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Reviews of Royal Oak Hotel 3 stars

Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, CA12 5XB, United Kingdom

#1 of 3 hotels in Rosthwaite

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 579 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel is amazing!! We don’t have one bad thing to say about it. From the food, to the location & staff, 5* all around. Everyone was super helpful and friendly - especially Rosena. The freshly prepared food of an evening is very tasty, just what you need after a long day out & the breakfast was also top notch. Hotel is situated in a little village and close to lots of country walks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On our Coast to Coast trip, this place had the best food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect! Great room, spotless, comfy bed, the best thing about it was the stunning view. Breakfast was very good, with lots of choice, loved the coffee machine. Lots of attention to detail.... Staff attentive, Rezina was wonderful!!!! Will defiantly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited menu on evening meals

    Surroundings, location and staff were exceptional

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great.

    The food was amazing. The staff were very friendly and funny.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    We’ve had a super two day Easter break in a superb location and cost friendly hotel with great food and accommodating st
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very accommodating and rooms lovely airy and clean. The location is superb as we didn’t need to get in the car especially being Easter weekend and dry and so everywhere was busy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Amazing location and fabulous food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We forgot our tooth paste so would be handy to have some essentials

    Amazing location beautiful walks near by Food was outstanding one of the best meals out we’ve had in a while Bedroom was a great size for us and the dog Huge bath which was lovely Comfy mattress and bedding Staff were super friendly and helpful Overall great hotel really homey and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Truly remarkable place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a fabulous experience. Great staff, amazing food, fantastic rooms. Highest rating! We had a wonderful stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Very special
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Beautifully appointed rooms, spotlessly clean throughout. Exceptionally welcoming staff - thank you to Jason and the team for your hospitality. Breakfast was superb and the complimentary scones and hot drinks a welcome treat after a long day out on the hills. Good WiFi throughout the property and two EV charging points available in the car park. Already planning on when I can return!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    I would return in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike

    Everything was perfect for my group. The beds were comfortable, the shower fantastic, everything was spotlessly clean. Mostly though, the staff was remarkable! We really appreciated Ryan, Elise, and Rezina. They made our stay well above average!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything! Location is great, the food and staff were amazing. The rooms are comfy and have be decorated really nicely. The perfect place to stay if you have dogs as they provide treats and a dinning space for your dogs to join you for dinner and breakfast. We will definitely return again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place. Nice sized dog friendly triple room. Nice big comfortable beds and cracking shower. Food was gorgeous, had an evening meal and beautiful breakfast. Plenty of options available. Good walks straight out of the door. Will stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous stay, food and staff very friendly. We loved the heated boot room so our boots and coats were dry for the day after. Perfect starting point for a hike, we did Eagle Crag, Sergeants Crag and Ullscarf one day and Grange Fell and Castle Crag the day after from the hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Friends met up 1/2 way for a 2 night get away from the kids!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is an understandable no TV in the rooms policy, but maybe an Alexa or GOOGLE Dot, just to play some music on? I have tinnitus and the silence in the room was absolutely deafening, it would have been nice to play some music.

    Stunning location close to Buttermere! Residents bar was very reasonably priced and the team are AMAZING, truly faultless. Welcoming, funny, sincere they were all an absolute credit to the business. Ryan, Rosina and Elise are amazing humans, and having run pubs and hotel for over 20 yrs myself, i wish that i had a team that worked as well! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very friendly and food is excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect 3 nights..amazing hotel .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping none existent no toilet roll on 3rd night

    Everything. Food .decor .rooms .service .location ..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Glorious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. (If you care about TVs in bedrooms this is not for you. We didn’t.)

    Very stylish. Great food. Staff who went above and beyond.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Amazing 10/10 would reccomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was gorgeous and the best bed I have ever slept in. I had an excellent sleep. The staff were so so friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! We had 3 course meal and also breakfast was excellent. Very nice setup with the snug and games you can play like scrabble. 10/10 would highly recommend and will stay again. Excellent location also Seathwaite Scarfell Pike route.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Great little dog friendly place in Rosthwaite and straight out into the hills!
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    What a lovely little place! I booked a single room as I was there with work. The rooms were very clean and very new looking and the breakfast room was lovely with the ability to take your dog in with you (with little carabiners to attach your dog lead). Often in many places, the dogs have to stay in a separate area or in your room. Breakfast was also great with a lot of choices of a cold counter plus hot food choices. Parking was good at the front and at the back, I'd definitely look to stay there again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    A lovely little holiday!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, so many amazing places to walk right on the door step. The staff were amazing, the food was incredible and the room was lovely. It was so dog friendly and they treat our little fur baby like a little princess, so much so she didn’t want to leave!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel in a great location for hiking the Lake District fells.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was spotlessly clean and staff were really friendly and helpful. We had an evening meal - the Sunday roast which was well cooked and the breakfast was great! We'll definitely be back again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Moaning guests , moaning about dogs barking

    Food and people friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic stay, we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Less a "didn't like", more a "would have been helpful"; highchair in the restaurant and a few more essentials in the apartment kitchen - chopping board, tin opener, peeler, wooden spoon. Perhaps a toaster and frying pan too.

    Lovely friendly staff who were all so willing to help. Incredible breakfast! Tea & coffee always available (plus scones in the afternoon). Very clean. Dog friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

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