The Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5XB
What's nearby
Lodore Falls - 5 min drive
Honister Slate Mine - 7 min drive
Derwentwater - 7 min drive
Theatre By The Lake - 11 min drive
Castlerigg Stone Circle - 15 min drive
Getting around
Penrith Station - 32 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 153 min drive
Restaurants
Theatre by the Lake - 11 min drive
The Keswickian Restaurant - 12 min drive
The Wainwright - 12 min drive
Cafe Hope - 11 min drive
Dog & Gun - 12 min drive
About this property
The Royal Oak
Hotel near Derwentwater
Located close to Honister Slate Mine, The Royal Oak provides free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
2 restaurants
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 38
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Hosted evening meal: GBP 38
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak Keswick
The Royal Oak Hotel Keswick
Frequently asked questions
Is The Royal Oak pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at The Royal Oak?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Royal Oak?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Royal Oak?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Royal Oak located?
Situated on a river, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Honister Slate Mine and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Derwentwater.
The Royal Oak Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Had a lovely one night stay, room was a decent size and modern, very comfy bed and pillows. Staff excellent. Good hearty breakfast made to order. Would definitely recommend.
I excellent hotel, stayed with my two small children. The family room was really nice, spacious and clean. The food was amazing, great selection at breakfast, the staff were very good.
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room with a powerful shower. Food was excellent. I’d stay again.
The allowed me to change my booking very late but it was very difficult to do via Expedia who also charged me £30.
Advertised as Keswick, but it was a 15-20 minute drive away. "Mountain view" room, but could just about see the tip of a hill through the buildings.
Breakfast room was small and chaotic.
Quite grumpy and abrupt reception staff.... stated she left a voicemail message about dinner booking which was a lie as I dont have voicemail set up on phone.
If youre expecting a television in the room; youll be disappointed.
Overall disappointed
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Oak while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The food and drink were delicious! The large drying room was a welcome perk after a day of hiking in the rain. We would definitely stay here again!
Kristin
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Benjamin
Traveled with family
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the room we rented and loved our friendly wait staff. The shower in one of the small, communal bathrooms must have been clogged because it barely drained, causing almost immediate filling up of the base and water spilling over onto the floor where I set my change of clothes. Thanks
Great food, incredible location, housekeeping fail
Woaw woaw woaw - from the staff to the food, this place is the perfect get away. The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in a Superior double and were right by the beautiful babbling brook (we kept the window open to listen to the stream). We arrived in the late afternoon on Sunday and decided to both have the 3 course for £35. We were blown away by the quality and the flavours that we decided to eat the following night at the hotel. (Despite planning to have dinner at Keswick) We especially love that the menu changes daily, a limited menu because the food is bought fresh on the day, the chef calls the local market and asks what’s available. We thought this was fantastic! We have never had such a wonderful experience with dinner.
There is a stunning 5mile walk that sets off from the hotel (Castle Rigg) and we decided to use follow the hotel recommendations. Beautiful walk not disappointed.
ONLY LET DOWN - the house keeping, the tea/coffees/biscuits were not topped up throughout our stay and no teaspoons. The dirty mugs were not taken away and no clean ones provided. So we had to wash everything in the sink.
We arrived here after a long wet day in the C2C. Really pleased to find a drying room, an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms with awesome showers.
Highly recommend
This was our favorite of half a dozen well rated hotels we stayed at on our two week trip!
Courtney
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Ian
Traveled with family
26 May 2024
Nice place but could have been much better with a
I like the hotel , but found it lacking in a number of areas. The thing that disappointed me the most was the restaurant and bar. The food was extremely limited and was trying to be somthing it wasnt. I found the beer selection limited and the wine way over priced