the center of Bowness. Loved it and wouls recomend to anyone”
    Daniel Daniel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved the location .Room ready earlier than expected. Breakfast really good. Nice coffee”
    Dianne Dianne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast excellent, staff friendly but not intrusive”
    Justin Justin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Happy polite staff. Gorgeous food . Lovely atmosphere”
    Diane Diane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location: it was very close to the lake and cruise starting point.”
    Reesha Reesha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast fab, a little black pudding would be a nice addition. Great”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We booked a room with a shared bathroom, but got given a room with a private bathroom, which was great. The location was exceptional - 5min walk to Lake Windermere. The bed was comfy.”
    Wade Wade United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic breakfast. Room 2 excellent. Food staff and location excellent. Great place to stay. Enjoyed it as always. Angie is a wonderful host. Thanks for a great 3 nights. Will be back soon”
    Gary Gary United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 7.4
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere

Located 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 cozy 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' favorite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-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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4 reasons to choose The Royal Oak Inn

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 1,006 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 7.4
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Teresa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Awesome quaint hotel. Exceptional customer service. Great food too! We can’t wait to go back ❤️”
  • Sharon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel is so friendly and comfortable.Nothing too much trouble. It had been a long time since we visited The Royal Oak and the Lakes. So fabulous to be back .Excellent breakfast and room. Lovely welcoming staff.”
  • Daniel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room was very good as was the breakfast. All very freindly staff with parking and right in the center of Bowness. Loved it and wouls recomend to anyone”
  • Dianne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Loved the location .Room ready earlier than expected. Breakfast really good. Nice coffee”
  • Justin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast excellent, staff friendly but not intrusive”
  • D
    Diane
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Happy polite staff. Gorgeous food . Lovely atmosphere”
  • Reesha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location: it was very close to the lake and cruise starting point.”
  • Neil
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast fab, a little black pudding would be a nice addition. Great”
  • Wade
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We booked a room with a shared bathroom, but got given a room with a private bathroom, which was great. The location was exceptional - 5min walk to Lake Windermere. The bed was comfy. The breakfast was so nice, you get a full English. The staff were...”
  • Gary
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic breakfast. Room 2 excellent. Food staff and location excellent. Great place to stay. Enjoyed it as always. Angie is a wonderful host. Thanks for a great 3 nights. Will be back soon”
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 November 20, 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 November 20, 2019
  • Is there any chance of booking a lake view room ?
    We always try our very best :-)
    Answered on September 9, 2021
  • Hi. Can you provide off street parking for two motorbikes?
    Yes we can :-)
    Answered on September 22, 2020
  • Have you got designated a designated smoking area
    Unfortunately not but we do have beer garden with heated lamps under umbrellas.
    Answered on December 28, 2019
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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of The Royal Oak Inn

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Polish
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Royal Oak Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express The Royal Oak Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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

  • The Royal Oak Inn is 650 feet from the center of Bowness-on-Windermere.

  • Check-in at The Royal Oak Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

    • 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

    • Room options at The Royal Oak Inn include:

      • Double

    • The prices at The Royal Oak Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Royal Oak Inn by:

      • Train 1h 30min