From the outside The Royal Oak looks like an ordinary pub, but inside it is far from ordinary. We were warmly greeted by Jason who showed us important things like where to find the heated room for drying boots etc., and also the complementary tea, coffee and delicious homemade scones. The interiors are attractive and relaxing, the rooms comfortable, and the bathroom had a bath and a great shower. The food is amazing, and the three course dinner menu great value. Rezina our waitress was as warm, friendly and helpful at breakfast as she had been at dinner. We had a great stay and plan to return.

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing location food and staff

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing staff Comfy huge beds Great shower Nice decor Great food

Stayed in April 2024

Room - door insulation as it could be noisy from other people due to big gaps around door. But old property so hard to fix I guess? Minor issue as everyone seemed to go to bed at same time! ;)

Great breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing!!!!!!

Absolute little gem of a hotel offering perfect peace & relaxation! The food was outstanding & one of the best breakfasts we've ever had!!! Freshly baked scones every afternoon was a lovely treat!!!! Our room was spotlessly clean & very comfortable. Jason & his team were wonderful & nothing was too much trouble!!!! Would highly recommend a stay & we will definitely be back!!! Many Thanks!!!!

Stayed in April 2024

Very nice room and good breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Can’t recommend enough, everything was perfect 👌 the rooms were clean, food was excellent and the service was A++++

Stayed in April 2024

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

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

Stayed in March 2024

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

Limited menu on evening meals

Surroundings, location and staff were exceptional

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was great.

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

Stayed in March 2024

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

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

Beautiful location and friendly staff

Stayed in March 2024

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

Stayed in March 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nothing

Very friendly and food is excellent

Stayed in March 2024

Housekeeping none existent no toilet roll on 3rd night

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

Stayed in March 2024